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The Radiation Effects Facility Operator I will work collaboratively with Cyclotron staff to deliver beams to Radiation Effects Facility (REF) customers, maintaining a safe and professional environment.

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Operates ion sources, cyclotrons, beam line elements and other REF equipment for the REF customers.

• Performs shift work for the REF project, including assisting the Accelerator Technician on duty in monitoring the proper function and safety of the cyclotron facility.

• Tunes ion sources and cyclotron beams as requested by REF customers and assists customers with SEUSS dosimetry software and end-station equipment.

• Troubleshoots and reports accelerator equipment issues and contributes to the annual maintenance, repair, and upgrades of REF project equipment, as needed.

• Works with the Accelerator Technician on duty to maintain a safe and efficient work environment and contributes to the overall maintenance of Cyclotron Institute equipment.
• Participates in the design, maintenance, and implementation of improved detector systems for the Cyclotron Institute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent education and experience. 

A well-qualified candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accelerator Physics, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Chemistry or Nuclear Engineering.
• Experience working in a nuclear physics laboratory or similar research environment.
• Experience operating ion sources, cyclotron accelerators, beam line elements, and control systems. 
• Working knowledge of software programs used for nuclear physics research.

• Knowledge of accelerator design, beam dynamics, beam diagnostics, and beam transport principles with the ability to interpret instrument data to assess beam quality and performance.
• Basic electrical and mechanical aptitude, including familiarity with electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for working with high-energy particle beams.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Schedule/Location Note: Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and occasionally work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

What You Need to Do: 

Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute, a Department of Energy University Facility, is jointly supported by DOE and the State of Texas and is a major technical and educational resource for the state and the nation. At the Institute, we focus on conducting basic research, educating students in accelerator-based science and technology, and providing technical capabilities for a wide variety of applications in space science, materials science, analytical procedures and nuclear medicine. Approximately 100 Institute members – scientists, engineers, technicians, support staff, graduate students and undergraduate students – are involved in these programs. For more information, please visit our website: https://cyclotron.tamu.edu/    

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums. 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays. 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month. 

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more. 

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee. 

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees. 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job applications data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a Linkedin profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.