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Argonne National Laboratory · 4 days ago

Postdoctoral Researcher (Accelerator Physics) - RF Linac Design & AI/ML-Based Operations

On-site

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$73K/yr - $121K/yr

0+ years exp

Argonne National Laboratory is a leading research institution focused on innovative scientific discovery. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Accelerator Physics to lead the design of a next-generation proton linac and develop AI/ML-based tools for accelerator operations.

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Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leading the physics design of a next-generation proton linac, optimizing acceleration efficiency and transverse focusing

Designing new SRF accelerating cavity types across multiple operating frequencies

Conducting end-to-end beam dynamics studies at full beam energy and current, including comprehensive error analyses using large-scale beam simulations

Evaluating linac failure scenarios, defining tolerable failure modes, and developing strategies and procedures for rapid recovery with realistic recovery-time targets

Developing AI/ML-based tools to enable fast accelerator tuning and automated recovery following component failures

Experimentally validating the AI/ML methods on the ATLAS linac at Argonne National Laboratory

Qualification

Accelerator physicsComputational modelingAI/ML algorithm developmentAccelerator designHigh-performance computingData analyticsRespectSafetyImpactTeamworkIntegrity

Required

Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in the field of accelerator physics or a closely related science and engineering discipline

Strong experience developing and applying computational modeling and simulation

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in accelerator physics, accelerator design, advanced modeling and high-performance computing, mathematics and data analytics, AI/ML algorithm development, and accelerator operations

Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork