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Posted : Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:37 PM
SLAC Job Postings
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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is one of the world’s premier research laboratories, providing internationally leading capabilities in accelerator physics, high energy physics, and photon science.
FACET-II is a National User Facility utilizing the middle third of the two-mile linac.
The selected candidate will work closely with the FACET-II team to design, manage, commission, and ultimately facilitate the operation of the FACET-II National User Facility.
Opportunity for being involved in accelerator improvement projects (AIPs) and some involvement in User experiments.
Off hour shift work will be required.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.
Your specific responsibilities include: Work closely with Accelerator Operations staff to troubleshoot accelerator performance issues and solve or designate resources to solve the issues Develop software, procedures, and plans to enhance the performance and capabilities of the FACET-II accelerator Interact with experimental groups, interpret the beam needs of the FACET-II Users, and develop accelerator parameters to implement those needs Perform machine development and accelerator physics studies to improve FACET-II performance Propose and manage upgrade projects aligned with FACET-II facility strategic goals Support LCLS and LAF operations (program deputy shifts, technical support as needed) Monitor accelerator system performance and maintain within system specifications Publish documentation (Conference/journal submissions, tech notes, drawings, procedures, etc) Available off hours for consultation or troubleshooting during accelerator operation Manage cost and schedule performance of FACET-II Accelerator Improvement Projects To be successful in this position you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in physics or related field, plus at least 4 years of related experience in the specific responsibilities listed above Ability to troubleshoot a wide range of issues in many subsystems typically present in an accelerator complex Ability to work in a team environment with a broad range of physicists, engineers, technicians, and users Excellent oral and written communications skills Self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision Ability to locate, read, and understand technical specifications, blueprints, schematics, procedures, documentation, reports, and other technical information Ability to troubleshooting accelerator hardware issues in the field using common laboratory equipment and tools Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects that improve facility performance Demonstrated leadership ability to oversee and ensure successful project completion In addition, preferred requirements include: Experience with hardware and software development is a plus.
Experience developing high-level applications (HLA) for accelerators is desired.
Experience with accelerator modeling code is desired.
SLAC employee competencies: Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.
Physical requirements and Working conditions: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Work standards: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Classification Title: Staff Engineer 3 Duration: Regular Continuing Grade: L, Job Code: 0133 The expected pay range for this position is $140,000 to $198,000 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.
FACET-II is a National User Facility utilizing the middle third of the two-mile linac.
The selected candidate will work closely with the FACET-II team to design, manage, commission, and ultimately facilitate the operation of the FACET-II National User Facility.
Opportunity for being involved in accelerator improvement projects (AIPs) and some involvement in User experiments.
Off hour shift work will be required.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.
Your specific responsibilities include: Work closely with Accelerator Operations staff to troubleshoot accelerator performance issues and solve or designate resources to solve the issues Develop software, procedures, and plans to enhance the performance and capabilities of the FACET-II accelerator Interact with experimental groups, interpret the beam needs of the FACET-II Users, and develop accelerator parameters to implement those needs Perform machine development and accelerator physics studies to improve FACET-II performance Propose and manage upgrade projects aligned with FACET-II facility strategic goals Support LCLS and LAF operations (program deputy shifts, technical support as needed) Monitor accelerator system performance and maintain within system specifications Publish documentation (Conference/journal submissions, tech notes, drawings, procedures, etc) Available off hours for consultation or troubleshooting during accelerator operation Manage cost and schedule performance of FACET-II Accelerator Improvement Projects To be successful in this position you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in physics or related field, plus at least 4 years of related experience in the specific responsibilities listed above Ability to troubleshoot a wide range of issues in many subsystems typically present in an accelerator complex Ability to work in a team environment with a broad range of physicists, engineers, technicians, and users Excellent oral and written communications skills Self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision Ability to locate, read, and understand technical specifications, blueprints, schematics, procedures, documentation, reports, and other technical information Ability to troubleshooting accelerator hardware issues in the field using common laboratory equipment and tools Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects that improve facility performance Demonstrated leadership ability to oversee and ensure successful project completion In addition, preferred requirements include: Experience with hardware and software development is a plus.
Experience developing high-level applications (HLA) for accelerators is desired.
Experience with accelerator modeling code is desired.
SLAC employee competencies: Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.
Physical requirements and Working conditions: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Work standards: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Classification Title: Staff Engineer 3 Duration: Regular Continuing Grade: L, Job Code: 0133 The expected pay range for this position is $140,000 to $198,000 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.
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• Location : 2575 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA
• Post ID: 9001288235
