Postdoctoral Research Assistant on the Diamond-II Light Source

Diamond Light Source; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institute in the United Kingdom is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant for a fixed-term position of 24 months, with potential extension. The role involves conducting simulations and data analysis related to the Diamond-II synchrotron light source project. Candidates should have a PhD in Physics and experience in numerical simulations and teamwork across various disciplines. This is a unique opportunity to engage in critical experiments and machine development activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or a related field is required.
• Experience in advanced numerical simulations and data analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulations and analysis to model accelerator performance.
• Develop numerical simulation tools for facility characterization.
• Collaborate with technical groups on accelerator design.
• Undertake experiments and data analysis activities.

Skills

Advanced numerical simulation

Data analysis

Collaboration with technical groups

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

# Postdoctoral Research Assistant on the Diamond-II Light SourceBusiness AreaProfessional/SupportFull Time Salary£39,424 - £47,779 per annumPost TypeFull time / Fixed termTerm2 yearsClosing Date30/01/2026Ref No11777Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science.The post is available for a fixed-term duration of 24 months with the possibility of 12-month extension.The John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science at the University of Oxford and Diamond Light Source Ltd. are seeking a highly qualified post-doctoral research assistant to carry out research relevant to the Diamond-II synchrotron light source project. The successful candidate will work with members of the Diamond Accelerator Physics Group, investigating topics such as the impact of collective effects on beam stability and associated mitigation methods, commissioning of the injector complex and storage ring injection studies. The successful candidate will actively collaborate with other technical groups working on the design. The successful candidate will also have opportunity to conduct experiments and machine development activities on the existing accelerators.The key duties of the post include: Conduct in-depth simulations and analysis to model and understand the performance of the Diamond-II accelerators for both single and multi-particle effects; develop and apply advanced numerical simulation and/or optimization tools to the design and characterization of the facility; interact with other technical groups working on the Diamond-II design (e.g. Engineering, Diagnostics, Vacuum, RF, Power Supplies, Controls); contribute to producing the relevant procedures and high-level software tools in order to achieve the above; actively participate in machine development shifts, proposing and undertaking new experiments, carrying out the corresponding data analysis and reporting the findings to the Accelerator Physics and Machine Development meetings.For more information and to apply directly please visit:Direct applications to Diamond will not be accepted