Divertor Plasma Physicist — Stellarator Edge & Simulations

Thea Energy

Kearny (NJ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 195,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy is seeking a highly motivated Plasma Physicist to join our team in New Jersey, focusing on the physics design of stellarator divertors. You will analyze edge plasma physics and develop simulation tools to advance our divertor program.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD or equivalent experience in plasma physics, plus strong programming skills in Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB, and experience with fusion device experiments is a plus.

Qualifications

PhD in Plasma Physics or related field with 2+ years experience or Master’s with 5+ years experience.
Experience with the boundaries of fusion devices, particularly stellarators.
Proficiency in scientific programming languages (Python, Fortran, C++, MATLAB).
Familiarity with plasma physics simulation tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

Optimize divertor magnetic and mechanical geometry and target plates using computational tools.
Analyze edge magnetic geometry and provide feedback to optimization and divertor teams.
Develop and implement algorithms to simulate fluid plasma within complex magnetic edge topologies.
Develop and optimize divertor operation scenarios for the Eos stellarator.
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design stellarator divertor systems.
Perform data analysis and model validation to provide insights into plasma behavior.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications from simulation results.