Research Associate - Free-electron laser physics

Research Associate - Free-electron laser physics

Job ID

5522

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Temporary

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks two Research Associates within the Accelerator Directorate with a focus on free-electron laser physics. SLAC is one of the world's premier accelerator research laboratories. The research associates would work on diverse accelerator projects, including the LCLS-II x-ray free-electron laser (FEL). The successful candidates will perform experiments, simulations and theoretical work within the LCLS-II project.

Possible research subjects include: x-ray regenerative amplifiers and other cavity-based FEL schemes, self-seeding studies for high repetition rate XFELs, multibunch operation at LCLS-II, attosecond pulse generation and shaping.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop new FEL operation modes to enable new science at LCLS-II.

• Improve machine performance and reliability.

• Advance knowledge of FEL physics.

Note: This is a two-year fixed term position with the possibility of extension. Research Associates are engaged with the design, support, operation and/or scientific exploitation of the major programs of the laboratory, under the guidance of their faculty or Senior Staff Scientist / Distinguished Staff Scientist supervisor. They are expected to work with a significant degree of independence on one or more specific tasks in support of the research program, frequently interacting with the laboratory's scientific community.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Ph.D. in Accelerator Physics or related field.

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Applicants will be evaluated on research experience and accomplishments in their field of expertise. Please submit a cover letter, a CV (Resume) with a list of publications, research experience and accomplishments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with X-ray free electron lasers and related physics.

• Experience with numerical simulations of particle accelerators.

• Experience with DOE funded national lab research.

• Experience with user facility operations and research.

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, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

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: ~~~

• 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, ~~~ .

• Classification Title: Research Associate-Experimental

• Grade: G

• Job code: 0127

• Duration: Fixed Term

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 to $100,000 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.