Fermilab

ApplicationPhysicist

$63–89k Batavia, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Application Physicist at Fermilab. Skills: Application Physics, Scientific research. Investigate technical problems. Define technical problems”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Trouble-shooting problems

Eligibility Requirements

Federal background check, Drug screening, HSPD-12 PIV Credential, REAL-ID

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years post PhD

What You'll Do.

Investigate technical problems

Define technical problems

Resolve technical problems

Investigate scientific problems

Define scientific problems

Resolve scientific problems

Contribute to facility operations

Apply simulation tools

Provide technical advice

Troubleshoot problems

Plan follow-up experiments

Prepare technical reports

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Technical advice to technicians; Advice to scientific professionals

Communication Scope

Technical reports; Scientific papers

Full Job Description

The expected hiring range for this position is: $63,200.00-$89,400.00. ### 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. ### **What your day-to-day as an Application Physicist at Fermilab will look like:** * Job assignments may include investigating, defining and resolving assigned technical and scientific problems. Activities include setting up and monitoring tests, contributing to operations of facilities, application of modeling and simulation tools, writing reports, and evaluations for technical and scientific activities. * Provides technical advice to Technicians and other scientific professionals regarding the technical aspects of the research activities, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments. * Prepares technical reports and papers on research and development activities. * 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. **Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success:** Minimum of 4+ years post PhD. Appointment may be for a term or an indefinite period; appointees will usually possess a Ph.D. or equivalent. Term appointees will usually have completed at least one term as Research Associate; indefinite appointees will usually have completed one or two terms as a Research Associate or one term as an Associate Scientist, or have equivalent experience. **Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:** * Ability to exercise scientific and technical judgment. Has independent judgement and limited to Supervisor/Manager approval. **Work A

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