Student Fusion Industry Programme - HTS Magnets

Company Background

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security? What if that energy source could also help reduce climate change? We believe that’s fusion energy. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford, UK. We have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion energy. 

In addition to fusion energy, Tokamak Energy is recognised as the leader in High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) magnet, design, numerical modelling, and prototyping. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets. 

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from the UK’s Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, currently employs a growing team of over 250 people with experts from the UK and around the world. It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities. The company has 70 families of patent applications and has raised $250 million, comprising $200m from private investors and $50m from the UK and US governments. Our US subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019, and was recently selected to be part of the U.S Department of Energy milestone-based fusion development program, which was established to support private companies in bringing fusion energy to technical and commercial viability in the 2030s.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team who are striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable energy for all.

Tokamak Energy are pleased to be offering opportunities through the UKAEA fusion industry summer placements for 8 weeks. To learn more about the programme, please visit: UKAEA Fusion Industry Programme.

About the opportunity: HTS magnet commercialisation opportunities in fusion

Tokamak Energy has recently launched a new magnets business unit, focussed on the commercialisation of our HTS magnet technology in non-fusion markets, as well as fusion markets beyond our own Spherical Tokamaks. This project will focus on the identification and evaluation of opportunities for magnet commercialisation with external magnetic confinement fusion companies and programmes.

The student will develop a technical understanding of our magnet technology and how it differentiates, and its suitability for different applications. They will also develop their knowledge of the fusion industry, key players in magnetic confinement, and develop skills in market analysis and customer insights. The student may also support the development of a specific opportunity, including the development of the business case and proposal. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in combining technical skills with commercial skills in growing industry.

Requirements

• Studying a relevant Degree or Masters
• Interest and knowledge within subject area of placement opportunity

• Motivated and enthusiastic with ability to work independently
• Good communication skills with ability to work collaboratively with team members
• Good planning and organisation skills

Before applying, please make sure you fill in the Fusion Industry Programme, UKAEA application form.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday pro-rata (plus bank holidays) per annum

No terminology in the advert or job description is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.  Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Working arrangements

Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split.

Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.