Associate Scientist - Material Science, LCLS Job ID 6297 Location SLAC - Menlo Park, CA Full-Time Temporary **SLAC Job Postings** **Position Overview:** We seek an Associate Staff Scientist to join the Material Science Department within Linac Coherent Light Source's (LCLS) Science, Research, and Development division, a SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory science directorate. The successful candidate will assist in installing and commissioning the upgraded X-ray Pump-Probe (XPP) instrument at the LCLS and help develop new scientific opportunities, exploiting large average coherent flux. The candidate will also support research activities and user experiments at XPP, the X-ray Coherent Scattering (XCS), and other instruments. LCLS is undergoing a major upgrade (LCLS-II-HE), enabling repetition rates (up to 1MHz) that would increase average coherent flux by over 1000x, significantly surpassing any other X-ray source. The upgrade will allow paradigm shifting advances in time-resolved coherent imaging, multi-dimensional spectroscopy, and investigation of Femto-to-nanosecond fluctuations, while also maintaining leadership in well-established LCLS capability of ultrafast dynamics across space, time, and energy through the optical pump-¿X-ray probe measurements. An initial opportunity for a successful candidate will be the development of X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) diagnostics and X-ray optics for high repetition rate operation and methodologies to further insights into structural dynamics in materials and devices. The candidate is also expected to develop original portfolio of research utilizing the LCLS-II-HE capabilities. **Note** : This position is posted at the Associate Staff Scientist level. The Associate Scientist position is a 3-to-5-year fixed term position and 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 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 references for future letters of recommendation with the application. Review of applications will begin in immediately. Later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. **Specific Responsibilities (including but not limited to):** + Development of new beamline optics, diagnostic and ultrafast pump-probe methodologies, including future nano-probe and imaging capabilities. + Support experimental user operation of LCLS, emphasizing the X-ray Pump Probe and X-ray Coherent Scattering instruments. + Contribute to developing new scientific capabilities and directions utilizing the unique capabilities of the LCLS-II HE upgrade. + Conduct and publish original scientific research. **To be successful in this position, a candidate will bring:** + Ph.D. in physical sciences, engineering, and related fields with demonstrated coursework or 0 - 2 years of research in material science. + A passion for experimental materials science and X-ray techniques, especially those utilizing an XFEL or synchrotron X-ray source. + Experience in the use of large scientific user facilities. + Exposure to large-volume data collection and analysis. + Demonstrated record of publication, with notable achievements in physical science, material science, or engineering, consistent with the candidate's career status + Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task and complete assignments. + Proven ability to work independently and to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary research and development team. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts. **In addition, preferred requirements include:** + Demonstrated experience with X-ray diffraction and scattering. + Experience with ultrafast science. + Experience in designing, building, and operating experimental apparatus. + Familiarity with modern laser and X-ray metrology techniques. + Knowledge and experience of scientific machine learning. + Some experience in programming in Python **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 and 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, and 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 job's essential functions. + Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work. **Work Standards:** + Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates working well with Stanford colleagues, researchers, and LCLS users from 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 SLAC ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://wwwgroup.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf + Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable Stanford University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in Stanford University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu -------------------------------------------------- + Classification Title: Associate Scientist + Job 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.