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ID #49750729
State Ohio
City Beavercreek
Job type Permanent
Salary USD Depends on Experience Depends on Experience
Source Riverside Research
Showed 2023-04-22
Date 2023-04-21
Deadline 2023-06-20
Category Et cetera
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Plasma Physicist (Part Time)

Ohio, Beavercreek, 45301 Beavercreek USA

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Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.

Job Number: 1172 Riverside Research's Applied Mathematics and Physics Solutions (AMPS) group is seeking a student to work part time in our Plasma Lab. Our team performs experimental and computational research in a wide range of diverse topics in plasma physics. Current research interests include topics related to the Earth's ionosphere and magnetosphere, the mitigation of plasma sheaths around hypersonic vehicles, micropropulsion, and the development of novel microstrip based plasma devices. The candidate will participate in work funded by Riverside's Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program, and work carried out under contract for the U.S. government customers. This is a part time position in the

Dayton, OH area. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Support in the design, development, and execution of laboratory experiments in the field of plasma physics
  • Simulate various types of plasmas (microwave, ionospheric, propulsion, etc.)
  • Carry out both independent and collaborative research
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
  • Completion of Junior or Senior year in undergraduate program in Plasma Physics, Engineering or closely related field
  • Experience working in a laboratory setting
  • Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment as well as work independently

Desired Qualifications
  • Enrolled in graduate program in Plasma Physics, Engineering or closely related field
  • Experience with plasmas, optics or RF systems
  • Knowledge of control systems for scientific instrumentation
  • Experience with high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum equipment
  • Experience with Matlab and Labview
  • Knowledge electromagnetic propagation
  • Experience developing control systems for scientific instrumentation (Labview based DAQ)
  • Experience in computational plasma physics, electromagnetics (EM), computational methods, or related area

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions. All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire).

Our EEO PolicyRiverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law. If you need assistance at any time in our application or interview process, please contact Recruiting at email Recruiting@RiversideResearch.org. A member of the Recruiting team will be available to assist. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. For more information on "EEO is the Law," please visit:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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