Niowave, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Beam Physicist
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNiowave, Inc. is a team of dedicated scientists and engineers focused on developing medical isotopes to combat cancer. The Senior Beam Physicist will be responsible for designing and implementing beam optics for superconducting accelerators, training staff, and optimizing existing systems.
ManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Maintain calculations of the beam optics for the superconducting accelerator that can be used to guide operations and plan improvements to the machine
Interface with controls engineers to automate control of beamline elements and read back data from diagnostics into the controls system
Interface with nuclear engineers concerning the design and operation of the x-ray conversion target
Be part of the team designing the concept, architecture, and components of future systems
Train operations staff in the operation of high-power electron beamlines and diagnostics
Conduct optimization work on existing systems, perform measurements and validation tests
Confirm system capabilities by designing testing methods
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in the field of accelerator physics (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience with accelerators in a research or production environment
Experience interfacing with teams operating accelerators
Broad understanding of accelerator beam physics and beamline technology
Regularly engages in mentoring multiple team members in beam physics
Expert level analytical and problem-solving skills; Organizational and project management skills for self and teams
Embrace and model the Niowave Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
Understand how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciate the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
Understand their own communication and learning styles, can assess others' styles, and is able to find the right path to connect the two
Preferred
Master's or Doctorate degree in the field of accelerator physics (or equivalent experience)
8+ years beam physics experience
Experience leading teams to complete large projects
2+ years experience of direct supervisory experience of five or more people
Company
Niowave, Inc.
Niowave is advancing cancer treatment by producing Actinium-225 (Ac-225) with cutting edge linear accelerator technology and radiochemistry.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.2MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-04-11Grant· $0.5M
2021-12-14Series Unknown· $1.7M
2019-08-20Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Terry Grimm
Chief Executive Officer
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