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Associate Staff Scientist - Sheet Jet Delivery - LCLS-II UED

Job ID

6532

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Temporary

SLAC Job Postings

Position overview:

The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), a Directorate of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University, and a national user facility, seeks an Associate Staff Scientist to take a leading role in the development and support of user operations for sample delivery methods and systems compatible with superconducting XFEL experiments in the soft X-ray regime (RIXS, TMO, TXI instruments) as well as those at the ultrafast electron diffraction (UED) instrument (e.g. high vacuum, small sample penetration depths).

The Associate Staff Scientist will contribute to user support activities primarily at the chemRIXS instruments and the UED instrument, where they will develop, optimize, and construct advanced sample delivery systems in-house and work towards standardization and automation of processes and equipment such that new and experienced users can reliably support and execute their experiments. The candidate will work with the Sample Environment and Delivery team on developments to enable compatibility with these techniques for current normal-conducting commissioning and develop for super conducting science. The candidate will work on operation improvements on liquid sheets needed by the scientific community, as well as improvements to sample recirculation techniques and diagnostics in order to permit more precious samples and expand the existing scientific communities at resident instruments.

This role involves close collaboration with internal staff and external user groups, supporting experiment planning and execution while also driving technical innovation to enhance LCLS¿s experimental capabilities. The dissemination of scientific outcomes through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences is expected. The work will be performed as part of a collaborative team of scientists at SLAC and partner institutions.

**Note** : This position is posted at the Associate Staff Scientist level. The Associate Scientist position is a 3-to-5-year fixed term position for a recent graduate or post-doctoral fellow and is the entry level in the Staff Scientist career path. The Associate Scientist position is scheduled to be assessed after the 3 to 5-year period with the possibility of appointment to the Staff Scientist level.

Applicants must provide evidence of a PhD. Applicants should also include a cover letter, a statement of research area including brief summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, and a list of publications. Supplying letters of recommendation or names to contact for reference with the application is useful but not required.

SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park, CA.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

+ A Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, engineering, or related field and 0-2 years of experience with sample injection or microfluidics

+ Able to support a broad user base of collaborators and support a 24/7 facility with operational support through standardization and automation as well as shift support

+ Demonstrated experience as evidenced by a publication record commensurate with level of work experience.

+ Ability to carry out independent research.

+ Strong analytical and experimental skills.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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

In addition, preferred requirements include the following:

+ Experience working at X-ray free-electron laser or electron diffraction facilities.

+ Experience supporting complex sample delivery systems, particularly sheet jets and sample recirculation

+ Experience with vacuum

+ 2 years of chemistry wetlab experience

+ Ability to write and vet safety protocols and SOPs

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

+ Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options

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: Associate Scientist

+ Jobe Code: 1092, Grade: K

+ Employment Duration: 3-year fixed term

_The expected pay range for this position is $118,000 - $175,000 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.