Scientist FRIB​/NSCL-Continuing

Scientist FRIB/NSCL-Continuing

Scientist FRIB/NSCL-Continuing

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Area of Interest:
Research/Scientific

Full Time (90-100%)

Non-Union

Opening on:
Jun 26 2026

Closing at:
Jul 6 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Salary Commensurate with Experience

The Magnetic Spectrometer Instrumentation Scientist will enable world-class rare isotope beam experiments at FRIB by delivering expert operation, user support, and continuous improvement of magnetic spectrometer systems, while conducting and publishing impactful research in nuclear physics and related instrumentation technologies.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Instrument support
• Conduct scientific research related to nuclear physics and/or magnetic spectrometer and related instrumentation technologies and publish scientific results
• Provide user support for magnetic spectrometers at FRIB for experiments with rare isotope beams by:
• Answering technical questions for users during the preparation of experimental proposals

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of magnetic spectrometers, associated beam diagnostics, detector systems, and beam optics
• Knowledge and operational experience with larger setups in experimental devices, including detector maintenance and data acquisition
• Ability to solve problems and demonstrate sound critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently, within a team, and in extensive collaboration
• Knowledge of industry-safe work practices in the field.
• Knowledge of vacuum technology and related instrumentation
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with all audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate
-Nuclear Physics, or a related field

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Nuclear Physics, or a related field
• Three years of demonstrated or comparable experience in the use of magnetic spectrometers, associated beam diagnostics, detector systems, and beam optics

• Experience with magnetic spectrometers and/or ~MeV/u scale energy beam diagnostics devices
• Experience implementing technical developments for nuclear science experiments
• Research experience in experimental nuclear science

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for at least three references

frib.msu.edu

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