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LEAD SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR FOR DIII-D COLLABORATION, Plasma Science and Fusion Center-Magnetic Fusion Energy Group, to coordinate the research performed by PSFC at DIII-D, optimizing interaction with the broader DIII-D experimental planning program.  Will provide off-campus oversight of projects totaling approximately $5,000,000 in annual research funding; maintain regular communications with staff and students who have effort on DIII-D projects and facilitate inter-MIT communication about these projects; ensure that PSFC contributions to DIII-D operations are aligned with PSFC research priorities; supervise the onboarding of new PSFC persons at DIII-D, including advising them on their responsibilities as collaborators and directing them to resources they need to facilitate integration into DIII-D team; assess the quality of the off-campus work environment for DIII-D collaborators and make recommendations for any corrective actions; and assist with defining PSFC scientific priorities at DIII-D and develop strategies to implement them. 

REQUIRED:  Ph.D. in fusion or plasma physics; three years of experience within DIII-D scientific program and operations on-site in San Diego; history of making demonstrated contributions to DIII-D research program planning and execution; ability to navigate multi-party collaborative environment at DIII-D and to interface this with PSFC; an interest in representing PSFC’s vision and research priorities within the DIII-D Program and in mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral associates; and discretion and judgment with confidential information and/or issues.  Job #22305

This position is located on-site at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility at General Atomics in San Diego, California and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

1/24/23