Senior Ion Beam Physicist & Accelerator Lead

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 154,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Relocation package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks a Scientist 4 to provide expertise and technical leadership in H+ and H- ion beam physics, beamline development, optimization, operation, and diagnostics. The role involves experimental and developmental activities for LAMP, including overseeing test stands and contributing to program development for national security and non-defense applications.

The position requires design, construction, and operation of ion accelerators, management of

Qualifications

• Experience in operation of ion sources, ion source test facilities, and/or ion beam accelerator facilities.
• Ability to design, commission, and operate ion accelerator systems.
• Experience in designing, commissioning, and operation of ion beam diagnostics.
• Proven track record coordinating with customers and sponsors in a research setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, priority setting, mentoring, and team building.
• Clear ability to pursue technical programs in partnership with others.
• Current Q clearance or ability to obtain one (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Design, construction, and operation of ion accelerators with H+ or H- sources, RFQs, drift-tube linacs, and RF structures.
• Build and operate LAMP-related test stands (RFQTS; LAT).
• Collaborate with computational scientists on ion beam dynamics.
• Develop ion beam diagnostics for test stands.
• Lead new projects and proposals; participate in AOT-AE leadership.

Skills

Ion beam physics

Ion sources

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in STEM

PhD preferred

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks a Scientist 4 to provide expertise and technical leadership in H+ and H- ion beam physics, beamline development, optimization, operation, and diagnostics. The role involves experimental and developmental activities for LAMP, including overseeing test stands and contributing to program development for national security and non-defense applications.

The position requires design, construction, and operation of ion accelerators, management of