**Job Description**
**Position Overview:**
The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a Directorate of SLAC, and a national research facility for scientific applications using synchrotron radiation at Stanford University is seeking a Beam Line Engineer with strong methodological, scientific and technical skills for its x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) team. The XAS facilities include a number of beam lines that enable research in areas such as chemistry, catalysis, biology, medical, environmental, and materials sciences, together covering a range from 2-35 keV.. Each beam line is tailored to specific techniques and sciences, spanning a specific x-ray energy range, probing atomic and electronic structure and function of matter over different time scales, necessitating a highly varied approach to instrumentation, sample environment, data acquisition, and data analysis. The beam line facilities are made available to a national and international scientific user community, with SSRL staff providing scientific and technical support in their use.
**Your specific responsibilities include:**
+ Work as part of the x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) team to provide specialized technical and methodological support for beam line developments and for scientific users.
+ Optimize beam line optics and experimental setups for specific experimental conditions.
+ Independently provide training and experiment support on the use of these beam lines, including instrumentation and software, for scientific users.
+ Provide guidance to scientific users in optimizing data collection during experiments.
+ Contribute to the definition, design, construction and commissioning of in-hutch instrumentation, for example in-hutch optics systems; sample delivery and sample cells/environments ranging from cryogenic to high temperatures, and/or under electrochemical, gaseous, chemical control.
+ Implement, characterize, operate and enhance state-of-the-art facilities, such as x-ray optics, electro mechanical systems, cryogenic systems, x-ray detectors, data acquisition or data analysis software.
+ Work occasional evenings and weekends as part of the on-call user support program.
+ Other duties may also be assigned.
**To be successful in this position you will bring:**
+ Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, biochemistry, biophysics, mechanical/electrical engineering or related field and 4 or more years of relevant experience such as in development of synchrotron radiation optics, beam line instrumentation or X-ray detectors.
+ Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills.
+ Demonstrated strong ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists, technical staff and user groups; to work well in a team; as well as ability to take individual independent initiative, all in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
**In addition, preferred requirements include:**
+ Master's or PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, biochemistry, biophysics, mechanical/electrical engineering or related field.
+ Direct experience and knowledge of synchrotron hard x-ray absorption spectroscopy beam lines.
+ Experience in instrumentation development and hard x-ray beam line support at a synchrotron radiation facility.
+ Experience in software development for instrumentation control, data acquisition and data analysis. preferably in C/C++, C# or Python.Experience with EPICS-based instrumentation control and readout.
+ Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably Solid Edge.
**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.
**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 securit