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Location

East Lansing, MI | United States

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Job description

Working/Functional Title

Diagnostic Research Scientist

Position Summary

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and using new diagnostics, instrumentation, and measurement modalities. 
• Develop diagnostic system specifications and interfaces. 
• Perform calculations, benchtop and beamline testing to optimize device performance 
• Coordinate diagnostic installation and testing with FRIB operations staff. 
• Present and publish documented design and test results 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed to perform the job successfully:

• Thorough knowledge of the technical and operational aspects of diagnostic systems.
• High level of expertise in nuclear or accelerator physics experimental design and execution or equivalent
• Ability to design nuclear instrumentation and/or particle accelerator diagnostics
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, paying close attention to detail, prioritizing work, meeting deadlines, and maintaining the confidentiality
• Ability to collaborate and consult with researchers on instrumentation needs
• Ability to identify problems, analyze information, and implement solutions
• Ability to perform shift work periodically
• Provide excellent customer service and operate with professionalism
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing with all audiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Physics or Electrical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in experimental Physics, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering or physical science
• 3+ years of experience with operation nuclear instrumentation 
• 2+ years experience with designing nuclear instrumentation or particle accelerator diagnostics, or equivalent
• Record of accomplishment in the field of expertise

Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with software and hardware for instrument design and calibration
• 2+ years experience with software and hardware methodologies for instrument control and data acquisition.
• 2+ years experience with large-scale scientific or industrial control systems.
• 2+ years experience with programming and scripting languages.
• An understanding of advanced mathematical and scientific software applications as evidenced through educational preparation or professional use.

Required Application Materials

CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:

Review of Applications Begins On

02/28/2023

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About Michigan State University

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