Thea Energy
fusion energy
ComputationalPlasmaPhysicist–TransportModeling
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“Computational Plasma Physicist – Transport Modeling at Thea Energy. Skills: transport modeling, gyrokinetic theory, kinetic models, fluid models, scientific simulation codes, Linux-based HPC environments. Perform/analyze integrated modeling simulations to predict performance and develop scenarios for Thea Energy’s Eos and Helios stellarators. Utilize gyrokinetic, fluid, and/or reduced transport solvers to provide projections of confinement, heat, particle, and momentum transport”
What You'll Achieve.
architect of our plasma performance projections; transform fundamental physics into actionable constraints, guiding our equilibrium+coil optimization and operational scenarios to ensure the success of our next generation fusion devices; provide projections of confinement, heat, particle, and momentum transport; streamline the design-to-validation loop; guide equilibrium and coil optimization; develop scenarios and interpret results from current hardware
Industry & Context.
transform fundamental physics into actionable constraints, guiding our equilibrium+coil optimization and operational scenarios to ensure the success of our next generation fusion devices
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Plasma Physics, Computational Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, understanding of gyrokinetic theory and transport processes, Expertise in developing scientific simulation codes using Python, C++, or Fortran, Proven experience working in Linux-based HPC environments with a focus on code scalability and performance
Nice to Have
Master’s degree and 3+ years of direct experience in transport/turbulence modeling, Direct experience running core (e. g. GENE, stella, CGYRO, GX) and/or edge (GENE-X, XGC, Gkeyll) gyrokinetic codes, Experience with stellarator-specific equilibrium and stability codes such as VMEC, STELLOPT, DESC, and/or TERPSICHORE, Familiarity with advanced numerical methods, GPU programming, and/or developing surrogate/reduced models, A track record of peer-reviewed publications, Ability to present complex physics to multi-disciplinary engineering teams
What You'll Do.
Perform/analyze integrated modeling simulations to predict performance and develop scenarios for Thea Energy’s Eos and Helios stellarators
and/or reduced transport solvers to provide projections of confinement
and momentum transport
Maintain and extend existing gyrokinetic and transport frameworks
Build reproducible simulation pipelines and data analysis tools to streamline the design-to-validation loop
Use insights from turbulence and transport analysis to guide equilibrium and coil optimization
Collaborate with the physics and engineering team to develop scenarios and interpret results from current hardware
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the physics and engineering team to develop scenarios and interpret results from current hardware; Ability to present complex physics to multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Communication Scope
Ability to present complex physics to multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage complex projects from theory to implementation with minimal supervision
Full Job Description
## Description About Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview: As a transport modeling physicist at Thea Energy, you will be an architect of our plasma performance projections. You will apply advanced kinetic and fluid models to characterize heat, particle, and momentum transport in highly-optimized stellarator geometries. Your objective is to transform fundamental physics into actionable constraints, guiding our equilibrium+coil optimization and operational scenarios to ensure the success of our next generation fusion devices. ## Key Responsibilities Perform/analyze integrated modeling simulations to predict performance and develop scenarios for Thea Energy’s Eos and Helios stellarators. Utilize gyrokinetic, fluid, and/or reduced transport solvers to provide projections of confinement, heat, particle, and momentum transport. Maintain and extend existing gyrokinetic and transport frameworks Build reproducible simulation pipelines and data analysis tools to streamline the design-to-validation loop. Use insights from turbulence and transport analysis to guide equilibrium and coil optimization. Collaborate with the physics and engineering team to develop scenarios and interpret results from current hardware. ## Required Experience & Skillsets Qualifications: PhD in Plasma Physics, Computational Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. (Candidates with a Master’s degree and 3+ years of direct experience in transport/turbulence modeling will be considered). Strong understanding of gyrokinetic theory and tran
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