Brookhaven National Laboratory · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Beam Dynamic and Collective Effects
Upton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$72K/yr - $119K/yrBrookhaven National Laboratory is a leading research facility focused on nuclear physics and technological breakthroughs. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support the Electron-Ion Collider by conducting advanced accelerator physics studies, ensuring stable operation, and collaborating with various teams to achieve performance goals.
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Responsibilities
Develop detailed impedance budgets for each ring and carry out beam dynamics simulations with full lattice and wakefield models to identify instability thresholds and operational limits
Analyze collective effects, including transverse space-charge, electron cloud phenomena, and single- and coupled-bunch instabilities, and assess their impact on beam stability and cryogenic systems
Investigate RF-driven beam manipulation schemes such as HSR bunch splitting and ESR reversed-phase operation to support design performance and flexibility
Utilize advanced simulation codes (e.g., Xsuite, MAD-X, Impact-X, TRACK, ELEGANT) and Python-based workflows to integrate and analyze results
Provide physics input to hardware design reviews, commissioning plans, and machine protection strategies
Collaborate closely with the controls group on the development of high-level applications (HLA) and participate in system integration activities
Present results in internal reviews, technical meetings, and conferences, and contribute to technical notes and publications
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in accelerator physics or related field by start date
Strong background in beam dynamics, collective effects, and impedance modeling
Experience with advanced simulation tools (Xsuite, MAD-X, Impact-X, TRACK, etc.) and Python-based workflows
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Preferred
Experience developing or contributing to high-level accelerator applications (HLAs) and integrating simulation workflows with control systems
Working knowledge of EPICS and its use in accelerator control and data acquisition environments
Proficiency in collaborative software development practices, including version control (e.g., Git) and data analysis tools in Python
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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Thomas Schlagel
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