Position Summary The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) is an internationally-recognized research facility that provides high intensity x-ray beams and state-of-the-art instrumentation to scientists and students from university, government and industrial labs around the world. These groups employ CHESS to conduct research in areas ranging from biology, physics, and chemistry to mechanical and structural engineering, advanced manufacturing, environmental science, materials science, and cultural heritage.
CHESS is seeking a Ph.D. level scientist to work with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team to advance the fabrication and performance of next generation materials, especially polymers, polymer composites, and functional materials, making use of synchrotron-based x-ray characterization techniques. The successful candidate will serve as a beamline scientist supporting in-person and remote users of CHESS facilities, especially the AFRL-supported Functional Materials Beamline, and actively contribute to developing next-generation synchrotron light source technology and techniques.
Responsibilities
- Support an active user community, including users from DoD, Industry and Academia, engaged in employing x-ray techniques to characterize materials and materials processes, such as additive manufacturing.
- Creatively contribute to the development of new synchrotron methods and techniques, from experimental hardware to data reduction and analysis.
- Mentor students and postdoctoral researchers in synchrotron and domain-science techniques.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships among DoD and Industry collaborations.
- Communicate experimental outcomes to DoD and industry collaborators in the form of written reports and/or presentations.
- Maintain individual record of scholarship and contribute to the scholarly output of the lab through internal research highlights, publications in peer reviewed journals, and presentations at national and international conferences.
Essential Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent in materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related field and 2 years post-Ph.D experience.
- Interest and ability to work in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Record of scientific publications.
- Passion for contributing to an environment that builds individual and organizational effectiveness.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical experts, operations staff, and researchers at all levels, including students, postdocs, interns, and facility users.
- Proficiency in science communication, written and oral, formal and informal.
Preference will be given to applicants with a background in materials science or mechanical engineering, particularly geared towards soft matter or composites and involving diffraction, especially using large user facilities. Experience analyzing large experimental datasets is also an asset.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The initial appointment is for three years and can be renewed based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. For further information about the position, please contact MSN-C Program Director Arthur Woll (arthurwoll@cornell.edu) or lead FMB scientist Louisa Smieska (lmb327@cornell.edu). Applications received before August 5, 2021 are guaranteed full consideration.
Applications should be submitted on AcademicJobsOnline at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18579
A complete application will include the following material:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of Publications
- Statement of Research summarizing examples of recent research, and areas of interest for future work, especially involving synchrotron radiation and materials science and/or mechanical engineering.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation.
Located on the Cornell University campus in New York State, CHESS serves a world-wide user community of materials scientists, structural biologists, chemists, physicists, and engineers. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Cornell’s inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery and engagement.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.