How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to join our team and contribute to our pioneering research in plasma physics. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of research projects, including:
- Kinetic theory for non-neutral plasmas in antimatter traps, including the strong magnetization and strong coupling conditions found in these experiments.
- Conducting molecular dynamics simulations to compute plasma transport properties in strongly magnetized plasmas.
- Collaborating with experimentalists to design experiments to test the model predictions for transport rates.
The role will also involve publishing and presenting research findings in top-tier scientific journals and conferences, participating in instructional activities and course lectures as appropriate, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and serving on dissertation committees.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, capable of developing independent research proposals, and will contribute to the academic and professional community through continuous scholarly activities and collaborations and mentoring and teaching activities with undergraduate and graduate students.
Who We Are
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Required Qualifications*
- Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field, with a focus on plasma physics theory and simulation
- A minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral research experience in plasma physics, including research in plasma kinetic theory and molecular dynamics simulations
- Demonstrated potential for scholarly development, supported by multiple first-author, peer-reviewed scientific journal publication in the field of plasma physics
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong mentoring skills, with experience supervising undergraduate and graduate research projects
- Active participation and a record of presentations at relevant academic and professional meetings
- Experience with collaborative research projects
- Experience teaching the undergraduate and graduate level
- Service and appropriate leadership roles in the plasma physics community
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.