As standard this role requires a fully onsite working arrangement.

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron, serving scientists and researchers from around the world. It is a not-for-profit joint venture, providing academic and industry researchers access to facilities that enable world-changing science.  

I07 is a beamline designed for grazing incidence diffraction and scattering experiments. The beamline uses an intense, high energy x-ray beam (6-30 keV) to study the structure and morphology of solid and liquid surfaces and interfaces through the techniques of surface x-ray diffraction, x-ray reflectivity and grazing incidence small angle x-ray scattering.
The beamline operates two end-stations, and is equipped with a UHV diffractometer, a double crystal deflector (for liquid interfaces) and a multipurpose diffractometer. With its flexible configuration, I07 supports experiments in very diverse research areas including thin films, 2D materials, soft matter, heterogeneous catalysis and electrochemistry, with a special focus on in-situ/operando experiments for the investigation of surface dynamics.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Scientist to join the I07 team in the position of Beamline Scientist.

The selected candidate will have the possibility to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the beamline and lead their own research activities on the beamline and elsewhere, as well as participating in the in-house research programme on in-situ/operando characterization of interfacial chemical reactions as well as the development of setups for multiscale experiments (e.g. SXRD/HAXPES).

The Beamline Scientist will be also contributing to continuous technical development and maintenance of the I07 end stations and will provide user support as a local contact by assisting visiting scientists in carrying out a wide range of experiments.
Diamond Light Source is undergoing an upgrade that will deliver a 4th generation synchrotron, the position will provide the opportunity to exploit this state-of-the-art facility as well as contributing in potential beamline upgrades and defining/leading some of the development projects.

About You

You should hold a Ph.D. in a scientific field relevant to the post (e.g. physics, physical chemistry, chemistry, or materials science).

As a Beamline Scientist you will:

• Be motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have well-developed experimental skills and a demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality original research.
• Have a background in surface or interface science, electrochemistry, soft matter or catalysis.
• Have proven knowledge of surface X-ray diffraction/scattering techniques (SXRD, GIXD, GIWAXS, GISAXS, XRR...), including instrumentation and methodologies for structure solution and refinement.
• Have knowledge of ultra-high vacuum (UHV) techniques, experience with surface characterisation methods, and software development and programming are desirable.

You must be able to travel occasionally and work flexibly with occasional weekend and out-of-hours working.

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 closing date for applications is 31^st May.

Further Information may be obtained from Francesco Carla’ (tel: +44 (0) 1235 77 8023; email: francesco.carla@diamond.ac.uk)