Divertor Plasma Physicist - Fusion Edge Modeling

Thea Energy, Inc.; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

A leading fusion energy company based in Kearny, NJ, seeks a highly motivated plasma physicist to enhance stellarator systems through simulation and optimization of plasma behavior. Candidates should hold a PhD in Plasma Physics or related fields, with expertise in computational fluid models and programming. The position offers a salary between $120,000 and $170,000, comprehensive health benefits, and employee equity options. Join a diverse team dedicated to advancing fusion energy research.

Qualifications

• PhD or relevant degree with sufficient experience in plasma physics.
• Strong knowledge of computational plasma physics.
• Proficiency in scientific computing programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for fluid plasma simulation in magnetic topologies.
• Conduct simulations of edge plasma in stellarators.
• Collaborate with teams to design divertor systems.

Skills

Computational plasma physics

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

Analysis of collisional edge plasma

Experience with fusion devices

Education

PhD in Plasma Physics or related field

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or master's degree with 2+ years of experience

Tools

Simulation tools in plasma physics

FLARE, DESC, SOLPS, UEDGE, EMC3-EIRENE

Job description

A leading fusion energy company based in Kearny, NJ, seeks a highly motivated plasma physicist to enhance stellarator systems through simulation and optimization of plasma behavior. Candidates should hold a PhD in Plasma Physics or related fields, with expertise in computational fluid models and programming. The position offers a salary between $120,000 and $170,000, comprehensive health benefits, and employee equity options. Join a diverse team dedicated to advancing fusion energy research.