Sample Environment Development Scientist £38,756 to £42,588 or £46,676 to £54,912 per annum for the Senior level
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire – primarily based onsite / some home working available
Full time / Flexible hours considered.
3 Years
Reference: 11424
About Us Diamond Light Source is the UK's national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.
About the Role We now have an opportunity for a Sample Environment Development Scientist (Beamline Scientist) to join the science team of the Imaging and Microscopy group working across the Soft X-ray Scanning Microscopy and Ptychography Beamlines (I08 and I08-1) and the Hard X-ray Nanoprobe at Beamline I14.
In order to grow the programme of in situ spectromicroscopy across the beamlines we now have an opportunity for a 'hands on' Scientist to work on an initially 3-year fixed term basis, focused on sample environment development and in situ experiments, as well as developing a collaborative science program in these areas.
You will support the scientific research projects of the beamlines assisting external and internal users, utilizing in situ capabilities developing and commissioning gas/heating/liquid/biasing sample environments across the scanning probe beamlines, providing technical and scientific expertise, advising on strategy for experimental and data collection procedures including data analysis, and enabling the publication of the results.
Additionally, you will be involved in beamline and peripheral lab development; managing the development, procurement, testing, installation, and maintenance of bespoke scientific equipment and software to perform novel experiments, contributing to strategies and implementations for improvements to operational procedures and beamline component development, and providing input and recommendations in safety aspects of the beamline and peripheral laboratories.
This post represents an excellent opportunity to create both collaborative and personal scientific research programmes exploiting the capabilities of in situ spectromicroscopy characterisation of materials.
*Applicants will be considered at either Grade 4 or 5, depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications.*
About You You will hold an appropriate first degree or equivalent, a PhD degree/Second degree in chemistry, physics, biology, materials science or related discipline. Demonstrated ability to develop an independent research programme and successful scientific publication record and an independent research program in a science area relevant to the beamline, are essential.
As well as experience or knowledge in the following areas:
Synchrotron research Beamline instrumentation Software packages and programming Techniques used on the Soft X-ray Spectromicrcopy beamlines or X-ray nanoprobe to include one of more of: X-ray Fluorescence mapping, X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (NEXAFS/XANES), ptychography To be considered for the Senior role you will also have post-doctoral experience in a relevant science area: chemistry, physics, biology, material science, and experience in the following:
Beamline X-ray optics and X-ray instrumentation, including X-ray detectors Beamline design, construction, commissioning and operation Supporting Scientists in the conduct of research in a synchrotron or equivalent facility Project management Programming skills in Python or a similar language Benefits Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 8th September 2024, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.
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