APS DPP Annual Meeting

66th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Plasma Physics 

October 7-11, 2024 • Atlanta, Georgia USA

Attendees of any APS in-person or virtual events are expected to meet standards of professional conduct as described in the APS Code of Conduct. Violations of these standards may disqualify people from future participation.


General Information

An in-person Job Fair is being planned during the DPP Meeting this year. The Job Fair will begin on Tuesday, October 31 through Thursday, November 2, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MDT, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado. 

Career Counseling and Resume Help Desk

Back by popular demand, the Career Counseling and Resume Help will also be set up in the Job Fair area at the Sheraton Hotel.  Continue to check this website for more information as the event gets closer.

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that the career counseling and resume help desk is not a place to interview for jobs. The purpose of the career counseling and resume desk is for attendees to receive general advice on careers from volunteers. If attendees wish to interview for positions advertised at the job fair, they will need to register for the job fair and apply for those positions formally, as described in the job seeker instructions.  

Jobseeker Information

Registration to attend the Job Fair is free of charge to all. In order to register, you must have an APS Job Board account. Click on the registration link and follow the instructions to register to attend the 2023 DPP Job Fair.

Register Now

Employer Information

The following Employer Packages will be available for purchase starting on August 25:

  1. Post Jobs and Resume Search Package - $600
    • This package can be purchased by any employer whether attending the in-person event or not. Employers that are not attending the event can set up virtual interviews with their applicants.

      Register Here

      Package Includes:
      • Post unlimited number of Jobs on the APS Job Board

      • Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board

      • Access to the interviewing tables at the Job Fair

  2. Recruitment Tabletop - $1,000 Sold Out

    • Package Includes:
      • On-site Recruitment Tabletop (1 - 6ft table)

      • Up to two complimentary DPP 2023 registrations

      • Post unlimited number of Jobs on the APS Job Board

      • Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board

      • Access to the interviewing tables at the Job Fair

  3. Recruitment Double Tabletop - $1,400 Sold Out

    • Package Includes:
      • On-site Recruitment Tabletops (2 - 6ft Tables)

      • Up to two complimentary DPP 2023 registrations

      • Post unlimited number of Jobs on the APS Job Board

      • Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board

      • Access to the interviewing tables at the Job Fair 

Advertise in the 2024 Career Guide

Employers, would you like to advertise in the ever popular APS Career Guide for jobseekers?  Now is the time to do so. The Career Guide is distributed at all APS meetings, including the March and April Meetings. Contact Mr. Chris Thomas, chris.thomas@ioppublishing.org for more information.

Dates to Remember

August 25                   Registration Opens for Employers

September 18             Registration Opens for Jobseekers

September 29             Employers will begin posting job openings on the APS Job Board

October 6                    Employer Registration Deadline

October 30                  On-Site Booth Set Up by Employers

October 31 - Nov. 2     In-person Job Fair 

October 31                  Sign up for Career Counseling and Resume Help

November 1-2             Career Counseling and Resume Help Desk Available 

November 10             Last day to view Jobs, Search Resumes on the Job Board

Information for Job Seekers

2023 Division of Plasma Physics Job Fair Employers

Avalanche Energy
Fuse Energy Technologies
General Fusion
Helion Energy
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Nova Photonics, Inc.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Riverside Research
TAE Technologies
Thea Energy
Type One Energy
University of Wisconsin - Madison
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)

To view all the job postings from the participating employers, click here.

Jobseekers, click here to register to attend the DPP Job Fair.

Career & Resume Help Desk

Join the Help Desk to get one-on-one advice from trained mentors on career development and feedback on your resume. The Help Desk will run concurrently with the Job Fair at the Sheraton. Come to the Job Fair area, Plaza Concourse, to meet the mentors.

Help Desk Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
10AM - 4PM MT

Sign up now for a chance for one-on-one appointments with a Career Mentoring Fellow:

Sign up form 

There are also some slots available on Wednesday, November 1 for virtual appointments.

Job Seeker Tips For Preparation

APS Online Guidebook: Career Navigator

Visit our Online Guidebook for helpful tips on resume building, interviewing, negotiation, and more.

APS Online Guidebook

APS Webinars

Gain access to experts from industry, government, and academia through the large library of APS Webinars. Topics include career exploration, industry career preparation, and opportunities for international physicists. 

APS Webinars

Career Fair FAQs

Must I be an APS member in order to participate in the Job Fair?

  • No, you just need to register for the Job Fair through the link provided above. Registration for early career scientists is free.

How do I see a listing of all job postings?

  • Visit the APS Job Board to view all job postings and on-site, a QR code will also be available on site to view all the job postings.

How do I request an interview/apply?

  • On the days of the event, you can visit the employers at their booth, or follow instructions listed on the job postings.

Where will job fair interviews be conducted?

  • Employers will independently schedule and conduct private interviews with job seekers. There will be a private interview space around the Job Fair area at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, where the DPP meeting will be held.

Can employers contact me after the Job Fair?

  • Yes. If you’re registered for the event, employers will be able to contact you after the Job Fair.

Didn't See Your Question?
Email Lesley-Ann Rennie, rennie@aps.org, Careers Program Manager, for all employer or jobseeker related inquiries.