OpenFieldPrinceton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) Postdoctoral Research Associate
Two-year postdoctoral research position at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) advancing fusion energy science and spherical tokamak dynamics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Plasma Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or Computational Physics.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Extensive publications in tokamak magnetohydrodynamics, magnetic confinement fusion, or plasma diagnostics.
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual salary of USD $82,000 to $92,000 plus full comprehensive Princeton retirement and health benefits
- Application fee
- Free employment application via Princeton HR
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried staff appointment; no tuition charged.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Rolling review for Spring/Summer appointments)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Princeton University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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