SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a motivated undergraduate-level intern with a strong foundation in data science and computer programming. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research infrastructure by working on experiments controlled by the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS). EPICS is a software framework that enables communication between hardware and control systems and is widely used in large-scale scientific experiments. This project is ideal for students interested in control systems, instrumentation, or scientific computing and offers real-world experience at the intersection of physics and software engineering. The selected intern will assist in the development of a general user interface (GUI) and help design an EPICS-based interlock system for the MSD soft X-ray group.

Specific responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Explaining the use of the EPICS system for X-ray science.
• Identifying requirements for implementing a general user interface (GUI) concept through EPICS under the guidance of scientists.
• Demonstrating the developed GUI with the beamline hardware.
• Assist in designing experimental requirements.

Opportunities and Benefits

• Growth and mentorship from exceptionally talented engineers and scientists from SLAC and Stanford University.
• A mission-driven, stable, collaborative, highly interdisciplinary, and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to experience a multidisciplinary research environment, integrating knowledge from many subject areas spanning computer engineering, physical sciences, applied mathematics, and software applications.

Note: This is an hourly, non-benefits eligible temporary-nonexempt, internship position (work at 50% full-time equivalent or more), not to exceed 980 hours in six consecutive months. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age, currently enrolled in an educational program or recently graduated, and have US work authorization. The on-site internship program is for a period of eight weeks and takes place between May and Mid-August, with the start date being contingent on the convenience of the candidate.

To be successful in this position, candidates should:

• Pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in a science, engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Passionate about innovative solutions for Science & Engineering problems.
• Some prior experience at Python programming would be beneficial.

SLAC Employee Competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

• Classification Title: SLAC Intern Students [ Level III]
• Job Code: 0901
• Duration: Temporary

The expected pay range for this position is $ 26.68 - $38.11 per hour. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.