Diagnostic Physicist - Thomson Scattering

Position Overview

We are seeking an experimental physicist or engineer with a strong background in physics to join our Plasma Diagnostics Team as a plasma diagnostician. The diagnostician will assist in maintaining, analyzing, and developing diagnostics to measure the properties of magnetized plasmas. The diagnostician will take ownership of the Thomson scattering diagnostic system, providing calibrated and processed experimental data with known lineage and error. This position will involve collaboration with external experts in academia and industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Thomson scattering plasma diagnostic systems used to measure plasma electron temperature and density. Responsible for planning, designing, operating, troubleshooting, and ensuring the data quality of the diagnostic system.
• Drive improvement of diagnostic measurement by developing, testing and implementing design improvements.
• Develop and maintain da...