Academic Physicist

Academic Physicist AGOR Cyclotron PARTREC
UMCG , Groningen
Vakgebied Onderzoeker Functie PHd Branche Ziekenhuis Aanstelling Tijdelijk met uitzicht op vast Plaatsingsdatum 15 juli 2026 Niveau WO Ervaring Ervaren Dienstverband Fulltime
Your role
As Staff Academic Physicist, you will contribute to the scientific, technical, and operational activities of the AGOR cyclotron facility. The position combines accelerator physics, beam optimization, experimental support, and infrastructure development.
You will work closely with accelerator engineers, technicians, radiation safety personnel, faculty members, industrial partners, and scientific users from both academia and industry.
Key Responsibilities
Cyclotron Operation & Beam Physics.
- Support routine operation of the AGOR cyclotron and beamlines. - Improve beam quality, transmission efficiency, and overall performance. - Participate in commissioning new beamlines and experimental setups. - Develop and refine beam diagnostics and monitoring tools. - Contribute to safe operation in compliance with radiation safety regulations.
- Assist users in planning and executing beam experiments. - Advise users on beam parameters and experimental feasibility. - Collaborate with internal and external users in nuclear physics, materials science, radiation hardness testing, as well as medical and radiobiological applications. - Contribute to scheduling and operational coordination.
Technical Development & Innovation
- Contribute to upgrading and improving the cyclotron facility. - Support development of accelerator control systems and automation. - Participate in feasibility studies for new beam applications and technologies.
Research & Scientific Contributions
- Contribute to accelerator- and beam-related research activities. - Co-author scientific publications and conference contributions. - Participate in collaborative national and international research proposals. - Support transla...