Summer Sale

Up to 30% off — ends 2 Aug

ONLY00h00m00s

Publisher
source

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Top university

Charged particle interactions with materials in fusion environments Massachusetts Institute of Technology in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Materials Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Country flag

Country

United States

University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Social connections

How do I apply for this?

Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.

Suggested positions

Keywords

Materials Science
Plasma Physics
Fusion Energy
Monte Carlo Simulation
Neutron Scattering
Electron Physics
Ion Beam Physics
Energy Distribution
Tokamak Research
Damage Detection
Surrogate Modeling
Physics
Machine learning

About this position


Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE , Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), to carry out fundamental and applied research on charged particle interactions with materials in fusion environments, specifically MeV-energy “runaway” electrons with plasma facing components and surrounding structures, although studies could also extend to MeV-energy “fast” ions, neutrons, and gammas. Will use Monte Carlo charged particle simulations to model energy deposition and generation of secondary particles, and collaborate with a team of researchers to explore heating, melting, vaporization, and general damage in realistic geometries; investigate surrogate models; make original research contributions to the PSFC program; and produce work for publication, present work at scientific conferences, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.


Job Requirements

REQUIRED : PhD in plasma physics, high energy physics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related field; experience with Monte Carlo charged particle simulations (such as GEANT4 or MCNP); experience conducting original scientific research as well as publishing in scientific journals; and the ability to communicate effectively and work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment with staff and students from MIT, other universities, national laboratories, and private industry. PREFERRED : Excellent programming skills and programming language knowledge such as Pythonis; and experience with tokamak physics or machine learning techniques.

The appointment will be for two years with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance.

Application materials should include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references. These materials should be submitted as a single PDF in the resume field of the application.

8/21/2025


Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

Ask ApplyKite AI

Start chatting
Can you summarize this position?
What qualifications are required for this position?
How should I prepare my application?