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At Jefferson Lab,you'llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstruly

The good-faith pay range for this role is $80,300 - $126,850 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

Use computer simulation codes, such as CST, COMSOL, ANSYS and FLUKA to model RF structures for electromagnetic design as well as thermal and mechanical design in support of the various R&D projects. Contribute to the development of novel SRF cavity and linac technology and other compact linac technology. Contribute to the surface processing, assembly and testing of SRF cavities.

• Contribute to the development of novel SRF cavity and linac technology and other compact linac technology
• Contribute to the cryogenic RF testing and preparing documentation for crab cavities for the LHC upgrade
• Perform multi-physics analysis of SRF cavity structures.
• Document results through tech notes, journal papers and conference papers. Present results at team meetings, project meetings and conferences. Travel to attend conferences, workshops, vendor places. Occasional off-shift work for testing.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with technical and engineering staff within the Division

• Preferred: 2 or more years SRF cavity design
• Preferred: Simulation codes such as CST microwave studio and COMSOL.
• Preferred: Testing of accelerator components

• Required: Ph.D. in physics with engineering background

Education above the minimum may not be substituted for experience. Relevant experience may not be substituted for education.

• Able to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group.
• Able to interact with different groups in Engineering and Accelerator divisions
• Familiarity with general principles of accelerators as pertains to SRF cavities and cryomodules.
• Ability to communicate and work as part of a diverse team and interface with a wide variety of technical groups, partners, vendors etc.

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,
• mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.