Staff Engineer - Structural Molecular Biology

Staff Engineer - Structural Molecular Biology Job ID 6146 Location SLAC - Menlo Park, CA Full-Time Regular SLAC Job Postings Position overview: The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a Directorate of SLAC, and a national research facility for scientific applications using synchrotron radiation at Stanford University is seeking a Beam Line Engineer/Scientist with strong methodological, scientific and technical skills for its x-ray fluorescence imaging (XRF) and x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) team. The XRF facilities include a number of beam lines that enable research in areas such as chemistry, catalysis, biology, medical, environmental, and materials sciences. Each beam line is tailored to specific techniques and sciences, spanning a specific x-ray energy range, utilizing a specific micro-scale beam size, probing atomic and electronic structure and function of matter over different time and length scales, necessitating a highly varied approach to instrumentation, sample environment, data acquisition, and data analysis. The beam line facilities are made available to a national and international scientific user community, with SSRL staff providing scientific and technical support in their use. The activities cover a wide variety of experiments in the energy range of 2-30 keV, and a multitude of hardware and software on several beam lines. Your specific responsibilities include: Work as part of the x-ray fluorescence imaging (XRF) and x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) team to provide specialized technical and methodological support for beam line developments and for scientific users. Optimize beam line optics and experimental setups for specific experimental conditions. Independently provide training and experiment support on the use of these beam lines, including instrumentation and software, for scientific users. Provide guidance to scientific users in optimizing data collection during experiments. Contribute to the definition, design, construction and commissioning of in-hutch instrumentation, for example in-hutch optics systems; in-line UV-visible microscopy; sample delivery and sample cells/environments including anaerobic cells, cryogenic cells, electrochemical cells, and microfluidic reactors. Implement, characterize, operate and enhance state-of-the-art facilities, such as x-ray optics, electro¿mechanical systems, cryogenic systems, x-ray detectors, data acquisition or data analysis software. Work occasional evenings and weekends as part of the on-call user support program. Other duties may also be assigned. To be successful in this position you will bring: BS in chemistry, physics, geochemistry, environmental engineering or related field and 4 or more years of relevant experience such as in development of synchrotron radiation optics, beam line instrumentation or X-ray detectors, or synchrotron related experimentation. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills.Ability to assist other scientists with the scientific writing of methods and results obtained from synchrotron experiments. Demonstrated strong ability to interact effectively and collaborate with a diverse group of scientists, technical staff and user groups; to work well in a team; as well as ability to take individual independent initiative, all in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Demonstrated knowledge of sample preparation and experimental design for XRF imaging experiments. Experience in software utilization for XRF image analysis and XAS data processing. In addition, preferred requirements include: A master¿s or PhD in chemistry, physics, geochemistry, environmental engineering or related field. Direct experience and knowledge of synchrotron hard and tender x-ray fluorescence imaging and x-ray absorption spectroscopy beam lines. Experience in instrumentation development and hard/tender x-ray beam line support at a synchrotron radiation facility. Experience in other modalities of data collection relevant to XRF imaging, such as fluorescence microscopy, FTIR imaging, Raman IR imaging, scanning transmission x-ray microscopy (STXM) or mass spectroscopy imaging. 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. 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: 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, Classification Title: Staff Engineer 3 Grade: L, Job Code: 0133 Duration: Regular Continuing The expected pay range for this position is $140,000 - $207,000 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.

Created: 2024-10-30