Organizational Overview

The Integrated In Situ and Resonant Hard X-ray Studies (ISR) and Inelastic X-ray Scattering (IXS) beamlines are a part of the Complex Scattering Program at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), a DOE-funded scientific user facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory.  These beamlines provide state-of-the-art scattering tools and common in-situ sample environments for probing the structural and electronic properties of materials, as well as the coherent coupling between spin and lattice degrees of freedom.  ISR and IXS are seeking a postdoctoral research associate to utilize the beamlines’ capabilities to study magnetic van der Waals systems.

Position Description

The successful candidate will be based at the ISR and IXS beamlines at NSLS-II and investigate magnetic van der Waals systems using x-ray scattering techniques, including resonant and inelastic scattering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work together with members of the ISR and IXS beamline teams to plan and perform x-ray scattering studies of magnetic van der Waals systems.
• Analyze and prepare data for scientific publications and talks.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ph.D. in physics, materials science, or a related field
• Good understanding of the physics of quantum materials
• Demonstrated experience with x-ray scattering techniques
• Demonstrated data analysis skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience performing synchrotron-based experiments
• Experience with resonant and/or inelastic x-ray scattering techniques
• Experience working with van der Waals materials
• Experience performing first principles calculations
• Knowledge of Python or other scientific programming languages

Other Information:

BNL policy requires that after obtaining their PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation:  Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)

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