NASA Space Radiation Lab Associate

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) has an opening for a NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) staff member to join the team at the NSRL facility. The NSRL uses proton and heavy ion beams from the Lab's Booster synchrotron to simulate the radiation environment of space. NASA conducts radio biology experiments to learn about the effects of space radiation on astronauts. The space industry tests electronics for radiation tolerance.

In this role you will be a liaison to researchers and main control room operators in the preparation and execution of experiments, as well as maintaining and monitoring equipment operation and performance. It is necessary to be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and occasional weekends. Schedules can change on short notice.

This position has a high level of interaction with a multidisciplinary scientific community.

• Work with Ion Source and Main Control Room Operators (MCR) to prepare beam for experiments, tune and shape beam, archive, and calibrate beam
• Deliver exposures and distribute run summaries to researchers
• Daily recordkeeping of NSRL activities for NASA
• Assist researchers in setting up and running equipment throughout the exposure time
• Develop technical and research projects for NSRL
• Maintenance of equipment used to monitor and control the beam
• Communicate with MCR Operators and Ion Source Operators regarding accelerator performance
• Respond to emergency situations, alarms, or occurrences based on standard operating procedures
• Identify hazards, environmental concerns and unsafe conditions or practices and implement or suggest controls to minimize risks

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Engineering or a related field.
• At least three years' relevant experience in particle physics, nuclear physics or radiation physics
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
• Computing proficiency to include Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, or weekends as business needs require, while typically maintaining a five-day workweek
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Master's Degree in Physics
• Experience in accelerator operations
• Experience in detector development
• Familiarity with Oscilloscopes, Ion Chambers, Photomultipliers, Lasers, Data Acquisition Systems

• Ability to work well in a high stress environment
• Ability to hear alarms
• Good depth vision, distance and color
• Alertness and vigilance
• Moderate lifting up to 30 pounds
• Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence

• This is a fully onsite position located at BNL.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $80600 - $91000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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