Postdoctoral Research Associate, Radiation Physics for Machine Protection
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Radiation Physics for Machine Protection
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Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is the building site for the ElectronIon Collider (EIC) a oneofakind nuclear physics research facility. The EIC will be a discovery machine for unlocking the secrets of the glue that binds the building blocks of visible matter in the universe. The machine design is based on the existing and highly optimized RHIC IonIon collider. It will consist of two intersecting accelerators one producing an intense beam of electrons the other a beam of protons or heavier atomic nuclei which are steered into collisions. Beyond sparking scientific discoveries in a new frontier of fundamental physics the ElectronIon Collider will trigger technological breakthroughs that have broadranging impact on human health and national challenges.
Position Description
The ElectronIon Collider (EIC) Directorate has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the development and implementation of radiation transport modeling and machine protection strategies for the EIC accelerator complex. This position will focus on Monte Carlo simulations to characterize the radiation environment resulting from beam losses and synchrotron radiation with the goal of informing component design shielding and electronics protection strategies.
The successful candidate will work closely with the beam optics lattice and engineering teams to evaluate energy deposition power losses total ionizing dose and other radiationrelevant quantities across the Electron Storage Ring (ESR) Hadron Storage Ring (HSR) and Rapid Cycling Synchrotron (RCS). This role offers an opportunity to make key contributions to the safe reliable and efficient operation of one of DOEs flagship accelerator projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform FLUKAbased Monte Carlo simulations of beaminduced radiation in EIC machine components
Quantify energy deposition power loss radiationtoelectronics (R2E) relevant quantities and total ionizing dose
Support the development of machine protection strategies through radiation environment modeling
Collaborate with magnet vacuum and shielding engineering groups to evaluate and optimize design choices
Contribute to technical documentation and present results at internal reviews and conferences
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
PhD in Physics Accelerator Physics Nuclear Engineering or a related field
Experience with radiation transport codes (e.g. FLUKA Geant4 MCNP etc.)
Excellent programming and data analysis skills (e.g. Python C or similar)
Solid understanding of particlematter interactions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Experience modeling synchrotron radiation and beam loss effects in accelerators
Familiarity with accelerator component design and shielding requirements
Exposure to electronics radiation hardness and R2E evaluations
Prior experience in highenergy accelerator facilities or largescale simulation environments
Environmental Health & Safety Requirements:
Any information pertaining to the environment health or safety requirements for a position that will be considered when evaluating a candidate (e.g. details from JAF)
Other Information:
Some travel required
BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a postdoc and/or in an R&D position excluding time associated with family planning military service illness or other lifechanging events.
Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $71900 $119000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidates qualification education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
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