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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Project Scientist - Sample Delivery in Menlo Park, California
Project Scientist - Sample Delivery
Job ID
5934
Location
SLAC - Menlo Park, CA
Full-Time
Temporary
SLAC Job Postings
Position Overview:
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is one of 17 Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. Operated by Stanford University on behalf of the DOE, SLAC develops and operates some of the world’s premier science facilities, including the first hard X-ray free-electron laser, the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). Researchers from SLAC and other premier institutions around the world use our facilities to investigate some of the most exciting and important problems facing our society in areas such as clean energy, environmental science, biomedicine, and advanced materials.
LCLS seeks a Project Scientist with a background in structural biology, structural dynamics, and/or the microfluidic transport of biologically relevant systems to join the LCLS Biological Sciences Department to lead the implementation, development and support of droplet based sample delivery methods as part of the Center for Structural Dynamics in Biology. These droplet systems will be used for X-ray experiments including x-ray crystallography, x-ray spectroscopy, diffraction and solution scattering for biochemistry and condensed phase chemistry applications and will primarily be deployed at the MFX instrument. The candidate is required to have experience in state-of-the-art instrumentation development and an advanced skillset with microfluidics. The successful candidate is also expected to develop a successful self-led scientific research project/portfolio within LCLS that leverages the facilities’ capabilities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers and at SLAC and Stanford University. The successful candidate should be curious, motivated, and self-driven. The dissemination of scientific and technical outcomes through peer reviewed publications, as well as presentations at meetings/conferences, is expected.
If you are a postdoctoral researcher ready to test your talents in this field of research and hone your skills at a national laboratory widely recognized for its work in the physical, chemical, and environmental sciences, we want to connect with you.
¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ To be successful in this position you will bring:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Physical Chemistry, Applied Physics, Biophysics or related field.
A demonstrated ability to develop, design, and optimize scientific instrumentation.
Demonstrated programming skills with Python.
Demonstrated record of scientific productivity through publications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 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. May work extended hours during peak business cycles. The ability to travel to synchrotron and XFEL facilities around the world to perform experiments
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: Project Scientist
Job code: 0112
Duration: Fixed Term - 3 years
The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 to $140,000 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.