Burning Plasma Scientist — ML-Driven Fusion Modeling

Hitachi Ventures GmbH; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $135,000-$210,000

Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision)

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

A forward-thinking energy company based in New Jersey seeks a highly motivated Burning Plasma Scientist. You will run high-fidelity simulations and use machine learning to accelerate design cycles for fusion energy. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Plasma or Computational Physics and strong programming skills in languages like Python and Fortran. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in scientific computing programming languages (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++, MATLAB).
• Willingness to collaborate in diverse teams.
• Passion for fusion energy research.

Responsibilities

• Run high-fidelity simulations assessing particle confinement.
• Investigate Alfvén Eigenmode stability with hybrid codes.
• Develop reduced-order models for real-time predictions.
• Collaborate on coil designs to minimize fast-ion losses.
• Create synthetic diagnostics for experimental campaigns.

Skills

Programming languages (Python, Fortran, C++, MATLAB)

Collaborative problem solving

Experience with kinetic, MHD codes

Development of Machine Learning surrogates

Familiarity with energetic particle diagnostics

Education

PhD in Plasma Physics, Computational Physics or related field

Master’s / Bachelor’s with equivalent experience

Job description

A forward-thinking energy company based in New Jersey seeks a highly motivated Burning Plasma Scientist. You will run high-fidelity simulations and use machine learning to accelerate design cycles for fusion energy. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Plasma or Computational Physics and strong programming skills in languages like Python and Fortran. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.