Magnet Design Scientist
Position Description:
The NSLS-II Accelerator Systems Division has an opening for a magnet design scientist/engineer to design, specify, build, and evaluate particle accelerator magnets. The magnet types will include conventional electromagnets as well as magnets based on permanent-magnet (PM) technology such as PM dipoles, PM quadrupoles and undulators. Applicants should be highly motivated to work in a cross-disciplinary environment on R&D and engineering activities related to magnet design and development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage magnet development projects for the upgrade of the NSLS-II storage ring
- Develop magnetic designs from initial concept to detailed 3D magnet models.
- Conduct performance tests including detailed magnetic measurement, analysis of results, design adjustments, and final approval for installation
- Work independently and interact with senior engineering and scientific staff for assignments, guidance, and support
- Present research in scientific journals and at conferences
Position Requirements
- Degree in physics, engineering, or other relevant discipline
- PhD plus 2+ years of experience, or
- Master’s degree plus 6+ years of experience, or
- Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of experience
- Experience in the design of particle accelerator magnets
- Experience in magnet design simulations using RADIA and/or OPERA software.
- Experience with magnetic measurement techniques based on rotating coils, rotating wire and stretched wire
- Clear and concise written and oral communication skills
- Proficient with MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in hybrid-PM magnet designs
- Experience in magnetic field correction using shims
- Experience in precise motion control for magnetic measurements
- Experience in large scale magnet fabrication and installation
- Ability to work independently and to interact with and report to senior engineering and scientific staff for assignments, guidance, and support
- Ability to interact and support contractors, vendors, and procurement professionals
- Project development and management skills