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Marvel Fusion, Europe's leading fusion energy company founded in 2019, is seeking a Fuel Scientist to lead and develop a new R&D stream focused on fuel and fusible materials integration for experimental targets. The company is backed by over €385 million in public and private funding and operates across Munich and Colorado with 120 scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
In this role, you will initiate and develop research programs investigating hydrogen isotope exchange reactions through hands-on laboratory work and modeling/simulation. You will conduct materials characterization using advanced analytical techniques including chemical and elemental analysis, with specific expertise in hydrogen isotopes and light elements. A key responsibility is coordinating multi-partner research consortia, building and maintaining collaborations with academic and industrial partners, and drafting public funding applications.
You will provide technical leadership by mentoring junior scientists and coordinating cross-functional teams. Additional responsibilities include writing and overseeing technical and safety documentation, protocol development, and contributing to internal, external, and funding-body reports.
The role offers the opportunity to work on one of humanity's most complex technological challenges—harnessing fusion energy on Earth—alongside world-leading scientists in a high-growth startup environment where individual and company development are prioritized.
Benefits include public transport reimbursement, EGYM Wellpass fitness club access, complimentary health insurance, professional development support, company pension plan, and healthy office snacks.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 8+ years of experience in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with demonstrated seniority in an R&D environment
- Background in isotope exchange chemistry from experimental or computational work
- Experience with analytical techniques for hydrogen isotopes and light elements (atomic number < 9), such as ToF-SIMS, nano-SIMS, APT, Raman spectroscopy, NRA, ERDA, NMR, FTIR, GDOES, or equivalent
- Practical experience working with processes under inert atmosphere for sensitive or reactive materials
- Track record leading or contributing to multi-partner research or industrial collaborations
- Experience leading or contributing to public funding applications with a track record of awarded proposals
- Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor junior scientists and engineers in an experimental environment with evolving priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical writing for proposals and reports
DESIRABLE:
- 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 storage materials
- Awareness of tritium-specific handling, safety, and regulatory considerations
