Postdoctoral associate job description

This is intended to be a renewable appointment with the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy's Rutgers Economic Advisory Service (R/ECON™). The successful candidate will work with a team of researchers from R/ECON™ in coordination with other groups within the Bloustein School and across Rutgers Universities campuses on various research projects in the area of regional economic impact analysis. The position is being made possible through the funding of the Rutgers New Jersey State Policy Lab. R/ ECON has promised to deliver weekly blogs, bi-weekly policy briefs, and bi-monthly policy reports as part of its contribution to the Lab. The candidate will be a key contributor to the Lab's deliverables. S/he also will be required to maintain client contact and, hence, communicate with excellence in English, in both written and oral formats.

Prior to being hired candidates shall have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree in economics, public policy, planning, geography, agricultural economics, applied economics, or a related field prior to hiring. Proven skill in the implementation of systems econometric time-series models and/or input-output models is key. Being able to design and run applied computable general equilibrium ( CGE ) models would be a plus. Demonstrated experience in publishing academic articles and public reports is desired.
Minimum Education and Experience

Completion of Ph.D. degree requirements in economics, public policy, planning, geography, agricultural economics, applied economics, or a related field prior to hiring.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic ability in MS Excel is required. A demonstrated ability to run/produce systems econometric time-series models and/or use input-output models. The ability to write extremely well in English with a sense of how regional economies operate and how public finance can be used to nudge such state and local economies. It will help if candidates know basic of Stata and EViews software. It is even better if the candidate knows one of the following computer languages: Matlab, R, Python, and/or Octave.

Completion of Ph.D. requirements signal an ability to work independently. The universal dissertation/thesis requirement of this degree also displays the candidate's ability to write cogently.

+ Department: Plasma Science and Fusion Center

+ School Area: VP Research

+ Employment Type: Full-Time

+ Employment Category: Exempt

+ Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

+ Schedule:

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POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), to join the MIT Phase Contrast Imaging (PCI) project at DIII-D at General Atomics. PCI is an imaging interferometer that provides an absolutely calibrated, wide bandwidth, spatially resolved measurement of density fluctuations and has been used to measure turbulence and related transport as well as MHD modes and ICRF wave propagation in C-Mod. The DIII-D program has recently added a new MW-level RF system at a frequency of 476 MHz with the goal of demonstrating RF current drive with whistler (or helicon) waves with application to future reactors. The MIT group is developing a novel extension of the PCI technique to allow heterodyne detection of the helicon wave by modulating the PCI laser via an electro-optical modulator (EOM). Will take the lead--in collaboration with senior scientists--in modeling the helicon RF propagation in the plasma, propose experiments, and analyze the resulting data; be engaged in all phases of the PCI experimental program, including hardware development; testing and maintenance; and operation of the diagnostic, data analysis, and planning of experiments; present the results at conferences and publish papers in high-quality scientific journals.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in plasma physics or closely related science or engineering discipline at the time of appointment; and familiarity with experimental techniques in high temperature magnetically confined plasmas, including optical diagnostic methods. PREFERRED: knowledge of RF wave physics in magnetically confined plasmas and an interest in learning and developing creative approaches for modeling RF wave propagation in the helicon (fast lower hybrid wave or whistler) regime in tokamak plasmas, and experience with or interest in learning advanced computational methods. Job #21744The initial appointment is for one year, but renewable for up to three years based upon satisfactory performance.The position is located in San Diego, CA.8/15/22

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Janelia Research Campus is a pioneering research center in Ashburn, Virginia, where scientists pursue fundamental questions in neuroscience and imaging. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) launched Janelia in 2006, establishing an intellectually distinctive environment for scientists to do creative, collaborative, hands-on work. Our integrated teams of biologists, computational scientists, and tool-builders pursue a small number of scientific questions with potential for transformative impact. We share our methods, results, and tools with the scientific community. It is a uniquely innovative and collaborative atmosphere that reflects HHMI's reputation for excellence.
Summary:
The Voigts Lab at HHMI Janelia is looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to lead a project investigating the neural mechanisms by which rodents use internal models of the world to guide decisions. The lab combines cutting-edge experiments that leverage naturalistic behavior, large-scale electrophysiology, and quantitative methods. Learn more about our work here

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design complex naturalistic animal behavior experiments, using theoretical and numerical methods.Explore and analyze neural data with data science and machine learning methods.Participate in collaborative projects with computational and theoretical researchers.

Qualifications:

Education:
Ph.D. degree in any STEM discipline

Skills and Abilities:
Programming, preferentially some familiarity with Python or MatlabExperience working with rodents (optional) Experience with neural recordings (ephys or imaging) or other neural techniques (optional) Ability to work collaboratively

Physical Requirements:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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