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Brookhaven Lab

Job Description


Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University.


Organizational Overview

The mission of the Instrumentation Division is to develop state-of-the-art instrumentation required for experimental research programs at Brookhaven Lab and to maintain the expertise and facilities in specialized high technology areas essential for this work. Development of facilities is motivated by present Brookhaven research programs and anticipated future directions of research. Our work has a significant impact on programs throughout the world that rely on state-of-the-art radiation detectors and readout electronics.


Position Description

The Instrumentation Division has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on Thin Film Photocathode Growth and characterization for accelerator and detector applications. The successful applicant will work on custom Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) systems for growth of photocathodes, operate these systems to develop photocathodes for RHIC and the future EIC operation, and perform quality testing of the fabricated films. In addition, the candidate will characterize the generated electron beams in the UHV system. This is a two-year postdoctoral position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with scientists and other technical staff to produce and characterize photocathodes thin films using custom UHV tools
  • Participate to the design of superlattice based photocathode structures
  • Use simulation software to design electron beam transport
  • Perform the commissioning of a Mott polarimeter
  • Perform systematic measurement of photoelectron spin polarization
  • Work with division staff to meet the BNL laboratory needs
  • Maintain and operate a set of complex vacuum deposition tools
  • Maintain a safe and respectful workplace environment       

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • PhD in Physics, Chemistry- Materials Science or related discipline.
  • Ability to work closely with Scientists and Engineers on specialized assignments
  • Experience with UHV techniques, pump systems and leak checking equipment
  • Understanding of photoemission process, thin film techniques
  • Experience with simulation codes for electron transport

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and/or / experience with Lasers and optics
  • Knowledge of process control software like Python or Labview
  • Experience in photocathode growth and characterization
  • Experience with electron beam transport

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

  • Any information pertaining to the environment, health or safety requirements for a position that will be considered when evaluating a candidate
  • Essential functions from Job Assessment Form (JAF) such as: lifting of 30 pounds; the ability to run a ½ mile; successfully pass a stress test, climb a ladder or more, etc.

OTHER INFORMATION: (add if applicable)

  • Security Clearance, drivers’ license, use of private car, location, travel requirements, etc.
  • BNL policy requires that after obtaining their PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
  • Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation:  Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)

Brookhaven Science Associates requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Proof of full vaccination as recognized by the CDC and/or WHO is required at the start of your employment.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Brookhaven employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file


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