Address
SalaryThe Accelerator Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks candidates at the Staff Scientist level (Tier 3 in scientific staff career path) with a proven track record of scientific achievement to lead R&D efforts in accelerator operations and accelerator science that will support the Megaelectronvolt Ultrafast Electron Diffraction (MeV-UED) facility and enhance its science program. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research at the MeV-UED photoinjector-based electron accelerator, which is part of SLAC's Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) national user facility. LCLS is one of the world’s premier research environments, providing an internationally leading capability in the form of the world’s first hard X-ray free electron laser, complemented by a suite of scientific instruments to probe the physical dynamics of atomic and molecular systems on ultrafast time scales.
LCLS operates the MeV-UED user facility for a global community of scientists, providing ultra-short pulses of electrons to multiple experimental instrument configurations focused on specific areas of science. A major upgrade is currently underway that will further transform the MeV-UED facility, extending its capabilities to include kilohertz (kHz) repetition rate pump-probe experiments. The successful candidate will have opportunity to participate in ongoing R&D in detector development, THz-based electron bunch diagnostics, and momentum space resolution enhancement, as well as to propose and lead new R&D projects that will provide enhanced capabilities and extend the scientific reach of MeV-UED.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop the accelerator science, beam diagnostics, and instrumentation R&D program to enable next generation UED experiments in ultrafast material, chemical, and biological dynamics. Support UED instrument operation and serve as point of contact for users in related experiments. Develop new techniques and operation procedures to improve and support the Ultrafast Electron Diffraction science program at SLAC. Set goals, plan, direct, and execute established and ongoing research projects. Propose, execute, and lead new R&D and upgrade projects. Note: This position is at the Staff Scientist (Tier 3) level. Staff Scientist is a regular continuing position. Appointment to the Staff Scientist level requires a review and evaluation of documented scientific achievement. Applicants should include a cover letter, a statement of research including brief summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and names of three references for future letters of recommendation with the application.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, engineering or related fields with 4 years of relevant experience in accelerator science. Ph.D. level expertise in particle accelerator science and engineering. Effective communication and writing skills to prepare and present technical and scientific documentation. Demonstrated record of scientific productivity through publications. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population. Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research and collaborate in a team environment. Demonstrated technical authority over areas of expertise. Demonstrated ability to lead focused research, technologies, design, or facility operations. Demonstrated effective communication of research progress to both internal and external audiences. Demonstrated ability to contribute to new applications, proposals, and program development opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Ultrafast Electron Diffraction techniques. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with normal conducting (NCRF) or superconducting (SCRF) particle accelerators and related subsystems. Familiarity with Electron Diffraction data analysis techniques. Experience in instrumentation design, commissioning, and operation. Experience with ultrafast lasers and particle beam diagnostic and manipulation techniques. Experience with DOE funded national laboratory research. Experience with user facility operations and research. Experience with relativistic electron based scientific experiments and methods. The expected pay range for this position is $131,000 to $204,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
