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Summer Physics Internship - UK

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Job Description

Do Epic Science
TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.

We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity.

We are looking for talented Physics interns to join our team and work on exciting plasma physics projects including diagnostics, data analysis, testing and calibration, and computational projects. This is a great opportunity for future scientists, physicists, and data analysts to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research in fusion plasma physics in a professional environment. You will get to work alongside industry experts in our Fusion, Science, and Engineering teams. Successful projects may be eligible for presentation at conferences or journal publications. TAE offers hands-on education to interns of all levels, so please apply regardless of your year and experience level. Must be currently enrolled in an institution located within the United Kingdom.

About the Role:

Our interns will assist the TAE staff scientists with their work in one or more of the following areas:

  • Plasma Diagnostics
  • Lasers and Optics
  • Electronics and Magnetics
  • Data Science and Analysis
  • Particle Accelerators
  • Experimental Operations
  • Plasma Simulation and Computational Science

About You:

We are looking for both undergraduate and graduate level students with excellent research and presentation skills who are majoring in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or electrical engineering. Python programming experience will be desirable for Data Science and Simulation internships.

About Us:

Imagination, skill, and will

We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

What you’ll get with us

  • Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program (for full-time employees)
  • Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents
  • A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
  • Potential for equity participation
  • HQ in Southern California
  • Employee events on and off-site
  • A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization

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TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us [email protected] to request accommodations or request more information.

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