Los Alamos National Laboratory

Experimental Ion Beam Physicist 4 (Scientist 4)

Los Alamos National Laboratory • $153K — $266K *
Los Alamos, NM 87544In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a STEM field; PhD preferred.
  • 12 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Experience in operation of ion sources and ion beam accelerator facilities.
  • Design and commissioning skills for ion accelerator systems and beam diagnostics.
  • Leadership in managing teams, prioritizing tasks, and mentoring staff.
  • Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in developing technical programs collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee H+ and H- ion beam physics research and development activities.
  • Design, construct, and operate ion accelerators and associated test stands for LAMP.
  • Collaborate with computational scientists to enhance understanding of ion beam dynamics.
  • Develop and implement ion beam diagnostics for test stands.
  • Manage projects within AOT-AE, contributing to accelerator science and technology programs.
  • Engage in proposal development and seek funding opportunities.
  • Serve as a key member of the AOT-AE leadership team.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking accelerator science projects.
  • Access to cutting-edge facilities and technology.
  • Engagement in national security and non-defense applications.
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title Experimental Ion Beam Physicist 4 (Scientist 4)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name AOT-AE/Applied Electrodynamics

Minimum Salary 153600

Maximum Salary 266500

What You Will Do
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Applied Electrodynamics (AOT-AE) group is seeking a Scientist 4 to provide expertise, support, and technical leadership in all aspects of H+ and H- ion beam, physics, beamline development, optimization, operation, and diagnostics. We look for candidates with expertise in beam physics starting with the ion source, beam propagation, beam manipulation, acceleration from very low energies, and ion beam measurements. This particular position will be funded by the LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project (LAMP) and will require the candidate to engage in experimental and developmental activities, including operation and oversight of various test stands associated with LAMP.

Scientist 4: $ 153,600 - $ 266,500
The selected Scientist 4 will provide expertise, support, and technical leadership in one or more of the following areas:
  • Design, construction, and operation of ion accelerators incorporating H+ or H- ion sources, radiofrequency quadrupoles, drift-tube linacs, and RF accelerating structures.
  • Design, construction and operation of test stands of relevance to LAMP project, such as the radiofrequency-quadrupole test stand (RFQTS);
  • Design, construction and operation of test stands of relevance to LAMP project, such as the LAMP in the ADEF Tunnel (LAT) demonstration test stand;
  • Working with computational scientists on developing understanding of the ion beam dynamics in ion accelerator test stands;
  • Development of ion beam diagnostics for the relevant test stands;
  • Development of new projects and leading proposals in their area of expertise; and
  • Serve as part of the AOT-AE leadership team and oversee a broad range of basic and applied accelerator science and technology programs for national security and non-defense applications, including participation in program development of projects both internal and external to the Los Alamos National Laboratory.


What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Demonstrated experience in operation of ion sources, ion source test facilities, and/or ion beam accelerator facilities similar to those required to demonstrate key operating parameters of the LAMP ion source.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, commission, and operate ion accelerator systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing, commissioning, and operation of the ion beam diagnostics.
  • Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding the expectations of customers and stakeholders in a research organization focused on particle accelerators and in meeting commitments and deliverables.
  • Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills, with both internal and external collaborators and sponsors.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop technical programs in partnership with others.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and skills in setting priorities and assigning tasks, performance evaluation, mentoring of employees, coaching, team building, and conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated ability to nurture and develop research, engineering, and technical support staff.
Education/ Experience at Level 4: Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD degree.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage, either directly or matrixed, a group of greater than 10 people.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-million-dollar budget.
  • Knowledge of Laboratory, DOD, DOE, and other national programs of relevance to the Group and Division's activities.
  • A clear vision of what the future of particle accelerators should look like and how this relates to both existing technology and what technology might look like in the coming years.
  • Demonstrated success in setting priorities for and leading efficient, graded implementation of safety, security and safeguards, environmental management, and other core Laboratory business requirements.
  • A current Q clearance, or the ability to obtain such, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.
Note to Applicants: Each applicant must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the required skills for full consideration.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular

About Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory initially organized during World War II for the design of nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project. It is located a short distance northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the southwestern United States. LANL conducts research in fields such as national security, space exploration, renewable energy, medicine, nanotechnology, and supercomputing. It is the largest institution of its kind in the world. LANL is managed and operated by Triad National Security, LLC, which is composed of Battelle Memorial Institute, the University of California, and the Texas A&M University System.
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