Post Doctoral Researcher : THz driven electron streaking

Overview

Job Overview

The Lancaster Physics Department and the Cockcroft Institute for Accelerator Science wish to appoint a postdoctoral research associate to assist in the development and early-stage commercialisation of laser- and THz-driven electron streaking systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide experimental leadership in the design through to prototyping of optical and terahertz systems for few-hundred keV to 100’s MeV electron streaking.
• Build on the group's recent developments in sub-mm waveguide structures and high-power THz sources.
• Join a collaborative group of researchers engaged in a wider programme of laser and terahertz driven particle acceleration.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Experience in experimental ultrafast lasers and optics.
• Familiarity with terahertz time domain techniques, electron beam dynamics, or laser-driven particle acceleration is desirable.
• Willingness to receive training and expertise in areas beyond the candidate’s principal expertise.

Working Environment

The group operates ultrafast laser laboratories at Lancaster and Manchester Universities and a combined laser and electron beam laboratory at Daresbury National Laboratory. Opportunities for developing an aligned personal research activity will be available.

Contract Duration

The post is initially for a duration of 30 months.

Contact Information

For further enquiries, please contact Professor Steven Jamison at s.jamison@lancaster.ac.uk.