If a potentially good or excellent match, we will contact you within 3 weeks from applying.

We are looking for an inspiring and talented Group leader of Optimization to manage the activities of the optimization group and supervise and assist in the integrated optimization of our stellarator.

Responsibilities

Optimization activities

• Define figures of merit for the integrated optimization of the stellarator plasma shape, the coil winding surface (CWS) and coils or corrugations on said surface. Set reactor-relevant constraints and goals for such figures of merit.

• Expand our team of optimization specialists from 2 to 3-4 team-members, with an eye on multi-disciplinarity [physicist(s), mathematician(s), computer scientist(s)].

• Lead and coordinate the team toward a holistic plasma, CWS and groove design. Assist the team in resolving the toughest technical challenges that it might meet.

Team management

• Be the ambassador of Renaissance Fusion's vision within his/her team, and promote its culture, values (speed, simplicity, fantastic realism, constructive interference and unified force) and policies.

• Encourage collaboration at all levels of the organization.

• Ensure that his/her team is motivated to achieve its objectives.

• Take an active role in talent development.

• Comply with and enforce the highest Health, Environment and Safety standards within her/his team.

Scientific outcome

• Coordinate the writing, review and approval of patents and scientific papers.

• Prepare scientific reports (presentations, posters, etc.) and represent RF to scientific conferences and workshops.

• Remain on the lookout for any scientific developments in his/her field of expertise.

Qualifications -essential:

• PhD or Master’s degree + equivalent experience in physics, engineering or closely related field.

• 8+ years of research experience in the physics of stellarators, tokamaks or other magnetic fusion configurations.

• 3+ years of experience as a technical leader/coordinator and/or project management.

• Knowledge in computational modelling, numerical methods, and simulation tools, such as Finite Element software packages, MHD codes, etc.

• Experience with parallel computing and HPC clusters.

• Strong background in optimization algorithms, including genetic algorithms, evolutionary strategies, and other metaheuristics approaches for parameter optimization and system design.

• Experience in scientific programming languages such as Python, C++, or Fortran, and proficiency in using relevant computational packages and libraries.

• Modern coding practices (CI, git) and interfacing legacy codes.

• Knowledge in running or developing stellarator equilibrium codes is a plus (at least one of: VMEC, GVEC, SPEC, SIESTA, DESC, SIMSOPT, STELLOPT).

• Fluent in English (C1/C2).

Qualifications -desirable:

• Familiarity with stellarators and solid understanding of plasma behaviour, magnetohydrodynamics, and the interaction between plasma and magnetic fields.

• Experience with AI techniques, such as machine learning and neural networks, applied to scientific or engineering applications, preferably in the context of plasma physics or fusion research.

• Knowledge (B1 or higher) of French.

Qualified and interested?

Send your cv and motivational e-mail to jobs@renfusion.eu.