Facet-Ii User Manager Jobs

Position Overview:

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Staff Scientist who will fulfill the role of the FACET-II User Manager, to join the Test Facilities Department within the FACET and Test Facilities Division of the Accelerator Directorate. The Test Facilities Department supports SLAC scientists and FACET-II Users in the development and execution of experiments using the unique facilities at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory including FACET-II. FACET-II is a National User Facility in the middle kilometer of the SLAC linear accelerator facility for experimental programs combining high energy electron beams and their interaction will lasers, plasmas, and solids. The successful candidate will coordinate the activities of FACET-II Users at SLAC. In addition, the successful candidate will collaborate with other physicists, postdocs, and graduate students from SLAC and external Users to develop, conduct and analyze experiments at FACET-II.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Communicate needs of the Users to supporting groups at SLAC
• Arrange site and remote access for Users
• Carry out active theoretical and experimental research in areas of Advanced Accelerator R&D at FACET-II aligned with SLAC and sponsor goals
• Maintain FACET-II User Facility website
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for experiment safety and experimental readiness review
• Preparation of a document summarizing each experiment to the Radiation Physics department at SLAC for review
• Arrange training of FACET-II Users and ensure completion prior to engaging in related activities
• Participate in development and installation of experimental hardware and execution of the FACET-II experimental programs
• Being the Liaison between SLAC and FACET-II Users
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for experiment safety and experimental readiness review
  • Arrange site and remote access for Users
  • Arrange training of FACET-II Users and ensure completion prior to engaging in related activities
  • Communicate results of proposal review, schedule and all information and concerns related to safety to the Users
  • Communicate needs of the Users to supporting groups at SLAC
  • Preparation of a document summarizing each experiment to the Radiation Physics department at SLAC for review
  • Maintain FACET-II User Facility website
• Plan and coordinate experimental support between FACET staff, SLAC shops and Users
• Work with existing FACET-II collaborations to ensure efficient and successful execution of experiments
• Communicate results of proposal review, schedule and all information and concerns related to safety to the Users

Note: Appointment to the Staff Scientist level requires a review and evaluation of documented scientific achievement. Applicants should include a cover letter, a statement of research including brief summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and names of three references for future letters of recommendation with the application.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Familiarity with beam-line hardware, including high vacuum systems, magnetic optics, S-band and X-band rf structures, and picosecond to femtosecond TW-class laser systems
• Effective communication and writing skills to prepare and present technical and scientific documentation
• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research and be able to collaborate in a team environment
• Demonstrated record of scientific productivity through publications commensurate with level of work experience
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population
• Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, or related fields, with a minimum of four years of relevant experience in user facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at other facilities supporting User programs
• Electron beam-based radiation generation and detection from THz to Gamma-ray radiation generation and detection, as well as image processing and interferometric analysis techniques
• Ultra-fast electron beam/laser/plasma diagnostics and measurement techniques

SLAC Competencies:

• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
• 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.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ 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.
• May work extended or unusual work hours based on research and project requirements.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• 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,
• 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:

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Classification Title: Staff Scientist

Grade: L

Job code: 1093

Duration: Regular Continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $131,000 to $204,000 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.