Position SummaryMajor Duties/Responsibilities

　　Supports the Target and Beam dump group / High Power Targetry Department in the FRIB Accelerator Systems Division

　　Beam dump Participate in design of mini-channel and rotating beam dumpThermal-structural analysis for the mini-channel and rotating beam dump Participate in thermal tests for mini-channel and rotating beam dumpTarget Participate in design of multi-slice rotating graphite target systemThermal-structural analysis for the single and multi-slice rotating target systemSupport FRIB Operations by maintaining and preparing the target systemDevelop advanced materials for beam intercept devices Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Thorough knowledge of target and beam dump systems in heavy ion acceleratorAbility to perform thermal/mechanical simulationsAbility to design experimental instruments with scientific toolsAbility to perform shift work periodicallyExcellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing with all audiencesEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll 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 DegreeDoctorate

　　Minimum RequirementsPhD-Physics, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering or related disciplineExperience of thermal or structural analysis with scientific software (COMSOL multi-physics, ANSYS fluent or OpenFoam)Desired QualificationsExperience with software and hardware for instrument design and fabricationExperience at experimental research projects, data analysis, physics interpretations and reporting of the resultsRequired Application MaterialsCover letter highlighting area of interest and experience related to positionCV including complete list of publications and presentationsContact information for at least three referencesSpecial InstructionsCover letter highlighting area of interest and experience related to positionCV including complete list of publications and presentationsContact information for at least three referencesReview of Applications Begins On06/05/2023

　　Websitehttps://frib.msu.edu/

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