Postdoctoral: Accelerator Beam Dynamics Simulations

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab in Batavia, IL, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Accelerator Directorate to conduct high-fidelity beam dynamics simulations of Fermilab accelerators, including the Booster, Main Injector, and IOTA, to support operations and upgrades.

Under supervision, the candidate will develop and validate simulation models, compare results with measurements, and publish findings at conferences and in refereed journals.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or expected within the current calendar year.
• Demonstrated expertise in beam dynamics simulations using ImpactX.
• Ability to develop, validate, and publish results from simulation studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-fidelity beam dynamics simulations of Fermilab accelerators, including the Booster, Main Injector, and IOTA, to support current operations and future upgrades.
• Develop, validate, and benchmark simulation models against beam measurements and operational data.
• Apply simulation results to improve accelerator performance and assess upgrade feasibility.
• Participate in beam studies, data acquisition and analysis, and present outcomes at conferences and in refereed journals.
• Abide by all safety regulations and perform duties accordingly.

Skills

ImpactX beam dynamics simulations

Education

PhD in Accelerator Physics or related field

Tools

ImpactX

Job description

Fermilab in Batavia, IL, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Accelerator Directorate to conduct high-fidelity beam dynamics simulations of Fermilab accelerators, including the Booster, Main Injector, and IOTA, to support operations and upgrades.

Under supervision, the candidate will develop and validate simulation models, compare results with measurements, and publish findings at conferences and in refereed journals.