Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Scientist FRIB/NSCL-Continuing in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
SRF Phsyicist
Position Summary
As an SRF Physicist, you will...
Lead high Q0 R&D of 644 MHz medium-beta elliptical cavities
- Develop new surface treatment recipes/methods for the FRIB Energy Upgrade cavity that is applicable to the real cryomodule
- Coordinate with clean-room personnel and chemical engineers for SRF cavity surface preparations
- Lead vertical and cryomodule tests for FRIB Energy Upgrade cavities
- Mentor graduate students
Lead and support the development of plasma processing in low- and medium-beta cavities for CW cryomodules with no HOM couplers (20%)
- Lead plasma processing development for the FRIB Energy Upgrade cavity
- Assist plasma processing development for FRIB cavities and cryomodules
Assist development of FRIB Energy Upgrade prototype cryomodule
- Assist development of an RF power coupler and frequency tuner
- Develop new tools and instrumentation for SRF cavity and cryomodule testing
Support FRIB linac SRF operation
- Lead vertical and cryomodule tests of FRIB cavities for linac maintenance
- Support FRIB linac SRF operation and maintenance
Develop and/or improve cryomodule components and procedures for the high-availability operation of the FRIB linac cryomodules
To be successful in this position, you'll obtain the following knowledge, skills, and abilities...
- Knowledge in RF superconductivity, Low-temperature physics, Microwave engineering for RF resonant cavity and waveguide
- Knowledge in RF, vacuum, and cryogenic systems to build SRF cavity testing setup
- Skills in RF, vacuum, and cryogenic equipment for SRF cavity testing
- Skills in SRF cavity testing instrumentation such as temperature sensors, magnetic field probes, cryogenic level probes, pressure, and vacuum gauges
- Skills in electromagnetic simulations using a finite-element-method (FEM) code
- Ability to perform SRF cavity tests
- Ability to experimental data and error analysis
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 -Physics or closely related field
Minimum Requirements
The minimum requirements of the position are as follows...
- PhD in Physics or a closely related field
- Record of accomplishment in the field of expertise
Required Application Materials
CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
Special Instructions
CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references
Review of Applications Begins On
01/09/2023
Website
www.frib.msu.edu
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.