Computational Plasma Physics - Magnetohydrodynamic Flows Intern
Zap Energy
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Posted on Apr 10, 2025
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.
The Theory & Modeling team at Zap Energy is seeking motivated interns for projects in plasma physics. This role is ideal for MS or PhD students with a strong background in applied mathematics and computational plasma physics.
You will contribute to the understanding of the stability of magnetohydrodynamic flows, including ideal MHD and Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities in current-carrying, high Mach number flows through analysis and modeling. As an intern, you will contribute to key projects that directly impact fusion research progress.
What You’ll Gain:
The Theory & Modeling team at Zap Energy is seeking motivated interns for projects in plasma physics. This role is ideal for MS or PhD students with a strong background in applied mathematics and computational plasma physics.
You will contribute to the understanding of the stability of magnetohydrodynamic flows, including ideal MHD and Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities in current-carrying, high Mach number flows through analysis and modeling. As an intern, you will contribute to key projects that directly impact fusion research progress.
What You’ll Gain:
- The opportunity to work on impactful problems in the field of fusion energy research.
- Mentorship from experienced scientists in plasma and computational physics.
- Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Computational Plasma Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Experience with linear and complex analysis
- Familiarity with dispersion relations arising from partial differential equation
- Background in the stability of compressible flows
- Experience with numerical methods and high-performance computing
This is an onsite role based in Everett, WA. Start and end dates are flexible according to student schedules.
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