We are looking for a Group leader of numerical liquid metal magnetohydrodynamic (LMMHD) to manage the activities of the numerical LMMHD group. In particular, this involves supervising the development of numerical tools and their use to predict, interpret and optimize free-surface liquid metal experiments and their interplay with fusion plasmas and solid objects, as well as with magnetic fields and temperature gradients.

Your main responsibilities will be:

*Modelling and analysis

• Coordinate the numerical modelling and theoretical analysis of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flows relevant to stellarator design such as: duct and open-channel flows, multi-phase flows, wall-bounded MHD turbulence subject to heat and/or mass transfers, magnetic field gradients etc.

• Supervise the critical analysis of numerical results to give insight on the relevant physical mechanisms at stake

• Build and sustain external collaborations with academic and/or industrial partners on computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) topics

• Supervise technical solutions to meet process engineer’s specifications

*Team management

• Be the ambassador of Renaissance Fusion's vision within your team, and promote its culture, values (speed, simplicity, fantastic realism, constructive interference and unified force) and policies.

• Encourage collaboration at all levels of the organization.

• Ensure that your team is motivated to achieve its objectives.

• Take an active role in talent development.

• Comply with and enforce the highest Health, Environment and Safety standards within her/his team.

*Scientific outcome

• Coordinate the writing, review and approval of patents and scientific papers.

• Prepare scientific reports (presentations, posters, etc.) and represent Renaissance Fusion to scientific conferences and workshops.

• Remain on the lookout for any scientific developments in his/her field of expertise.

Requirements

Don't hesitate to apply even if you don't match all the requirements. Superheroes don't exist, but people with passion and talent do.

*Education and professional experience

• PhD or Master’s degree + equivalent experience in applied mathematics, physics, computational science or related field

• 8+ years of experience in numerical modeling of magnetohydrodynamics in the context of flows in ducts or with free surface, elaboration of materials, plasma physics, geodynamo or geophysics, astrophysics…

• Experience as a technical leader/coordinator and/or project management.

*Languages

• Fluent in English (C1/C2)

• Knowledge (B1 or higher) of French is a plus

*Technical skills

• Excellent academic knowledge of the physics equations relevant to magnetohydrodynamics (in particular Navier-Stokes and Maxwell equations).

• Mastery and experience of numerical methods such as Finite Volume, Finite Element, or other methods for solving Partial Differential Equations.

• Programming skills in one or several scientific computing languages (python, Matlab®, C, C++, fortran…).

• Good knowledge in computer-aided design, meshing, algorithm, solvers, and more generally in numerical analysis.

What we offer

Visit out career page to learn more about our work environment, packages, and benefits: https://renfusion.eu/jobs

At Renaissance Fusion, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of origin; gender; morals, sexual orientation; sexual identity; age; marital status; pregnancy; genetic characteristics; actual or assumed membership or non-membership of an ethnic group, nation or race; political opinions; trade union or mutualist activities; religious beliefs; physical appearance; family name; place of residence; state of health; disability.