Postdoctoral Research Associate - Accelerator Physics
About The Position
The National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory is a state-of-the-art synchrotron facility that produces high-brightness X-rays for cutting-edge scientific research. The Accelerator Physics Division at NSLS-II drives innovation in beam dynamics and accelerator technologies to enhance the performance of ultra-low emittance synchrotron light sources. 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. The role focuses on advancing scattering theories for realistic bunch distributions shaped by higher-harmonic RF cavities and developing integrated simulations of collective effects at high beam intensities. The appointment will be for a 2-year term.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.
- Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
