Applications Physicist I - BD-INSTRUMENTATION

This position involves working with existing accelerator and transfer
line particle beam diagnostic instrumentation systems to improve their 
performance and contributing to the development and commissioning of 
new systems required for Run II upgrade and NuMI programs. All aspects 
of beam diagnostic instrumentation from hardware through data
acquisition to data analysis and presentation are included. Devices 
used include RF electromagnetic-field pick-ups and the detectors used 
in particle physics; data-acquisition systems include power PC's running
Vxworks and PC's running LabView, both interfaced to the Accelerator 
Control System. Work will be done on existing detectors, such as the 
flying wires and synchrotron light detector, which require improvements 
in precision and speed, on Beam Position Monitor systems, and on new 
detectors such as the Optical Transition Radiation and Ionization 
Profile Monitoring detectors. **** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Functions of 
this position include data acquisition and analysis, independent and 
team investigation of diagnostic signals and systems performance, and 
contributions to development of new instrumentation. Much of this work 
is hands-on and must be done in accelerator services buildings, 
electronics labs, and in the Main Control Room in cooperation with 
machine operations staff. A demonstrated understanding of the physics 
of beam and particle detection, the ability to use technical resources 
in an organized manner, and the ability to lead a project from concept 
to full implementation are essential. Experience with particle detectors
or RF detectors, including calibration, signal processing, and
assessment of systematic uncertainties is required. The position 
requires the ability to communicate clearly with technical and 
professional staff.

This position requires a PhD or equivalent in Physics or some branch 
of Electrical Engineering or equivalent training. At least three years 
of experience designing, implementing, or analyzing the performance of 
beam detectors - either particle detectors or RF pick-ups - is
required. Expertise in any of: low-noise fast analog electronics, 
high-speed digital electronics, front-end data-acquisition, digital 
signal processing, LabView, Java, C, or Vxworks is highly desirable. 

Candidates for position #030041 should submit a curriculum vitae, 
publication list, and the names of three references to Roger Dixon, 
Fermilab, MS 306, Box 500, Batavia, IL 60510 roger@fnal.gov Date of 
opening 09/12/2003, #030041