Postdoctoral Research Associate – Superconducting Magnet Technology (High-Field Inserts) (Full-time, OPS)

Responsibilities

- Design, build, and test high-field superconducting insert coils using advanced high-temperature superconductor technologies - Develop and optimize coil architectures, winding approaches, and insulation systems for high-stress, high-field environments - Contribute to mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic modeling of insert magnets - Perform experimental characterization including quench behavior, stability, and degradation mechanisms - Support integration of insert coils within resistive or superconducting outsert magnet systems - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across magnet design, cryogenics, and instrumentation - Document results in technical reports, publications, and presentations - Apply AI and machine-learning techniques (e.g., surrogate modeling, design optimization, inverse design, uncertainty quantification) to improve magnet performance, robustness, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Experience with superconducting materials or magnet systems - Demonstrated experimental skills in cryogenic or high-field environments - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with high-temperature superconductors (HTS), particularly REBCO - Background in superconducting magnet design, coil fabrication, or testing - Familiarity with finite element modeling tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS) - Experience with quench detection and protection methods - Knowledge of mechanical behavior of conductors under high Lorentz forces - Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition.