Radiation Physicist,HP3 Job ID 6158 Location SLAC - Menlo Park, CA Full-Time Regular **SLAC Job Postings** **Position overview:** SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory¿s Environmental Health and Safety Division is seeking a Radiation Physicist-level 3 to join our Radiation Physics Group (RPG) team in the Environmental Health and Safety Division. RPG is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing radiological protection programs to protect workers, users, the public and the environment to meet regulatory, and SLAC internal requirements. Members of RPG team are responsible for design of shielding and supporting design of radiation containment systems for the assigned accelerator facilities, experiments, beamlines and projects. Additionally, team members provide support for oversight for their safe and efficient radiological operations. The assigned facilities and projects may include the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), LCLS-II Super Conducting accelerator, FACET-II, Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), CLS-II High Energy, MEC Upgrade and Cryo Repair and Maintenance Facility (CRMF) projects and/or test facilities. This position reports to the Group Leader, or senior staff in the Radiation Physics Group (RPG) within RPD. Note: SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park; CA. **Your specific responsibilities include:** + Work independently to plan, design, manage, and evaluate technical and operational functions of radiation safety programs. Develop radiation safety program procedures and policies and ensure their implementation to meet regulatory, standards and SLAC requirements + Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME), providing functional direction, field oversight in the overall application of radiation safety programs including shielding and radiation containment systems. + Support the design of engineered radiation safety systems to mitigate radiation hazards, which include shielding calculations using state of the art Monte Carlo computer codes such as FLUKA, MCNPX, PHITS, MARS)., specify interlocked access control system, and beam containment system for assigned SLAC facilities/projects. + Provide support and oversight for commissioning and safe operation for the assigned facilities + Provide oversight for safe and effective conduct of facility operation and radiological activities in assigned facilities. + Maintain field presence in support of staff and users in implementing radiation protection programs. + Lead and/or participate in radiation measurements to characterize the radiation environment for accelerators, beamlines and experiments. + Develop new techniques, methods, and computer code capabilities to expand and optimize shielding design capabilities. + Work jointly with accelerator and beamline engineers in the design of equipment and shielding to minimize radiation damage and induced activity, and protection against intense FEL beam damage. + Conduct comprehensive, independent compliance assurance reviews of radiation safety programs. Develop and implement safety policies and procedures related to radiation protection regulations. + Conduct research and development, code cross comparison and statistical analysis, and make presentations and publish papers in refereed journals. + Develop new techniques, methods, and computer code capabilities to expand and optimize shielding design capabilities. Provide training and coaching to SLAC staff, users, and contractors. + May lead a team responsible for developing and implementing radiation safety programs. **To be successful in this position you will bring:** + A bachelor¿s degree in health physics, radiation physics, medical physics, nuclear engineering, or related field and 8 years of experience in: + Advanced level experience in designing, supporting, and managing technical and operational functions of radiation safety programs. + Extensive experience in performing shielding calculations, supporting and managing technical and operational functions of radiation safety programs using state-of-the-art Monte Carlo computer code (e.g. FLUKA, MCNPX, PHITS, MARS). + Expert level knowledge in radiological hazard identification, safety analysis, designing and optimizing and radiation containment in accelerators and radiation generating devices. + Characterization and modelling of induced activity in particle accelerators + Ability to train and coach technical staff, students and providing safety training to personnel. + Ability to conduct radiation safety risk assessment and mitigation. + Research and development skills to improve the methods and programs. + Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely. **In addition, preferred requirements include:** + In the alternative, the employer will accept an equivalent combination of education and experience in the form of a master¿s degree in health physics, radiation physics, medical physics, nuclear engineering, or a related field, and 6 years of experience as specified; or a Ph.D. in health physics, radiation physics, medical physics, nuclear engineering, or a related field, and 5 year of experience as specified. + In depth knowledge and experience in calculation of shielding and radiation safety system design and operations for large particle accelerators, and/or synchrotron or free-electron light sources. + In-depth knowledge of radiation protection regulations at the federal, state, and local levels + Peer reviewed published work involving shielding requirements for the radiation fields generated during accelerator and beamline operation. + Demonstrated experience in working with radiation monitoring equipment + Demonstrated experience in development of accelerator and beam line operational safety policy and procedures. + Previous experience working in accelerator radiation protection and particularly at Free Electron lasers and Synchrotron Radiation Light Sources, large particle accelerators. **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, 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 the job. + Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options **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: Health Physicist 3 + Job code: 4393, Grade: K + Employment Duration: Regular Continuing The expected pay range for this position is $147,198 - $170,334 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.