ATLAS Operator
Core
Operate the ATLAS particle accelerator to support low-energy heavy-ion nuclear physics experiments at the U.S. Department of Energy's flagship facility.
Role type
Senior IC accelerator operator (shift lead)
Builds
Nuclear physics experiments using superconducting radio-frequency technology
Domain
Nuclear physics / Particle accelerator operations
Required skills
accelerator operations, beam optics, vacuum systems, cryogenics, electronics, computer control and automation, radiation safety compliance, maintenance and repairs, system upgrades
Preferred skills
physics or engineering background, familiarity with ion beam optics, ion sources, magnetics, distributed control systems
Technologies
superconducting radio-frequency systems, analog and digital electronics, ion sources, vacuum systems, magnets, computers and distributed control systems
Responsibilities
Operate the ATLAS particle accelerator independently and in coordination with the operations team; Tune accelerator systems to support experimental requirements; Diagnose equipment and system issues and perform maintenance and repairs; Assist with upgrades and improvements to accelerator systems; Collaborate with scientific users to support successful experiment execution; Serve as Chief Shift Operator ensuring safe accelerator operation and radiation safety compliance; Work with system experts to develop and implement improvements in beam optics, controls, detector systems, and vacuum technology
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC