Applied Physicist

Fusion Energy Base; Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Fusion in Richmond, BC, is seeking an Applied Physicist to join the physics team on magnetized target fusion experiments, develop models that reconcile data with simulations, and guide future development. You will analyze diagnostic measurements, propose campaigns, curate data, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences in presentations and papers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering physics or physics, 1–2 years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering physics or physics.
• 1-2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics and electromagnetics.
• Strong analytical math skills, especially in vector calculus, linear algebra, and statistics.
• Experience in programming using Python and/or C# / C++.
• Able to create efficient algorithms.
• Experience with image analysis or tomography is preferred.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary research environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and integrate diagnostic data from General Fusion's plasma experiments to develop comprehensive hypotheses for evolution of plasma characteristics and reconcile them with simulation results and reconstructions.
• Propose new experimental campaigns and corresponding simulations to answer key questions regarding trends in plasma performance and optimization of MTF targets.
• Curate and interpret experimental data, create and maintain data analysis software.
• Work with the simulation, reconstruction, and diagnostic teams to develop models of spherical tokamak (ST) plasmas during compression.
• Communicate your results to both technical and non-technical audiences via in-person presentations and peer-reviewed papers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Programming in Python

C++/C#

Thermodynamics & EM fundamentals

Analytical math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering physics or physics

Job description

Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re operating a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones, and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at .

Position Overview

As a member of the Applied Physics team, you will contribute to the development of our magnetized target fusion (MTF) power plant. The Applied Physicist will aid in the analysis of our experimental campaigns, develop models that reconcile experimental results with simulation, and help to inform the direction of future development. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has strong communication skills and can stay focused on goals while operating in a fast-paced development environment. They would possess the drive required to work on difficult problems, are excited by alternative and innovative solutions, and are comfortable with working both independently and within a team. The candidate should have experience in modeling complex systems, as well as interpretation of real experimental data in the context of computational models. The position is primarily on site at General Fusion's Richmond, BC facility. This posting is for multiple openings (2 positions) within the team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and integrate diagnostic data from General Fusion's plasma experiments to develop comprehensive hypotheses for evolution of plasma characteristics and reconcile them with simulation results and reconstructions.
• Propose new experimental campaigns and corresponding simulations to answer key questions regarding trends in plasma performance and optimization of MTF targets.
• Curate and interpret experimental data, create and maintain data analysis software.
• Work with the simulation, reconstruction, and diagnostic teams to develop models of spherical tokamak (ST) plasmas during compression.
• Communicate your results to both technical and non-technical audiences via in-person presentations and peer-reviewed papers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering physics or physics.
• 1-2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Strong foundation in principles of thermodynamics and electromagnetics.
• Strong analytical math skills, especially in vector calculus, linear algebra, and statistics.
• Experience in programming using Python and/or C# / C++.
• Able to create efficient algorithms.
• Experience with image analysis or tomography is preferred.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary research environment preferred.