Staff Scientist - Accelerator Physics; SLAC​/SSRL

"Position Overview

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s SPEAR3 is one of the four U.S. Department of Energy synchrotron light sources – electron storage rings dedicated to producing brilliant X‑ray beams. SPEAR3 serves the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a national user facility with a long history of using synchrotron radiation for multidisciplinary experiments.

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

• Contribute to the Accelerator Physics Group’s ongoing effort to maintain and improve the performance of the SPEAR3 storage ring and its injector.
• Propose and pursue new directions for improving SSRL accelerator performance.
• Participate in accelerator physics measurements and experiments during scheduled machine‑development periods.
• Take a leading role in design studies for a future next‑generation light source for SSRL, including simulations and optimization of linear and nonlinear storage‑ring dynamics.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• A PhD in accelerator physics or a related field, or equivalent experience with a minimum of four 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, with the ability to quickly diagnose and rectify problems that arise during operations.
• Capability for innovative and independent research.
• Demonstrated expertise with computer‑modeling codes and strong programming skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly document scientific research and projects.

• Dependability:
  Can be relied upon to deliver results with 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, maintaining an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication:
  Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, and 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 in a timely manner.
• Self‑Development:
  Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, SLAC will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with a disability who require accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

• 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 and uses safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Effective Decision‑Making:
  Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Compliance with HSPD‑12 and DOE Order 473.1A:
  Must obtain and maintain an HSPD‑12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential and comply with related security procedures.
• 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 scope and responsibilities of the position, 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 a comprehensive rewards package.