Research Associate - Experimental (PULSE)

Job ID

6033

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Temporary

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Research Associate within the Energy Sciences Directorate with a focus on the excited states and ultrafast electronic/nuclear dynamics in nanoscale systems, including surfaces, interfaces, and 2D materials.

The research associate will work on spectroscopic experiments to examine excited states and their ensuing dynamics following optical excitation with an ultrafast pulse.

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Designing experiments to probe excited states and their dynamics in nanoscale materials and assessing their feasibility

• Executing proposed experiments with laboratory capabilities, as well as x-ray facilities, as appropriate.

• Analysis of experimental data

• Theoretical modeling of underlying dynamical processes

• Publication of the results in high-level scientific journals

Note: This is a one-year fixed term position with the possibility of extension. Research Associates are engaged with the design, support, operation and/or scientific exploitation of the major programs of the laboratory, under the guidance of their faculty or Senior Staff Scientist / Distinguished Staff Scientist supervisor. They are expected to work with a significant degree of independence on one or more specific tasks in support of the research program, frequently interacting with the laboratory’s scientific community.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• PhD in physical chemistry, condensed-matter physics or related fields

• Relevant postdoctoral experience in spectroscopic studies of 2D materials and other nanoscale systems, including their ultrafast dynamics.

• Demonstrated knowledge of time-resolved spectroscopy techniques.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong leadership abilities to work as part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists across multiple institutions

Applicants will be evaluated on research experience and accomplishments in their field of expertise. Applicants will provide evidence of either a recently completed PhD degree, or confirmation of completion of the PhD degree requirements prior to starting the position.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with tabletop spectroscopy experiments

• Expertise in complementary materials characterization techniques, such as transport measurements

• Expertise in the preparation and characterization of nanoscale materials

• Expertise in data analysis and the formulation of relevant models

• Expertise in the preparation of scientific papers and presentations

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, team collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 his or her job.

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

Classification Title: Research Associate – Experimental

Grade: G

Job code: 0127

Duration: Fixed Term

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 to $100,000 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.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.