Accelerator Physics: Associate Staff Scientist

SLAC

Menlo Park (CA)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 173,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory invites applications for an Associate Staff Scientist in SSRL Accelerator Physics. The role focuses on supporting, upgrading, and eventually designing next-generation storage rings for SSRL, with emphasis on beam dynamics, lattice design, and machine studies.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, perform accelerator physics measurements, and contribute to simulations and optimization of linear/nonlinear storage ring dynamics, aiming to enhance performance

Qualifications

PhD in accelerator physics or related field or equivalent experience with minimum 2 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 and ability to diagnose problems during operations.
Aptitude with computer modeling codes and strong programming skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities and documentation of research and projects.
Demonstrated decisiveness, dependability, initiative, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve SPEAR3 storage ring performance and its injector.
Participate in accelerator physics measurements and machine development periods.
Contribute to design studies for a future SSRL light source with simulations and optimization of storage ring dynamics.
Collaborate with SSRL photon scientists to develop a strong scientific case for a next-generation light source.