Stanford University · 11 hours ago
Research Engineer
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expStanford University is a prestigious institution that emphasizes research and education across various disciplines. They are seeking a Research Engineer to contribute to the Structural Molecular Biology Division, focusing on experimental studies of biological macromolecules using x-ray scattering techniques and collaborating on research projects.
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Responsibilities
Play a key role in new methodological and technological developments in structural biology and biophysics using small- and wide-angle x-ray scattering techniques
Engage in collaborative research projects that take advantage of the instrumentation available at BL4-2
Participate in the daily operation and maintenance of an insertion-device small angle x-ray scattering facility dedicated to structural studies on mostly non-crystalline biological systems
Engage in user support and training at the beamline and actively participate in scientific workshops and outreach programs organized by the BioSAXS team at SSRL
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in biophysics, physical biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, structural biology or a closely related field and 5 years of relevant post Ph.D. experience
Considerable experience in instrument development
Ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrated experimental skills in protein or nucleic acid physical chemistry and x-ray scattering/diffraction techniques
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse group of scientists, technical staff as well as external users
Preferred
Postdoctoral research or comparable training in a related field
Familiarity with standard analysis software packages and methods for biological small angle scattering data analysis
Prior experience with Python programming for data analysis and instrument control
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Family care resources
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Excellent health care benefits
Hundreds of health or fitness classes
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
Company
Stanford University
Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$26.52MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineGRAMMY Museum
2025-09-08Grant
2025-01-30Grant· $5.6M
2023-08-17Grant
Leadership Team
Nadia Roumani
Co-founder and Senior Designer, Designing for Social Systems (DSS) Program, d.school
Howard Wolf
Vice President for Alumni Affairs
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