Posted 6 months ago
Plasma-Materials Scientist
Kearny, NJOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Plasma-Materials Scientist will develop plasma-facing materials for fusion devices, run material exposure experiments, analyze surfaces, and model plasma-surface interactions to support stellarator development.
About this role
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:
We are seeking a highly motivated Plasma-Materials Scientist to join our team, focusing on plasma-facing material development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the research and development of plasma-surface interactions, with particular emphasis on material survivability evaluation, plasma and heat-induced erosion processes, and plasma contamination effects in fusion-relevant environments. You will work with high autonomy and ownership, and contribute to cutting-edge research and development in Thea Energy’s stellarator systems.
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Skills
Atomic-scale MicroscopyC++COMSOLEdXElectron MicroscopyElectrostatic ProbesER02.0FEA ToolsFortranIndustrial Plasma SourcesLaser-based DiagnosticsMatlabPlasma PhysicsPythonRamanRF PlasmasRustBCASDTrimSP/TRIMSpectroscopic DiagnosticsSurface AnalysisTRIDYNVacuum SystemsWALLDYNXPS
