Research Position at LCLS

The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), a directorate of SLAC and the world’s first hard x-ray free electron laser, seeks a Research Associate with a background in sample introduction for serial data collection to join the Sample Environment and Delivery group within the LCLS Hard X-Ray department.

Members of this department are responsible for developing new instrumentation and methods as well as performing innovative ultrafast experiments using hard x-ray beams from LCLS. The SED Department specifically focuses on sample preparation, characterization and delivery.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) is one of the world’s premier research laboratories, providing an internationally leading capability in the form of its accelerator based light sources and its science programs.

Please Note – due to COVID-19 related curtailment of on-site activities, the job duties for this position will be required to be performed from home until full site-access is restored. 

Job ID 4077

In this position, you will primarily support the development and integration of methods for sample introduction of biological samples at LCLS and will also support the user experiment program. You will participate in and contribute to efforts involving the characterization and testing of sample introduction methods for solutions and suspensions as well as help to automate sample introduction at the LCLS beam lines. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers at SLAC and Stanford University working on simulations and theoretical frameworks of the underlying physics. The successful candidate should be curious, motivated and self-driven.

Note: The position is a 2 year fixed term with the possibility of renewal. Assignment duration is contingent upon project needs and funding.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

In addition, preferred requirements and experience include:

SLAC employee competencies:

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Work standards:

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