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/
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