Postdoctoral fellow (f/m) in the Insertion Devices and Magnets group

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

The Insertion Devices and Magnets group is responsible for the design, assembly, characterization and operation of undulator X-ray sourcess and magnets in the accelerator complex of the ESRF. The team, composed of 11 engineers and technicians, has developed a large experience in the production and measurement of complex magnetic systems. We are recruiting an insertion devices and magnets Post-Doctoral Research Fellow with a strong background in applied physics and electromagnetics, knowledge in simulating HTS technology and with very good programming skills to support the development of innovative undulators based on HTS tapes and bulks.

Main duties will include:

• Development of computationally efficient algorithms and models for HTS-based undulators 
• Support to detailed design by performing electromagnetic, mechanical, and thermal analyses 
• Analysis of AC loss and quench phenomena in normal operations and fault conditions

•  Verification and validation of models by means of benchmarks and measurements Further information may be obtained from Gaël Le Bec (+33 4 76 88 28 68, lebec@esfr.fr

•   A PhD in electrical engineering or applied physics 
• A strong background in applied physics and electromagnetics is mandatory 
• Experience in simulation of dynamic effects in HTS tapes and/or bulks is mandatory 
• Very good programming skills in Python and C/C++ are required 
• Experience with undulators, magnets and accelerator is an asset
• Ability to interact constructively with physicists, engineers, designers, and technicians 
• Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF) 

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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What we offer:

- Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries

- Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges

- Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022

- Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life

- Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.