Fusion Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ️

We’re all about solving climate change through fusion energy, one stellarator at a time. Our impressive team of globally recognized fusion scientists along with veteran business leaders with experienced in scaling energy technologies, came together with the ambition to fulfill the bold decadal vision of commercial fusion.

If changing the world wasn’t incentive enough, here’s why you should join us :

We designed, built, and operated the world’s leading stellarators.

We aim to commercialize fusion energy in 10 years.

We know what we’re doing - our leadership team has over 150 years of experience combined.

We’ve already been recognised for our work by the Department of Energy through awards and funding.

Our philosophy accepts no intellectual boundaries and celebrates creativity.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Fusion Scientist-Divertor Performance . This is what you need to know :

Location : Oak Ridge (TN), Madison (WI), Boston (MA) or Vancouver (BC)

Salary : Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract : Permanent, full time

Reporting to : Chief Science Officer and Senior Scientist

Your role in the mission :

Type One Energy is seeking a Fusion Scientist with experience in advanced computational modelling and simulation tools to assess divertor performance on our fusion devices.

As a Fusion Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of plasma-material interactions and optimizing divertor designs for our stellarator device.

You will also collaborate with external research institutions and industry partners to leverage expertise and resources for divertor research and development

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Physicists and Engineers to design and optimize divertor configurations for stellarator fusion devices.
• Analyze experimental data to identify key trends, phenomena, and performance metrics related to divertor operation.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to improve divertor performance, such as novel magnetic field configurations, advanced material coatings, and innovative divertor geometries.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of computational codes and models for plasma simulation and divertor analysis.
• Stay current with advancements in divertor physics, plasma-facing materials, and fusion energy research to inform and guide experimental and theoretical efforts .

What you’ll need :

• Ph.D. in Plasma Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field with a focus on fusion energy research.
• Proven expertise in divertor physics, plasma-material interactions, and plasma edge modeling for magnetic confinement fusion devices, preferably stellarators
• Strong proficiency in computational plasma physics, including numerical simulations, modeling of plasma transport, and interpretation of simulation results.
• Experience with experimental plasma physics, including plasma diagnostics, data analysis, and interpretation of experimental results.
• Familiarity with plasma-facing materials, surface physics, and material science principles relevant to fusion energy applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, including strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or Fortran for data analysis and numerical simulations
• Prior experience with stellarator physics and technology is advantageous but not required.

We offer :

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get

• Stock and share options
• Relocation allowance
• Insurance plans
• 401k retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our website to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.

About Us :

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world.

At Type One Energy we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We value diversity, inclusion, and equity, and are committed to providing our employees with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed

The company was formed in 2019 by a team of globally-recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in successfully scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system.

Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

For more information, visit https : / / www.typeoneenergy.com / .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives.

Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.