Plasma Physicist

General Fusion; Richmond; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Four weeks’ vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP contribution

Support for professional development

Great company culture

Job summary

General Fusion in Richmond, BC is seeking a Plasma Physicist to contribute to the development of their magnetized target fusion power plant. This role involves analyzing diagnostic data, developing models, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in plasma physics or a related field, with experience in fusion science and strong programming skills in Python and MATLAB. The position offers a flexible work environment and competitive pay ranging from $135,000 to $165,000 CAD.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in modeling magnetized plasma.
• Expertise in analyzing and integrating diagnostic data.
• Proven teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and integrate diagnostic data from plasma experiments.
• Curate and interpret experimental data.
• Communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Modeling magnetized plasma

Communication skills

Programming in Python

Fusion science experience

Education

Ph.D. in plasma physics or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Position: Plasma Physicist

Reporting to: Vice President, Research and Development

Location: Richmond, BC, Canada

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 www.generalfusion.com.

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 Plasma 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 significant experience in modeling magnetized plasma, as well as interpretation of real experimental data in the context of computational models.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and integrate diagnostic data from General Fusion 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 plasma parameter evolution and optimization of MTF targets.
• Curate and interpret experimental data.
• Work with the simulation, reconstruction, and diagnostic teams to develop dynamic models of spherical tokamak (ST) plasmas under compression.
• Communicate your results to both technical and non-technical audiences via in-person presentations and peer-reviewed papers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in plasma physics, fusion science, or closely related field; Minimum 3 years relevant industry or post-doctoral experience preferred.
• Strong background and experience in fusion science and magnetized plasma research.
• Strong grasp of plasma theory. Must be able to apply relevant theory to develop models of the experimental system as well as to contribute to technological innovations.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Proven ability to work in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with the team.
• Experience in programming using Python, MATLAB or C++. Fluency in Python and MATLAB.
• Experience in modeling the MHD behavior of spherical tokamak (ST) or other self-organized plasmas with existing plasma codes such as NIMROD, Flash.

The typical hiring range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000 CAD. General Fusion considers several factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills, and experience, proficiency, job location, and internal equity.

The work involved in this project combines a wide range of skill sets, and each team member will need to become familiar with the full scope of the experiment and understand how their work relates to the whole. General Fusion seeks individuals who are self-motivated, have good communication skills and are comfortable with creative problem solving independently and within a group.

What We Offer

• Flexible hours
• Four weeks’ vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• RRSP contribution
• Support for professional development
• Great company culture – social events, food trucks, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.