Laboratory Automation Programmer and R&D Experimentalist

We are looking for an R&D scientist with hands-on experience in Laboratory Automation and Instrument control, to participate in cutting edge research in the field of high intensity laser-plasma based proton acceleration.

You will work with a team of physicists and engineers in a high-power laser laboratory. This position reports to the Director of Research.

The position has two aspects:

• MAIN ASPECT: The Automation programmer is responsible for the automation and control of various experimental setups. S/he works with a high level of autonomy, yet in close collaboration with the experimental R&D team; developing, constructing and maintaining the software that controls the experiments and automatic data acquisition.

• ADDITIONAL ASPECT: The R&D Scientist is a hands-on, multidisciplinary experimental scientist. S/he works as an integral part of HIL's R&D team, developing and constructing experimental setups, acquiring and analyzing experimental data. S/he is expected to be knowledgeable of the relevant scientific literature and to follow the progress of the scientific community in the relevant field.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in automation and instrument control programming (LabVIEW or other similar programs) – Must

• MSc or BSc in physics / engineering (or other equivalent degree).

• Hands-on experience with computer-controlled electronics – strong advantage.

• Expertise in one or more of the following fields is an advantage: hands-on experience in optics lab, laser operation and maintenance, plasma physics, nuclear physics, image processing, motion control, optical design, Solidworks designing.

Soft Skills:

• A desire to work in a challenging, dynamic startup environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Simultaneous work on several projects.

• Creativity.

• Good technical skills.

Hil Applied Medical focuses on Medical Devices. Their company has offices in Jerusalem. They have a small team that's between 11-50 employees.

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