Fusion Plasma Transport Physicist: Gyrokinetic Modeling

Thea Energy, Inc.; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy, Inc. is seeking a Transport Modeling Physicist in Kearny, NJ. You will architect plasma performance projections and apply advanced models to optimize stellarator geometries. A PhD in Plasma Physics or equivalent experience is required. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $140,000, comprehensive health benefits, and employee equity options, fostering a collaborative startup environment focused on fusion energy.

Qualifications

• PhD in Plasma Physics, Computational Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of gyrokinetic theory and transport processes.
• Experience in Linux-based HPC environments and scientific simulation code development.

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling simulations to predict performance for Thea Energy's stellarators.
• Utilize gyrokinetic and reduced transport solvers for performance projections.
• Collaborate with teams to develop operational scenarios.

Skills

Gyrokinetic theory

Transport processes

Scientific simulation (Python/C++)

Linux-based HPC environments

Education

PhD in Plasma Physics or related field

Tools

GENE

VMEC

GPU programming

Job description

Thea Energy, Inc. is seeking a Transport Modeling Physicist in Kearny, NJ. You will architect plasma performance projections and apply advanced models to optimize stellarator geometries. A PhD in Plasma Physics or equivalent experience is required. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $140,000, comprehensive health benefits, and employee equity options, fostering a collaborative startup environment focused on fusion energy.