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Senior Beamline, Transport & Shielding Physicist (Active Muon Imaging)

ignite • Germany
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Leads end-to-end muon beam transport, shielding, and optimization for advanced imaging systems. Requires PhD in accelerator/particle physics with hands-on beam optics and shielding expertise. Must develop fast simulation tools and manage magnet engineering procurement.

Key Highlights
End-to-end ownership of muon beam transport, shielding, and optimization for advanced imaging systems.
Requires PhD in accelerator/particle physics with hands-on experience in GEANT4, beam optics, and shielding physics.
Hybrid role based in Germany and Estonia with occasional international travel required.
Key Responsibilities
Own the complete muon beam pathway from converter to target, including capture efficiency, transport dynamics, and radiation shielding.
Design efficient muon capture and transport systems, optimizing for current and future laser-plasma-accelerator-based muon sources.
Develop integrated models for beamline shielding, balancing background noise reduction and muon signal preservation.
Build and benchmark agile simulation tools for rapid beamline optimization.
Optimize collection and transport optics for polychromatic beams and evaluate magnet engineering solutions.
Technical Skills Required
GEANT4 Particle Transport Simulation Radiation Shielding & Background Physics
Benefits & Perks
Substantial start-up employee equity package
Comprehensive international relocation package
Full visa sponsorship support
Nice to Have
Proficiency in German or Estonian
Several years of post-doctoral research experience beyond the minimum requirement
Experience with rapid prototyping and hands-on experimentation

Job Description

Join an innovative deep-tech pioneer dedicated to developing safe, rapid, and precise active muon imaging systems for industrial quality assessment, security, customs inspection, and advanced medical diagnostics. Our platform merges advanced laser-plasma-accelerator-driven muon sources, next-generation particle detectors, and sophisticated AI to deliver high-resolution 3D imaging with automated decision-making.

Operating out of major research hubs in Germany and Estonia, our work directly empowers quality and safety assessments for critical metallic and ceramic components—ranging from aerospace hardware like rocket engines and gas turbines to large-scale nuclear and industrial installations.

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