Instrument Scientist for the Separator of Astrophysical Capture Reactions (SECAR)
Facility for Rare Isotope Beams Laboraotry
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Aug-23
Location: East Lansing, Michigan
Categories:
Physics: Physics
Sector:
Academic
Work Function:
Research and Development
Required Education:
Doctorate
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) located on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA is seeking to fill a position of an Instrument Scientist for the SECAR Recoil Separator and the JENSA Gas Jet Target. The successful candidate will support operation and lead future developments of SECAR and JENSA, working closely with technical staff and FRIB scientific users, including students and postdoctoral researchers. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to the SECAR nuclear astrophysics science program, and to participate in work with other cutting edge scientific instrumentation at FRIB. This permanent staff position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the FRIB user facility at an early stage, and shape SECAR technical developments and early science program.
To apply, please go careers.msu.edu search for posting number 878689 and follow the application process. Please don’t hesitate to contact Hendrik Schatz (schatz@msu.edu) with any questions you may have concerning the position. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.
Required Qualifications
PhD or equivalent in Physics, Accelerator Physics, or a related fields
2+ years of experience in experimental nuclear science research with ion beams
Experience with magnetic spectrographs, separators, or other ion optical devices and associated instrumentation
Michigan State University operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes in order to better understand the physics of nuclei, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry.
Since 2010, MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of graduate programs.
MSU has one of the largest university campuses in the U.S. on 5,300 tree-filled acres. With 17 degree-granting colleges, it is a center for academic and research activities as well as the arts and athletics. The greater Lansing area has a population of more than 460,000 and offers lovely suburban areas, urban living opportunities as well as easy-to-get-to rural areas. A symphony orchestra, excellent health care, many community and professional theatres, rivers, lakes, ou...tdoor festivals, close access to large cities and Lake Michigan make for a near-perfect living environment.
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