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Brookhaven National Laboratory · 1 month ago

Post Doctoral Research Associate

positionUpton, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$72K/yr - $80K/yr

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary laboratory dedicated to discovery science and transformative technology. The Collider-Accelerator Department is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the spin transport of polarized helions in the Booster Synchrotron and AGS, supporting future Electron Ion Collider experiments.

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Responsibilities

Learn to operate the Booster and AGS to perform beam studies with polarized helium-3
Perform supporting simulations in Booster and AGS
Perform simulations of polarization transport in the EIC’s Hadron Storage Ring

Qualification

PhD in PhysicsAccelerator physicsNumerical simulationsParticle accelerator operationScripting language (Python)Collaborative research environmentCommunication skills

Required

PhD in Physics or related discipline with a focus on electromagnetism
Strong background in accelerator physics or spin dynamics
Proficient in numerical simulations
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative research environment
Required to work odd hours for studies when polarized helion beams are available at the Booster and AGS

Preferred

Experience operating a particle accelerator
Functional knowledge of particle tracking code that is suitable for tracking spin such as Zgoubi, Xsuite, BMAD
Working knowledge of a scripting language, such as python

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.

Company

Brookhaven National Laboratory

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Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multi-purpose research institution focused on questions in basic and applied science.
dateFounded in 1947
location
Upton, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.bnl.gov/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-09-19Grant

Leadership Team

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Thomas Schlagel
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