About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth, and environmental sciences.

At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.

About the Role

We now have an excellent new opportunity for a (Senior) Magnet Engineer/Physicist to design, to procure and test the many different types of high quality accelerator magnets that will be needed for the Diamond-II project.

The key duties of the role will include:

• Carrying out 2D and 3D magnetic designs of high-quality accelerator magnets, covering the full range of d.c., a.c. and pulsed magnets, both permanent magnet and electromagnet, using sophisticated commercially available software.
• Creating detailed magnetic/mechanical/electrical procurement specifications.
• Supervising procurement contracts for the supply of magnets.
• Setting-up, operating and maintaining high precision magnetic measurement systems.
• Undertaking magnetic measurement of accelerator magnets and analysis of data to assess field quality.
• Keeping abreast of worldwide developments in magnet technology.

The major focus of this role is pulsed magnets i.e. kickers and septa.

Applicants will be considered at either Grade 4 or 5 level, depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications.

About You

If you have experience in the field of magnet design, construction, and testing, preferably of accelerator magnets, then we want to hear from you.

You should have experience of design, production and testing of high-quality accelerator magnets, as well as supervision of procurement contracts.

You will also need experience of magnetic measurement systems and of data analysis, as well as a good basic knowledge of electromagnetism. 

You should hold a Degree in Engineering or Physics, or demonstrate significant equivalent experience, with PhD qualified candidates desirable particularly at the senior level.

You will demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with staff at all levels.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The initial closing date for applications is 22^nd September, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.