What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Intern (Plasma Physics) position at Zap Energy?
About the Role:
The planet urgently needs safe, reliable, zero-carbon energy without waste. Nuclear fusion can address the scale of this problem, but for decades, existing fusion approaches have not proven a net positive energy gain. Zap Energy has rethought the fundamental technology of fusion. As the only company using sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch, we present potentially the fastest path to commercially available fusion energy.
Zap Energy is seeking a dedicated Research Intern (Plasma Physics) to support solving inverse problems in a fluid dynamics context. This role involves conducting literature reviews, implementing relevant algorithms, performing comparative performance analysis, and engaging in hands-on data analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support solving inverse problems in a plasma physics context.
- Conduct literature reviews and implement relevant algorithms.
- Perform comparative performance analysis.
- Engage in hands-on data analysis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Physics or related field
- Currently enrolled in a Master's/PhD program in Physics, Computational Modeling, Scientific Computing, or related field
- This role requires a strong background in Physics. Experience solely in Data Science related to Marketing or Business Analytics is not relevant to this position.
- Desirable: Experience with plasma diagnostics (spectroscopy or interferometry)
Skills and Experience Gained:
- Hard skills: Plasma physics or fluid dynamics, Machine Learning for Scientific Computing.
- Soft skills: Operating in a fast-paced deep-tech startup environment, prioritization, and communication skills.
Location
- This is an onsite internship located at Zap Energy HQ in Everett, WA.
Internship Duration
- Our internship start and end timelines are flexible, and can shift according to student schedules.
