TES Beamline Scientist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the operation and the user program of the TES beamline by working closely with the Lead Beamline Scientist while exploring the opportunities for high-impact, collaborative research in line with the NSLS II strategic plans.
• Improve experimental procedures at the beamline, from sample environment and data collection to data analysis, enabling user-friendly and streamlined measurements and analysis.
• Adapt the beamline’s capabilities for autonomous and high throughput experiments.
• Participate in internal and external scientific & technical collaborations that leverage the unique potential of the beamline.
• Carry out independent research in areas aligned with the scientific mission of the beamline and/or contribute to the development of new experimental capabilities and methodologies.

• Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field, plus at least 2 years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning and executing in situ/operando experiments, analysis of EXAFS data, and publishing results using X-ray spectroscopy and/or imaging techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong publication record demonstrating impactful research in XAS and/or X-ray imaging.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, and technical staff.

• Prior experience in beamline operations and user support for a spectroscopy beamline.
• Hands‑on experience with in‑situ/operando Raman spectroscopy.
• Hands‑on experience with battery and/or electrocatalyst in‑situ/operando spatially resolved X‑ray experiments.
• Proven experience with first‑principles simulations of X‑ray spectroscopy, including X‑ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and/or X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES).
• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research and develop innovative scientific programs in X‑ray spectroscopic image.
• Demonstrated Python programming skills relevant to data acquisition or data analysis, evidenced through publications or software development.
• Experience with collaborative Python code development using version control platforms such as Git Hub.
• Experience working with sample environments involving hazardous materials or extreme conditions.
• Working knowledge of EPICS and EPICS‑based data acquisition systems.

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