The Department of Physics & Astronomy at UCLA seeks outstanding candidates for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the area of Plasma and Fusion Physics. The position will focus on experimental investigation of electromagnetic turbulence, non-axisymmetric 3-D effects associated with MHD and fast-ion instabilities as well as externally applied magnetic fields in high-performance tokamak plasmas.  In addition,  applications to plasma control and magnetic equilibrium reconstruction constraints will be explored. This work involves the development and application of a radial Faraday-effect polarimeter-interferometer diagnostic system designed to directly measure the internal magnetic field and perturbations. The experimental effort, to be performed in collaboration with the DIII-D Team, is anticipated to play a critical role in advancing the physics basis for future fusion reactors. Responsibilities will include hardware development and testing, system operation in support of experimental campaigns, data analysis and physics interpretation as well as dissemination of scientific results. Candidates will have some flexibility to choose between a more physics or hardware development focus in their work.  This position is an off-campus posting and the candidate will be on assignment at General Atomics in San Diego, CA working at the DIII-D National Fusion facility with the UCLA team located there. Initial appointment will be for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal or transfer to permanent position. Salary will follow UCLA standards for Postdoctoral Researchers and will scale with the applicant’s experience and qualifications (range: $55k to $75k). The position is open for immediate filling, however, the start date is flexible. Interested persons should send a cover letter and CV/resume with names and contact information for two references to Dr. David Brower at brower@physics.ucla.edu. Position will remain open until filled.

This Postdoctoral Scholar appointment offer is contingent upon evidence of a doctoral degree, documentation of employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the approval of the Dean of the Graduate Division.