Fusion Exhaust Physicist — Edge Plasma Modeling

Fusion Energy Base; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Plasma Exhaust Physicist (2 years FTA) based at Culham, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on experimental analysis of current tokamak devices to drive STEP exhaust design, with high-fidelity edge simulations using SOLPS and EDGE2D.

You will explore SOL broadening and impurity transport, working onsite 3 days a week with flexible options. Essential candidates will have a PhD in plasma physics, experience with data analysis and experimental leadership, and

Qualifications

• PhD in plasma physics or equivalent.
• Experience in data analysis and leading experiments.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to conduct independent research and work with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Propose and guide exhaust research on current tokamak devices.
• Provide interpretative modelling and predictive modelling for future devices.
• Act as interface between modelling and experimental teams to provide insight.
• Disseminate results via conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Data analysis

Software engineering practices

Communication skills

Independent researcher

Team player

Education

PhD in plasma physics

Tools

SOLPS

EDGE2D

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Plasma Exhaust Physicist (2 years FTA) based at Culham, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on experimental analysis of current tokamak devices to drive STEP exhaust design, with high-fidelity edge simulations using SOLPS and EDGE2D.

You will explore SOL broadening and impurity transport, working onsite 3 days a week with flexible options. Essential candidates will have a PhD in plasma physics, experience with data analysis and experimental leadership, and