AI/ML Postdoc: Accelerator Diagnostics & Tuning

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 72,879 - 121,465; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for advanced tuning and diagnosis of particle accelerators. The position is in the Accelerator Operations and Physics (AOP) Group of ASD/APS, focusing on developing AI/ML methods to analyze, tune, and control beams and accelerator systems at the APS injector and upgraded storage ring.

Applicants should have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD completed in accelerator physics or related field or near completion.
• Strong programming skills with Python and UNIX/Linux proficiency.
• Experience with machine learning and accelerator operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy advanced AI/ML methods for analysis, tuning, and control of particle beams and accelerator systems.
• Explore applications of LLMs to accelerators, support operator decision-making, and automate complex workflows.
• Test methods on the APS injector and the upgraded storage ring and evaluate usefulness for operation.

Skills

Programming

Python

UNIX/Linux

Education

PhD in accelerator physics or related field

Tools

Elegant

Cheetah

SDDS

Tcl/Tk

Linux scripting

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for advanced tuning and diagnosis of particle accelerators. The position is in the Accelerator Operations and Physics (AOP) Group of ASD/APS, focusing on developing AI/ML methods to analyze, tune, and control beams and accelerator systems at the APS injector and upgraded storage ring.

Applicants should have a Ph.D.