Beamline Scientist / Senior Beamline Scientist - CSXID

We now have an opportunity for a Beamline Scientist to join the Coherent Soft X-ray Imaging and Diffraction (CSXID) beamline, one of the flagship beamlines in the Diamond-II upgrade project. The CSXID beamline will provide polarised soft x-rays with high coherent flux and will support a range of coherent imaging techniques delivering high resolution imaging in both 2D and 3D. The beamline will include two end-stations with sample environments dedicated towards quantum materials and functional materials research respectively. It will support a diverse research portfolio ranging from magnetic nanodevices to battery materials and catalysts. We are now seeking a Beamline Scientist to take the lead on the development of our quantum materials imaging endstation which will support research including 3D imaging of topological magnetic spin textures, skyrmions and chiral systems, time-resolved magnetisation dynamics, antiferromagnetic and multiferroic materials and nanopatterned devices. Duties will include :

• Championing the detailed design, prototyping, construction, commissioning, and ongoing optimisation of the endstation.
• Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to drive the development of both hardware and software, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Developing an internationally competitive research program, leading your own research and taking advantage of the unique capabilities of the beamline.
• Participation in in-house research programmes on the beamline. Participation in the maintenance, ongoing development, and upgrades of the beamline and endstations.
• Providing user support, as a local contact, by assisting visiting scientists in carrying out a wide range of experiments.
  
  You will hold an appropriate Science or Engineering Degree or equivalent as well as a PhD and proven relevant experience in a scientific field relevant to the post.
You will demonstrate experience and knowledge in the following areas :
• Quantum or functional materials.
• Synchrotron measurements such as coherent imaging, ptychography, polarised soft x-ray scattering.
• Synchrotron-based x-ray techniques, ideally with experience of coherent imaging or polarised x-ray spectroscopy.
• Experimental skills, and the ability to conduct high quality original research.
• Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Python programming for data analysis, data acquisition and the control of scientific equipment.
Applications with an active research program in imaging quantum materials or a related field are encouraged. The research program should ideally include experience with in-situ sample environments including the experimental setup, analysis, and interpretation of data. For consideration at the senior level, candidates are expected to have experience in developing and installing synchrotron instrumentation and demonstrate an internationally recognised research program with a vision for how their research would complement the capabilities of the CSXID beamline.

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work / life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities.