Associate Scientist - AD LCLS Accelerator Physics

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated scientist to contribute to the production and characterization of photocathodes, materials that generate electron beams used in accelerator facilities such as the LCLS-II. This associate scientist position provides an opportunity to work at the forefront of accelerator science, studying photocathode materials like tri-alkali pnictides (e.g. K2CsSb), bi-alkali chalcogenides (e.g. Cs2Te), and mono-alkali halides (e.g. CsBr), with the potential to explore emerging materials.

Your Specific Responsibilities Include

• The associate scientist will produce and characterize photocathodes using deposition and diagnostic systems, analyze experimental data, and compare results to theoretical predictions.
• The role also involves maintaining a safe lab environment by following safety protocols and best practices.
• The associate scientist will share findings through peer-reviewed publications, oral presentations, and conference participation, and will contribute by developing original research proposals.
  
  

Note: This position is at the Associate Scientist (Tier 2) level. The Associate Scientist is a 3 to 5 year fixed term research staff position. The Associate position is assessed after the 3 to 5 year period with the possibility of appointment to the Staff Scientist level. Appointment to the Associate Scientist level requires a review and evaluation of documented scientific achievement.

Applicants should include a cover letter, a statement of research including brief summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and three reference letters with the application.

To Be Successful In This Position You Will Bring

• Ph.D. in physics or materials science, with a background in vacuum science or electron emission (e.g. thermal, field, or photoemission).
• Familiarity with materials science techniques, proficiency in LabVIEW
• Knowledge of photocathode deposition processes such as thermal evaporation are highly desirable.
• Candidates should be able to collaborate effectively in a team, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing project needs, including working off-hours and traveling as required.
• Effective communication and writing skills for preparing and presenting technical and scientific documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population
  
  

SLAC Employee Competencies

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
  
  

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.
• Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.
  
  

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
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
  
  

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Classification Title: Associate Scientist

Grade: K

Job Code: 1092

Duration: Fixed Term

The expected pay range for this position is $118,000 to $175,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. 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, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.