Principal Plasma Data Scientist
Core
Developing and validating physics-grounded machine learning frameworks to accelerate experimental FRC plasma modeling and inform fusion research.
Role type
Principal plasma data scientist (physics-informed ML)
Builds
Hybrid physics+ML modeling frameworks for fusion plasma dynamics
Domain
Fusion energy / Plasma physics / Scientific machine learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Physics-informed ML (differentiable physics, PINNs, surrogate modeling), scientific computing integration, plasma dynamics modeling, data parsing and visualization scripting, cross-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with pulsed-power systems, magnetic diffusion, circuit coupling, HPC environments
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Fortran, PINNs, differentiable physics frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop and validate ML frameworks for FRC plasma-dynamics; Integrate ML models with simulation tools and diagnostic pipelines; Reproduce experimental plasma conditions in ML workflows; Generate analysis scripts for post-processing and visualization; Collaborate with plasma-physics and pulsed-power experts; Communicate technical results to research stakeholders
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship