Research Scientist in Accelerator Physics (Open Rank)

Description

A program for advancing the state of the art of linear accelerators and the associated RF systems is being established within Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute and the Department of Physics.  This is closely related to ASU’s Compact X-ray FEL (CXFEL) generating ultrashort and coherent X-rays in a room-sized facility. We invite applications for an Open-Rank Research Scientist working on the physics of high-gradient linear accelerators, their associated RF systems and the technologies for their production. The areas of research span a range of topics including Linac topologies, normal conducting and superconducting material characterization, manufacturing technologies, and system integrations. The research effort will also address novel RF sources; for which new topologies will be considered together with the developments of the necessary theoretical foundations and simulation algorithms need for these novel sources.   The successful applicant will join the team of researchers that are working on these novel topics and will be exposed to the research effort of the Compact X-ray Free-Electron Laser (CXFEL) under a recent NSF midscale research infrastructure award.

Essential Duties

• Design, Simulation and construction of novel accelerators.
• Development of normal conducting and superconducting test facilities to characterize the high gradient performance of accelerator cavities and material properties.
• Develop high-gradient linac test facility
• Push the state-of-the-art of simulation tools for novel RF sources
• Design, simulate and construct novel RF sources
• Examine new modalities for electron beam sources

Qualifications

Min Qualifications:

• Asst Research Scientist - PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field and 3 years of research experience
• Assoc Research Scientist- PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field and 5 years of research experience
• Research Scientist - PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field and 7 years of research experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge (Dependent on Rank) of accelerator physics and technology is desirable
• Demonstrated (Dependent on Rank) Excellent verbal, presentation, and technical report writing skills
• Demonstrated (Dependent on Rank) ability to work within multidisciplinary project team

For more information contact Professor Sami Tantawi; stantawi@asu.edu.

Application Instructions

Only electronic submissions will be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. To apply for this position, submit the following required application materials:

• Cover letter

• A complete curriculum vitae

• The names and contact information of three references (name, position, title, organization, email, and phone number).

The initial application deadline is Tuesday, October 22nd 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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