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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Project Scientist - Accelerator Physics in Menlo Park, California
Project Scientist - Accelerator Physics
Job ID
5900
Location
SLAC - Menlo Park, CA
Full-Time
Temporary
SLAC Job Postings
Position Overview:
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Accelerator Directorate (AD) aims to create an environment that fosters world-leading accelerator science and technologies for future accelerators while enabling user research and accelerator R&D programs today through a combination of experimental and theoretical research. Working at the forefront of modern and advanced accelerator physics, our scientists develop enabling technologies for existing and future accelerators to create and study nature’s fundamental building blocks and forces.
We are seeking a Project Scientist with a strong background in accelerator physics with an emphasis on advanced accelerator physics simulation and experiments.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.
Your specific responsibilities include:
Perform advanced electromagnetic simulations of terahertz fields in a transverse deflecting structure to be installed on an FEL beamline at the LCLS.
Analyze the transient behavior and propagation of THz waves generated in a wiggler and the modes generated in a deflecting cavity.
Evaluate the feasibility and temporal resolution of the deflecting structure as a longitudinal diagnostic tool for attosecond bunches on the ultrafast beamline
Represent your research results at seminars, scientific conferences and workshops.
Note : This is a 1 year fixed-term appointment with the possibility of extension depending on project funding and business needs. Applicants should include a cover letter, a statement of research area including brief summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and names of at least three references from whom letters of recommendation will form part of the application.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
PhD in Accelerator or Electromagnetic Physics, or closely-related field with demonstrated coursework and research experience in advanced accelerator physics.
Minimum two years of experience with one or more simulation tools for modeling charged particle beams and wakefields, radiation generated in an undulator, EM fields in microwave or THz structures using e.g. Microwave Studio, HFSS, ABCI, PIC codes.
Minimum two years of experience in the design and commissioning of diagnostics for advanced accelerator experiments and/or THz devices.
Demonstrated research experience as evidenced by a publication record.
Ability to carry out independent research.
Strong analytical and computational skills.
SLAC Employee competencies :
Effective Decisions : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication : Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships : Builds relationships to foster trust, team collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical requirements and working conditions :
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Work standards :
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Classification Title: Project Scientist
Duration: Fixed-term
Job code: 0112
The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 to $140,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.