Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 6 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Accelerator Physics
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelOak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral research associate who will study the dynamics of high-intensity proton beams in the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) ring. The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments, perform simulations, and analyze data related to the dynamics of high-intensity beams, contributing to the laboratory's mission of scientific discovery and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Conduct experiments in the SNS ring including experiment design, and data analysis
Develop software for data acquisition and analysis as needed
Perform simulations using a well-tested model of the SNS ring to recreate experiments
Conduct studies to reveal and resolve sources of discrepancy between simulation and measurement
Participate in scientific conferences, workshops, meetings and publish results in the form of SNS technical notes and memos, workshop and conference proceedings, and scientific journals
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in physics or related discipline completed within the last five years
Preferred
Experience with modern programming languages, particularly Python
Demonstrated ability to communicate research results through reports, publications and presentations
Experience in accelerator physics, including working in a control room, conducting accelerator-based experiments, and computational modeling
Benefits
Medical and retirement plans
Flexible work hours
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Employee Discounts
Relocation Assistance
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
Founded in 1943
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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