The UK’s national synchrotron science facility, Diamond Light Source, conducts world-class research in virtually all fields of science. Located 20 minutes from Oxford, it sits in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers rewarding career opportunities.

The aim of the Insertion Devices group is to develop and optimise electro magnetic systems to enhance the X-ray generating power of the Diamond accelerator. The Graduate Insertion Device Physicist is required to help achieve this objective.

Key Accountabilities:

• To support the physics aspects of the design, construction and operation of permanent and electro magnetic insertion device systems for the Diamond synchrotron by; carrying out magnetic measurements, data analysis, and magnetic field optimisation procedures for actual devices; carrying out computer modelling to optimise magnetic designs; computing synchrotron radiation emission from a variety of devices; develop and maintain software tools as required;
• To support the development of new magnetic field measuring equipment;
• To participate in the preparation of procurement specifications for pure permanent magnets and trim coils;
• To liaise with in-house engineering and scientific staff during the design, specification, construction and installation of new insertion devices;
• To participate in the design and construction of any other accelerator magnetic systems as required;
• To write associated documentation for above tasks;
• Comply with the Diamond Health and Safety procedures and policies.

• First degree in physics or similar or equivalent experience.
• Good interpersonal, communication  and presentational skills;
• Self motivated;
• Inquisitive;
• Ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels;
• Broad general physics knowledge;
• Familiarity with a modern scripting or object oriented programming language such as Python, C++, or similar;

• Knowledge of the physics of synchrotron light sources;
• Knowledge of magnetostatics;
• Familiarity with data analysis packages such as MatLab, Mathematica, or similar;
• Familiarity with finite element analysis;
• Experience of data acquisition systems;
• Willing to work outside normal working hours including occasional evenings, nights and weekends;
• Willing to undertake occasional travel within the UK and overseas, to visit laboratories and companies, attend meetings and conferences.