Postdoctoral Research Associate - Accelerator Physics
Core
Conduct research on multi-harmonic RF cavity systems and advanced bunch-stretching techniques for ultra-low emittance storage rings.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Accelerator Physics)
Builds
Research findings and operational requirements for future storage-ring upgrades and advanced accelerator concepts.
Domain
Accelerator Physics / Synchrotron Light Sources
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Longitudinal beam dynamics, RF systems, beam instabilities, analytical modeling, numerical simulations, scientific computing
Preferred skills
Higher-harmonic RF cavity systems, beam loading, coupled-bunch instabilities, high-performance computing, RF cavity operation
Technologies
ELEGANT, MAD-X, Accelerator Toolbox, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Conduct analytical and computational studies of multi-harmonic RF cavity systems; Investigate beam loading effects and longitudinal beam stability; Evaluate and optimize RF system parameters; Perform numerical simulations of beam dynamics; Support preparation for beam-based studies; Present research results at conferences and publish in journals
Seniority
Postdoctoral Research Associate