The expected hiring range for this position is:
$88,800.00-$125,600.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
About the Role: Fermilab is seeking an
Application Physicist II who under general direction will contribute to a variety of activities in accelerator physics or particle physics research requiring scientific training and experience.
What your day-to-day as an Application Physicist II will look like:- Job assignments may include isolating and defining problems, producing effective solutions and evaluating results. Sets up and monitors tests and contributes to the operation of facilities ensuring efficient functioning and conformance with safety specifications and regulations. May be responsible for the operation of a technical system such as a beam line, accelerator system, a detector or experimental system including computational systems.
- Provides technical advice to Technicians and other scientific professionals regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments.
- Advanced application of modeling and simulation tools.
- Prepares technical reports and papers on research and development activities.
- May participate on Laboratory reviews and Safety Committees. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success:- Minimum of 6+ years post PhD.
- Appointment is generally for an indefinite period; appointees will usually possesses a Ph.D. and have completed one or two terms as a Research Associate or one term as an Associate Scientist or have equivalent qualification and/or experience.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:- Position requires the exercise of scientific and technical judgment. Duties will require application of advanced experience. Has independent judgement and limited to Supervisor/Manager approval.
Work Arrangement:Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.
- Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia Office.
Benefits/Perks:Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short and Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Onsite day care
