Diagnostic Physicist

6 days ago

Richmond, Canada General Fusion Inc Full time

**Position**:Diagnostic Physicist

**Location**:Vancouver, BC, Canada

**Position Overview**:
We are looking for an experimental physicist or engineer with a strong background in physics to join the Diagnostics Team. The successful applicant will assist in maintaining, analyzing, and developing laser-based plasma diagnostics (eg interferometry and Thomson scattering). This position will involve collaboration with external experts in academia and industry.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist with the operation and improvement of the interferometer diagnostic. Suggest, test and implement design improvements. Assist with laser alignment. Analyze data.
- Be responsible for the development of a Thomson scattering diagnostic. Manage collaborations with external parties to develop and validate the diagnostic.
- Documentation and communication of designs and results
- Develop and maintain data analysis code
- Extend our understanding of plasmas and plasma compression by relating experimental data with theory and simulation

**Relevant Skills and Experience**:
**Education**:

- Bachelor’s in physics, engineering physics or related field

Required:

- Minimum 5 years relevant work experience
- Experience working hands on with lasers and optical systems
- Design and debugging of instrumentation for experimental or industrial settings
- Ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects in collaboration with external parties
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
- Proven ability to work well within a team
- Strong communication skills
- Strong programming skills

Preferred:

- Laser-based plasma diagnostics; specifically heterodyned interferometry and Thomson scattering
- Vibration isolation and compensation techniques
- High power, pulsed lasers (safety, theory, alignment) especially Nd:YAG lasers
- Python programming language
- Zemax or equivalent optical design software
- Publishing scientific papers
- Good understanding of statistics
- SolidWorks or similar CAD software

The typical hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. General Fusion considers many factors when determining total compensation include job specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills and experience, proficiency, job location and internal equity.

**What We Offer**:

- Flexible hours
- Four weeks’ vacation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- RRSP Contribution
- Support for professional development
- Great company culture - social events, food trucks, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

**Applications**:
We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age._

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