Major Administrative Unit / College: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
Department: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams 10049299
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union Position Summary
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Supports the Target and Beam dump group / High Power Targetry Department in the FRIB Accelerator Systems Division
Beam dump
Participate in design of mini-channel and rotating beam dump
Thermal-structural analysis for the mini-channel and rotating beam dump
Participate in thermal tests for mini-channel and rotating beam dump
Target
Participate in design of multi-slice rotating graphite target system
Thermal-structural analysis for the single and multi-slice rotating target system
Support FRIB Operations by maintaining and preparing the target system
Develop advanced materials for beam intercept devices
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of target and beam dump systems in heavy ion accelerator
Ability to perform thermal/mechanical simulations
Ability to design experimental instruments with scientific tools
Ability to perform shift work periodically
Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing with all audiences
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
PhD-Physics, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering or related discipline
Experience of thermal or structural analysis with scientific software (COMSOL multi-physics, ANSYS fluent or OpenFoam)
Desired Qualifications
Experience with software and hardware for instrument design and fabrication
Experience at experimental research projects, data analysis, physics interpretations and reporting of the results
Required Application Materials
Cover letter highlighting area of interest and experience related to position
CV including complete list of publications and presentations
Contact information for at least three references
Special Instructions
Cover letter highlighting area of interest and experience related to position
CV including complete list of publications and presentations
Contact information for at least three references
Review of Applications Begins On
06/05/2023
Website
https://frib.msu.edu/
MSU Statement
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Advertised: May 17, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 17, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
