X-ray Scattering Scientist
About The Position
The Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) at Brookhaven is a DOE-funded national scientific user facility, offering users a supported research experience with top-caliber scientists and access to state-of- the-art instrumentation. The CFN mission is advancing nanoscience through frontier fundamental research and technique development and is the nexus of a broad collaboration network. Each year, CFN staff members support the research of nearly 600 external facility users. Three strategic nanoscience themes underlie the CFN scientific facilities: The CFN conducts research on nanomaterial synthesis by assembly designing precise architectures with targeted functionality by organizing nanoscale components. The CFN researches and applies platforms for state-of-the-art techniques for Accelerated Nanomaterial Discovery, integrating synthesis, advanced characterization, physical modeling, and computer science to iteratively explore a wide range of material parameters. The CFN develops and utilizes advanced capabilities for studies of Nanomaterials in Operando Conditions for characterizing materials and reactions at the atomic scale in real-world environments. Position Description The CFN is seeking a highly motivated scientist to support scientific researchers in materials characterization using synchrotron x-ray scattering methods. The CFN supports a vibrant user program that advances materials research through high-throughput and in-situ characterization, coupled to advanced data analysis. In this on-site position, you will support the full user experimental workflow, encompassing strategic experiment planning, instrument configuration and optimization, data collection, and data analysis/interpretation. You will become involved in scientific research and facility development activities aligned with the CFN’s user program mission. You will be a member of the CFN scientific staff, working under the supervision of the AI-Accelerated Nanoscience Group Leader and collaborating closely with beamline scientists at NSLS-II.
Requirements
- You have a Doctorate with 2+ years of post-PhD experience in physics, material science, chemistry, engineering, or a related discipline
- You have experience conducting material science experiments at synchrotron beamlines
- You demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment
- You are committed to fostering an environment of safe scientific work practices and adhering to lab guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- You have experience in X-ray scattering techniques (SAXS, GISAXS, GIWAXS, etc.), including data acquisition and analysis
- You have experience with supporting the research of others, via collaboration and/or within a user facility environment
- You have skills in advanced analytics, AI/ML methods, Python programming, version control, and Linux OS
- You have experience with materials characterization methods, such as lab X-ray instruments, or scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Responsibilities
- You will proactively provide hands-on support for X-ray experiments at synchrotron X-ray scattering beamlines, and complementary techniques at CFN, to advance scientific impact of the user program.
- You will be responsible for hardware setup, instrument configuration, data acquisition, data analysis, troubleshooting, and after-hour support.
- You will participate in discussions on science goals, experimental design, and workflow improvement.
- You will participate in research collaborations and scientific publications.
- You will work with users and staff to ensure safe and effective operation of X-ray scattering beamlines and complementary instruments.
Benefits
- Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.
- Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program Organization Overview
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
