We are seeking a candidate to fill a postdoctoral position in the field of materials processing and synthesis by plasma-based techniques. The goal of the project is to characterize advanced plasma sources and techniques for materials processing and synthesis of nanomaterials. A significant portion of these activities will be on the development and application of advanced optical-based, laser-based and electrostatic-based diagnostics for characterization of chemically-reactive plasmas, plasma-material interactions, and processes at plasma-facing surfaces. These diagnostics include Laser-Induced Fluorescence, Laser Thomson Scattering, Laser Photo detachment techniques, optical emission and absorption spectroscopy, and mass spectroscopy. This program takes advantage of plasma and laser facilities and associated passive and active spectroscopic and imaging diagnostics available at PPPL, and materials characterization facilities at the Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials (PRISM) of the Princeton University.

Responsibilities

This postdoctoral position is an excellent opportunity to learn and perform cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in plasma science, materials processing and synthesis, and in situ diagnostics of plasma and materials processes within the stimulating multidisciplinary environment at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. The candidate will join the research team comprising experts in experimental and theoretical plasma physics and collaborative materials scientists from the Princeton University, students and technical personal. It is anticipated that the candidate will establish and maintain a close scientific collaboration with the team members.

The candidate will carry out research on:

• The development of advanced optical, laser, electrostatic diagnostics of processing and synthesis plasmas.
• The application of the developed diagnostics for characterization of chemically-reactive processing and synthesis plasmas , gas species, and processes at the plasma facing surfaces.
• Ex-situ evaluation of materials and thin films produced in plasma reactors.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

This position requires a Ph.D. in plasma physics or materials science or related fields. We are looking for an individual with a broad interdisciplinary knowledge in plasma physics and materials sciences, and practical experience in:

• The development and application of plasma diagnostics including laser-based diagnostic techniques.
• Plasma processing of materials.
• Ex-situ materials characterization diagnostics.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

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