NASA Space Radiation Laboratory Physics Associate
Job ID JR101200 Date posted 05/17/2024ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The mission of the Collider-Accelerator Department (C-AD) is to operate, maintain, improve, and upgrade the suite of electron, proton, and heavy ion accelerators used to carry out a program of accelerator-based experiments at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). To support this program, the C-AD must design, fabricate, assemble, test, install, and operate unique research equipment to generate, transport, transfer, accelerate, focus, track, collide, and absorb high intensity particle beams up to energies of 250 GeV. This includes a combination of custom designed and built parts and vendor produced components developed by a collaboration of the C-AD scientific, engineering, and technical staff. The C-AD supports an international user community of over 1,500 scientists. The C-AD performs all these functions in an environmentally responsible and safe manner, under a rigorous conduct of operations approach.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Collider-Accelerator Department (C-AD) has an opening for a NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) staff member to join the team at the facility. The NSRL uses proton and heavy ion beams from the BNL Booster synchrotron to simulate the radiation environment of space. NASA conducts radiobiology experiments to learn about the effects of space radiation on astronauts. The space industry tests electronics for radiation tolerance. In this role you will be a liaison to researchers and main control room operators in the preparation and execution of experiments as well as maintain and monitor equipment operation and performance. It is necessary to be able to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and occasional weekends. Schedules can change on short notice. This position has a high level of interaction with a multidisciplinary scientific community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with Ion Source and Main Control Room Operators to prepare beam for experiments, tune and shape beam, archive, and calibrate beam
Deliver exposures and distribute run summaries to researchers
Daily recordkeeping of NSRL activities for NASA
Assist researchers setting up and running equipment throughout the exposure time
Develop technical and research projects for NSRL
Maintenance of equipment used to monitor and control the beam
Communicate with MCR Operators and Ion Source Operators regarding accelerator performance
Respond to emergency situations, alarms, or occurrences based on standard operating procedures
Identify hazards, environmental concerns and unsafe conditions or practices and implement or suggest controls to minimize risks
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Nuclear Engineering or related field.
At least three years' relevant experience in particle physics, nuclear physics or radiation physics
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Computing proficiency to include Excel spreadsheets
Ability to work long and irregular hours
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Master's Degree in Physics
Experience in accelerator operations
Experience in detector development
Familiarity with Oscilloscopes, Ion Chambers, Photomultipliers, Lasers, Data Acquisition Systems
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
Ability to work well in a high stress environment
Ability to hear alarms
Good depth vision, distance and color
Alertness and vigilance
Moderate lifting up to 30 pounds
OTHER:
This is a fully onsite position located at BNL
Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $78700 - $99833 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
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Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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