Staff Scientist - Accelerator Physics (SLAC/SSRL)

Position Overview

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• About the Role

  The Accelerator Physics Group within the SSRL Accelerator Division at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an Accelerator Physicist to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the SPEAR3 storage ring and its injector. Responsibilities include proposing and pursuing new directions for improving SSRL accelerator performance, participating in accelerator physics measurements and experiments, and designing a next generation storage ring.

Propose and help design, manage, and execute upgrades of the existing SSRL accelerators to improve their performance and/or reliability. Design a next generation storage ring as a future source to serve the SSRL photon science community.

• Responsibilities

  Contribute to the Accelerator Physics Group ongoing effort to maintain and improve the performance of the SPEAR3 storage ring and its injector. Propose and pursue new directions for improving performance of SSRL accelerator performance. Participate in accelerator physics measurements and experiments during our regularly scheduled machine development periods. Take a leading role in design studies for a future next generation light source for SSRL. This work will include simulations and optimization of linear and nonlinear storage ring dynamics.

Note: The Staff Scientist level is a regular-continuing position and requires a review and evaluation of documented scientific achievements. Applicants should include a cover letter, a statement of research including brief summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and names of three references for future letters of recommendation with the application.

To Be Successful In This Position You Will Bring A PhD in accelerator physics or related field or equivalent experience with minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accelerator and storage ring physics. Comprehensive knowledge of storage ring physics including linear and nonlinear beam optics and lattice design. Hands-on accelerator expertise, including the ability to quickly diagnose problems that develop with the accelerators during operations. Capability of innovative and independent research. Demonstrated expertise with computer modeling codes as well as strong programming skills. Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly document scientific research and projects.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Consistent with its obligations under the law, SLAC will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. Work Standards Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders and clients. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Classification : Staff Scientist

Job Code : 1093, Grade : L Duration Regular continuing The expected pay range for this position is $175,461 - $207,470 per annum SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. At SLAC/Stanford, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.