Berkeley Lab · 4 weeks ago
Beamline Scientist for Extreme Condition X-ray Diffraction
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $208K/yr
5+ years expBerkeley Lab’s Advanced Light Source Division is seeking a Beamline Scientist for Extreme Condition X-ray Diffraction to lead the Diffraction at Non-Ambient Conditions Beamline 12.2.2. This role involves managing daily operations, collaborating with users on x-ray studies, and overseeing upgrades to enhance diffraction capabilities.
Research
Hiring Manager
Evan Garfield
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations and technical development of Beamline 12.2.2 (diffraction at non-ambient conditions)
Maintain and upgrade beamline instrumentation, sample environments, and computing infrastructure to support users and evolving research needs. Drive data acquisition and data processing developments
Collaborate with and advise/train the ALS users to conduct state-of-the-art x-ray experiments
Serve as scientific lead during the ALS Upgrade, overseeing beamline modifications, and defining the post-ALS-U diffraction roadmap including clear milestones for developments in sample environments, detectors, and optics
Ensure compliance with ALS, LBNL and DOE safety requirements. Note that Integrated Safety Management (ISM) is the DOE framework for how we protect ourselves and each other while pursuing the Lab’s mission, by systematically integrating safety into management and work practices at all levels
Build collaborations and partnerships with new and existing ALS users and develop a strong professional network. Engage closely with Approved Programs that supply additional support personnel and infrastructure to the beamline, including with NSF SEES, Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science
Contribute to the broader scientific community through expertise, and committee service, peer review
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at conferences and workshops
Lead or contribute to scientific R&D projects and funding proposals
Supervise or mentor students, postdocs, and colleagues as appropriate
Perform all responsibilities with a high level of independence, professional judgment, and initiative
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline with broad expertise in diffraction
Minimum 5 years of relevant post-degree experience
Proven experience operating, maintaining, and developing scientific instrumentation, sample environments, and related beamline controls, data processing, computing and data systems
Hands-on experience with x-ray diffraction and hard x-ray scattering experiments
Proficiency with diffraction data processing software
Familiarity with in-situ high-pressure/high-temperature x-ray diffraction using Diamond Anvil Cells (DACs)
Prior experience working at a synchrotron beamline
Strong publication record in diffraction-related research
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Demonstrated success advising/training users or early-career staff
Excellent scientific communication skills, including publications and presentations
Experience leading scientific R&D efforts and contributing to research proposals
Proven ability to build and maintain productive internal and external collaborations
Recognized leader in the field with a strong record of independent research and staff leadership
Recognition through awards, invited talks, or leadership in high-impact collaborations advancing the field
Demonstrated achievements that have significantly expanded knowledge or capabilities in the discipline
Proven experience managing projects from concept through design, testing, and commissioning
Experience supervising and coordinating the work of scientists, engineers, and technicians
Demonstrated ability to lead innovative development projects and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration
Proven track record in strategic planning and organizational decision-making
Preferred
Experience using/developing in-situ/in-operando sample environments
Experience managing or supervising workflow and team members, or have held team lead roles
Company
Berkeley Lab
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