Accelerator Physics Scientist (Associate) – Next-Gen Light Source

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO days

Tuition assistance

Flexible work options

Commuter benefits

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA, seeks an Associate Staff Scientist to join the SSRL Accelerator Physics Group. The role focuses on maintaining and upgrading the SPEAR3 storage ring, performing machine studies, and contributing to next-generation light source designs.

You will work with a team of accelerator physicists to diagnose issues during operations, run simulations, and develop beam dynamics improvements, while documenting results and collaborating with photon

Qualifications

• PhD in accelerator physics or related field, or equivalent experience with 2+ years in accelerator/ storage ring physics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of storage ring physics including linear and nonlinear beam optics.
• Hands-on accelerator expertise and ability to diagnose problems during operations.
• Aptitude with computer modeling codes and strong programming skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to document research clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve SPEAR3 storage ring performance and injector operations.
• Participate in accelerator physics measurements during machine development periods.
• Contribute to design studies for a future next generation light source, including simulations and optimization of beam dynamics.
• Collaborate with SSRL photon scientists to advance acceleration research.

Skills

Hands-on accelerator experience

Programming skills

Communication

Problem diagnosis

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in accelerator physics or related field

Tools

Modeling codes

Programming skills

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA, seeks an Associate Staff Scientist to join the SSRL Accelerator Physics Group. The role focuses on maintaining and upgrading the SPEAR3 storage ring, performing machine studies, and contributing to next-generation light source designs.

You will work with a team of accelerator physicists to diagnose issues during operations, run simulations, and develop beam dynamics improvements, while documenting results and collaborating with photon