Post Baccalaureate Fellow

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Post Baccalaureate Fellow within the Physics Division. This position will become familiar with research activities regarding the development, construction and testing of Silicon tracking detectors for use at the Large Hadron Collider. 

You will:

• Observe and learn from research in the LBNL ATLAS group on development, construction and testing of the ITk silicon tracking detector components and modules. Participate in aspects of R&D related to tracking for the ATLAS detector at the CERN LHC.
• Attend Physics scientific seminars and research seminars at UCB, participate remotely in regular meetings with ATLAS collaborators both US and worldwide.
• Observe and review the preparation of documentation, learn about setting up data acquisition for testing and assembly of components for silicon detectors. Learn to test the prototypes that are built.
• Become familiar with the relevant concepts and procedures through reading/searching the literature, discussions with scientists, seminars, and comparisons with a variety of specifications.
• Become familiar with the process for preparing reports, manuscripts and other documentation as needed for publication and/or for presentation at seminars and scientific conferences.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) within the past 24 months in physics, applied physics, computer science, or related fields.
• Ability to document and maintain notes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Additional information:

• Appointment type: This is a full-time 1 year, term appointment.
• Salary range: The expected hourly range for this position is $24.08 - $30.38, which fits into the full hourly range of $20.94 - $33.52 depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.
• Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here).

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.