Position overview:

The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource has an opening for a Research Associate to help support the development of multimodal optical and X-ray biological imaging. This position would have a component (roughly 50%) that focuses on modifying the transmission X-ray microscope to accommodate the hybrid microscope system and supporting the X-ray beamtime associated with this effort. The second part (remaining approximately 50%) will involve synchrotron related characterization of electrochemical energy storage systems. Both aspects will involve some development of in situ/vivo sample design for X-ray microscopy and will include the establishment of new SSRL users and development of new collaborations.

Note: The Research Associate role is a fixed term staff position. Appointment duration is 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Assignment duration is contingent upon project needs and funding.

SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park, CA. Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Applicants must provide evidence of either a recently completed PhD degree or confirmation of completion of the PhD degree requirements prior to starting the position. Applicants should also include a cover letter, a statement of research area including brief summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and names of three references for future letters of recommendation with the application.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• PhD in physics, materials sciences, chemistry biology, or related field, and demonstrated research experience in synchrotron-based X-ray science.
• Experience with synchrotron X-ray microscopy and/or imaging
• Some experience with electrochemistry is desirable, but not essential
• Strong experimental, analytical and computation skills
• Broad scientific interests
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population; good interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

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 their job.

Work standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford/SLAC 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:
• 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,
• As an organization that receives federal funding, SLAC and Stanford University have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors.

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• Classification Title: Research Associate - Experimental
• Job code: 0127, Grade: G
• Employment Duration: 24 months