Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Accelerator Physics
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Office of the Executive Vice President Knowledge Enterprise: Biodesign Institute: Biodesign Beus CXFEL Lab
Location
Open Date
Sep 03, 2024
Description
A program for advancing the state of the art of linear accelerators and the associated RF systems is being established within Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute and the Department of Physics. This is closely related to ASU’s Compact X-ray FEL (CXFEL) generating ultrashort and coherent X-rays in a room-sized facility. We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Accelerator Physics working on the physics of high-gradient linear accelerators, their associated RF systems and the technologies for their production. The areas of research span a range of topics including Linac topologies, normal conducting and superconducting material characterization, manufacturing technologies, and system integrations. The research effort will also address novel RF sources; for which new topologies will be considered together with the developments of the necessary theoretical foundations and simulation algorithms need for these novel sources. The successful applicant will join the team of researchers that are working on these novel topics and will be exposed to the research effort of the Compact X-ray Free-Electron Laser (CXFEL) under a recent NSF midscale research infrastructure award.
- Design, Simulation and construction of novel accelerators.
- Development of normal conducting and superconducting test facilities to characterize the high gradient performance of accelerator cavities and material properties.
- Develop high-gradient linac test facility
- Push the state-of-the-art of simulation tools for novel RF sources
- Design, simulate and construct novel RF sources
- Examine new modalities for electron beam sources
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a recent Ph.D (within last 4 years) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of accelerator physics and technology is desirable
- Excellent verbal, presentation, and technical report writing skills
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary project team
Application Instructions
Only electronic submissions will be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
To apply for this position, submit the following required application materials:
- Cover letter
- A complete curriculum vitae
- The names and contact information of three references (name, position, title, organization, email, and phone number).
- Optional (I.e. statement of research, two or more peer-reviewed publications)
The initial application deadline is September 18th 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.