Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a lead beamline scientist for the soft x-ray angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) and resonant inelastic x-ray scattering (RIXS) Imaging (ARI) beamline to lead its user program and operations, enhance capabilities, and ensure it remains state-of-the-art.
Requirements
- Significant experience using electron spectroscopy and/or x-ray scattering techniques.
- Considerable knowledge of ARPES and RIXS fundamentals and data analysis.
- Familiarity with resonant inelastic x-ray scattering measurements and data analysis.
- Strong publication record using ARPES and/or RIXS techniques.
- At least 3 years demonstrated successful experience with synchrotron beamline operation and user support.
- Demonstrated success in the design, installation, and/or commissioning of a synchrotron radiation beamline.
- Working knowledge of soft x-ray optics, x-ray and electron detectors, and/or beamline control systems (e.g., EPICS).
- Programming skills for data analysis and/or collection in Python.
Responsibilities
- Refine and evolve the mission and technical scope of the ARI beamline by interacting effectively with the scientific user community and with the Electronic Structure Techniques Program and NSLS-II colleagues.
- Grow the ARI beamline’s scientific program in line with the NSLS-II strategic plan and support the facility mission with a focus on scanning imaging angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and resonant inelastic x-ray scattering.
- Lead the safe operation of the ARI beamline and provide oversight of staff and users working at the beamline.
- Oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of the beamline equipment and guide the beamline’s progress with advanced data management and analysis.
- Collaborate with NSLS-II staff, BNL scientists, and/or external researchers to develop an independent scientific and/or technical research and development program that leverages or enhances the unique capabilities of the ARI beamline.
- Coordinate the ARI user program with those of other NSLS-II beamlines within and outside the Electronic Structure Techniques Program that offer complementary techniques or capabilities.
Other
- PhD. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or other relevant fields with at least 6 years’ experience in synchrotron-based research.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively in a team environment with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, technical staff, and users.
- Demonstrated success supervising or leading scientific or technical groups or projects.
- On-site
