X-ray Microscopy Beamline Scientist

Overview

The Imaging and Microscopy Program at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS‑II) offers world‑class capabilities for imaging complex and heterogeneous materials across multiple length scales. The program operates four beamlines—FXI, HXN, SRX, CDI—and is constructing the SXN beamline. FXI and HXN provide nanoscale resolution full‑field and scanning imaging, respectively; SRX is a hard X‑ray fluorescence nanoprobe delivering sub‑micron focus and multimodal capabilities;

CDI offers specialized coherent diffractive imaging and Bragg CDI; SXN is a soft X‑ray nanoprobe with spectromicroscopy and ptychography imaging. Beamlines collaborate closely, sharing tools and resources.

Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a beamline scientist to join the Imaging and Microscopy Program. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing sub‑micron X‑ray imaging techniques while stationed at the Sub‑Micron Resolution X‑ray spectroscopy (SRX) beamline. The role involves user support, technical development, workflow optimization, and scientific leadership to attract high‑impact experiments from the diverse user community.

• Perform user support at the SRX beamline and explore opportunities for high‑impact, collaborative research with users.
• Lead technical developments for SRX experiment capabilities and commission new instruments or methods.
• Develop and optimize measurement‑to‑analysis workflows, enhancing productivity, reliability, and efficiency for general user research.
• Collaborate with NSLS‑II staff, engineering, and controls teams to commission, maintain, and upgrade SRX capabilities.
• Publish work in peer‑reviewed journals and present results at scientific meetings.
• Explore opportunities for high‑impact research within the Imaging and Microscopy Program and the broader NSLS‑II community.

• Ph.D. in physics, materials science, chemistry, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of hands‑on experience with X‑ray imaging, X‑ray microscopy, or related synchrotron techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental data analysis through publications or developed analysis workflows.
• Excellent publication record in relevant areas.
• Ability to interact effectively in a team environment with scientists, engineers, technical staff, and users.

• Extensive research experience in X‑ray microscopy and relevant instrumentation, including in‑situ sample environments.
• Significant experience in X‑ray micro‑diffraction through publications or developed software.
• Extensive experience with XANES spectroscopy.
• Experience with user support at a synchrotron facility.
• Proficiency in scientific programming, preferably Python.

$ – $ per year.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer‑Vets/Disabled. Guided by core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, we are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits and privileges of employment.

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