Beam Line Engineer - x-ray absorption spectroscopy

Specific Responsibilities

• Work as part of the x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) team to provide specialized technical and methodological support for beam line developments and for scientific users.
• Optimize beam line optics and experimental setups for specific experimental conditions.
• Independently provide training and experiment support on the use of these beam lines, including instrumentation and software, for scientific users.
• Provide guidance to scientific users in optimizing data collection during experiments.
• Contribute to the definition, design, construction and commissioning of in-hutch instrumentation, for example in-hutch optics systems; sample delivery and sample cells/environments ranging from cryogenic to high temperatures, and/or under electrochemical, gaseous, chemical control.
• Implement, characterize, operate and enhance state-of-the-art facilities, such as x-ray optics, electro mechanical systems, cryogenic systems, x-ray detectors, data acquisition or data analysis software.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends as part of the on-call user support program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, biochemistry, biophysics, mechanical/electrical engineering or related field and 4 or more years of relevant experience such as in development of synchrotron radiation optics, beam line instrumentation or X-ray detectors.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's or PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, biochemistry, biophysics, mechanical/electrical engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated direct experience and knowledge of synchrotron hard x-ray absorption spectroscopy beam lines.
• Experience in instrumentation development and hard x-ray beam line support at a synchrotron radiation facility.
• Experience in software development for instrumentation control, data acquisition and data analysis, preferably in C/C++, C# or Python.
• Experience with EPICS-based instrumentation control and readout.
• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably Solid Edge.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. Work Standards Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1�General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

Classification

Staff Engineer 3

Job Code

0133

Grade

LE

Employment Duration

Regular Continuing