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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 availableDeadline
Aug 21, 2026
Country
United States
University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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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.
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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.
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