Divertor Plasma Physicist - Fusion Edge Modeling

Hitachi Ventures GmbH; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $120,000 - $170,000

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

A leading fusion energy company is seeking a highly motivated plasma physicist in Kearny, NJ. You'll lead efforts on simulation and optimization of plasma within stellarator systems, with emphasis on algorithms and data analysis. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Plasma or Computational Physics, or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include developing simulation models, collaborating with teams, and preparing technical reports. Competitive salary, health benefits, and equity options available.

Qualifications

• PhD in Plasma Physics, Computational Physics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of computational plasma physics.
• Proficiency in programming languages used in scientific computing.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for fluid plasma simulation.
• Conduct simulations and analyses in stellarators.
• Collaborate on stellarator divertor system designs.

Skills

Computational plasma physics

Numerical simulations

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

Experience with fusion device boundaries

Education

PhD in Plasma Physics or related field

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience

Master's degree with 2+ years of experience

Tools

Simulation tools for plasma physics

High-performance computing (HPC)

Job description

A leading fusion energy company is seeking a highly motivated plasma physicist in Kearny, NJ. You'll lead efforts on simulation and optimization of plasma within stellarator systems, with emphasis on algorithms and data analysis. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Plasma or Computational Physics, or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include developing simulation models, collaborating with teams, and preparing technical reports. Competitive salary, health benefits, and equity options available.