Fusion Transport Modeling Physicist — HPC Simulations

Type One Energy Group, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock and share options

Relocation allowance

Insurance plans

401k retirement options

Job summary

A leading fusion energy company in Knoxville is seeking a Computational Physicist for Transport Modeling. This role involves developing and applying advanced numerical models predicting plasma behaviors critical to fusion energy. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, experience in plasma transport modeling, and strong coding skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits as part of a mission-driven team focused on commercializing sustainable fusion energy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in plasma transport or turbulence modeling.
• Experience developing scientific simulation codes in Python, C++, Fortran.
• Strong foundation in plasma theory including kinetic theory and turbulence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational models of plasma transport.
• Implement reduced transport simulations to predict performance.
• Collaborate closely with theorists and experimental physicists.

Skills

Plasma theory

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Scientific coding in Python

Computational modeling

Education

PhD in Plasma Physics or related field

Tools

Linux

C++

Fortran

Job description

A leading fusion energy company in Knoxville is seeking a Computational Physicist for Transport Modeling. This role involves developing and applying advanced numerical models predicting plasma behaviors critical to fusion energy. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, experience in plasma transport modeling, and strong coding skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits as part of a mission-driven team focused on commercializing sustainable fusion energy.