A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences and the Plasma, Beams, and Interface Science Group are seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to join our team and contribute to our pioneering research in plasma physics, microwaves, and interface sciences. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of research projects, including:
 

1. Computational modeling of multipactor discharge and vacuum breakdown including secondary electron emission, multipactor characterization and mitigation, and plasma discharge induced by emissive surfaces in particle accelerator structures, microwave devices, and nuclear fusion facilities. 
2. Developing cutting-edge AI/ML prediction methods for multipactor and plasma discharge prediction in microwave systems, particle accelerator structures, and fusion systems. 
3. Compare theoretical and computational results from both physics based models as well as AI/ML methods with experiments in critical accelerator and high power systems.

The role will also involve publishing and presenting research findings in top-tier scientific journals and conferences, participating in instructional activities and course lectures as appropriate, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and serving on dissertation committees.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, capable of developing independent research proposals, and will contribute to the academic and professional community through continuous scholarly activities and collaborations and mentoring and teaching activities with undergraduate and graduate students. 

 

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
 

• Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field, with a focus on plasma physics or high energy physics
• A minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral research experience in plasma physics, including research on high power microwaves, plasma physics and modeling, and surface and interface sciences
• Experience with analytical theory, Monte Carlo simulations, particle-in-cell simulations, fluid code development, AI/ML modeling
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly development, supported by multiple first-author, peer-reviewed scientific journal publication in the field of plasma physics or high energy physics
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong mentoring skills, with experience supervising undergraduate and graduate research projects
• Active participation and a record of presentations at relevant academic and professional meetings
• Experience teaching the undergraduate and graduate level
• Service and appropriate leadership roles in the vacuum electronics, microwaves, and plasma physics community

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.