Thea Energy
Computational Plasma Physicist
Kearny, NJ
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$140kDetected 103 days ago
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About the role
- We are seeking highly motivated Computational Plasma Physicists to join our team, focusing on stellarator and fusion plasma physics simulations.
- The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in computational physics, with a particular emphasis on MHD stability in stellarators and stellarator optimization.
- You will work with minimal supervision, contributing to cutting-edge research and development in Thea Energy's stellarator systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement algorithms for analyzing and improving stellarator configurations.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to refine designs and improve the performance of stellarator systems.
- Perform data analysis, model validation, and provide insights into the physical mechanisms governing plasma behavior.
- Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and engineers within the company and externally.
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, Computational Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field, or master's degree in relevant field with 2+ years of experience.
- Strong knowledge of computational plasma physics and numerical simulations.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in scientific computing (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB).
- Required Experience & Skillsets:
- Experience with any of the stellarator design, stability or transport codes such as DESC, STELLOPT, VMEC, TERPSICHORE, M3DC-1, GX, GENE-3D.
Nice to have
- Experience with stellarators is a plus.
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
- Understanding of optimized stellarator magnetic field generation and coil optimization techniques.
- Experience in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
- Personal Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for advancing the field of fusion energy research.
Compensation
- Salary range $120,000 - $140,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- Company Benefits:
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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