Assistant Physicist

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

4d•$94,486 - $147,399

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
Performing other duties as assigned