Post Doctoral Research Associate

Brookhaven Science Associates•Upton, NY

28d•$72,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Collider-Accelerator Department Injectors Group is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the spin transport of polarized helions in the Booster Synchrotron and the Alternating Gradient Synchrotron (AGS) in support of the future Electron Ion Collider. Polarized helions are new to the C-AD injector complex and will be the first new polarized species since polarized protons were introduced over 30 years ago. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.

Requirements

PhD in Physics or related discipline with a focus on electromagnetism
Strong background in accelerator physics or spin dynamics
Proficient in numerical simulations
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative research environment
Required to work odd hours for studies when polarized helion beams are available at the Booster and AGS
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a particle accelerator
Functional knowledge of particle tracking code that is suitable for tracking spin such as Zgoubi, Xsuite, BMAD
Working knowledge of a scripting language, such as python

Responsibilities

Learn to operate the Booster and AGS to perform beam studies with polarized helium-3
Perform supporting simulations in Booster and AGS
Perform simulations of polarization transport in the EIC's Hadron Storage Ring

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