Stellarator Physics Intern: Research, Simulations & Design

Thea Energy; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Thea Energy in New Jersey is seeking motivated interns to collaborate with our physics team on stellarator optimization, plasma modeling, and data analysis. You will own a research project under a senior mentor.

Ideal candidates are undergrad, Masters, or PhD students with Python, HPC, and Git experience; familiarity with plasma physics topics is a plus. Compensation is $18-25/hr for undergraduates and $26-30/hr for post-graduates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate, masters or PhD degree.
• Strong programming skills, preferably Python.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a dedicated research project guided by a senior mentor.
• Conduct literature reviews to guide project specifications.
• Run simulations or analyze data to inform design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers and translate results into specs.
• Present findings to the technical team at project conclusion.

Education

Pursuing undergraduate/masters/PhD

Tools

Python

Git

HPC

Job description

Thea Energy in New Jersey is seeking motivated interns to collaborate with our physics team on stellarator optimization, plasma modeling, and data analysis. You will own a research project under a senior mentor.

Ideal candidates are undergrad, Masters, or PhD students with Python, HPC, and Git experience; familiarity with plasma physics topics is a plus. Compensation is $18-25/hr for undergraduates and $26-30/hr for post-graduates.