Computational scientist
Location
Bangalore, India (on-site)
Team
JENGA
Role overview
Pranos Fusion is seeking a Computational Scientist to drive high-fidelity simulation and modeling of plasma physics phenomena in support of our fusion energy program. You will work at the intersection of theoretical plasma physics, numerical methods, and high-performance computing to accelerate the design and optimization of our tokamak systems. This role demands deep expertise in fusion-relevant software ecosystems and a strong track record of scientific computing at scale.
Key responsibilities
Develop, validate, and run large-scale plasma physics simulations using industry-standard fusion codes (e.g., EFIT, TRANSP, SOLPS, GENE, GYRO, BOUT++, CORSICA, OMFIT).
Model plasma equilibrium, transport, MHD stability, heating, and confinement in tokamak geometries.
Develop custom numerical solvers and post-processing pipelines in Python.
Contribute to in-house simulation frameworks and maintain reproducible, version-controlled workflows on HPC clusters.
Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and represent Pranos Fusion at scientific conferences.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or Master's degree (minimum) in Computational Physics, Plasma Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience with tokamak or fusion plasma simulation codes — hands-on usage of TRANSP, SOLPS-ITER, GENE, GYRO, BOUT++, CORSICA, OMFIT, or equivalent.
Strong programming skills in at least two of: Python, C++, Fortran.
Experience running and optimizing jobs on HPC clusters (SLURM, PBS, MPI/OpenMP parallelism).
Solid grounding in plasma physics theory: MHD, neoclassical transport, gyrokinetics, or edge plasma physics.
Preferred experience
Postdoctoral or industry experience in a fusion energy program.
Experience with machine learning or data-driven surrogate models for plasma simulation.
Familiarity with integrated modelling workflows and uncertainty quantification.
Knowledge of ITER or major tokamak experimental programs (JET, DIII-D, AUG, KSTAR).
Pranos Fusion is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a safe, inclusive workplace.
How to apply
Send your CV, a brief cover letter and links to prior projects or publications to
