2023 Graduate - Postdoctoral Researcher – Accelerator Physicist
Full Time
Laurel, MD 20723
Posted
Job description
Description
Do you want a career that challenges you and affords opportunities for life-long learning?
If you are graduating with a Ph.D. in physics or a related field, and have experience working with particle accelerators, we’d love to have you join our team!
As a member of our team, you will...
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
Why work at APL?
At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
About Us
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.
Do you want a career that challenges you and affords opportunities for life-long learning?
Are you passionate about bringing cutting-edge technology to bear in real-world applications?
If you are graduating with a Ph.D. in physics or a related field, and have experience working with particle accelerators, we’d love to have you join our team!
We are a multidisciplinary team of hardworking, and dedicated scientists and engineers, who develop novel sensors and chemistry tools for the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community. We strive to foster an environment of innovation, inclusion, and creativity, so that diverse perspectives can provide new and exciting avenues to research. As a member of our team, you will work with physicists, engineers, chemists, and biologists to tackle our nation’s most important problems.
As a member of our team, you will...
- Assist with operation, maintenance, and modification of a 25 MeV pulsed radio frequency linac.
- Design and build radiation detection instruments.
- Study properties of materials in high-radiation environments.
- Pursue independent research, develop new approaches to critical national challenges, and craft original proposals.
- Collaborate with nuclear engineers and physicists, to translate operational needs into functional prototypes.
- Interface with potential collaborators and develop relationships.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Have a PhD in physics or a related discipline, and have a strong academic record.
- Have a strong understanding of accelerator components, including vacuum systems, magnets, and pulsed power.
- Can write software for data analysis and system control.
- Are able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
- Have experience writing research proposals.
- Have experience performing beam optics calculations.
- Can use CAD programs and design electronics.
- Have experience working in the areas of national defense, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction.
Why work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
About Us
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.
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