Data Analysis Scientist
Based onsite - Diamond Light Source, Harwell, Oxfordshire
About Us
Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.
At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Data Analysis Scientist to contribute directly to the delivery of scientific experiments in one of the most varied and interesting experimental techniques at Diamond: X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy. You will join our data analysis group, a team of scientists and engineers who work closely with beamline staff, support groups and international collaborators to develop world-leading tools and algorithms, as well as the open-source infrastructure which underpins the near real-time delivery of pertinent scientific results to our users.
As part of the Diamond-II upgrade, we are building on the success of the Spectroscopy Group by creating a new high temporal resolution beamline optimized for the study of samples under operando conditions – SWIFT. Rapid feedback from tightly integrated data analysis will be essential to support this. Your role will be to contribute to the development of these systems, working closely with scientists and engineers in other teams to ensure that scientific results will be returned in a timely manner whilst handling the large increase in data volumes.
About You
You will have an appropriate first degree or equivalent qualification, and a PhD / second degree in a relevant science or engineering area, as well as an interest in supporting scientific research coupled with strong analytical and communication skills.
Experience in the following areas is essential:
- Software development in a modern programming language such as Python, C++ and/or Java.
- Data processing and analysis for X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy
Benefits
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. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The initial closing date for applications is 27th October 2024, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.
Other information
Diamond is open to different ways of working and we are committed to supporting our employees to have more flexibility and autonomy over where, when and how long they work.
Where relevant, and possible for the role, we will consider flexible working arrangements, secondment and job share opportunities.
Diamond attract talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 44 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women (77% men and 23% women as at March 2021). Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women.
If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.
Diamond are members of Working Families (the UK’s work-life balance organisation) and we have also achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.