Accelerator Physicist / Senior Accelerator Physicist
£40,306 to £44,292 or £48,543 to £57,108 per annum for the Senior level
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire
Full time
Reference: 11494
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UKs national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.
At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
About the Role
The Accelerator Physics (AP) Group is responsible for all AP-related activities and operations at Diamond, including conducting both near and long-term research and development to keep performance at the forefront of accelerators worldwide. The team is currently focussed on the Diamond-II upgrade project, in which the storage ring will be replaced with a high-brightness multi-bend achromat structure. This upgrade will enable x-rays to be generated with unprecedented levels of brilliance, transverse coherence and reduced spatial dimensions, allowing significant advances to be made across a broad range of scientific fields.
We now have an opportunity for an Accelerator Physicist or Senior Accelerator Physicist to join the Diamond Accelerator Physics Group.
The duties of this role include conducting theoretical, numerical and experimental studies of the existing and future Diamond accelerators in order to understand and improve the performance. These studies cover a broad range of activities, including on-going linear and nonlinear beam dynamics optimisation studies, modelling of collective effects and developing the tools and techniques required to carry out these studies. The role will involve interacting with other technical groups at Diamond. You will also take part in machine development activities for the existing Diamond accelerators.
Further responsibilities will include:
Maintaining a current knowledge of other comparable projects and communicating with scientists at other international facilities and conferences to ensure exchange of knowledge.
- Developing skills and experience in all areas of Accelerator Physics.
- Publishing research results in journals and conference proceedings.
- Delivering high-quality internal reporting and professional advice.
At the Senior level responsibilities will also include:
- Providing professional leadership and guiding future approach.
- Building collaborations inside and outside of Diamond.
- Mentoring and leading more junior staff and students.
Successful applicants will be appointed as either an Accelerator Physicist or Senior Accelerator Physicist depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications.
A flexible approach to work is required including some out of hours work in support of accelerator operations and development, as well as occasional UK and overseas travel including overnight absences.
About You
Suitable candidates will hold at least an MSc/MPhys in an appropriate branch of physics,
with an appropriate PhD for the senior level.
You will demonstrate knowledge and experience in accelerator physics, especially in linear and nonlinear beam dynamics and collective effects.
Knowledge or experience in the following areas is also desirable, particularly for consideration at the senior level:
Lattice design and optimisation using a range of accelerator modelling codes
Accelerator physics studies on operating particle accelerators
Running large scale numerical simulations and multi-objective optimisations
MATLAB, Python and the LINUX environment
You will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with a range of colleagues and stakeholders.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 26th January 2025 with interviews scheduled for 4th February 2025.
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