A.A.A. dg per la fusione nucleare cercasi. Il progetto Iter cerca il nuovo manager

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, or Iter, the world's largest project in the field of nuclear fusion, is seeking a new General Director to replace its Italian leader, Pietro Barabaschi. Applications for the position are currently open and will be accepted until January 2, 2027. The role of General Director is a top-level position within the organization, with the General Director reporting to the Iter Council on management, execution of activities, implementation of policies, and pursuit of objectives.

The position lasts for five years, with the option for a single renewal for a second and final five-year term. Eligible candidates must be citizens of one of the seven member countries collaborating on Iter: China, European Union, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, and the United States. Current General Director Pietro Barabaschi has been serving since September 2022 and will leave the position at the end of 2027 after five years of leading the organization, which the National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (Enea) credits for accelerating project execution and construction of the facility.

Iter's central location is in southern France, Cadarache in Saint- Paul-lès-Durance near Marseille, with over a thousand people from all seven member countries involved in the project. The project, unique in its complexity and scope, began in 2007 with the goal of creating the world's largest experimental nuclear fusion reactor.

Its primary purpose is to achieve a stable fusion reaction (500 MW output for about 10 minutes). According to the project's website, Europe is responsible for over 45% of construction costs, while the rest is divided equally among the other states involved. Collectively, project members represent three continents, over 40 languages, half of the world's population, and 73% of global GDP.