Associate Scientist/Wilson Fellow

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.

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 at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, and the South Pole.

We are strategic risk takers, innovators, and collaborators. We are engineers, scientists, technicians, administrative professionals. We are over 2,000 employees advancing knowledge for the benefit of humankind. Fermilab has been at the forefront of particle physics for more than 40 years. We build world-leading accelerators and detectors to conduct some of the most advanced particle physics experiments possible. We collect and analyze the data from those experiments with some of the most powerful computers in the world. We conduct this research on a 6,800-acre prairie, 35 miles outside Chicago, a treasure that has been designated a National Environmental Research Park.

Wilson Fellowship

The Wilson Fellowship at Fermilab seeks applications from Ph.D. physicists of exceptional talent with at least two (2) years of experience beyond Ph.D. The Fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis and is intended to support outstanding assistant professor-level physicists early in their careers. It provides unique opportunities for self-directed research in experimental physics through work on the Fermilab particle physics experiment of the candidate's choice.

The Fermilab experimental program includes collider and cosmic physics, studies of neutrinos, muons, and research at the intersection of high energy physics and quantum information science, as well as R&D and planning for future experiments. This year we are particularly interested in applications focused on neutrino and collider physics.

As an organization, Fermilab is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive work environment that supports scientific, technological, and operational excellence. Fermilab and the Wilson Fellowship Committee value candidates who show potential for growth, scientific leadership, and a commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion.

Minoritized individuals, candidates from outside particle physics or with non-traditional career paths are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates are expected to respect and value individual differences and support an equitable and inclusive laboratory environment.

The appointment is for an initial term of three (3) years with the possibility for renewal for an additional two (2) years upon completion of a successful review after the first two (2) years; thereafter, the potential exists for eventual appointment without term limit.

Successful candidates are expected to abide by all environment, safety, and health regulations.

Qualifications and Essential Job Functions

* Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research. Ph.D. in Physics or relevant subject. 2+ years of experience beyond Ph.D.
* Demonstrated experience in experimental particle, cosmic physics or related field.
* Established ability to lead and conduct experimental measurements.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by presentations at conferences and a strong record of publications in professional journals.

* A distinguishing characteristic of Wilson Fellows is leadership demonstrated through intellectual, organizational, or technical accomplishments and a commitment to improving the diversity and inclusivity of the scientific community.

Position may include prolonged computer work, visually demanding work and tight work schedules. In addition, the ability to travel by automobile and/or commercial air carrier both domestically and internationally may be required, as well as the ability and a willingness to work in underground experimental areas.
Position may include work in confined spaces and/or with high voltage, and exposure to cryogens and ionizing radiation. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required of the position, including the ability to wear eye/face, foot, hand and hearing protection and respirators.

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

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply via AcademicJobsOnline: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29589

Each candidate should submit:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research statement not to exceed three (3) pages giving a focused description of the proposed research program as a Wilson Fellow.
4. Science Culture statement not to exceed two (2) pages. Examples of topics might include discussion of the diversity, equity, inclusion within our scientific community and/or broader impacts such as outreach, education, environment and advocacy.
5. Three letters of reference via AcademicJobsOnline.
Applications, including letters of reference, must be complete by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. For information about this position, please contact Anne Schukraft (aschu@fnal.gov) or visit http://www.fnal.gov/pub/forphysicists/fellowships/robert_wilson/

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.

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