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The National Synchrotron Light Source-II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking exceptional candidates for the lead beamline scientist position for the Inner-Shell Spectroscopy (ISS) beamline. As part of the Hard X-ray Spectroscopy Program at NSLS-II, the ISS beamline is a high-flux, fast-scanning damping wiggler spectroscopy beamline, with in situ and operando instrumentation integrated in the beamline architecture and data acquisition system. The beamline is optimized for electrocatalytic and heterogeneous catalytic experiments; while an in situ Atomic Layer Deposition reactor and a 1000°C high-temperature reactor expands the program into the area of materials growth.
The ISS beamline offers world-class capabilities for studying the complex science of energy conversion and energy storage. Its high-flux, fast-scanning capability, and associated gas-handling infrastructure will open new possibilities for probing a wide range of materials of both fundamental and technological importance.
The selected candidate will supervise a group of scientific and technical staff. Responsibilities include: lead the safe operation of the state-of-the-art ISS beamline and associated laboratories; propose and manage the ISS operating budget; continue to develop new operando, in-situ, and data analysis capabilities; provide user support for the high-throughput user science program; develop an independent science program and work as member of a team to conduct experimental programs at NSLS-II with a focus on hard X-ray spectroscopy, and collaborate with NSLS-II and BNL scientists and General Users for effective and innovative use of the ISS beamline.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience applying X-ray spectroscopy to high-impact science
- Strong publication record in using the X-ray spectroscopy technique
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- The ability to interact effectively in a team environment with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, technical staff, and users.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Prior experience in the design, installation, commissioning and/or operation of a synchrotron radiation beamline
- At least 5 years prior experience in spectroscopy data acquisition and analysis.
- Experience with X-ray optics, X-ray detectors, EPICS, and/or Python programming languages.
- Demonstrated success supervising or leading scientific or technical groups or projects.
Other Information:
The selected candidate will supervise a group of scientific and technical staff. Responsibilities include: lead the safe operation of the state-of-the-art ISS beamline and associated laboratories; propose and manage the ISS operating budget; continue to develop new operando, in-situ, and data analysis capabilities; provide user support for the high-throughput user science program; develop an independent science program and work as member of a team to conduct experimental programs at NSLS-II with a focus on hard X-ray spectroscopy, and collaborate with NSLS-II and BNL scientists and General Users for effective and innovative use of the ISS beamline. If the selected candidate has appropriate experience, his/her responsibilities would be expanded to include serving as the Program Manager for Hard X-Ray Spectroscopy. Generally, several beamlines with common science or technical themes report to the Program Manager who is a member of the NSLS-II Photon Science Division Management team.
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