Beam-Beam Effects in Colliders Research Associate Job ID 6141 Location SLAC - Menlo Park, CA Full-Time Temporary **SLAC Job Postings** **Position Overview:** SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Research Associate with a proven track record in the study of Beam-Beam Effects in Circular Colliders. In this position, you will contribute to Beam-Beam studies for the FCC-ee and EIC colliders. These studies will utilize state-of-the-art simulation tools including XSuite, WarpX, BeamBeam3D, BMAD, and the Blast toolkit. Study topics include the beamstrahlung-induced 3D flip-flop instability at the FCC-ee and polarization preservation with beam-beam interactions at the EIC. Additional topics may include the development of novel bunch control and collimation systems using beam laser-interactions at FACET-II, and application of beam-beam simulation codes to very high energy linear colliders. Please contact Spencer Gessner sgess@slac.stanford.edu if you have questions about the position. **Your specific duties include:** + Modeling Beam-Beam effects in the FCC-ee and EIC. + Studies of polarization preservation at the EIC. + Development of simulation frameworks on computing clusters including S3DF at SLAC and NERSC at LBNL. + Participation in the FACET-II experimental program **Note** : The Research Associate role is a fixed term staff position. Appointment duration is 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Assignment duration is contingent upon project needs and funding. Applicants must provide evidence of either a recently completed PhD degree or confirmation of completion of the PhD degree requirements prior to starting the position. Applicants should also include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae which includes a list of publications, and names of three references for future letters of recommendation with the application. **To be successful in this position you will bring:** + Ph.D. in physical sciences or engineering. + Experience with Beam-Beam studies at existing colliders or in the design of future colliders. + Experience with programming (preferably Python or Matlab). + Experience with Particle-in-Cell and/or Particle Tracking codes. + Ability to carry out independent and collaborative research in a diverse research team. + Effective written and verbal communication skills. good interpersonal skills are essential. **SLAC Employee competencies** : + **Effective Decisions** : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner. + **Self-Development** : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing. + **Dependability** : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes. + **Initiative** : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward. + **Adaptability** : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes. + **Communication** : Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages. + **Relationships** : Builds relationships to foster trust, team collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals. **Physical requirements and working conditions** : + Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. + Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work. **Work standards** : + Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. + Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1: General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf + Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ + **Classification Title:** Research Associate - Experimental + **Duration:** Fixed-term + **Job code:** 0127 _The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 to $100,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs._ SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.