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Head of Experimental Physics
Realta Fusion Inc.
Madison, USA
Full-time
Senior · 8+ years experience
Onsite
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Responsibilities
- Define and execute Realta’s experimental physics strategy aligned with the fusion roadmap.
- Set priorities for experimental campaigns, diagnostics development, and validation efforts across WHAM, Anvil, and Hammir.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing experimental physics team.
- Lead the design, execution, and analysis of experimental campaigns on WHAM and future devices.
- Oversee the development and deployment of advanced plasma diagnostics and ensure high-quality data collection and analysis.
- Collaborate closely with theory, modeling, and engineering teams to integrate experimental insights into simulation and device design.
- Partner with business leadership to align technical milestones with company objectives.
- Establish and manage collaborations with national laboratories, universities, and industry partners.
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at leading conferences; serve as a spokesperson for Realta’s experimental program.
- Lead or support grant proposals, partnerships, and funding opportunities to expand experimental capabilities.
- Establish and enforce safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environment that supports professional growth and innovation.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Plasma Physics or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in experimental plasma physics, including leadership of research programs or teams.
- Deep experience with plasma diagnostics (e.g., bolometers, electrostatic analyzers, interferometers, magnetic probes, spectrometers, neutron diagnostics, x-ray detectors, Thomson scattering, etc.).
- Proven track record designing, building, and deploying diagnostics on fusion or plasma experiments, including high-vacuum systems (10⁻⁹–10⁻⁸ torr).
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