Beamline Scientist,I15-1
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron source and a leading scientific facility of its type in the world. Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in South Oxfordshire, we enable cutting edge research across a broad range of scientific disciplines and industrial applications.
About the Role
The XPDF (I15-1) Beamline at Diamond Light Source is the first dedicated X-ray Pair Distribution Function instrument of its kind in Europe. This beamline performs experiments to study the local structure of materials from a vast range of scientific fields such as catalysis, energy materials, and pharmaceuticals. The beamline is in the process of a major upgrade which has decently delivered a high-throughput robotic sample changer and later in the year will include an upgraded end-station and bespoke detector.
We are seeking a permanent Beamline Scientist with a strong background in local structure analysis and experience with PDF analysis software, such as PDFgui, DiffPy-CMI, TOPAS, RMCProfile or EPSR. The scientist is expected to contribute to the technical development of the beamline, assist in the installation and commissioning of beamline components, to provide user support, and to carry out research in areas relevant to the beamline.
About You
You should have a PhD degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or related fields.
You will have experience with synchrotron diffraction and total scattering methods.
You will be able to demonstrate an independent research program and knowledge of X-ray instrumentation.
Prior experience of supporting research at a facility is desirable.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 25 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities.
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 XXXX 2023.
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), we have also achieved the Athena SWAN Bronze award and Disability Confident Level Two.