STEM OPT Medical Physicist Jobs
Medical Physicist roles at hospitals, cancer centers, and research institutions qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Your physics, medical physics, or biomedical engineering degree makes you eligible to work up to 36 months on OPT while pursuing H-1B visa sponsorship.
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The Argonne Wakefield Accelerator (AWA) Group, within the High Energy Physics (HEP) Division at Argonne National Laboratory, invites applications for an Assistant Physicist position in accelerator science and technology. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic research program spanning experimental, computational, and theoretical accelerator physics.
The AWA’s mission is to advance the research and development necessary to enable the next generation of particle accelerators. Its program includes the development of beam-driven wakefield acceleration, the generation of high-brightness electron beams, and the implementation of novel beam manipulation techniques for precise electron-beam shaping.
The AWA facility features multiple RF photocathode electron beamlines, including a 70 MeV linear accelerator with beam shaping capabilities, a 15 MeV linear accelerator, a 3 MeV cathode test stand, and a large experimental switchyard dedicated to advanced accelerator R&D. The AWA has played a pioneering role in the development of beam-driven structure wakefield acceleration (SWFA).
The AWA Group conducts hands-on, leading-edge research across a broad range of accelerator R&D areas, including:
- Advanced acceleration concepts
- Machine learning applications for accelerators
- Beam physics and accelerator technologies
- High-gradient RF structures
- Novel diagnostics
- Advanced cathode development
Over the next five years, the AWA will expand its efforts in machine learning for beam control and virtual diagnostics and carry out key SWFA demonstration experiments, including a collinear wakefield energy doubler and a 500 MeV two-beam accelerator. These efforts support the development of future linear colliders, soft X-ray light sources, and compact accelerator systems.
The group maintains a highly collaborative, hands-on research environment, combining in-house staff-led programs with a closely integrated collaborator-driven research portfolio.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and conduct experiments in AWA’s core research areas, including beam manipulation, two-beam acceleration, high-brightness beam generation, and accelerator instrumentation
- Develop new accelerator capabilities through beam dynamics modeling, diagnostics development, accelerator optimization, and commissioning of new hardware and beamlines
- Apply simulation, controls, and data analysis tools to support accelerator operations and experimental programs
- Contribute to collaborative research efforts and help mentor students and junior researchers
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Ph.D. in Physics, Accelerator Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and conducting experiments at particle accelerator facilities
- Strong knowledge of accelerator beam dynamics and charged-particle beam physics
- Experience with accelerator modeling and simulation tools for beam and beamline design
- Experience with accelerator diagnostics, instrumentation, or beam characterization techniques
- Demonstrated programming experience in scientific computing and data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar)
- Experience operating or commissioning accelerator systems or major accelerator subsystems
- Demonstrated ability to implement machine learning/artificial intelligence techniques in an accelerator environment
- The ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and with external collaborators
- Demonstrated ability to develop independent research ideas and lead technical projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the preparation of publications and technical reports
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A commitment to fostering a safe, collaborative, and inclusive research environment
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- RF photoinjectors, electron sources, laser systems, or RF systems
- Beam manipulation, emittance optimization, bunch shaping, or phase-space control
- Free-electron lasers, wakefield acceleration, advanced accelerator concepts, or related applications
- Accelerator controls, automation, or machine learning for accelerator optimization
- Development or commissioning of new accelerator diagnostics or experimental hardware
JOB FAMILY
Research Development (RD)
JOB PROFILE
Physics 2
WORKER TYPE
Regular
TIME TYPE
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $94,486.00 - $147,398.94.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. 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, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
Click here to view Argonne employee benefits!
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
INTRODUCTION
The Argonne Wakefield Accelerator (AWA) Group, within the High Energy Physics (HEP) Division at Argonne National Laboratory, invites applications for an Assistant Physicist position in accelerator science and technology. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic research program spanning experimental, computational, and theoretical accelerator physics.
The AWA’s mission is to advance the research and development necessary to enable the next generation of particle accelerators. Its program includes the development of beam-driven wakefield acceleration, the generation of high-brightness electron beams, and the implementation of novel beam manipulation techniques for precise electron-beam shaping.
The AWA facility features multiple RF photocathode electron beamlines, including a 70 MeV linear accelerator with beam shaping capabilities, a 15 MeV linear accelerator, a 3 MeV cathode test stand, and a large experimental switchyard dedicated to advanced accelerator R&D. The AWA has played a pioneering role in the development of beam-driven structure wakefield acceleration (SWFA).
The AWA Group conducts hands-on, leading-edge research across a broad range of accelerator R&D areas, including:
- Advanced acceleration concepts
- Machine learning applications for accelerators
- Beam physics and accelerator technologies
- High-gradient RF structures
- Novel diagnostics
- Advanced cathode development
Over the next five years, the AWA will expand its efforts in machine learning for beam control and virtual diagnostics and carry out key SWFA demonstration experiments, including a collinear wakefield energy doubler and a 500 MeV two-beam accelerator. These efforts support the development of future linear colliders, soft X-ray light sources, and compact accelerator systems.
The group maintains a highly collaborative, hands-on research environment, combining in-house staff-led programs with a closely integrated collaborator-driven research portfolio.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and conduct experiments in AWA’s core research areas, including beam manipulation, two-beam acceleration, high-brightness beam generation, and accelerator instrumentation
- Develop new accelerator capabilities through beam dynamics modeling, diagnostics development, accelerator optimization, and commissioning of new hardware and beamlines
- Apply simulation, controls, and data analysis tools to support accelerator operations and experimental programs
- Contribute to collaborative research efforts and help mentor students and junior researchers
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Ph.D. in Physics, Accelerator Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and conducting experiments at particle accelerator facilities
- Strong knowledge of accelerator beam dynamics and charged-particle beam physics
- Experience with accelerator modeling and simulation tools for beam and beamline design
- Experience with accelerator diagnostics, instrumentation, or beam characterization techniques
- Demonstrated programming experience in scientific computing and data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar)
- Experience operating or commissioning accelerator systems or major accelerator subsystems
- Demonstrated ability to implement machine learning/artificial intelligence techniques in an accelerator environment
- The ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and with external collaborators
- Demonstrated ability to develop independent research ideas and lead technical projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the preparation of publications and technical reports
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A commitment to fostering a safe, collaborative, and inclusive research environment
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- RF photoinjectors, electron sources, laser systems, or RF systems
- Beam manipulation, emittance optimization, bunch shaping, or phase-space control
- Free-electron lasers, wakefield acceleration, advanced accelerator concepts, or related applications
- Accelerator controls, automation, or machine learning for accelerator optimization
- Development or commissioning of new accelerator diagnostics or experimental hardware
JOB FAMILY
Research Development (RD)
JOB PROFILE
Physics 2
WORKER TYPE
Regular
TIME TYPE
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $94,486.00 - $147,398.94.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. 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, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
Click here to view Argonne employee benefits!
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Medical Physicist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Medical Physics programs can be coded under Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or Health Physics in O*NET, and not every coding maps cleanly to STEM OPT eligibility. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before your OPT end date to avoid extension delays.
Target hospital systems with ABR residency programs
Clinical medical physics positions in radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging almost always require or lead to ABR board certification. Hospital systems that run accredited residency programs are structurally set up for multi-year employment timelines, making them more likely to be E-Verify enrolled and H-1B aware.
Check E-Verify enrollment before your on-site interview
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension begins. Search the E-Verify employer database by hospital or clinic name before accepting an offer, not after, so you can raise enrollment as a condition if needed.
File your I-983 training plan before your OPT start date
Your employer must sign a formal I-983 training plan outlining how your Medical Physicist role provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. Get this document drafted and countersigned before your first day, since USCIS requires it to be in place at the extension start.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by E-Verify enrolled employers
Searching broadly for Medical Physicist openings wastes time when many smaller outpatient clinics aren't E-Verify enrolled. Migrate Mate filters roles by E-Verify status and LCA filing history, so you see only employers already structured to hire on STEM OPT.
Request your prevailing wage level before negotiating your offer
DOL's OFLC Wage Search shows the prevailing wage for Medical Physicists by geographic area and experience level. Knowing your wage level before your employer files the LCA lets you push back if the offered salary is below the DOL threshold, which can later cause H-1B complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my medical physics degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension?
Most medical physics, health physics, and applied physics graduate degrees qualify, but eligibility depends on your program's CIP code, not just the degree title. Biomedical engineering degrees from accredited programs also commonly qualify. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific program's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by ICE. If it does, you're eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension through USCIS.
Does my employer need to be E-Verify enrolled for my STEM OPT extension to be valid?
Yes, E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT, not a formality. Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your extension period begins, and they must verify your employment eligibility through the system. Hospitals affiliated with large health systems are often already enrolled, but independent outpatient clinics or private practices may not be. Confirm enrollment status before signing your offer letter.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Medical Physicist role?
The I-983 must document how your specific Medical Physicist duties, such as treatment planning, dosimetry, quality assurance, or radiation safety, provide practical training directly related to your STEM degree. Your employer's physics or radiation oncology department head typically signs the training plan. The form also requires learning objectives tied to your role and a commitment to report material changes in your employment to your DSO within five business days.
Can I stay on STEM OPT while waiting for my H-1B cap decision?
If you're selected in the H-1B lottery and your employer files your petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year. Medical Physicist roles at hospitals, universities, and research centers typically qualify as specialty occupation positions for H-1B purposes, since the role requires a graduate-level physics or medical physics degree. Your STEM OPT EAD remains valid during the cap-gap period even if it expires.
How do I find Medical Physicist jobs where employers are already set up to hire on STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Medical Physicist openings by E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you can see which employers have already navigated STEM work authorization before. This matters because clinical physics departments at smaller cancer centers or freestanding imaging facilities often haven't hired on OPT before, and onboarding your employer to E-Verify mid-offer can cause start-date delays that affect your OPT timeline.