Beam Diagnostics Scientist - Accelerator Systems
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Job summary
SLAC National Laboratory seeks a Diagnostics Instrumentation Specialist to develop beam diagnostics hardware and integrate into accelerator control systems. You will support LCLS operations and R&D by building, deploying, and maintaining diagnostic tools for precision measurements.
The role involves collaboration across operations, controls engineering, and DOE partner labs, with possible shift work and travel. PhD plus 4+ years and strong programming and data analysis skills are expected.
Qualifications
- PhD degree in physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering or related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience with accelerator systems.
- Strong communication and writing skills for reports and publications.
- Ability to lead projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Support LCLS accelerator diagnostics development, deployment, and operations.
- Collaborate on beam diagnostics R&D to enable next-gen operation modes.
- Define requirements and metrics for new diagnostics systems.
- Operate EPICS-based controls and GUI tools in MATLAB/Python.
- Maintain and modernize legacy hardware; participate in commissioning.
- Provide training and documentation for operators.
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SLAC National Laboratory seeks a Diagnostics Instrumentation Specialist to develop beam diagnostics hardware and integrate into accelerator control systems. You will support LCLS operations and R&D by building, deploying, and maintaining diagnostic tools for precision measurements.
The role involves collaboration across operations, controls engineering, and DOE partner labs, with possible shift work and travel. PhD plus 4+ years and strong programming and data analysis skills are expected.
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