The selected candidate will contribute to the development of theoretical models, computational tools, and simulation frameworks for advanced fusion-energy systems.
Educational Background
- M.Sc./Ph.D. in Physics, Plasma Physics, or a related field.
- Strong academic/research background in plasma physics, computational physics, fusion technology, or numerical simulation.
- Candidates with demonstrated project/research experience in plasma simulation or computational modeling will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and analyze theoretical and computational models of fusion plasmas.
- Work on plasma equilibrium, stability, transport, confinement, heating, and plasma-wall interactions.
- Perform numerical studies of fusion-relevant plasma behavior and reactor concepts.
- Develop and implement computational models using Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar scientific-computing platforms.
- Work with MHD and kinetic plasma models and understand their applicability to different fusion regimes.
- Perform neutron, particle, and energy transport calculations relevant to fusion systems.
- Analyze simulation results and convert them into meaningful engineering and physics insights.
- Support the development and validation of in-house simulation and computational tools.
- Carry out literature reviews and reproduce/validate results from research papers and established computational methods.
- Contribute to technical reports, research publications, presentations, and intellectual-property development.
- Collaborate with experimental, engineering, and reactor-design teams to integrate plasma-physics results into overall system design.
Desired Technical Skills: Candidates should have a strong foundation in:
- Plasma Physics
- Fusion Physics
- Electromagnetism
- Fluid Mechanics / Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
- Numerical Methods
- Computational Physics
- Differential Equations and Mathematical Modeling
- Scientific Programming and Data Analysis
Knowledge of computational techniques such as finite-difference, finite-volume, finite-element, particle-based methods, Monte Carlo methods, or numerical optimization will be an advantage.
Experience with tools such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Mathematica, COMSOL, OpenFOAM, or fusion/plasma simulation codes is desirable.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
