The expected hiring range for this position is:
$109,100.00-$185,167.00.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 a Physicist IV at Fermilab will look like:
• Isolates and defines problems, produces effective solutions and evaluates results.
• Monitors, tests, and evaluates operations of facilities to insure efficient functioning and conformance with safety specifications and regulations.
• Serves as a project manager who establishes and implements top level strategy, objectives, and performance measures for assigned projects, prioritizes work, and determines funding needs and allocation.
• Leads the development of advanced modeling and simulation tools.
• Provides expert advice and assistance to scientists and officials on a wide range of matters.
• 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.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum of 10+ years post PhD. Appointment is generally for an indefinite period; appointees will usually possess a Ph.D., have completed more than 7 years as an Applications Physicist III, or equivalent experience.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Position requires the exercise of scientific and technical judgement. Duties will require application of advanced experience along with organizational skills and may extend to participation in research subject to approval by Division/Section/Center Head. Assignments have a wide latitude for judgement and responsibility.
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 partner location CERN, Switzerland. Remote work might be permitted up to two days per week.
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.
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.
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.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
What To Expect Next:
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