Accelerator Physicist - Next-Gen Light Source Design

Abundance Network; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory invites an Accelerator Physicist to join SSRL's Accelerator Physics Group to support and upgrade the SPEAR3 storage ring and its injector.

You will participate in machine development, run accelerator physics measurements, and contribute to simulations for a next generation light source, working closely with photon scientists to build a strong scientific case.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in accelerator and storage ring physics.
• Strong knowledge of linear and nonlinear beam optics and lattice design.
• Hands-on accelerator expertise and quick problem diagnosis during operations.
• proficiency with computer modeling codes and strong programming skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication to document research and projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to maintaining and improving SPEAR3 storage ring and its injector.
• Participate in accelerator physics measurements and machine development periods.
• Contribute to design studies for a future generation light source for SSRL.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Storage ring physics

Programming skills

Beam optics

Diagnostics

Documentation

Education

PhD in accelerator physics or related field

Tools

Computer modeling codes

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory invites an Accelerator Physicist to join SSRL's Accelerator Physics Group to support and upgrade the SPEAR3 storage ring and its injector.

You will participate in machine development, run accelerator physics measurements, and contribute to simulations for a next generation light source, working closely with photon scientists to build a strong scientific case.