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TRANSMUTEX · 1 month ago

Senior Accelerator Physicist

Transmutex SA is pioneering advancements in nuclear energy, medicine, and waste recycling by leveraging accelerator-driven systems. As a Senior Accelerator Physicist, you will lead the development and optimization of beam dynamics models while collaborating with experts to ensure the reliability of ion source operations.

EnergyNuclearRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Lead the detailed development and optimization of beam dynamics models for the ion source and low energy beamline
Contribute to test bench design and ion source test to achieve high-intensity, stable proton beam with minimal beam trips
Collaborate with internal and external experts to implement fault-tolerant and redundant systems for ion source operation
Develop and execute experiments to validate ion source and beamline performance and ensure compliance with operational requirements
Analyze data from beam diagnostics to identify and mitigate failure causes and mechanisms, contributing to long-term system reliability
Participate in failure cause and mechanisms analyses and Design for Reliability-driven design reviews actively and collaboratively proposing solutions for an enhanced reliability design

Qualification

Ph.D. in Accelerator PhysicsBeam dynamics expertiseModellingSimulation toolsIon source design experienceFault-tolerant system designAI-based data analysisECR ion sources familiarity

Required

Ph.D. in Accelerator Physics, Particle Physics, or a related field
Extensive experience in beam dynamics and particle accelerator systems
Expertise in modelling and simulation tools for beam dynamics (e.g., IBSIMU, TRACEWIN, ...)
Strong understanding of accelerator equipment reliability, sources of failure, and design optimizations to mitigate failures

Preferred

Extensive experience in ion source design and operation
Hands-on experience with fault-tolerant system designs for accelerators
Familiarity with Electron Cyclotron Resonance (ECR) ion sources
Experience with advanced diagnostic tools and AI-based data analysis for beam performance

Company

TRANSMUTEX

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Transmutex will reduce stockpile of nuclear waste by 99% while producing profitable carbon-free energy.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$43.5M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Manufacturing OfficeTechnology PioneersUnion Square Ventures
2025-01-22Grant· $4.29M
2024-01-29Series A· $23.22M
2023-06-21Non Equity Assistance
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