Postdoctoral Appointee – mmWave Wakefield Accelerator Development

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

About the position

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 exciting project focuses on further development of beam position monitoring structures and high gradient testing of components.

They will play a key role in designing, fabricating, and testing advanced accelerator structures, as well as conducting beam‑based experiments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and testing of beam diagnostic device operating at mmWave frequencies.
• Assist in conducting beam‑based experiments, including accelerating gradient tests and breakdown studies of accelerating components.
• Collaborate with the APS/ASD mechanical engineering group on the fabrication of accelerator components.
• Work closely with a beam diagnostics physicist and controls group engineer to install and optimize diagnostic systems.
• Develop and integrate mmWave diagnostics equipment for beam position monitoring and gradient tests.
• Participate in training opportunities, including attending the US Particle Accelerator School (USPAS).

Position Requirements

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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience with THz or mmWave instrumentation and measurements.
• Familiarity with high-gradient acceleration and wakefield accelerator concepts.

Job Family

Postdoctoral

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

Salary

The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00-$117,925.00.

Benefits and Additional Information

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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