Application Physicist I

The expected hiring range for this position is:

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 Arrangement:

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.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.