Working/Functional Title

High Power Targetry Physicist

Position Summary

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams is searching for an energetic, self-driven scientist who loves solving complex physics and engineering problems. 

FRIB is the world's first operating accelerator facility in which a liquid lithium charge stripper is used. Do you aspire to assist with leading the operations, maintenance, and improvements of the liquid lithium and carbon foil charge strippers? The High Power Targetry Physicist

will also support the production target and beam dump establishment. These beam-intercepting devices are the key to ramping up the beam power. 

As a High Power Targetry Physicist, you will...

Charge Strippers (55%)

• Support FRIB operations by maintaining liquid lithium and carbon charge strippers to ensure an operational state.
• Provide technical support on the charge strippers during FRIB operations
• Assist with making recommended improvements to the charge strippers. Improvements are, but are not limited to, producing a thicker and uniform liquid lithium film; to minimize lithium splashing in the vacuum chamber. The scope of improvements includes the subsystems of the strippers (e.g. vacuum and/or argon subsystems of the liquid lithium charge stripper)
• Conduct scientific research to understand the physics behind charge exchange between beams and charge stripping media

Target and Beam Dump (40%)

• Support the production target and beam dump establishment through discussions, simulations, analyses, and testing
• Conduct radiation hazard assessments on activated water in the non-conventional utilities system to support dispersive radioactivity hazard prevention and mitigation
• Conduct water radiolysis analysis in collaboration with water radiolysis experts in FRIB to support hydrogen hazard prevention and mitigation

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. (5%)

You will need the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully complete the duties of the position...

• Thorough knowledge of liquid and carbon charge strippers
• Thorough knowledge of target and beam dump systems
• General knowledge of radiation hazard assessments on activated water in the non-conventional utilities system.
• General knowledge and ability to conduct water radiolysis and analyze results.
• Proficient in maintaining, servicing, and repairing liquid and carbon charge strippers and target beam dump systems using the appropriate and necessary equipment
• Knowledge of industry-safe work practices in the field.
• Ability to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with audiences at all management levels.
• Ability to problem-solve and demonstrate sound critical thinking skills

• Ability to work independently, within a team, and in an extensive collaboration

   

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Physics or Engineering

Minimum Requirements

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Hold a Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering
• Have experience with high power beam targetry systems
• Record of accomplishments in the field of expertise
• Ability to work with export-controlled technologies

Desired Qualifications

You will go above and beyond our minimum qual