Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Accelerator Physics

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on novel compact X-ray sources at the Biodesign Institute in Tempe, Arizona. This role involves designing accelerator equipment, conducting research in high-brightness electron beam physics, and supervising students. Candidates should hold a recent Ph.D in Physics or Electrical Engineering and possess strong technical writing and communication skills.

The successful applicant will contribute to the construction and research efforts on the Compact X-ray Free-Electron Laser (CXFEL), becoming part of a multidisciplinary team focused on cutting-edge ultrafast science.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D (within last 4 years) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of high brightness electron accelerator physics and technology.
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and construction of accelerator equipment.
• Conduct simulations and R&D in high-brightness electron beam physics.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Write lab reports, scientific presentations, and grants.

Skills

High brightness electron accelerator physics

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Ph.D in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Arizona State University: Office of the Executive Vice President Knowledge Enterprise: Biodesign Institute: Biodesign ASD

Location

Tempe campus

Open Date

May 03, 2023

Description

Arizona State University has embarked on a multi-year project to develop novel compact X-ray sources including the Compact X-ray FEL (CXFEL) generating ultrashort and coherent X-rays in a room-sized facility. We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate working on the physics of high brightness electron and photon beams, and the technologies for their production. The areas of research span a range of topics important to the production of coherent x-rays from a compact accelerator including high brightness electron beam physics, coherent radiation emission from relativistic electrons, photoinjector R&D, and sophisticated controls and diagnostics of photon and electron beams. The successful applicant will join the team constructing the Compact X-ray Free-Electron Laser (CXFEL) under a recent NSF midscale research infrastructure award. CXFEL will be a novel fully coherent x-ray laser capable of temporal and spectral shaping of the x-ray output that presents opportunities to develop an original research program in related ultrafast science. The successful candidate will model the electron beam physics of CXFEL, participate in construction of the accelerator, and participate in prototype experiments at ASU’s existing Compact X-ray Light Source (CXLS).

For more information contact Professor William Graves: [e-mail].

Essential Duties

Design and construction of accelerator equipment, simulation and R&D in high‑brightness electron beam physics including operating electron accelerator, femtosecond laser, and controls and monitors for diagnostics of photon and electron beams. Training and supervising graduate and undergraduate students. Highly skilled technical writing including lab reports, scientific presentations and publications, and grant applications. Working in multidisciplinary teams that span different research areas and academic units.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a recent Ph.D (within last 4 years) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of high brightness electron accelerator physics and technology
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and technical report writing skills
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary project team