Thea Energy
Divertor Plasma Physicist (Scientist/Sr. Scientist/Manager)
Kearny, NJ · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$195kDetected 93 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsData AnalysisResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking
About the role
- Our unique toroidally continuous X-point divertor provides a robust, high-performance exhaust solution, addressing one of the most significant challenges in stellarator magnetic confinement.
- This role involves analyzing and simulating the divertor region of stellarator magnetic fields and collaborating across disciplines to execute our divertor development program.
- The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in plasma physics, particularly plasma edge physics, plasma-material interaction, and optimization along with hands-on experience in experiments and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Optimize divertor magnetic and mechanical geometry and target plates using state-of-the-art computational tools.
- Develop and implement algorithms to simulate fluid plasma within complex magnetic edge topologies.
- Develop and optimize divertor operation scenarios for the Eos stellarator.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design effective stellarator divertor systems.
- Perform data analysis and model validation to provide insights into physical mechanisms governing plasma behavior.
Requirements
- The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures.
- PhD in Plasma Physics or a related field (with 2+ years of experience) or a master's degree (with 5+ years of experience).
- Experience with the boundaries of fusion devices, particularly stellarators.
- Proficiency in scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB).
- Familiarity with plasma physics simulation tools.
Nice to have
- Experience with edge plasma models such as BMW, FLARE, SOLPS, UEDGE, EMC3-EIRENE.
- Experience on a plasma physics experimental device, ideally a large stellarator or tokamak experiment.
- Solid understanding of plasma fluid and neutral particle models.
- Familiarity with Plasma-Material Interactions.
- Experience working in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
- Experience with fusion device experiments is a plus.
Compensation
- Salary range $120,000 - $195,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
Equal opportunity
- Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds.
- By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world's hardest (and most important) problems.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran's status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an
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