Senior Plasma Physicist

1 day ago


Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Tokamak Energy Full time
Plasma Physics Researcher

We are seeking a highly skilled plasma physicist to join our team at Tokamak Energy. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge fusion energy research and contribute to the development of a new, sustainable energy source.

About the Role:
This role will focus on analysing experimental results from ST40, the world's highest field ST. You will work closely with our team to reconstruct plasma equilibria and conduct MHD stability analysis. Additionally, you will have opportunities to contribute to ST40 operations, fundamental physics research, and the design of next-generation spherical tokamaks.

Responsibilities:
* Analyse experimental data from ST40 experiments
* Reconstruct plasma equilibria using advanced numerical methods
* Conduct MHD stability analysis to improve understanding of plasma behaviour
* Contribute to the design of next-generation spherical tokamaks

Requirements:
* PhD in plasma physics or a related field
* Excellent programming skills in Python, Matlab, Fortran, and C/C+
* Experience with machine learning algorithms and real-time programming
* Strong communication skills for presenting scientific results

What We Offer:
* Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
* 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* Eligibility for discretionary performance-related bonus
* Share options scheme
* Pension scheme
* Financial benefits, including group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan, and discount scheme

The estimated salary range is based on the location near Oxford, UK.

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