Postdoc: Sub-THz Accelerator Diagnostics & Testing

argonne; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,758 - 117,925; Full time

Job summary

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 role focuses on designing, fabricating, and testing advanced accelerator structures and conducting beam-based experiments.

The successful candidate will collaborate with beam diagnostics physicists and mechanical engineering teams to install and optimize diagnostic systems and participate in USPAS training

Qualifications

• PhD completed in past 5 years or soon to complete in Physics with accelerator focus, or EE with RF/accelerator focus.
• Strong background in accelerator physics and beam diagnostics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present research findings.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels within and outside the lab.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and test beam diagnostic devices operating at mmWave frequencies.
• Conduct beam-based experiments, including gradient tests and breakdown studies of components.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering group on fabrication of accelerator components.
• Install and optimize diagnostic systems with a beam diagnostics physicist and controls engineer.
• Develop and integrate mmWave diagnostics equipment for beam monitoring and gradient tests.
• Participate in training opportunities including USPAS.

Skills

Beam diagnostics

RF/Accelerator Physics

mmWave instrumentation

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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 role focuses on designing, fabricating, and testing advanced accelerator structures and conducting beam-based experiments.

The successful candidate will collaborate with beam diagnostics physicists and mechanical engineering teams to install and optimize diagnostic systems and participate in USPAS training