Computational Physicist (BE-OP-PS-2026-139-GRAE)

Overview

In this role, you will join a multidisciplinary team of laser physicists, control engineers, and machine learning specialists to develop the automation layer of TALISMAN, a project aimed at automating laser ionization for the production of medically relevant radionuclides.

Responsibilities

• Automate critical steps of the ion beam production chain, such as laser preparation, beam-path alignment, ion beam optimisation, and continuous monitoring, building on existing control interfaces;
• Engage with project stakeholders to define and refine requirements throughout the project lifecycle;
• Work hands-on in the laboratory with the laser setup alongside laser physicists and controls experts;
• Research and prototype suitable control algorithms, drawing from classical control, optimal control, and machine learning where necessary;
• Engineer the chosen approaches into automation and optimisation modules that integ...