• Asst Res Scientist

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    ASST RES SCIENTIST

    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:

     

    1. Kinetic theory for non-neutral plasmas in antimatter traps, including the strong magnetization and strong coupling conditions found in these experiments.

    2. Conducting molecular dynamics simulations to compute plasma transport properties in strongly magnetized plasmas.

    3. 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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    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.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    271454

     

    Working Title

    ASST RES SCIENTIST

    Job Title

    ASST RES SCIENTIST

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Mobile/Remote

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    College Engineering

     

    Department

     

    Nuclear Eng & Radiological Sci

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    12/19/2025 - 12/26/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Primary