Staff Scientist - Accelerator Physics (SLAC/SSRL)

Position Overview

Responsibilities

Requirements

Qualifications

Skills

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

• 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

  Contribute to the 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 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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

Must 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.

Skills

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.

Benefits

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $175,461 - $207,470 per annum.

Schedule

Regular continuing position.