Advanced Tokamak Physicist: Edge and Divertor Expert
5 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Plasma Physicist to join our team at Tokamak Energy, a leading commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford, UK.
About Us:
Tokamak Energy is a pioneer in fusion energy, dedicated to providing a limitless, safe, clean, and low-cost energy source for global energy security. Our team combines world-leading scientific, engineering, industrial, and commercial capabilities to design and operate spherical tokamaks, the optimal route to commercial fusion energy.
Salary:
The estimated annual salary for this position is £80,000 - £110,000, depending on experience.
Company Overview:
Tokamak Energy has 70 families of patent applications and has raised $250 million from private investors and governments. We have established ourselves as a leader in High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) magnet design, numerical modelling, and prototyping.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and validate reduced models and computational tools for edge plasma physics, including pedestal stability and transport, SOL physics, and divertor heat flux handling.
- Contribute to integrated scenario modelling of ST40 and next-step devices, developing the physics basis for spherical tokamaks.
- Work individually and as part of a team towards deliverables that contribute to operations, projects, and product development, aligning with company objectives and strategy.
- Train, mentor, and upskill colleagues.
Requirements:
- PhD in plasma physics or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with edge plasma modelling codes (e.g., EDGE2D, Hermes-3, SOLPS-ITER, XGC, EPED, ELITE).
- Proficient in modern programming languages (C++ or Python preferred).
- Extensive knowledge of tokamak edge plasma physics.
- Experience working in a research environment or developing novel technologies.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and 3 festive days). (dependent on performance)
- Company pension scheme.
- Eligible for company share option scheme.
- A range of financial benefits, including death in service and critical illness cover.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Hazard-Specific Duties:
This role includes hazards or safety-critical activities requiring successful pre-employment health screening through our occupational health service before starting work.
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