Postdoc: REBCO Undulator Design & Cryogenic Testing

Jobup; Villigen; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland invites applications for a position in the Insertion Devices Group within the Center for Photon Science. Take an active role in developing a variable-polarization undulator based on superconducting REBCO tapes and coordinate its cryogenic testing.

You will work closely with scientists, engineers and technical specialists, analyze magnetic measurement data to improve the undulator design, and document results in reports and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics or electrical engineering required.
• Experience with REBCO tapes or superconducting magnets is essential.
• Experience with magnetic measurements, cryogenic testing or EM simulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in developing a variable-polarization undulator using superconducting REBCO tapes.
• Independently carry out design and development activities while collaborating with scientists and engineers.
• Support the design, manufacture and cryogenic testing of the REBCO tape undulator; interpret magnetic data to improve the design.
• Document work through technical reports, publications and conference presentations.
• Participate in SwissFELplus meetings and contribute to project progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in physics or electrical engineering

REBCO tape experience

Job description

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland invites applications for a position in the Insertion Devices Group within the Center for Photon Science. Take an active role in developing a variable-polarization undulator based on superconducting REBCO tapes and coordinate its cryogenic testing.

You will work closely with scientists, engineers and technical specialists, analyze magnetic measurement data to improve the undulator design, and document results in reports and publications.