Computational Plasma Physicist
About The Position
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. 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. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview: 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience with stellarators is a plus.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in scientific computing (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with any of the stellarator design, stability or transport codes such as DESC, STELLOPT, VMEC, TERPSICHORE, M3DC-1, GX, GENE-3D.
- Understanding of optimized stellarator magnetic field generation and coil optimization techniques.
- Experience in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement algorithms for analyzing and improving stellarator configurations.
- Conduct simulations and analysis of fusion plasma behavior in stellarators, using advanced computational models.
- 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.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications based on simulation results and optimization findings.
Benefits
- Salary range $120,000 - $140,000
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- 20 days PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
