Postdoctoral Scholar: Fusion Simulation for Power Plants

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 64.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar focused on Fusion Simulation. The position is tied to the new Fusion Simulation Center, developing configurations for steady-state fusion power plants and enabling robust plasma science and engineering analyses.

Responsibilities include developing simulation software, contributing to publications and conference talks, mentoring students, and collaborating with UCLA and external partners on validation

Formación

• Ph.D. in plasma physics or closely related fusion technology discipline.
• Technical excellence and experience in fusion and simulation.
• Proven ability to lead projects and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Use simulation suites to develop optimized fusion power plant configurations.
• Write software modules addressing specific aspects of the challenge.
• Engage in collaborative research with UCLA and partners; contribute to publications.

Conocimientos

PhD in plasma physics

fusion simulation

leadership

collaboration

Educación

PhD in Plasma Physics

Herramientas

Simulation suites

Software development

Descripción del empleo

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar focused on Fusion Simulation. The position is tied to the new Fusion Simulation Center, developing configurations for steady-state fusion power plants and enabling robust plasma science and engineering analyses.

Responsibilities include developing simulation software, contributing to publications and conference talks, mentoring students, and collaborating with UCLA and external partners on validation