Staff: Cryogenic Engineer

The National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) at Michigan State University (MSU) is currently searching for an outstanding individual to join our dynamic professional team. MSU is seeking a degreed Engineer or Physicist to lead the effort to design and build the helium liquefier to support the Superconducting Radio Frequency (SRF) and Superconducting Magnet Cryostats as well as the Cryogen Transfer System.

Required Experience:
The Cryogenic Engineer must have experience that demonstrates the necessary technical expertise and understanding of cryogenic refrigeration cycles, and must possess the ability to specify the associated supporting equipment required. The successful candidate will specify the characteristics of the liquefier and will monitor the progress of the chosen vendor. Strong troubleshooting and excellent mechanical and/or electronic skills are also required. The position also requires excellent communication, planning, organizational and leadership skills to successfully accomplish our goals.

Education:
A Ph.D. in Engineering or Physics is preferred. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelors of Science in Engineering or Physics with a minimum of 10 years of experience in cryogenics and liquid helium plant design.

Travel:
This position will require domestic or international of less than 10%.

Benefits:
MSU employees receive excellent benefits including health/dental plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational assistance. Appointment level and compensation will be commensurate with experience, demonstrated capability and the MSU salary structure.

MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and person with disabilities.

For immediate consideration, email your resume to jobs@nscl.msu.edu or send your resume to:

Ms. Amanda Alter
Human Resources Administrator
National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory
Michigan State University
1 Cyclotron
East Lansing, MI 48824

MSU, located in East Lansing Michigan, is the nation’s eighth-largest university and home to the NSCL, a world-leading laboratory for rare isotope research and nuclear science education. MSU was selected by the Department of Energy to design and establish the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), a cutting-edge research facility to advance the understanding of rare nuclear isotopes. The new facility is expected to take about a decade to design and build at an estimated cost of $550 million FRIB will provide research opportunities for an international community of approximately 1000 university and laboratory scientists, postdoctoral associates, and graduate students.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.