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Research Associate - Solution phase scattering, LCLS

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory • Menlo Park, CA • 3d ago

Job ID

6433

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Temporary

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and talented Postdoctoral Scholar for a joint appointment between Stanford PULSE Institute and the Chemical Sciences Department at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). The focus of the position is performing and supporting experimental research on the photochemistry of solution phase transition metal compounds. The experiments will be performed using X-ray scattering and spectroscopy in the hard and soft X-ray domains. The candidate will be embedded in the solution phase photochemistry group led by Amy Cordones-Hahn and Kelly Gaffney and the PULSE Institute as well as the Biology and Condensed Phase Chemistry group within the Chemical Sciences department at LCLS.

Note : Research Associates at SLAC are a fixed term non-academic position. This is a 2-year fixed term position with the possibility of extension. Assignment duration is contingent upon project needs and funding.

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

Your specific responsibilities include:

Perform and support ultrafast x-ray scattering/spectroscopy experiments at the LCLS

Collaborate with other scientists, postdocs, students, engineers, and technical staff at PULSE and LCLS to execute experiments

Disseminate research results through peer reviewed publications and presentations at scientific meetings and conferences

Other duties may also be assigned

To be successful in this position you will bring:

Ph.D. in physics, mathematics, materials sciences, chemistry, or related fields.

Research background in the study of solution phase photochemistry and using ultrafast laser/x-ray techniques.

Exceptional communication skills and ability to work well in a research and development team.

Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to identify and recommend solutions.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to synthesize complex technical and scientific information.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

Programming skills with Python and data analysis software/tools.

X-ray scattering/spectroscopy experience preferred

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, team 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 requires 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

Classification Title :Research Associate - Experimental

Job code :0127

Duration: 2-Year Fixed term

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 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.

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