Missions

Research and development for the online application of Laser Resonance Chromatography (LRC) to the actinides at GANIL.

Activités

In this project, named OnlineLRC, we are developing and applying efficient spectroscopic methods based on selective laser excitation and particle detection to measure spectral lines of elemental cations that have so far eluded optical spectroscopy.
In particular, the research position will contribute to the following aspects:
- Development and commissioning of a drift tube for the OnlineLRC setup,
- Optimization of ion transport,
- Participation in commissioning beam times of S3/S3-LEB,
- Carrying out online laser spectroscopy studies on neutron deficient Ac+ (Z=89),
- Publication of experimental results in scientific journals.
The data acquired through these activities should ultimately help optimize experimental system parameters for OnlineLRC experiments on Lr+ (Z=103).

Compétences

The candidate must hold a PhD, preferably in atomic or nuclear physics. The PhD must not have been obtained for more than 3 years.
The candidate must have advanced knowledge in:
- Ion optics,
- Mass spectrometry,
- Laser spectroscopy.
- fluency in written and spoken English.

Skills :
- Ion optics simulations,
- Scientific programming (C++, ROOT, Python, LabView) to control experiments,
- Analyze and interpret measurements made with the detection systems,
- Present research results to collaborators and at conferences.

Soft skills :
independent, responsible, thorough, curious, a team player and a highly organized person.

Contexte de travail

The “Grand Accélérateur National d'Ions Lourds” is a national research infrastructure that exploits high-enegy ion beams for experiments in the fields of fundamental research in nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics, materials irradiation and nano-structuring, molecular collisions and the interstellar medium, radiobiology, and innovative techniques for dosimetry and therapy of certain cancers. GANIL (around 300 people) is located on the future EPOPEA site, the science and innovation park of the Caen la Mer urban community, in Caen, Normandy. It is jointly managed, within an Economic Interest Group (EIG), by the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA/DRF) and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS/IN2P3). As a research infrastructure, GANIL serves a national, European and international scientific community of around a thousand users.

The person recruited will be assigned to the Physics of Heavy And Superheavy Elements (PHASE) group, which comprises researchers, PhDs and postdocs. He/she will work in close collaboration with members of the DEtection et Laser pour la Physique (DELPH) group, comprising around 20 people (engineers, technicians, postdocs, PhDs). These groups are part of the Physics Division, where staff are responsible for hosting the scientific experiments carried out at GANIL by an international research community.

Employee benefits:
53 days of vacation per year (32 CA and 21 JRTT), work from home, complementary health insurance, contribution to catering costs, contribution to public transport costs or mobility package, Social Action Committee.

Le poste se situe dans un secteur relevant de la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique (PPST), et nécessite donc, conformément à la réglementation, que votre arrivée soit autorisée par l'autorité compétente du MESR.

Contraintes et risques

As GANIL is classified as a Basic Nuclear Installation (INB), the candidate must be able to work in a supervised and controlled zone, in compliance with the applicable regulations and procedures in terms of nuclear safety and security.