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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Radiation Physicist in Menlo Park, California
Radiation Physicist
Job ID
5872
Location
SLAC - Menlo Park, CA
Full-Time
Regular
SLAC Job Postings
Position overview:
We are seeking a Radiation Physicist to join our Radiation Protection Department (RPD) to support one or more SLAC accelerator facilities, beamlines and/or experimental facilities, for their radiation safe design and operation to protect the workers, users, public and the environment. The assigned facilities may include Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory (SSRL), the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), Linac Coherent Light Source II (LCLS-II), FACET-II, LCLS-II High Energy projects, MEC upgrade projects, and/or test labs. The Radiation Physicist will also carry out responsibilities for the establishment and implementation of the radiological protection programs for the assigned facilities and/or RPD programs. The Radiation Physicist will also interact with staff scientists, engineers, technical and administrative personnel, users, contractors, regulators and other stakeholders; develop technical notes, operating procedures and program manuals. Additionally, the Radiation Physicist is expected to lead and/or participate in program assessments and provide training. This position reports to the Group Leader, or senior staff in the Radiation Physics Group (RPG) within RPD.
Your specific responsibilities include:
Work independently under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives to innovate and push the boundaries of the scientific field.
Advance the field of radiation protection through the design of new and/or complex radiation safety systems using and developing state-of-the-art techniques.
Execute calculations (using Monte Carlo and analytic codes) and specify requirements for shielding and other radiation quantities for accelerators and beamlines.
Contribute to the design of radiation safety systems including access control system and beam containment system.
Develop, execute and oversee operation programs related to radiation safety systems, including facility authorization, configuration control, work plan configuration, etc.
Organize and oversee radiation measurements for commissioning and regular monitoring.
Organize and participate in review panels and working groups for radiation safety systems; review documents such as radiation safety procedures, engineering specifications and drawings, building submittal packages, etc.
Support continuous improvement and implementation of SLAC Radiation Protection Programs: dosimetry, instrumentation, radiological protection for public and environment, field operation, radioactive waste disposal, etc.
Perform research and development work on complex projects necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches.
Provide support to the RPD Department Head and RPG Group Leader to meet the RPD and ES&H Division objectives.
Be current of the latest relevant regulations, standards, and professional knowledge.
Develop, maintain and advance the state-of-the-art techniques, knowledge and capabilities to evaluate radiological impacts and develop controls from accelerator operation, beam lines and experimental facilities.
Participate in professional activities (attending professional conferences, publishing in refereed journals, professional societies & committees, etc.).
Organize and participate in national and/or international review panels that scrutinize the adequacy and results of methods used to define safety systems in related facilities.
Provide instructions and conduct technical seminars on radiation safety to staff and academic audiences on research, best practices and developing techniques. Publish papers in refereed journals.
Provide training and coaching to select staff.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Master’s degree in in health physics, radiation physics, medical physics, nuclear engineering, or related field with seven years of applicable experience in health physics/medical physics and program management performing duties similar to those listed above.
Extensive experience in the design, development, and optimization of radiation shielding, radiation safety systems in accelerators.
In-depth knowledge of radiological hazard analysis and shielding design methods.
Knowledge of theory and operation of radiation monitoring equipment.
Demonstrated experience in overseeing and evaluating the overall radiation and health physics program, including budget needs, long-range goals, and department objectives.
Proven experience with regulatory compliance, policies, and procedures.
Extensive experience in the design, development, and optimization of radiation shielding and safety devices.
Demonstrated experience with Monte Carlo radiation generation and transport codes (e.g., FLUKA, GEANT, MARS, MCNP, PHITS, etc.).
Knowledge of practices and methods at comparable facilities at an international level.
Strong research and development leadership skills to improve the methods and programs.
Demonstrated track-record of publications in journals and national and international presentations in technical and professional meetings.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
PhD in health physics, radiation physics, nuclear engineering, or related field. Three Five years of applicable experience in performing duties similar to those listed above or combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience in radiation safety design and operations for large particle accelerators, and/or synchrotron or free-electron light sources.
Demonstrated experience with functional safety.
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. Remote work is not available for this position.
Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues 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: Medical/Radiation Physicist
Job Code: 4399, Grade: M
Employment Duration: Regular Continuing
The expected pay range for this position is $195,000 - $249,000 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.