SRF Scientist

Jefferson Lab; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) plan with lab contribution

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Lab is seeking a researcher to advance SRF cavity and linac technology. The role involves simulating RF structures, analyzing thermal and mechanical behavior, and contributing to surface processing, assembly, and testing of SRF cavities.

We value a Ph.D. in physics with an engineering background and experience with CST/COMSOL, ANSYS, or FLUKA. Strong communication and collaboration across engineering groups are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics with an engineering background is required.
• 2+ years SRF cavity design is preferred.
• Experience with accelerator components is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Use simulation codes to model RF structures for electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical design.
• Contribute to development of novel SRF cavity and linac technology.
• Perform multi-physics analysis of SRF cavity structures.
• Document results in tech notes and papers; present at meetings and conferences.

Skills

SRF cavity design

CST Microwave Studio

COMSOL

Multi-physics analysis

Technical writing

Education

Ph.D. in Physics with engineering background

Tools

CST

COMSOL

ANSYS

FLUKA

Job description

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great mindstruly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $80,300 - $126,850 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

Use computer simulation codes, such as CST, COMSOL, ANSYS and FLUKA to model RF structures for electromagnetic design as well as thermal and mechanical design in support of the various R&D projects. Contribute to the development of novel SRF cavity and linac technology and other compact linac technology. Contribute to the surface processing, assembly and testing of SRF cavities.

In This Job You Will

• Contribute to the development of novel SRF cavity and linac technology and other compact linac technology
• Contribute to the cryogenic RF testing and preparing documentation for crab cavities for the LHC upgrade
• Perform multi-physics analysis of SRF cavity structures.
• Document results through tech notes, journal papers and conference papers. Present results at team meetings, project meetings and conferences. Travel to attend conferences, workshops, vendor places. Occasional off-shift work for testing.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with technical and engineering staff within the Division

Experience

• Preferred: 2 or more years SRF cavity design
• Preferred: Simulation codes such as CST microwave studio and COMSOL.
• Preferred: Testing of accelerator components

Education

• Required: Ph.D. in physics with engineering background

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

• Able to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group.
• Able to interact with different groups in Engineering and Accelerator divisions
• Familiarity with general principles of accelerators as pertains to SRF cavities and cryomodules.
• Ability to communicate and work as part of a diverse team and interface with a wide variety of technical groups, partners, vendors etc.

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 campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or contact Human Resources by calling [phone] and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.