Fusion Simulation Scientist: Steady-State Tokamak Lab

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a leader for its Fusion Simulation Center to advance steady-state tokamak concepts. You will assemble and run simulation suites, develop configurations for fusion power plants, and collaborate with experts across UCLA and national laboratories to deliver cutting-edge research.

The role requires a PhD in physics or related field with 2+ years of fusion/simulation experience, strong autonomy, and excellent teamwork, including mentorship of

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or related field with research in plasma or fusion tech.
• At least two years since PhD in plasma or fusion research with a strong simulation dimension.
• Ability to operate autonomously on highly complex technical issues.
• Excellent collaboration and people skills to work with a large team of experts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and run integrated fusion device simulation suites and provide them to collaborators.
• Develop optimized configurations for fusion power plants and testbeds.
• Collaborate with groups across the university to integrate subsystems and plasma physics constraints.
• Perform simulation-based investigations on subsystems and plasma science questions for concept improvement.
• Write simulation code to improve models or workflows.
• Collaborate with national labs and access to high-performance computing facilities.
• Engage in validation exercises such as experimental tests on tokamaks or testbeds.
• Generate scientific deliverables including journal papers and conference talks.
• Mentor postdocs and students and oversee delegation and work planning to meet research goals.

Skills

Autonomy

Plasma physics

Fusion technology

Simulation work

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a leader for its Fusion Simulation Center to advance steady-state tokamak concepts. You will assemble and run simulation suites, develop configurations for fusion power plants, and collaborate with experts across UCLA and national laboratories to deliver cutting-edge research.

The role requires a PhD in physics or related field with 2+ years of fusion/simulation experience, strong autonomy, and excellent teamwork, including mentorship of