Revised Radiation Physicist Opportunity

[Steve Frey <sfreyohp@SLAC.Stanford.EDU>]

RADSAFERS -

Oops! Our earlier post today of the following announcement was a raw 
scanned version, and consequently bears some "translation" errors. 
Here is the same announcement with the typos corrected. Apologies 
for any inconveniences caused.

SLAC is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the following 
opening in the Radiation Physics Department. If you are interested,  
please direct your response to the Employment Department at the 
address shown below:

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC)
Employment Department, Building 41
2575 Sand Hill Road - Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 926-2353

Job Title:               Radiation Physicist II
Job Requisition Number # 17502	
Starting Pay Range:    $ 4500-5500 per month 
Posting Begins:          09/08/98
Posting Ends:            09/21/98 

DUTIES: Primary Responsibility of the Radiation Physics Department lies in
the radiological considerations, operational safety aspects, & shielding
design of the facility to which the Radiation Physicist is assigned. Work
invokes close interactions with physicists & beam line designers. Initially
will have backup responsibility for two or more accelerator areas. Will
participate in writing Beam Authorization Sheets in conjunction with
Accelerator Department Safety Office & be involved in design/development of
personnel protection & beam containment systems. Perform shielding &
activation calculations & neutron, photon & charged particle dosimetry.
Give assistance to experimenters in solving background problems, detector
design, measurements. etc. Will participate in overall Radiation Safety
Program & Operational Health Physics activities at SLAC. Research
opportunities are available.


SKILLS/EXPERIENCE This is an entry level Accelerator Health Physicist
position with career opportunities. ABHP certification will be encouraged.
Position requires recent Ph.D. in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or
Physics. A combination of physics & health physics training/experience is
required. (M.S. with equivalent accelerator experience will be considered).
Applicant should be familiar with shielding of accelerators, radiation
transport calculations, neutron, photon & charged particle dosimetry.
Experience with nuclear instrumentation & radiation detection is essential.
Strong computer UNIX & PC, etc.) skills are necessary. Strong written &
oral communication skills are essential. Applicant must have demonstrated
experience working effectively, both independently & within a group & be
willing to work nights & weekends (on special occasions).


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