Ion Source Beam Physicist ; Scientist

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Applied Electrodynamics (AOT-AE) group is seeking a Scientist 2/3 to provide expertise, support, and technical leadership in all aspects of H⁺ and H⁻ ion source technology, development, and operation. This position will be funded by the LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project (LAMP) and will require the candidate to engage in experimental and developmental activities, including operation and oversight of various test stands associated with LAMP.

This position will be filled at either the Scientist 2 or Scientist 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The selected Scientist 2 will provide expertise, support, and technical leadership in one or more of the following areas:

• Design, construction and operation of RF‑driven H⁻ sources, such as SNS‑type sources;
• Design, construction and operation of RF‑driven H⁺ sources, e.g. ECR‑type sources; and
• Design and operation of accelerators incorporating H⁺ or H⁻ ion sources and radio frequency quadrupoles.

The selected Scientist 3 will provide expertise, support, and technical leadership in one or more of the following areas:

• Working with computational scientists on simulations of RF‑driven H⁻ sources, such as SNS‑type sources;
• Working with computational scientists on simulations of RF‑driven H⁺ sources, e.g. ECR‑type sources; and
• Design and optimization of ion accelerators incorporating H⁺ or H⁻ ion sources, radio frequency quadrupoles, drift‑tube linacs, and RF accelerating structures.
• Development of new projects and leading proposals in their area of expertise.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in design, construction and installation of ion sources and test facilities similar to those required to demonstrate key operating parameters of the LAMP ion source.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding the expectations of customers and stakeholders in a research organization focused on particle accelerators and in meeting commitments and deliverables.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills, with both internal and external collaborators and sponsors.

Additional Job Requirements for Scientist 3 level:

• Demonstrated ability to design ion accelerator systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical programs in partnership with others.

Level 2:
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s or a PhD.

Level 3:
Position requires a Master’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage, either directly or matrixed, a small group of scientists, engineers, technologists and technicians.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budget for a research project.
• Demonstrated success in setting priorities for and leading efficient, graded implementation of safety, security and safeguards, environmental management, and other core Laboratory business requirements.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

• PPO or High…