Computational Accelerator Physicist
Compact Particle Acceleration Corporation (CPAC) is a start-up company focused on the development of the dielectric-wall accelerator (DWA) and its application to particle therapy and other fields of use. DWA technology will form the basis of a compact, high-gradient particle accelerator that is anticipated to be used in medical, security and defense applications.
CPAC collaborates with TomoTherapy and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to optimize the DWA for particle therapy and other applications. CPAC will also work with other commercial partners to develop the DWA for non-medical applications.
CPAC has an opening for a Computational Physicist with broad background in accelerators, beam physics, plasma physics and ion sources. The successful candidate will initially participate in research and development, and design activities for high-gradient compact accelerators for cancer therapy. Particular emphasis will be on modeling accelerator beam dynamics including ion beam extraction from sources andbeam transport in the system. The successful candidate will take the initiative in overseeing the integration of the research into prototypes and products. This work will be in collaboration with physicists and engineers at LLNL and elsewhere. The successful candidate will be expected to eventually assume a leadership role within CPAC, independently develop a research program and manage external research and development collaborations.
Qualifications:
- Ph. D. in beam physics or plasma physics or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Strong analytical and computational skills
- Thorough understanding of high current beam transport, charged beam propagation physics, plasma physics and ion sources
- Significant experience with computational tools such as Mathematica, Maple or Matlab, and familiarity with particle in cell and beam dynamics codes
- Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively in a diverse team environment, and make effective presentations
- Ability to work both independently in a goal-oriented environment, and in a large multidisciplinary group; able to balance short term deliverables with long term objectives
- Must be able to provide concrete evidence of initiative, self motivation, outstanding work ethic, and ownership
- 10+ years of work experience, with substantial experience in a commercial operation
This position will be based in Livermore, CA. If interested in this position, please forward cover letter and resume to