SRF Scientist

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.

Pay

The good-faith pay range for this role is $80,300 – $126,850 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate’s skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

Responsibilities

• Use computer simulation codes such as CST, COMSOL, ANSYS and FLUKA to model RF structures for electromagnetic design as well as thermal and mechanical design in support of the various R&D projects.
• Contribute to the development of novel SRF cavity and linac technology and other compact linac technology.
• Contribute to the surface processing, assembly and testing of SRF cavities.
• Perform multi-physics analysis of SRF cavity structures.
• Document results through tech notes, journal papers and conference papers.
• Present results at team meetings, project meetings and conferences.
• Travel to attend conferences, workshops, vendor sites.
• Perform occasional off-shift work for testing.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with technical and engineering staff within the Division.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in physics with engineering background.

Preferred Experience

• 2 or more years SRF cavity design.
• Simulation codes such as CST Microwave Studio and COMSOL.
• Testing of accelerator components.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to communicate clearly in writing and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group.
• Able to interact with different groups in Engineering and Accelerator divisions.
• Familiarity with general principles of accelerators as pertains to SRF cavities and cryomodules.
• Ability to communicate and work as part of a diverse team and interface with a wide variety of technical groups, partners, vendors, etc.

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact.

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.