Postdoctoral Appointee – mmWave Wakefield Accelerator Development

Postdoctoral Appointee

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and testing of beam diagnostic device operating at mmWave frequencies.
• Assist in conducting beam-based experiments, including accelerating gradient tests and breakdown studies of accelerating components.
• 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.
• Participate in training opportunities, including attending the US Particle Accelerator School (USPAS).

Position 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.
• Strong background in accelerator physics and beam diagnostics.
• 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and

Experience:

• Experience with THz or mmWave instrumentation and measurements.
• Familiarity with high-gradient acceleration and wakefield accelerator concepts.

The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00-$.

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