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Columbia University

Research Assistant

🇺🇸 Morningside, NY

🕑 Temporary

💰 $24 - $24 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ July 28th, 2025

Python

Edtech.com's Summary

Columbia University is hiring a Research Assistant to support the development of a new stellarator experiment in the Columbia Plasma Physics Laboratory. The role involves using and developing numerical optimization software to design electromagnetic coils and equilibria, performing related analyses, and potentially assisting in hardware development under PI supervision.

Highlights
  • Primary responsibility for numerical optimization to design new equilibria and electromagnetic coils.
  • Conduct analysis on manufacturing errors, transport, stability, and electromagnetic forces using numerical modeling.
  • Disseminate research findings through manuscripts and scientific presentations.
  • Use and develop numerical optimization software related to plasma physics experiments.
  • Required knowledge of Python programming and a bachelor's degree in physics or related fields.
  • At least two years of experience in a research environment.
  • Preferred knowledge of C++ programming and exposure to plasma physics research or coursework.
  • Temporary full-time position with a salary range of $24.23 to $24.40 per hour.
  • Position housed within the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.
  • Work focused in the Columbia Plasma Physics Laboratory, supporting experimental and hardware development efforts.

Research Assistant Full Description

  • Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Temporary
  • End Date if Temporary: 8/31/2026
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule:
  • Building:
  • Salary Range: 24.23 to 24.40
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
 
Position Summary
Under PI supervision, the Research  Assistant will help with the development of a new stellarator experiment in the Columbia Plasma Physics Laboratory. The assistant will be responsible for using and developing the numerical optimization software to design new equilibria and electromagnetic coils of interest. Additional analysis may be performed, including assessment of manufacturing errors, transport, stability, and electromagnetic forces with numerical modeling. If required, the assistant may aid in the hardware development for the new electromagnetic coils.

Responsibilities
  • (70%) Perform numerical optimization to obtain new (signs of interest)
  • (20%) Perform associated analysis
  • (10%) Dissemination of results through manuscripts and scientific presentations
  • Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in physics or related fields
  • Knowledge of Python programming
  • At least two years of experience in a research environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Exposure to plasma physics/science research or coursework
  • Knowledge of C++ programming

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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