Computational Scientist
Core
Develop advanced computational tools and numerical methods for tokamak plasma modelling to accelerate fusion energy research.
Role type
Senior IC computational scientist (plasma physics & HPC)
Builds
Open-source plasma equilibrium and evolution modelling tools (FreeGSNKE) for fusion scenario design
Domain
Fusion energy research, plasma physics, high-performance computing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
C++, Fortran, Python, numerical methods, Unix/Linux, scientific computing, software engineering, GPU workflows
Preferred skills
tokamak plasma physics, reduced-order modelling, AI-assisted applications, JAX, statistical methods
Technologies
FreeGSNKE, JAX, Python, C++, Fortran, GPUs, SUNRISE supercomputer
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain FreeGSNKE codebase including Python and JAX implementations; apply numerical methods to solve plasma modelling challenges; produce technical reports and scientific publications; mentor students and graduates on technical work; validate simulations against experimental data; contribute to reduced-order modelling and AI applications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with research mentorship