Senior Fuel Scientist

About this role

Who we are

Founded in 2019, Marvel Fusion is Europe’s leading fusion energy company, uniting 120 scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs across our locations in Munich and Colorado.

Backed by over €385 million in public and private funding, we’re driven by a shared mission: to deliver clean, abundant energy to the world.

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

Your responsibilities

• Initiate and develop an R&D stream focused on fuel and fusible materials integration into experimental targets for in-house use.
• Investigate hydrogen isotope exchange reactions relevant to fuel materials, through hands-on laboratory work and/or modeling and simulation.
• Materials characterization: chemical and elemental analysis, including characterisation of hydrogen isotopes and light elements (atomic number What you bring
• 8+ years of experience in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a re-lated field, with demonstrated seniority in an R&D environment.
• A background in isotope exchange chemistry, from experimental or computational work.
• Experience in analytical techniques for hydrogen isotopes and light elements (atomic number What sets you apart
• Experience in fusion, plasma physics, inertial confinement fusion (ICF), or energy systems.
• Experience with vacuum and gas-handling systems for hydrogen isotope work.
• Publication record or recognized expertise in hydrogen isotope chemistry or hydrogen stor-age materials.
• Awareness of tritium-specific handling, safety, and regulatory considerations, even without direct hands-on tritium experience.

What we offer

• Our mission is motivation enough for many. But we also support our team with benefits that foster wellbeing and growth:
• Public Transport Subsidy
• Employee Incentive Program
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Wellpass or Complimentary Private Health Insurance
• Professional Learning & Development Budget
• Relocation Support
• Company Pension Plan
• 30 Days of Vacation plus additional half day on 24. & 31.Dec.
• Modern Office in the center of Munich
• Healthy office snacks
• Regular Team Events
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