Staff Scientist - Accelerator Physics; SLAC​/SSRL

Staff Scientist - Accelerator Physics (SLAC/SSRL)

Job

6693

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Regular

** SLAC Job Postings*
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* Position overview:

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* SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's SPEAR3 is one of the four US Department of Energy synchrotron light sources - electron storage rings dedicated to producing brilliant X-ray beams. SPEAR3 serves Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a national user facility with a long history of utilizing synchrotron radiation for multi-disciplinary experiments.

We are seeking an Accelerator Physicist to join our Accelerator Physics Group within the SSRL Accelerator Division. This group's responsibilities include:

+ Physics support for the maintenance and operation of the SSRL accelerator complex, which includes an RF electron gun, 120-MeV linear accelerator, a 10-Hz cycling booster synchrotron to accelerate electrons from 120 MeV to 3 GeV, and the main SPEAR3 storage ring that emits x-ray synchrotron radiation from bend magnets, wigglers and undulators.

+ 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.

This is an exciting time for the SSRL accelerator team. The Accelerator Physics Group is exploring options for a next generation light source for SSRL. We are investigating which technologies to push to enhance performance of a future light source beyond sources currently in operation or construction. We are working closely with SSRL photon scientists to establish a strong scientific case for a new SSRL light source.

** Your specific responsibilities include:*
* + 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.

+ Other duties may also be assigned.

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.

** SLAC Employee

Competencies:

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* + Dependability:
Can be relied upon to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

+ Initiative:
Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

+ Adaptability:
Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintain an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

+ Communication:
Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

+ Relationships:
Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

+ Effective Decisions:
Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions…