The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) MagLab is the world's premier magnet laboratory with state-of-the-art high magnetic field facilities and has a history in development and application of ultra-high field NMR and MRI/S magnets and instrumentation. The NHMFL is an NSF-funded user facility that operates the world’s most powerful electromagnets at Florida State University, the University of Florida and Los Alamos National Lab, including 45 T DC and 35.2 T (1.5 GHz) NMR magnets, and DNP spectrometers currently operating up to 14.1 T / 600 MHz / 395 GHz. Present projects include development of a 40 T all-superconducting magnet. Our long-term plan includes development of 30 T NMR magnets, neutron scattering magnets, and resistive-superconducting hybrid magnets up to 60 T.

The Magnet Science and Technology Division of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to perform electromagnetic, mechanical, and thermal analyses using numerical methods to help design the next-generation superconducting magnets. Development of these systems requires experience and proficiency in 2-D and 3-D Finite Element Analysis and a strong understanding of structural mechanics, heat-transfer, and electromagnetism. The candidate must have good written and verbal communications skills and the ability to interact constructively with physicists, engineers, designers, and technicians. It is expected that results will be presented at international conferences and published in peer reviewed journals.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Physics, or Engineering. Must have experience with finite element modeling using ANSYS, COMSOL, or Vector Fields and be familiar with general properties and issues of REBCO superconductors. Duties and responsibilities will be conducting electromagnetic, structural, and thermal analyses on existing or new superconducting magnets.

Create magnet designs based on high temperatures and/or low temperature superconductors for prescribed requirements of field strength, uniformity, and other operating conditions. Model components or systems utilizing commercial finite element software (ANSYS, Vector Fields, COMSOL) and in-house Fortran and MATLAB codes. Document engineering designs through written reports and presentation materials.

For additional information, contact:

Bettina Roberson:
roberson@magnet.fsu.edu

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University,
1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive
Tallahassee, FL

32310-2740

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