Senior Fusion Disruption Physicist - Tokamak Modeling

UK Atomic Energy Authority; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy research organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Tokamak Disruption Physicist to model and document tokamak disruptions. The role requires extensive knowledge in fusion plasma physics and a PhD in a related field. Responsibilities include leading projects, supervising researchers, and contributing to academic publications. This position is full-time, requiring on-site work for 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of fusion plasma physics and tokamak disruptions.
• Strong publication record in a closely related field.
• Experience leading experiments and supervising students or researchers.

Responsibilities

• Model and document disruptions and mitigation strategies in tokamaks.
• Lead research projects on disruption physics over annual timescales.
• Write refereed journal articles and attend international conferences.

Skills

Fusion plasma physics

Radiation physics

Experimental disruption mitigation

Modelling tools for tokamak disruptions

Safety considerations in work planning

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

A leading energy research organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Tokamak Disruption Physicist to model and document tokamak disruptions. The role requires extensive knowledge in fusion plasma physics and a PhD in a related field. Responsibilities include leading projects, supervising researchers, and contributing to academic publications. This position is full-time, requiring on-site work for 3 days a week.