Assistant Physicist
Position Description:
The EIC Accelerator Physics and R&D group has an opening for a physicist to research, develop and design strong hadron cooling electron source and characterize the polarized photocathode. In the EIC, we have two major electron photo-guns. One is a polarized electron high voltage DC (HVDC) gun to generate the polarized beam for collision, another one is an unpolarized HVDC gun to generate high current electron beam to cool the hadron beam. The chosen candidate for this position will fill a key role in characterizing the polarized photocathode and be involved in the design, construction and commissioning the SHC HVDC gun and beamline.
Join BNL at the beginning of this ground-breaking scientific and engineering project and become part of the team building this scientific discovery machine.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform space charge beam dynamics, high voltage and, vacuum design and simulation
- Perform routinely polarization measurement
- Work with accelerator physicists and engineers to construct and commission the HVDC gun
- Propose new ideas to solve the challenges
- Prepare and present material as required for technical reviews, conference, and publication
- Maintain a safe and respectful workplace environment
Position Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- PhD in physics or closely related discipline
- 2 years post PhD related research experience
- Have worked on superlattice GaAs, and have basic knowledge of polarization measurement
- Experience with basic design tools: Opera 3D(or CST), Superfish/Poisson, Molflow, and GPT. And also coding languages such as Python or Julia
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Have experience in material characterization tools such as: Mott polarimeter, TEM, XRD
- Have experience with control software such as Labview
- Have experience in ultra-high vacuum system
- Have basic experience with set up laser optics
- Experience working in a particle accelerator research environment
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
- Abilty to lift 15-30 pounds, climb latters, ability to wear PPE, laser operator
- May be required to occasionally work off-hours, nights and/or weekends to support mission-critical projects
Other Information:
- Occasional travel for visiting vendor, attending conferences, and presenting research papers both nationally and internationally