**Job Description** As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Center for Experimental Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics (CENPA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 3. CENPA is a fertile environment for experimental nuclear physics in the area of Fundamental Symmetries and Neutrinos, in the search for physics beyond the Standard Model. Many experiments are developed at CENPA, including LEGEND, He6-CRES, Project 8, KATRIN, Selena, DAMIC, COHERENT, Muon g-2, PIONEER, ADMX, and searches for deviations of the laws of gravity. This position supports the ADMX experiment. ADMX is a DOE-funded flagship particle physics experiment searching for axion dark matter. Axions are hypothetical particles used to explain nuclear physics phenomena that may make up some or all of the dark matter in our universe. ADMX uses an axion haloscope style experiment to directly detect the conversion of axion dark matter into microwave photons. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operations of ADMX experiment including day-to-day management of microwave tuning, data quality monitoring, preliminary analysis, and performance of the cryogenics systems Maintenance and upgrades of the microwave cavity system and tuning hardware. Motion at cryogenic temperatures presents engineering challenges because of thermal expansion. Development of prototypes for future axion experiments. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Physics or a related field Four years relevant experience in one of the following subfields: Particle and Nuclear Physics, Microwave Cavities, Cryogenics, or an equivalent subfields. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Familiarity with microwave or RF physics Experience in a laboratory with high magnetic fields Experience in performing precision nuclear/particle physics experiments, or related fields DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS PhD in Physics or related field Familiarity with microwave cavity resonators used in axion searches Experience with particle physics data analysis Ability to take on abstract assignments related to improving experiment performance Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $72,288.00 annual **Pay Range Maximum:** $132,612.00 annual **Other Compensation:** - **Benefits:** For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ **Shift:** First Shift (United States of America) **Temporary or Regular?** This is a regular position **FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):** 100.00% **About the UW** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) . University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.