PhD Research Fellow in Accelerator Physics (ref 257205)

Particle accelerators are engines of discovery in basic physics, photon science, medical research and more. Plasma acceleration promises to make these machines much more compact (and cheaper), which may help in realizing the next particle collider, opening new areas of research such as laboratory astrophysics, and making particle beams more accessible for uses such as medical imaging. However, several challenges remain, including coupling of accelerator modules and suppression of instabilities.

We are looking for an excellent and motivated PhD student to join our team in studying these key issues in plasma acceleration.

The research involves both numerical simulations and experiments at international accelerator laboratories, with particular focus on stabilization mechanisms and beam quality in plasma-wakefield accelerators.

Experiments will be conducted at the FACET-II facility at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (Stanford, California, USA), where candidate will be based for extended periods of time (6–12 months), embedded in an international team of researchers. Large-scale numerical simulations will be performed on the LUMI supercomputer, which is currently the fastest supercomputer in Europe.

For more information and how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/257205/phd-research-fellow-in-accelerator-physics