Associate Scientist

The expected hiring range for this position is

$89,300.00-$136,833.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:
Fermilab is seeking an Associate Scientist.  Under general direction, the Associate Scientist conducts research in physics projects related to the overall mission of the Laboratory.  The selected candidate will take a leadership role in the MAGIS-100 experiment, contributing to the transition to full experimental operations and establishing a research program in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) quantum science and dark matter detection.  The appointee will also participate in other Fermilab quantum detector R&D programs, including work with superconducting qubits, microwave kinetic inductance detectors (MKIDs), and superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs).  

Appointment is for a specific term and may be extended as appropriate.

What your day-to-day as an Associate Scientist at Fermilab will look like:

• Oversees and carries out segments of project design, scheduling, and budgeting for the area of assignment, including leading and contributing to the MAGIS-100 experiment (experimental instrumentation, operations, & data analysis).  Directs the work of other employees as assigned.
• Designs and develops detector & instrumentation systems specific to quantum sensing and dark matter detection, including AMO-based techniques.
• Performs experiments, analyzes data, and applies results to progress assigned project, including establishing an independent research program in AMO quantum science and dark matter detection; gives seminar and conference presentations related to area of specialty or assignment.  Publishes papers related to scientific research.
• Serves on Laboratory and professional committees as appropriate.  Participates in mentorship and training of students and postdoctoral researchers within the ETD group.  May lecture and teach in related field of science.  Engages in outreach activities.
• Provides mentorship/leadership within the MAGIS-100 team, fostering collaboration and supporting career development of junior team members.  May provide supervision or leadership of a team including hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, team exits, and other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• PhD in Particle Physics or related field.
• Demonstrated success in postdoctoral research.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated potential to make contributions to the Laboratory that will subsequently qualify them for appointment as a Scientist.
• Expertise in detector instrumentation, operation, and analysis relevant to dark matter detection.
• Familiarity with MAGIS-100 and/or AMO experimental techniques.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

 

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.  We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.