Postdoc: Accelerator Beam Dynamics and Simulations

Fermilab; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermilab in Batavia, IL, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Accelerator Directorate. The role focuses on high-fidelity beam dynamics simulations of Fermilab accelerators, including the Booster, Main Injector, and IOTA, to support operations and upgrades.

The appointee will develop and validate simulation models with ImpactX, compare against measurements, and present findings at conferences and in journals. This is a term appointment with an onsite work arrangement.

Qualifications

• PhD typically completed within the current calendar year or recently completed.
• Demonstrated expertise in beam dynamics simulations using ImpactX.
• Ability to publish results at conferences/journals.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-fidelity beam dynamics simulations of Fermilab accelerators (Booster, Main Injector, IOTA).
• Develop, validate, and benchmark simulation models against measurements and operational data.
• Apply simulation results to improve accelerator performance and assess upgrade feasibility.
• Participate in beam studies, data acquisition, and analysis; present outcomes at conferences and refereed journals.
• Onsite work from Batavia, with duties defined by supervisor.

Skills

Beam dynamics

ImpactX

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

ImpactX

Job description

Fermilab in Batavia, IL, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Accelerator Directorate. The role focuses on high-fidelity beam dynamics simulations of Fermilab accelerators, including the Booster, Main Injector, and IOTA, to support operations and upgrades.

The appointee will develop and validate simulation models with ImpactX, compare against measurements, and present findings at conferences and in journals. This is a term appointment with an onsite work arrangement.