"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Accelerator Physics"

Position Description

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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: On-site
• 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.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $71,900.00 - $88,000.00 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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