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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Scientific Machine Learning for Fusion Energy Lehigh University in United States

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Computer Science

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Full-time two-year postdoctoral appointment with competitive salary of $63,480 - $90,000 based on qualifications and experience, plus benefits; renewal possible based on performance and funding availability.

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Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Artificial Intelligence
Computational Science
Fusion Energy
Reinforcement Learning
Digital Twin Technology
Optimal Control
State Estimation
Model Predictive Control
Control System
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About this position

The Lehigh University Plasma Control Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance control systems, artificial intelligence, and scientific machine learning for fusion energy. The role sits within the Lehigh University Plasma Control Group (LU-PCG), directed by Professors Eugenio Schuster and Tariq Rafiq, and centers on research for magnetically confined fusion plasmas in tokamaks.

The postdoc will contribute to a program that combines theory-based modeling, predictive simulation, and AI-enabled control for nuclear fusion. Core research directions include fast neural surrogate models for real-time prediction, state estimation and virtual sensing, multi-input multi-output closed-loop control, scenario optimization, actuator management, and integration of these methods into digital-twin workflows in MATLAB/Simulink through LU-PCG’s COTSIM environment.

The position is closely connected to major U.S. and international fusion efforts, with collaboration opportunities spanning facilities such as DIII-D, NSTX-U, KSTAR, WEST, and ITER, as well as U.S. Department of Energy research programs. The laboratory brings together expertise in plasma physics, applied mathematics, computational science, machine learning, and control engineering, offering a highly interdisciplinary environment for research, publication, and professional development.

The successful candidate will help develop and test advanced predictive and closed-loop tools for tokamak operation, supporting work on fusion-relevant modeling, control architecture, and digital validation under the LU-PCG research program.

Funding details

Full-time two-year postdoctoral appointment with competitive salary of $63,480 - $90,000 based on qualifications and experience, plus benefits; renewal possible based on performance and funding availability.

What's required

Doctoral degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related quantitative field completed by the start of the appointment. Applicants should have a strong theoretical and practical background in control systems theory and/or artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science; willingness to work on interdisciplinary problems at the intersection of AI, control, and physical sciences; a demonstrated ability to conduct original research with a strong publication record; proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow, SciPy), or C/C++; strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; commitment to an inclusive research and teaching environment; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team.

How to apply

Submit a cover letter, CV with publications, research statement, and contact information for three references through the application website. Also email all application materials to Prof. Eugenio Schuster at [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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