Associate Scientist (VESPERS Beamline)

NorthStarHR; Saskatoon; Vor Ort; CAD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Four weeks’ vacation

Zusammenfassung

The Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) invites applications for an Associate Scientist on the VESPERS beamline. This hard X-ray microprobe beamline provides X-ray spectroscopy and diffraction capabilities, supporting national and international users.

The successful candidate will help operate and develop the beamline, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to instrumentation and problem solving. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a core science or engineering discipline.
• Experience with synchrotron-related X-ray spectroscopy or diffraction.
• Familiarity with beamline instrumentation is an asset.
• Basic programming in Python or C/C++ is an asset.
• Strong aptitude for collaborative research.

Aufgaben

• Train and support users at the beamline.
• Assist with sample preparation and data processing.
• Align beamline optics and endstation setup.
• Analyze technical problems and propose solutions.
• Prepare beamline documentation and ensure CLS standards.
• Assist in beamline upgrade/maintenance projects.
• Develop technical expertise in hardware or software.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Kenntnisse

X-ray spectroscopy

X-ray diffraction

Python

C/C++

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in core science/engineering

Tools

Synchrotron instrumentation

Jobbeschreibung

The Salary Range is $69,880 - $94,544. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) is a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan. CLS produces very bright light to explore the nature and structure of molecules and serves national and international users from academia, industry, and government institutions. With 22 beamlines enabling advanced imaging, spectroscopy, diffraction, and microfabrication capabilities, CLS is a globally recognized centre for multidisciplinary scientific excellence.

CLSI is now accepting applications for an Associate Scientist position on the VESPERS beamline. The VESPERS beamline (Very Sensitive Elemental and Structural Probe Employing Radiation from a Synchrotron) is a hard X-ray microprobe beamline with X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction capabilities, providing a high level of complementary structural and analytical information.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the effective operation and ongoing development of the beamline. We are seeking highly experienced, self-motivated individuals committed to scientific excellence who demonstrate adaptability in interdisciplinary collaborations, a proactive approach to instrumentation and problem-solving, and strong communication skills. CLSI encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, as we value the unique perspectives and contributions they bring to our dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities:

• Training and supporting users at the beamline to ensure that they are able to perform their scientific experiments in a safe and effective manner.
• Assisting users and other beamline staff in sample preparation and data processing.
• Aligning beamline optical components and setting up the endstation for users’ experiments.
• Analyzing and solving routine technical problems and developing recommendations to solve difficult, complex, or unusual problems.
• Preparing beamline documentation and ensuring designs conform to CLS standards, and other relevant codes, standards and practices.
• Assisting the Beamline Responsible in the beamline upgrade/maintenance projects.
• Developing technical expertise in specific areas of beamline operation and equipment, either in hardware or software.
• Working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is a requirement of the position.

Qualifications:

• A relevant Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a core science or engineering discipline is required.
• Prior experience with synchrotron-related X-ray spectroscopy or/and diffraction technique is required.
• Experience with synchrotron instrumentation would be an asset but is not required.
• Basic programming skills in Python or C/C++ is an asset.
• Candidates should demonstrate a clear aptitude for research, particularly in programs requiring collaboration.

Salary Range: The Salary Range is $69,880 - $94,544. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Remuneration: Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including supplemental health & dental, life insurance, pension plan, and four weeks’ vacation is part of a competitive compensation package.

Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) is an equal opportunities employer and encourages members of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) to self-identify on their applications. One of our values is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and we strive to create a workforce that reflects our users and the community in which we live. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, and we hope you will choose CLSI as your employer of choice. If you have any questions or concerns about accessible employment at CLSI, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] .