Brookhaven National Laboratory · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Accelerator Physics
Upton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $88K/yrBrookhaven National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary laboratory delivering discovery science and transformative technology. The NSLS-II Accelerator Physics Division is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to theoretical and computational studies of beam dynamics for ultra-low emittance synchrotron light sources, focusing on advancing scattering theories and developing integrated simulations.
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Responsibilities
Investigate the interplay between scattering effects and other collective effects to determine beam intensity and lifetime limits
Implement theoretical models into accelerator physics simulation codes and perform large-scale HPC simulations
Propose and evaluate theoretical strategies to mitigate collective effects, providing recommendations to lattice design experts for NSLS-II upgrade optimization
Assist with preparation for benchmarking experiments at NSLS-II and collaborations with other storage ring facilities
Give presentations and report ongoing work
Present technical papers at conferences and publish in scientific journals
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree in Physics or related discipline, with a concentration in accelerators or electrodynamics
Strong background in particle beam dynamics, collective effects, or plasma physics
Demonstrated experience in analytical modeling and numerical simulations
Proficiency in scientific computation
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative research environment
Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment
BNL policy requires that after obtaining their PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events
Preferred
Knowledge of collective effects in storage rings
Working knowledge of particle tracking codes such as ELEGANT, MAD-X, and Accelerator Toolbox
Working knowledge of the MATLAB and Python programming languages
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits program
Company
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multi-purpose research institution focused on questions in basic and applied science.
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