Staff Scientist - Accelerator Physics

Job overview

Staff Scientist - Accelerator Physics. This is an onsite position in Menlo Park, CA, with a salary range of $175,461 - $207,470 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an Accelerator Physicist to join the Accelerator Physics Group within the SSRL Accelerator Division. This role involves physics support for the maintenance and operation of the SSRL accelerator complex, proposing and designing upgrades, and leading design studies for a next-generation light source.

What you'll do

• + Contribute to the Accelerator Physics Group ongoing effort to maintain and improve the performance of the SPEAR3 storage ring and its injector.
• + Propose and pursue new directions for improving performance of SSRL accelerator performance.
• + Participate in accelerator physics measurements and experiments during our regularly scheduled machine development periods.
• + Take a leading role in design studies for a future next generation light source for SSRL.This work will include simulations and optimization of linear and nonlinear storage ring dynamics.
• + Other duties may also be assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

PhD in accelerator physics or related field

Experience

A PhD in accelerator physics or related field or equivalent experience with minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accelerator and storage ring physics. Comprehensive knowledge of storage ring physics including linear and nonlinear beam optics and lattice design. Hands-on accelerator expertise, including the ability to quickly diagnose problems that develop with the accelerators during operations. Capability of innovative and independent research. Demonstrated expertise with computer modeling codes as well as strong programming skills.

Skills & competencies

staff scientist

accelerator physics

menlo park ca

full-time

regular

slac national accelerator laboratory

ssrl

accelerator operations

storage ring physics

beam dynamics

simulation

research

About the employer

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is hiring for this role. Industry: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.