Thea Energy is building an economical and scalable fusion energy system utilizing arrays of mass manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Backed by Prelude Ventures.
About the role
It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.
What they're looking for
- Plasma magnetohydrodynamic modeling
- Plasma gyrokinetic modeling
- Stellarator equilibrium and coil optimization
- Plasma control
- Energetic particle modeling
- Plasma fluid modeling
More about this role
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.
The Thea Energy physics team performs cutting-edge research in the areas of stellarator optimization, toroidal plasma confinement, plasma divertor and edge physics, plasma-materials interactions, and fusion neutronics. Thea Energy is looking for motivated interns to work with Thea physicists on projects relevant to these topic areas.
- Take ownership of a dedicated research project within one of our core physics areas, guided by a senior physicist mentor.
- Conduct literature reviews to guide initial project specifications.
- Run simulations or analyze data to inform Thea Energy's stellarator design.
- Collaborate directly with cross-functional teams of mechanical and electrical engineers.
- Support engineering design...
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