On Call Researcher

Fermilab • Batavia, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab's ARD group has a demand for an On Call Researcher to support physics and benchmarking studies of the IOTA ring. This researcher would also assist in expanding the proton-physics program at IOTA in new directions, such as soliton generation and measurement and longitudinal manipulations of intense bunches. Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. It supports discovery science experiments globally, including deep underground mines, mountaintops, CERN, and the South Pole. Fermilab is the United States' premier particle physics laboratory, working on the world's largest and most advanced particle accelerators to probe the tiniest building blocks of matter and the farthest reaches of the universe, seeking out the nature of dark matter and dark energy. Fermilab has over 2,000 employees, including scientists and engineers from around the world and collaborators from more than 50 countries. The work experience at Fermilab is shaped by its culture, core values, company meetings, commitment to sustainability, recognition programs, and most importantly, its people.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a specialized area or equivalent based on assignment
• Primary duty requiring advanced knowledge, work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment
• Advanced knowledge must be in a field of science or learning
• Subject matter expertise in business area or department function

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and assisting in preparing materials for reviews, special reports, and studies for the area and various committees requiring discretion, high level confidentiality, an expert level of understanding of technical and business vocabulary, and a detailed knowledge of the area of operations, procedures, and people
• Creating or modifying ad-hoc queries
• Working on special projects which may involve meetings or committees
• Performing office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of the laboratory
• Exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect of matters of significance
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Abiding by being responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees