Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) has an opening for a NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) staff member to join the team at the NSRL facility. The NSRL uses proton and heavy ion beams from the Lab's 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 maintaining and monitoring 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 (MCR) 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 in 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
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Engineering or a 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 a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, or weekends as business needs require, while typically maintaining a five-day workweek
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
Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence
Other Information:
This is a fully onsite position located at BNL.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $80600 - $91000 / 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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