Beamline Scientist

$110,000 - $150,000/Yr

Brookhaven National Laboratory - Upton, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Upton, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Beamline Scientist position at Brookhaven National Laboratory involves supporting the user program and operations of the Pair Distribution Function (PDF) beamline within the Hard X-ray Scattering & Spectroscopy Program. The role focuses on enhancing beamline throughput and productivity, collaborating with internal and external researchers, and contributing to the development of advanced x-ray methods and AI/ML software infrastructure for autonomous experiments.

Responsibilities

• User support at the PDF beamline.
• Develops and operates highly specialized equipment and x-ray advanced methods, enhancing the beamline throughput and productivity (including remote user operation).
• Collaborates with internal staff and external users for scientific & technical research and development.
• Contributions to the design, implementation, and maintenance of in-situ/operando capabilities at the PDF beamline and documentation.
• Works with beamline support groups and contributes to the development of an AI/ML based python software infrastructure to support autonomous experiments with real-time data analysis and modeling capabilities.
• Reaches out and engages with external researchers to promote a strong science program.
• Assists with preparation of funding proposals and beamline progress reports.

Requirements

• PhD. in physics, materials science, chemistry or related field
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience
• Proven track record of materials structure characterization using synchrotron/neutron powder diffraction and/or total scattering techniques.
• Proven track record of using python for data visualization and reduction/processing.
• Experience with computational diffraction and analysis/modeling of atomic structures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, technical staff, and users.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in supporting users at a synchrotron or a neutron facility.
• Prior experience in the design, installation, commissioning, and/or operation of components and/or instruments for synchrotron X-ray and/or neutron diffraction.
• Experience in robotics, and/or automation of experimentation.
• Proposed personal research interest aligned with the scientific mission of the NSLS-II.
• Experience with collaborative code development using version control platforms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits program
• Supportive work environment
• Resources necessary for success