- Berkeley, California, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Staff
- $8K–$19K per month
- 0–5 years
Investigate the performance and microstructure of low- and high-temperature superconducting wires and cables and develop and apply novel agentic workflows and ML methods for materials research, numerical modeling of superconductors, and surrogate modeling of magnet systems.
Compensation
The full salary range of this position is between $7,792 to $18,700 per month and is expected to pay between a targeted range of $10,389 to $14,544 per month.
Responsibilities
- Characterize superconductor microstructure in LTS and HTS wires, tapes, and cables (e.g., SEM/EDS, TEM, XRD, X-ray tomography) to connect processing, microstructure, and performance.
- Conduct experiments on conductor and magnet materials, including critical current, mechanical, and cryogenic testing of wires, cables, epoxies, and insulation.
- Apply image analysis and ML models to microstructural and tomographic data to quantify features and predict conductor performance.
- Contribute to the improvement of characterization and testing facilities to expand capabilities and improve data quality.
- Develop and evaluate data-driven surrogate models for superconducting magnet circuits and quench protection systems to support fast simulation, design optimization, and real-time diagnostics.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in physics
- Ph.D. in materials science and engineering
- Ph.D. in mechanical engineering