What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Beamline Scientist / Beamline Scientist position at Argonne National Laboratory?
The Structural Science group (SRS) in the X-ray Science Division (XSD) at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) enables world-class research using high-energy x-rays by developing cutting edge instrumentation and techniques, and pursuing research in the physical, chemical, environmental, and materials sciences.
To accomplish this mission, SRS operates five independent beamlines in the photon energy range between 26 to 120 keV. We are currently seeking a beamline scientist to support the high-energy x-ray beamlines operated by the SRS group. The beamlines are dedicated to in situ and operando diffraction and total scattering experiments for pair distribution function (PDF) analysis in combination with multimodal approaches, such as small angle scattering, Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence, Compton scattering, or Residual Gas Analysis.
Beamline 11-BM is a dedicated high-resolution diffraction instrument utilizing multi-analyzers/detectors system providing world-class sensitivity and resolution. Beamlines 11-ID-B and 11-ID-C are world-leading instruments dedicated to total x-ray scattering and x-ray diffraction under extreme conditions, respectively. Our newest APS-U Enhanced beamline 11-ID-D will enable novel experiments with highest flux, sub-micrometer focused beam, and extreme total scattering including the small angle scattering regime, thus leveraging the strength of the most brilliant high-energy storage ring world-wide.
Beamline 17-BM is a rapid acquisition powder diffraction beamline optimized for in situ data collection, with a focus on long-duration experiments and experiments enhanced by robotics.
The successful candidate will work within a highly motivated and diverse team to support user experiments and develop new techniques, sample environments, and/or novel data acquisition strategies for the beamlines in the SRS group.
Position Requirements
Research Development (RD)
Job Profile
Physics 2
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $90,063.00 - $143,010.27.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
To accomplish this mission, SRS operates five independent beamlines in the photon energy range between 26 to 120 keV. We are currently seeking a beamline scientist to support the high-energy x-ray beamlines operated by the SRS group. The beamlines are dedicated to in situ and operando diffraction and total scattering experiments for pair distribution function (PDF) analysis in combination with multimodal approaches, such as small angle scattering, Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence, Compton scattering, or Residual Gas Analysis.
Beamline 11-BM is a dedicated high-resolution diffraction instrument utilizing multi-analyzers/detectors system providing world-class sensitivity and resolution. Beamlines 11-ID-B and 11-ID-C are world-leading instruments dedicated to total x-ray scattering and x-ray diffraction under extreme conditions, respectively. Our newest APS-U Enhanced beamline 11-ID-D will enable novel experiments with highest flux, sub-micrometer focused beam, and extreme total scattering including the small angle scattering regime, thus leveraging the strength of the most brilliant high-energy storage ring world-wide.
Beamline 17-BM is a rapid acquisition powder diffraction beamline optimized for in situ data collection, with a focus on long-duration experiments and experiments enhanced by robotics.
The successful candidate will work within a highly motivated and diverse team to support user experiments and develop new techniques, sample environments, and/or novel data acquisition strategies for the beamlines in the SRS group.
Position Requirements
- Requires a PhD in physics, chemistry, computer science, materials science or a related discipline and at least 2 years of experience with independent scientific work after PhD
- Experience in conducting in situ and operando diffraction experiments
- Experience with Python and/or C/C
- Knowledge of diffraction theory, crystallography, and approaches to advanced analysis including structural refinement and modeling
- Skill in oral and written communication of scientific results and experimental plans
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Flexibility and fast adaptation to new situations
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
- Instrumentation design including hands on realization
- Development of scripts for advanced data acquisition and analysis strategies
- Expertise in x-ray optics
- Experience with automation and robotics
- Experience in beamline controls using EPICS, SPEC or BlueSky
- Knowledge in engineering materials science
- Knowledge in materials for energy storage and sustainability
- RD2 (Assistant Beamline Scientist): Bachelors and 5 years’ experience, Masters and 3 years’ experience, PhD and 0 years’ experience, or equivalent. The expected pay range for this position is $90,063 - 143,010.
- RD3 (Beamline Scientist): Bachelors and 8 years’ experience, Masters and 5 years’ experience, PhD and 4 years’ experience, or equivalent. The expected pay range for this position is $109,922 - 175,605.
Research Development (RD)
Job Profile
Physics 2
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $90,063.00 - $143,010.27.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
Click here to view Argonne employee benefits!
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Salary : $90,063 - $175,605
