The role involves developing plasma performance models for innovative stellarator designs using advanced kinetic and fluid simulations. You will perform integrated modeling to predict confinement and transport in fusion devices, utilizing gyrokinetic and stability codes, and help optimize coil and equilibrium configurations.
Qualifications include a PhD or equivalent experience in plasma or computational physics, with expertise in gyrokinetic theory, simulation coding, and HPC environments. Preferred skills include experience with gyrokinetic and stellarator-specific codes, numerical methods, and physics validation.
Ideal candidates are self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate about fusion energy, with strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include competitive salary, health coverage, equity, and PTO. The company values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, emphasizing an inclusive hiring process supported by AI tools but ultimately decided by humans.