SRF Scientist

JLABHCM20 • Newport News, VA

1d • $80,300 - $126,850 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $80,300 - $126,850 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in physics with engineering background
• Able to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group.
• Able to interact with different groups in Engineering and Accelerator divisions
• Familiarity with general principles of accelerators as pertains to SRF cavities and cryomodules.
• Ability to communicate and work as part of a diverse team and interface with a wide variety of technical groups, partners, vendors etc.

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years SRF cavity design
• Simulation codes such as CST microwave studio and COMSOL.
• Testing of accelerator components

Responsibilities

• Use computer simulation codes, such as CST, COMSOL, ANSYS and FLUKA to model RF structures for electromagnetic design as well as thermal and mechanical design in support of the various R&D projects.
• Contribute to the development of novel SRF cavity and linac technology and other compact linac technology.
• Contribute to the surface processing, assembly and testing of SRF cavities.
• Contribute to the cryogenic RF testing and preparing documentation for crab cavities for the LHC upgrade.
• Perform multi-physics analysis of SRF cavity structures.
• Document results through tech notes, journal papers and conference papers.
• Present results at team meetings, project meetings and conferences.
• Travel to attend conferences, workshops, vendor places.
• Occasional off-shift work for testing.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with technical and engineering staff within the Division.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree