SRF Accelerator Scientist III

About the role

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Exercise considerable latitude in determining methods and approach; design, develop, and test Superconducting and Normal Conducting Radio Frequency (SRF/NCRF) Cavities and their RF systems supporting major Jefferson Lab milestones, including CEBAF, the Electron‑Ion Collider (EIC) project, and various SRF/RF programs.
• Conduct R&D, cavity‑beam interaction studies, RF structure impedance calculations; apply high‑performance computing and machine learning (ML) to SRF/RF cavity system optimization; explore new materials and technologies of special interest in accelerator RF systems.
• Lead prototype and production work of cavity and RF system components; participate in RF measurements; help translate cutting‑edge SRF/RF technology into impactful solutions for material science, industrial, and medical sectors.
• Translate accelerator physics goals into system requirements; perform electromagnetic design of SRF/RF cavity systems while providing dedicated support for the EIC and other Jefferson Lab projects.
• Lead, participate, and interface with engineering teams for prototyping, testing, and RF measurement of cryomodules, RF cavities, and components such as RF windows and HOM loads.
• Assist CEBAF operation performance improvement; perform R&D on present and future JLab projects; support the technology development/transfer program for accelerators in industrial applications.
• Leverage emerging computer‑science technologies for advanced design and simulation of SRF/RF systems to achieve high‑performance, high‑reliability, and efficient accelerator operation.
• Initiate internally funded (e.g., LDRD) and externally funded project proposals that maintain the lab’s core competence in SRF/RF technology and align with department and division priorities.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience and experience cannot be substituted for education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics.

Skills

• Previous knowledge of beam physics, accelerator engineering, and SRF/RF technologies.
• Knowledge of high‑performance computing on supercomputers, Python/C++, version control, and machine learning.
• Ability to use accelerator cavity design tools (e.g., CST) and common accelerator beam physics simulation codes; capable of coding for data processing and physics concept verification.
• Knowledge of RF measurements and accelerator experiments.
• Ability to analyze complex simulated and experimental data.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

Pay

The good‑faith pay range for this role is $118,400 – $186,850 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education