Assistant Physicist

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

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About The Position

The Accelerator Systems Division of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a staff Assistant Physicist position in the Accelerator Operations and Physics (AOP) Group. The successful candidate will : Play a significant role in maintaining the high-reliability operation of the APS storage ring. Perform general accelerator physics activities, including independently conducting machine studies to diagnose and resolve operational issues. Support APS performance improvements by conducting accelerator experiments, processing and analyzing data, and performing simulations and/or theoretical studies. Maintain positive and effective working relationships with APS technical staff through active communication and collaboration. Participate in research and development activities for future accelerator facilities. Document research outcomes and present results at meetings and conferences; publish findings in refereed journals and conference proceedings. May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in accelerator physics or a closely related field with 2+ years of postdoctoral experience
• Demonstrated experience operating an accelerator independently and conducting beam experiments
• Strong knowledge of accelerator theory, accelerator modeling and simulation, beam control, and beam diagnostics
• Familiarity with EPICS-based control systems in a Linux environment
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
• Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the high-reliability operation of the APS storage ring
• Performing general accelerator physics activities, including independently conducting machine studies to diagnose and resolve operational issues
• Supporting APS performance improvements by conducting accelerator experiments, processing and analyzing data, and performing simulations and/or theoretical studies
• Maintaining positive and effective working relationships with APS technical staff through active communication and collaboration
• Participating in research and development activities for future accelerator facilities
• Documenting research outcomes and present results at meetings and conferences
• Publishing findings in refereed journals and conference proceedings

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
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• equal employment opportunity employer
• committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation
• Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment
• Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees