Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

High Power Targetry Scientist

Position Summary

Major Duties/Position Responsibilities

• Target 
  • Participate in the design of multi-slice rotating graphite target system
  • Thermal analysis for the single and multi-slice rotating target system
  • Support FRIB Operations by maintaining and preparing the target system
• Beam dump 
  • Thermal analysis for mini-channel and rotating beam dump
• Develop 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 to successfully perform the position

• Thorough knowledge of target and beam dump systems in heavy ion accelerator
• High level of expertise in the materials science field
• Ability to use an electron microscope that produces an image of the material for studying radiation damage
• Ability to perform thermal/mechanical simulations
• Ability to design experimental instruments with scientific tools
• Ability to perform shift work periodically
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with all audiences

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 material science

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Physics or material science
• Record of accomplishment in the field of expertise
• Experience in thermal analysis with scientific software (COMSOL multi-physics of ANSYS fluent)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with software and hardware for instrument design and fabrication
• Experience at experimental research projects, data analysis, physics interpretations and reporting of the results

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three referees 

Review of Applications Begins On

05/18/2023

Website

www.frib.msu.edu

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