Scientist-Scenarios and Integrated Modeling

Proxima Fusion is seeking a Scientist-Scenarios and Integrated Modeling to join their team in Munich. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in plasma physics, fusion science, or a closely related discipline and experience with fusion plasma simulation and integrated modeling. The role involves defining plasma operating scenarios for Alpha and Stellaris, developing and maintaining scenario planning tools, and collaborating with engineering and system design teams.

Requirements

• PhD in plasma physics, fusion science, or a closely related discipline
• Experience with fusion plasma simulation and integrated modeling
• Strong understanding of stellarator or tokamak plasma physics
• Understanding of plasma control principles, scenario execution, and real-time operation in fusion devices
• Experience planning, executing, or analyzing experiments on fusion devices
• Comfortable working across theory, simulation, experiment, and engineering
• Can communicate effectively with physicists, engineers, and experimentalists
• Self-directed; able to identify what needs to be done and execute

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on complex tech challenges
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to join a high-performing and diverse team