Plasma Modeling Scientist: Scenarios & Integrated Toolchain

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Scientist in Scenarios and Integrated Modeling to contribute to the development of plasma scenarios for SPARC and ARC projects. You will work with top researchers in the field, coordinating a team to improve simulation tools and achieve key plasma operation goals.

This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in the future of fusion energy, contributing to groundbreaking research in a supportive and innovative environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong plasma physics knowledge and experience in integrated modeling.

Qualifications

• Strong background in plasma physics and integrated modeling tools.
• Experience with multi-institutional collaboration.
• Ability to develop predictive toolchains for plasma operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop plasma physics scenarios for SPARC and ARC.
• Coordinate a team of plasma physics experts for toolset improvement.
• Define plasma operation goals and analyze SPARC operations.

Skills

Plasma physics

Integrated simulation and modeling

Experimental planning and analysis

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

Modeling toolsets

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Scientist in Scenarios and Integrated Modeling to contribute to the development of plasma scenarios for SPARC and ARC projects. You will work with top researchers in the field, coordinating a team to improve simulation tools and achieve key plasma operation goals.

This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in the future of fusion energy, contributing to groundbreaking research in a supportive and innovative environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong plasma physics knowledge and experience in integrated modeling.