Computational Electrodynamics Accelerator Physicist

What You Will Do

The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Applied Electrodynamics (AOT-AE) group is seeking a Scientist 2/3/4 to provide expertise, support, and technical leadership in all aspects of design and modeling of accelerating structures and ion beam physics. We look for candidates with expertise in ion source modeling, RF structure modeling, electromagnetic components modeling, and start-to-end beam dynamics simulations. This particular position will be funded by the LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project (LAMP), and the successful candidate will engage in design developmental activities for the LAMP accelerator, including interactions with experimental physicists and engineers at various test stands associated with LAMP.

$106,400-$176,000

• Simulations of RF structures and electromagnetic components in CST, COMSOL, HFSS or similar software;
• Beam physics simulations with IMPACT-T, GPT, CST Particle Studio, Elegant, or similar software; and
• Knowledge of advanced RF structure and beamline optimizations techniques, including but not limited to those employing machine learning and artificial intelligence.

$128,000-$215,900

• Modeling and simulations of RF-driven H- sources, such as SNS-type sources;
• Modeling and simulations of RF-driven H+ sources, e.g. ECR-type sources; and
• Design and optimization of ion accelerators incorporating H+ or H- ion sources, radio frequency quadrupoles, drift-tube linacs, and RF accelerating structures.
• Development of new projects and leading proposals in his area of expertise.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in simulation and design of hydrogen ion sources, RF structures and components, and/or ion beamlines similar to those required to demonstrate key operating parameters of the LAMP ion source.
• 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.

Education/Experience at Level 2: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 4 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 Master's or a PhD degrees.

Education/Experience at Level 3: Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 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 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.
• 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.

Work Environment:

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.

Note to Applicants: 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…