Postdoctoral Scholar

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL ) Accelerator Technology and Applied Physics Division (ATAP) has openings for Postdoctoral Scholars (Multiple Openings) to join the team.

 

Berkeley Center for Magnet Technology (BCMT) has designed and built key components of R&D magnet systems for science and engineering programs, providing vital underpinnings for many aspects of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science mission.  We are an interdivisional organization managed jointly by the ATAP and the Engineering Divisions of LBNL. With its unique integration of accelerator physicists and magnet researchers, magnet design engineers, and fabrication teams, the center fosters rapid progress in the development, and reliable delivery, of new magnet technology.

 

In this exciting role, you will work within the ATAP Superconducting Magnet Program (SMP) and your activity will be focused on the development of superconducting magnets for High Energy Physics (HEP), Fusion Energy Science (FES), Nuclear Science (NS) and medical applications. Also, the SMP is an integral part of DOE’s national Magnet Development Program (MDP), whose goal is to advance superconducting accelerator magnet technology for future colliders. 

 

What You Will Do:

• Contribute to the design and analysis of superconducting magnets.
• Carry out thermal, magnetic, and mechanical numerical computations to support the design of magnets.
• Participate with the engineering design, fabrication, and testing of advanced superconducting magnets.
• Analyze experimental data with different measurement systems and correlate results with numerical computations.
• Identify and develop new techniques, process and/or facilitate improvements related to magnet fabrication and conductor characterization.
• Prepare reports and communicate results with our collaborators. 
• Conduct original research independently and in team collaborations.
• Present results at collaboration meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences and publish in refereed journals.

 

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

• Mentor students.
• Coordinate activities of the fabrication team. 
• Follow up procurement of the components.

 

What is Required:

• Ph.D. and or equivalent experience in Mathematics, Engineering, or Physics or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in two or more of the following areas:
  • Application of advanced modeling techniques applied to combined mechanical, magnetic, and thermal systems.
  • Application of Finite Element Analysis to superconducting magnet systems.
  • Experience with the design and fabrication of magnet systems.
• Experience in analysis of experimental data.
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment that includes engineers, scientific staff, technicians, and students.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated list of publications.
• Proficient written and oral presentation of scientific results.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in review of technical drawings.
• Knowledge related to materials properties and characterization for superconducting magnet applications.

 

Notes:

• This is a full-time 2 year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

 

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