Beamline Scientist

Instruct-ERIC; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research facility in East Hagbourne is seeking a Beamline Scientist to develop and operate beamline VMXi. The role involves collaboration with scientists, daily beamline operations, and developing new capabilities for users. Candidates should have a relevant PhD or equivalent experience, with hands-on skills in macromolecular crystallography and familiarity with Unix systems. Exceptional benefits, including flexible working hours and a solid pension scheme, are offered, with an onsite working requirement.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Defined benefit pension scheme

Access to amenities on site

Qualifications

• Experience of macromolecular crystallography data collection at a synchrotron.
• Proven ability in macromolecular crystallography.
• Experience with Windows/Linux/Unix.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop dynamic crystallography capabilities.
• Provide operational support for the beamline.
• Collaborate on beamline upgrades and development projects.

Skills

Macromolecular crystallography data collection

Experience with Windows/Linux/Unix

Hands-on experience of serial crystallography

Education

PhD degree or proven relevant experience

Job description

Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields

Diamond Light Source Ltd, Didcot, United Kingdom

Diamond Light Source now have an opportunity for a Beamline Scientist to work with the Principal Beamline Scientist and team for the development and operation of beamline VMXi. This will involve working closely with other scientists and support groups within Diamond to ensure smooth operation of the beamline providing beam time to the scientific user community. The role will involve supporting and developing exciting new capabilities for the user community.

• Support and help with the development of dynamic, serial crystallography and fragment screening capabilities at the beamline.>
• Provide operational support for the beam, including responsibility for the day-to-day safe operation of the beamline, interacting closely with the users of the facility.
• Collaborate on beamline upgrades and development projects, including taking specific responsibility for certain components of the beamline such as the design, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning phases.
• Manage the day-to-day coordination of support groups at Diamond to implement beamline upgrade projects, to improve the quality of the beamline, develop solutions for emerging problems, and ensure its smooth operation.
• Develop own research in an area relevant to the beamline and disseminate the results.
• Procurement of beamline components, including writing system specifications, the management of contracts and liaison with suppliers.

About You

You will hold an appropriate PhD degree or proven relevant experience, as well as:

• Experience of macromolecular crystallography data collection at a synchrotron
• Proven ability in macromolecular crystallography
• Experience with Windows/Linux/Unix
<>Hands on experience of serial crystallography and/or fragment screening experiments

Experience in the following areas is desirable but not essential

• Crystallography or synchrotron radiation related research
• Scientific programming and/or motion control
• Commissioning and operation of macromolecular crystallography X-ray equipment and instrumentation
• Flexible experimental setups and/or sample environment equipment
• Project management

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.

As standard this role requires a fully onsite working arrangement.