Senior Research Associate (SRA4) - 142050

The Senior Research Associate (SRA4) will develop the plasma diagnostic aspects of multiple projects, and coordinate research efforts with other collaborators both within and outside the laboratory. Independently conceive, plan, and conduct advance diagnostics for research projects based on reviews of scientific literature and recent advances in related fields, organizing and executing all techniques involved. Contribute novel ideas of major methodological significance to the research projects, design key experiments, and develop new techniques.

Author or co-author scientific journal manuscripts and contribute to grant writing. Direct and advise the work of graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to enable them to successfully participate in laboratory projects, as well as present their findings at lab meetings and conferences. Contribute to functions necessary for the regular functioning of the lab, including some administrative and maintenance tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

The incumbent may occasionally also visit and assist in experiments on pulsed power experiments at Cornell University, the University of Michigan or Sandia National Laboratories

• Bachelor's degree in physics, Engineering, or a closely related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. PhD in related field preferred.

• Proven ability to disseminate scientific information, including multiple publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and presentation at international scientific conferences.

• Experience with high voltage systems, pulsed power drivers and Class IV laser systems.

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of plasma imaging diagnostics and analysis methods or a closely related field.

• Broad computer skills and experience, including fluency in scientific programming languages, strong knowledge of statistics and ability to execute complex statistical analyses with complex datasets, ability to work with and generate data formats, and extensive experience with the management of complex databases.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize complex tasks.

• Ability to co-author peer-reviewed articles in Plasma Physics or a closely related field.

• Extensive knowledge and ability to discuss the scientific literature related to research on Plasma Physics.

• Demonstrated commitment to mentorship, supporting the professional and scientific development of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and other junior colleagues in a research environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proven ability to serve as lead-author of multiple high-quality peer-reviewed publications and deliver high-quality professional presentations of research findings.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

• Must be willing and able to travel.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.