Plasma Exhaust Physicist

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Plasma Exhaust Physicist to lead experimental analysis on current tokamak devices and guide the design of exhaust solutions for STEP.

You will run high fidelity edge simulations using SOLPS and EDGE2D, focusing on SOL broadening and impurity transport, and bridge modelling with experimental teams across the globe.

Qualifications

• PhD in plasma physics or equivalent required.
• Strong background in experimental analysis and modelling.
• Experience with tokamak devices and edge physics desirable.

Responsibilities

• Propose and guide exhaust research on current tokamak devices.
• Provide interpretative and predictive modelling of tokamak systems.
• Act as interface between modelling and experimental teams to extract insight.
• Propose experiments and contribute to research on ST-40 and MAST-U.
• Disseminate results via conference presentations and journal papers.
• Collaborate with scientists worldwide and communicate clearly.

Skills

Experimental analysis

Edge simulations

SOLPS

EDGE2D

Data analysis

Independent research

Team player

Communication skills

Education

PhD in plasma physics

Tools

Software engineering practices

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Plasma Exhaust Physicist 2 years FTA, you will play a pivotal role in experimental analysis on current tokamak devices to drive the design of the STEP exhaust solution. The post holder will provide high fidelity edge simulations of the experiments with codes such as SOLPS and EDGE2D. The post holder will be focused on topics including SOL broadening and impurity induced transport in a tokamak.

• Proposing and guiding/contributing to exhaust research on current tokamak devices
• Providing interpretative modelling of current tokamak devices and predictive modelling of future devices
• Interface between modelling and experimental teams to provide insight
• Proposing experiments and guiding/contributing to research on current devices such as ST-40 and MAST-U.
• Disseminating results through conference and peer reviewed journal papers. PhD in plasma physics or equivalent
• Knowledge of and/or experience of implementing software engineering best practices.
• Knowledge of and/or experience of data analysis and leading experiments
• Proven ability to conduct independent research
• Good team-player with an outward facing work-ethos as he/she will work closely with scientists around the world
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Theoretical and experimental understanding of exhaust physics issues UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.