Fusion Energy Research Physicist
5 days ago
About Tokamak Energy
We are a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford, UK. Our mission is to provide a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, ensuring global energy security and reducing climate change.
We have an unrivalled track record in designing and operating spherical tokamaks, the optimal route to commercial fusion energy. In addition to fusion energy, we are recognised as the leader in High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) magnet design, numerical modelling, and prototyping.
Our dedicated team of experts from the UK and around the world combines world-leading scientific, engineering, industrial, and commercial capabilities. We have 70 families of patent applications and have raised $250 million, comprising $200m from private investors and $50m from the UK and US governments.
Job Description:
We are seeking a plasma physicist or control engineer to join our Plasma Operations Group (POG), to help us push the limits of plasma performance in our current ST40 tokamak and future high-field spherical tokamaks (STs).
The successful candidate will contribute to operating our devices, developing operating scenarios, and developing our Plasma Control System (PCS). Responsibilities include leading sessions of plasma operations, participating in planning and analysis of experiments, developing modelling tools, and contributing to advanced plasma control solutions.
Requirements:
- Higher degree in plasma physics, control engineering, or closely related equivalent experience.
- Experience in magnetic fusion devices, operating them, and analysing their data.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and ability to work efficiently on one's own initiative.
Benefits:
- $60,000 - $80,000 per annum salary.
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and 3 festive days to be used between Christmas and the New Year)
- Company pension scheme
- Eligible for company share option scheme
- Company bonus scheme, discretionary, dependant on performance
- A range of financial benefits including death in service and critical illness cover
- Cycle to work scheme
Equality of Opportunity:
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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