Associate Scientist - HAXPES/PEEM Beamline & Research

Stanford Reglab; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA, seeks an Associate Scientist to drive the design, construction, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art HAXPES/PEEM beamline. The role emphasizes developing an independent research program in microelectronics, semiconductor devices, and buried interfaces, while supporting SSRL users and collaborations with external partners.

The successful candidate will contribute to beamline development, scientific leadership, and program growth within a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, materials science, or related discipline with post-PhD experience.
• Demonstrated research excellence in materials science with publications and experimental achievements.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with HAXPES and/or PEEM techniques.
• Experience developing, operating, and maintaining complex experimental systems at a synchrotron facility.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, and commissioning of the HAXPES/PEEM beamline and endstation.
• Translate scientific requirements into technical specifications for optics, monochromators, electron analyzer, and sample environments.
• Lead and collaborate with engineers, staff, and scientists to build robust instrumentation and optimize performance.
• Develop a research program and publish results, while supporting SSRL user activities.

Skills

Research leadership

Independent & collaborative work

Communication skills

Instrumentation design

Education

Ph.D. in physics/applied physics/materials science

Tools

HAXPES

PEEM

Synchrotron beamline

Endstation development

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA, seeks an Associate Scientist to drive the design, construction, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art HAXPES/PEEM beamline. The role emphasizes developing an independent research program in microelectronics, semiconductor devices, and buried interfaces, while supporting SSRL users and collaborations with external partners.

The successful candidate will contribute to beamline development, scientific leadership, and program growth within a