Particle Beam Physics – Postdoctoral Researcher
Core
Develop next-generation bremsstrahlung radiation converter targets for multi-pulse radiography experiments via computational particle accelerator and warm dense matter physics.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Computational Physics)
Builds
Simulation workflows and metrics for DOE-funded multi-pulse radiography technologies
Domain
National Security Engineering / Particle Accelerator Physics / Warm Dense Matter
Required skills
electron beam transport modeling, hydrodynamic modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, HPC simulation, Python/MATLAB data analysis, statistical analysis, scientific publishing
Preferred skills
warm dense matter physics, electron beam physics, scientific machine learning, Linux workflow development
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, HPC, Linux
Responsibilities
Model electron beams and accelerator transport; perform hydrodynamic modeling of beam-material interactions; run Monte Carlo simulations for photon generation; develop automated simulation workflows; perform HPC simulations; present research at conferences; publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Seniority
Postdoctoral (Early career, mentored training)