SRF Accelerator Scientist III

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab); Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time-Off and Leave programs

401(k) plan with 9% lab contribution

Flexible work arrangements

Remote & alternate work schedules

Tuition assistance and professional de

Professional development programs

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) in Newport News, VA, seeks a senior RF/cavity physicist to lead SRF/RF cavity design and related R&D for major milestones including CEBAF and the EIC project.

The candidate will translate physics goals into system requirements, supervise prototyping and RF measurements, and apply advanced computing techniques to optimize performance. A Ph.D. in physics with 10+ years’ experience is required.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of beam physics and accelerator engineering.
• Experience with SRF/RF technologies and RF measurements.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with machine learning exposure.

Responsibilities

• Translate accelerator physics goals into system requirements and design SRF/RF cavity systems.
• Lead prototyping, testing, and RF measurements of cryomodules and components.
• Support CEBAF operation improvements and R&D for lab projects.
• Apply high-performance computing and ML to SRF/RF optimization.
• Develop proposals for internal and external projects to maintain SRF/RF expertise.

Skills

Beam physics

Accelerator engineering

SRF/RF technologies

Python/C++

Machine learning

RF measurements

CST

Education

Ph.D. Physics

Tools

CST

Beam simulation codes

Job description

At Jefferson Lab,you'll champion cutting‑edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstruly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $118,400 - $186,850 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

What your job will be like:

Exercising considerable latitude in determining methods and approach, designs, develops, and tests Superconducting and Normal Conducting Radio Frequency (SRF/NCRF) Cavities and their RF systems that service to major Jefferson Lab milestones, including the CEBAF, Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) project, and various SRF/RF programs. Conducts the R&Ds, cavity-beam interactions studies, RF structure impedance calculation, application high-performance computing and machine learning (ML) to SRF/RF cavity system optimization, exploration of new materials and technologies of special interest in the field of accelerator RF system. Leads the prototype and production works of cavity and RF system components, participates in RF measurements and help translate cutting-edge SRF/RF technology into impactful solutions for the material science, industrial, and medical sectors.

In this job you will:

• Translate accelerator physics goals into system requirements, performs electromagnetic design of SRF/RF cavity systems while providing dedicated support for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) and other Jefferson Lab projects
• Leads, participates and interfaces with engineering teams for the prototyping, testing, and RF measurement of cryomodules, RF cavities and components like RF window, HOM loads, etc.
• Assist CEBAF operation performance improvement, perform the R&Ds of present and future JLab projects and assist the technology development/transfer program for accelerators for industrial applications
• Leverages the emerging new computer science technologies for advanced design and simulation of SRF/RF systems for high-performance, high-reliability, and efficient operation of accelerators.
• Initiates internally, such as LDRD, and externally funded project proposals that support maintaining the lab's core competence in SRF/RF technology while ensuring alignment with the department and division priorities.

Experience

• Required: 10 or more years Relevant Experience

Education

• Required: Ph.D. Physics

Experience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may not be substituted for experience. Relevant experience may not be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous knowledge of beam physics, accelerator engineering, the SRF/RF technologies.
• Knowledge of high performance computing on super computers, Python/C++, version control, machine learning.
• To be able to use the accelerator cavity design tools like CST and some common accelerator beam physics simulation codes, able to do coding for data processing and physics concept verification.
• Knowledge of RF measurements and accelerator experiments.
• Abilities to analyze the complex simulated and experimental data

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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