Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's (LBNL) Engineering Division has an immediate and exciting opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the team.

In this role, you will work in the Magnetics Measurements for Accelerators, Insertion Devices, and Detectors supporting the Advanced Light Source (ALS) and the ALS upgrade project ALS-U.

What You Will Do:

• Initiate and participate in research, contribute to ongoing programs, and work under senior engineers, developing skills compatible with the Lab's needs.

• Use a broad array of instrumentation, measurement, hardware design, and analytical skills in the development of research equipment of national importance within the Department of Energy complex.

• Activities include development, implementation, and operation of magnetic measurement instrumentation for the Advanced Light Source (ALS) and the ALS upgrade project ALS-U.

• The work will be focused on insertion devices, such as undulators and wigglers, for synchrotron radiation production.

What is Required:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, or Accelerator Physics within the last two years.

• Knowledge of instrumentation, motion control systems, magnetic systems, magnet technology, accelerator systems, synchrotron light sources, and cryogenics systems is desirable.

• Ability to conduct experiments and perform relevant simulations; ability to apply existing theories to data analysis

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently

The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.

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 paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.

• Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.

• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.

• 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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