Senior Experimental Scientist
Marvel Fusion
Munich, Germany
Posted on Mar 17, 2025
Who we are
Marvel Fusion, founded in 2019 and based in Munich, is a technology pioneer in the field of safe, clean, and reliable power generation. With the aim of solving one of the biggest problems of humanity, we are developing a completely new type of fusion energy technology that dramatically increases the probability of fusion and builds on recent advances in laser and nanoscience.
Why Marvel Fusion
By joining us, you will be:
- Solving one of the most complex technological challenges known to humanity, harnessing Fusion on Earth
- Part of a highly purpose-driven team working on providing the world with clean, safe and abundant energy
- Working alongside world-leading scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of Fusion
- Part of a start-up where growth on a company and individual level is the default
The impact you will make
Our mission is to unlock the potential of fusion power generation: abundant, clean, economic and safe energy. On the critical path is the demonstration of the key features of Marvel Fusion’s unique fusion approach leveraging ultra-high intensity, short-pulse lasers and nanostructured targets. In recent years, the Experimental Physics Group at Marvel Fusion has implemented a new research laboratory at a world-class, ultra-high-intensity, short-pulse laser facility in the Greater Munich area. Moreover, we’re partnering with domestic and international laser facilities and institutes, including the world’s most powerful laser facility ELI-NP in Măgurele (RO) and a revolutionary high-power laser facility in Colorado (US), to advance our novel approach to fusion.
Together, these facilities provide an excellent research platform to conduct groundbreaking laser-fusion research. As a Senior Experimental Scientist you will become part of our team of seasoned scientists and will be responsible for planning and executing pioneering experimental campaigns in laser-driven fusion, including development of novel diagnostic instruments with high fidelity, always keeping our goal in mind: to make fusion energy happen.
Your responsibilities
- You will plan and manage key experimental campaigns in the field of nuclear fusion driven by ultra-short, high intensity laser pulses interacting with advanced targets at facilities worldwide, which will include:
- Take ownership of an experimental program aimed at studying a key aspect of the fusion concept.
- Formulate experimental goals, define project planning and lead a team of scientists and engineers in experimental campaigns.
- Integrate new diagnostics for ultrashort laser-plasma interaction and nuclear fusion processes based on sources of neutrons, photons and charged particles.
- Data analysis and data reduction, and their comparison to numerical simulation results.
- You drive innovation towards data-driven, high-rep-rate analysis utilizing the latest detector technologies and AI-driven approaches.
- You lead a team of scientists and engineers creating working plans and setting project goals in a highly dynamic working environment.
- You write (scientific) reports and present findings to management and key stakeholders.
- You are a key element of defining and pursuing the forefront scientific mission of the company, following a strict code of ethics, and always protecting any confidential information.
Activities will initially be performed in the Greater Munich (DE) area, with occasional travel to research facilities worldwide.
What you bring
- You have completed a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, or equivalent breadth and depth of experience.
- 5+ years of experience as PostDoc (or equivalent) in experimental studies of ultra-high intensity laser plasma interaction, high energy density laboratory physics, nuclear physics or laser-driven particle acceleration is required.
- You have led cross-functional teams in experimental campaigns, e.g., as a Principal Investigator.
- You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Willingness to reside in the greater Munich area.
What sets you apart
- Recognized as a resource or high impact contributor as evidenced by conference presentations or publications in refereed journals
- You challenge the status quo and continuously work on improving processes and pipelines
- You love digging into and solving complex problems that require attention to detail and are a critical thinker
- Flexible and creative in pursuing new topics to push forward pioneering research
- Willing to travel multiple times per year to research facilities in Europe and the U.S
What we offer
- An opportunity to make a huge impact on the future of our planet by making clean, safe and abundant energy possible
- Flexible working, location- and hours-wise
- A human-centered company culture with super nice and supportive colleagues
- A great sense of community through team events and fun in and outside the office
- A modern office with a lot of collaborative space close to Theresienwiese in Munich
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
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