Brookhaven National Laboratory · 4 weeks ago
Research Associate - Accelerator Physics
Upton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$72K/yr - $88K/yrBrookhaven National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary laboratory committed to discovery science and transformative technology. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in their research program focused on using data-driven chaos indicators for optimization of nonlinear dynamic systems and application in accelerator design and operation.
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Responsibilities
Work on a DoE funded Field Work Proposal
Work with accelerator physics and engineering experts on online optimization of the NSLS-II accelerator complex
Working with accelerator physics and engineering experts to create a digital twin for the NSLS-II accelerator complex
Work with NSLS-II upgrade workgroup on the design and optimization of the NSLS-IIU lattice candidates
Give presentations and report ongoing work
Present technical papers at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree in physics or related discipline, with a concentration in accelerators physics and nonlinear dynamics
Experience in working with particle accelerators through the control systems
Knowledge of one or more programming language for physics simulations, accelerator commissioning and data analysis, such as Python, Julia
Ability to perform detailed simulations of the physical processes being studied. This includes the simulation of particle beams and their transport in complex ring lattices using the codes ELEGANT, BMAD, or MAD
Some fundamental knowledge on machine learning, data science and related numerical tools, such as Scilearn-kit, PyTorch
Preferred
Knowledge of particle accelerators and emerging particle acceleration techniques and technologies
Experience with Python, MatLab or Julia programming language in online machine control
Knowledge of machine learning, data science and related numerical tools, such as Scilearn-kit, PyTorch
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.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
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