Expression of Interest - Research Scientist

Overview

Research scientist to develop plasma diagnostics and experimental work for Z-pinch fusion

Key Responsibilities

• experimental campaigns
• data analysis
• plasma diagnostics
• system integration
• computational modeling
• scientific publishing

Tasks

-Leading or supporting experimental campaigns on Z-pinch fusion devices -Publishing and presenting scientific results -Analyzing experimental and computational data, including error propagation and interpretation -Experimental Design and Data Analysis -Designing and fielding plasma diagnostics (e.g., Thomson scattering, interferometry, spectroscopy, magnetics, neutronics) -Collaborating with engineering teams on system integration and experimental setups -Computational Plasma Modeling

Requirements

• materials science
• applied physics
• fusion diagnostics
• plasma physics
• problem solving
• collaboration

What You Bring

-Materials Science -You’re a creative problem solver and effective communicator -You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments -Applied Physics -Fusion Plasma Diagnostics -Plasma Physics -You have a strong foundation in plasma physics or related fields

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About Zap Energy

-Pioneers a sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion system that confines plasma without magnets or lasers. -Operates multiple experimental fusion devices: ZaP, FuZE, FuZE-Q. -Designs aim for a modular power plant featuring flowing liquid-metal blankets to absorb heat and neutrons. -Positioned for commercial fusion by combining plasma physics breakthroughs with engineering scale-up.

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