Beam Diagnostics Scientist for FEL & LCLS
Stanford University
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Job summary
Stanford University’s SLAC National Laboratory seeks a Diagnostic Instrumentation Specialist to advance beam diagnostics instrumentation for linear accelerators and FELs. The role emphasizes EPICS-based control systems, MATLAB and Python interfaces, and collaboration with accelerator operations and DOE partner labs.
The position offers opportunities in R&D aligned with long-term goals, including development, deployment, and maintenance of diagnostic tools, plus occasional shift work and travel
Qualifications
- PhD degree in physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering or related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Experience working with accelerator systems and beam diagnostics.
- Strong written and oral communication for technical documentation.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Support LCLS accelerator diagnostics systems development, deployment, and operations.
- Collaborate in accelerator science, beam diagnostics, and instrumentation R&D programs to enable next generation accelerator operation modes, capabilities, and technologies.
- Provide design requirements, system performance metrics, and implement as needed for new accelerator and FEL diagnostics systems.
- Provide expertise in the operation of accelerator EPICS-based control systems and high-level application GUIs implemented in MATLAB and Python.
- Become familiar with SLAC legacy hardware and diagnostic systems for on-going maintenance and lead in modernization upgrade efforts.
- Propose new ideas for FELs and their linac drivers consistent with the SLAC mission and oversee the project execution.
- Participate in the development of new delivery modes, tuning, and accelerator physics studies for improved performance.
- Troubleshoot issues at first level, identifying and resolving diverse technical issues as they arise, and elevate to experts as appropriate.
- Document diagnostics systems, prepare operator training and instruction manuals.
- Participate in machine development and commissioning accelerator control room activities; take rotations as program deputy
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Job description
Stanford University’s SLAC National Laboratory seeks a Diagnostic Instrumentation Specialist to advance beam diagnostics instrumentation for linear accelerators and FELs. The role emphasizes EPICS-based control systems, MATLAB and Python interfaces, and collaboration with accelerator operations and DOE partner labs.
The position offers opportunities in R&D aligned with long-term goals, including development, deployment, and maintenance of diagnostic tools, plus occasional shift work and travel
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