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Lead Scientist - SSRL Nano-X Research

Job ID

6529

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Regular

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

The SLAC Nanofabrication Facility (Nano-X), within the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a directorate of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, a research facility operated by Stanford University, is seeking a Lead Scientist with expertise in designing, simulating, fabricating, and utilizing novel x-ray optics. An in-depth understanding of synchrotron and free electron laser experimental methods including instrument and optics design, fabrication, experimental planning and data analysis is required. The lead scientist will be responsible for developing, executing, and expanding current and new x-ray scientific programs in x-ray optics, x-ray imaging, and x-ray sciences. Hands-on work in a clean room environment, x-ray experimentation, and simulation/analysis programming skills will be central parts of this job. Work will be performed jointly at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

**Note** : This position is posted at the Lead Staff Scientist level. The Lead Scientist position is a regular continuing position. Applicants will be evaluated on research experience and accomplishments in field of expertise.

Applicants should include a cover letter, a statement of research including a summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and names of five-to-eight references for future letters of recommendation with the application.

**Your specific responsibilities include** :

+ Developing novel optics design, simulation, fabrication, and utilization.

+ Developing, executing, and expanding current and new x-ray scientific programs in x-ray optics, x-ray imaging, and x-ray sciences at both SSRL and LCLS.

+ Hands-on work in a cleanroom and light source instrument environment.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

+ **Ph.D. in physics, engineering, materials sciences, chemistry, or related fields and at least 8 years of experience with X-ray optics design, simulation, fabrication, testing, and application.**

+ **Experience in designing and building x-ray instrumentation, including optical and mechanical components, at both x-ray free electron lasers and synchrotrons.**

+ **Record of initiating and leading scientific research projects in x-ray sciences, x-ray imaging, and/or x-ray optics.**

+ **Research/publication record commensurate with level of work experience.**

+ **Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts.**

+ **Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population.**

+ **Ability to collaborate across organizations and manage/lead cross-functional efforts.**

**SLAC employee competencies** :

+ Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

+ Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

+ Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

+ Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

+ Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

+ Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

+ Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

+ Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

+ SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park, CA. Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work

**Work Standards** :

+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

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+ Classification Title **: Lead Scientist (Level 4)**

+ Grade **: M, Job Code:** 1323

+ Duration: Regular Continuing

_The expected pay range for this position is $202,709 -$238,329 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. 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, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs._

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.