Argonne
Postdoctoral Appointee – mmWave Wakefield Accelerator Development
Lemont, IL USA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$71k-$118kDetected 50 days ago
Mechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringResearchCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Argonne National Laboratory's Accelerator Science Division is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to contribute to the development of a Sub- THz Collinear Structural Wakefield Accelerator.
- This exciting project focuses on further development of beam position monitoring structures and high gradient testing of components.
- They will play a key role in designing, fabricating, and testing advanced accelerator structures, as well as conducting beam-based experiments.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and testing of beam diagnostic device operating at mmWave frequencies.
- Collaborate with the APS/ASD mechanical engineering group on the fabrication of accelerator components.
- Work closely with a beam diagnostics physicist and controls group engineer to install and optimize diagnostic systems.
- Develop and integrate mmWave diagnostics equipment for beam position monitoring and gradient tests.
Requirements
- PhD completed in the past 5 years or soon to complete it in Physics with a focus on accelerator physics, or Electrical Engineering with a focus on RF/Accelerator Physics
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present research findings.
- Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.
- Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
- Experience with THz or mmWave instrumentation and measurements.
- Familiarity with high-gradient acceleration and wakefield accelerator concepts.
Nice to have
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Compensation
- Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.
Benefits
- Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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