Computational Plasma Research Summer 2027 Intern
Core
Develop predictive computational capabilities for fusion machine design by simulating and analyzing plasma behavior using first-principles codes validated against experimental data.
Role type
PhD-level computational plasma research intern
Builds
Predictive simulation models for FRC merging devices and next-generation fusion machines
Domain
Fusion energy / Plasma physics (via careerplan.io/jobs/d2a1f8af-a310-44af-a5bc-c68816ebb7f6-computational-plasma-research-summer-2027-intern-at-helion)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Plasma simulation codes (PIC, Vlasov, MHD), Python, C++, MATLAB, First-principles modeling, Team research collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with FRC formation, translation, merging, or compression
Responsibilities
Use computational suite to study specific machine aspects, develop simulation studies and results, present findings to research team
Seniority
PhD candidate, research intern
