SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · 5 hours ago
Research Associate - Free-electron laser physics
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yrSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is one of the world’s premier accelerator research laboratories, seeking a Research Associate focused on free-electron laser physics. The role involves working on diverse accelerator projects related to attosecond science, performing experiments, simulations, and theoretical work.
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Responsibilities
Develop new FEL operation modes to enable new science at LCLS, with special emphasis on attosecond science
Advance knowledge of FEL physics
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Accelerator Physics or related field
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred
Experience with X-ray free electron lasers and related physics
Experience with numerical simulations of particle accelerators
Company
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's national lab at Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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2023-09-27Grant
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Leadership Team
Pinku Surana
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