Fusion Plasma Transport Physicist: Gyrokinetic Modeling

Hitachi Ventures GmbH; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $100,000 - $140,000

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Hitachi Ventures GmbH is seeking a transport modeling physicist to work on next-generation fusion energy solutions. The role involves applying advanced kinetic and fluid models to optimize plasma performance. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant fields or a Master’s with significant experience. Comprehensive health benefits, employee equity options, and a salary range of $100,000 - $140,000 are offered, reflecting our commitment to nurturing talent in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of gyrokinetic theory and transport processes.
• Expertise in developing scientific simulation codes using Python, C++, or Fortran.
• Proven experience in Linux-based HPC environments with a focus on code scalability.

Responsibilities

• Perform/analyze integrated modeling simulations to predict performance of stellarators.
• Utilize gyrokinetic and fluid models for transport projections.
• Collaborate with the physics and engineering team.

Skills

Strong understanding of gyrokinetic theory and transport processes

Expertise in developing scientific simulation codes using Python

Expertise in developing scientific simulation codes using C++

Expertise in developing scientific simulation codes using Fortran

Proven experience working in Linux-based HPC environments

Education

PhD in Plasma Physics, Computational Physics, Applied Mathematics

Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience

Tools

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CGYRO

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VMEC

STELLOPT

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TERPSICHORE

Job description

Hitachi Ventures GmbH is seeking a transport modeling physicist to work on next-generation fusion energy solutions. The role involves applying advanced kinetic and fluid models to optimize plasma performance. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant fields or a Master’s with significant experience. Comprehensive health benefits, employee equity options, and a salary range of $100,000 - $140,000 are offered, reflecting our commitment to nurturing talent in a collaborative environment.