Physicist – Control Systems & Magnetic Devices

Argonne National Laboratory
📍 Lemont, IL, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

The Magnetic Devices Group (MDG) within the Accelerator Systems Division (ASD) of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) seeks a Physicist focusing on developing advanced control systems and providing operational support for critical magnetic device infrastructure at a world-class user facility.

The successful candidate will lead efforts to modernize and maintain control systems for over 60 insertion devices (IDs) in the APS storage ring, oversee controls for three magnetic measurement laboratories, and help design ID control architectures for next-generation light sources. This position requires strong technical judgment, scientific leadership, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, maintainable instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Control System Development & Support: Lead the enhancement, modernization, and troubleshooting of control systems for 60+ insertion devices and associated infrastructure, primarily...

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Job Details

  • Location Lemont, IL
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 27, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 06, 2026