Experimental Ion Beam Physicist 4 (Scientist 4)

About the role

The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Applied Electrodynamics (AOT-AE) group is seeking a Scientist 4 to provide expertise, support, and technical leadership in all aspects of H+ and H- ion beam, physics, beamline development, optimization, operation, and diagnostics. This particular position will be funded by the LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project (LAMP) and will require the candidate to engage in experimental and developmental activities, including operation and oversight of various test stands associated with LAMP.

Responsibilities

• Design, construction, and operation of ion accelerators incorporating H+ or H- ion sources, radiofrequency quadrupoles, drift-tube linacs, and RF accelerating structures.
• Design, construction and operation of test stands of relevance to LAMP project, such as the radiofrequency-quadrupole test stand (RFQTS).
• Design, construction and operation of test stands of relevance to LAMP project, such as the LAMP in the ADEF Tunnel (LAT) demonstration test stand.
• Working with computational scientists on developing understanding of the ion beam dynamics in ion accelerator test stands.
• Development of ion beam diagnostics for the relevant test stands.
• Development of new projects and leading proposals in their area of expertise.
• Serve as part of the AOT-AE leadership team and oversee a broad range of basic and applied accelerator science and technology programs for national security and non-defense applications, including participation in program development of projects both internal and external to the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in operation of ion sources, ion source test facilities, and/or ion beam accelerator facilities similar to those required to demonstrate key operating parameters of the LAMP ion source.
• Demonstrated ability to design, commission, and operate ion accelerator systems.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, commissioning, and operation of the ion beam diagnostics.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding the expectations of customers and stakeholders in a research organization focused on particle accelerators and in meeting commitments and deliverables.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills, with both internal and external collaborators and sponsors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical programs in partnership with others.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and skills in setting priorities and assigning tasks, performance evaluation, mentoring of employees, coaching, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to nurture and develop research, engineering, and technical support staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum Job Requirements: Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD degree.
• Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to successfully manage, either directly or matrixed, a group of greater than 10 people; demonstrated ability to manage a multi-million-dollar budget; knowledge of Laboratory, DOD, DOE, and other national programs of relevance to the Group and Division's activities; a clear vision of what the future of particle accelerators should look like and how this relates to both existing technology and what technology might look like in the coming years; demonstrated success in setting priorities for and leading efficient, graded implementation of safety, security and safeguards, environmental management, and other core Laboratory business requirements; a current Q clearance, or the ability to obtain such, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Pay

$153,600 - $266,500

Schedule

Not specified.