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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate

positionLos Alamos, NM
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are looking to hire one or more Postdoctoral Research Associates in accelerator science to contribute to various accelerator projects and research on cutting-edge accelerator technology.

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Responsibilities

Practical experience assembling hardware, operating complex experiments, recording and analyzing experimental data, and interpreting results
Strong simulation and design experience, including comparison of results with experimental data
Demonstrated familiarity with the principles of electrodynamics and graduate level mechanics
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Qualification

Accelerator scienceElectrodynamics principlesSimulationRF systemsData analysis toolsCAD softwarePublication recordProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Either (1) practical experience assembling hardware, operating complex experiments, recording and analyzing experimental data, and interpreting results, or (2) strong simulation and design experience, including comparison of results with experimental data
Demonstrated familiarity with the principles of electrodynamics and graduate level mechanics
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Position requires a Ph.D. in accelerator science, physics, electrical engineering or a related field

Preferred

Demonstrated experience assembling, operating, and trouble-shooting accelerators, RF systems, electron or ion sources, and accelerator diagnostics
Demonstrated experience designing, installing, and commissioning accelerators and accelerator components
Demonstrated familiarity with hazards of accelerator R&D and operations
Experience with CAD packages, such as Solidworks
Experience with RF component simulation using software such as CST Studio, Comsol, Ansys HFSS, or similar tools
Experience with beam dynamics simulation codes such as Elegant, Parmela/Parmila, GPT, or similar tools
Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis tools and controls software such as Matlab, Python, Labview, or IDL
Excellent publication record
Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship

Benefits

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Company

Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
dateFounded in 1943
location
Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.lanl.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant

Leadership Team

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Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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