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Postdoctoral Researcher in Accelerator Design for the FCC-ee EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne in Switzerland

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Postdoc

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Accelerator Physics

Funding

This is a paid postdoctoral employment position with competitive employment conditions at EPFL. The initial fixed-term appointment is for 12 months and may be renewed or extended for up to 3 years.

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

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About this position

EPFL’s Laboratory of Particle Accelerator Physics (LPAP) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on accelerator design for the Future Circular Collider electron–positron project (FCC-ee). The research is part of the CHART-funded project “General Accelerator Design at the FCC-ee: optics, tuning knobs and collective effects studies.”

The researcher will contribute to robust and optimized FCC-ee lattice design, with particular emphasis on beam–beam interactions and collective effects. The work will address luminosity, beam lifetime and dynamic aperture, while analyzing the sensitivity of lattice options to beam–beam forces and machine imperfections. The project also involves developing alternative optics configurations that reduce nonlinearities and improve beam stability under high-intensity operating conditions.

A major focus is the development of flexible correction schemes and tuning knobs for real-time adjustment of lattice parameters. These tools will help operators respond to changing beam conditions, mitigate beam–beam effects and suppress resonances. Potential research directions include optics tools for collider performance, optics compatible with high-temperature superconducting nested magnets, beam-polarization optimization and top-up injection schemes.

The postdoctoral researcher will tailor the work according to their expertise and interests, support parallel developments led by PhD students, and help establish tolerances for robust overall accelerator design. Responsibilities also include coordinating collaborative research within the FCC-ee community, proposing alternative design solutions, contributing to scientific publications, participating in PhD-student supervision and supporting teaching activities such as exercises, experiments and semester projects.

The position provides an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment with FCC-ee beam-physics teams on next-generation particle colliders, beam dynamics, computational design and accelerator modeling.

Funding details

This is a paid postdoctoral employment position with competitive employment conditions at EPFL. The initial fixed-term appointment is for 12 months and may be renewed or extended for up to 3 years.

What's required

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. and have a strong scientific background and proven track record in accelerator physics, physics-based simulations, numerical optimization and computational design. Experience with modular and collaborative scientific software design and accelerator-related software packages such as BMAD, MADX, XSUITE, SAD, GEANT4 and collective-effects tools is expected. Excellent English communication skills and good team spirit are required.

How to apply

Submit the application through the EPFL online platform using the Apply now link. Upload one PDF containing a brief motivation statement of no more than one page, a CV with a full publication list, grades, scholarships and prizes, and contact details for 2–3 references willing to provide supporting letters. Applications are reviewed until the position is filled.

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