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Argonne National Laboratory Assistant Physicist in Lemont, Illinois
The Accelerator Systems Division of the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a staff Assistant Physicist position in the Accelerator Operations and Physics Group.
The successful candidate will:
Take a significant role in maintaining high-reliability operation of the APS injector, which includes a linac, a particle accumulator ring, and a booster.
Contribute to activities to support injector improvements, APS-U commissioning and operation.
Improve injector operations by carrying out experiments, processing and analyzing data, and performing simulations and/or theoretical analysis.
Carry out general accelerator physics activities by performing machine studies independently to diagnose and resolve operational issues.
Actively maintain a positive working relationship with APS technical staff through communication and collaboration.
Contribute to ongoing research on applications of machine learning to accelerator operations.
Contribute to R&D activities for future accelerators.
Document research results and conduct presentations at meetings and conferences. Publish research results in the refereed journals and conference proceedings.
Position Requirements
Required:
Experience in operating an accelerator independently and carrying out beam experiments.
Knowledge of accelerator theory, accelerator simulation, beam control and measurement techniques.
Strong programming skills.
Proficiency in the Python programming language.
Oral and written communication skills for presenting work results and ideas.
Familiarity with an EPICS-based controls environment on Linux.
Role model Argonne’s Core Values.
Understand, value, and promote diversity.
RD2: Bachelor's and 5+ years experience, Master's and 3+ years experience, Doctorate and 0 years experience, or equivalent
Preferred:
- Ph.D. in physics or applied physics with 2+ years of postdoctoral experience.
Job Family
Research Development (RD)
Job Profile
Physics 2
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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