Lead Scientist: HAXPES/PEEM Beamline & Research Leader

SLAC; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Lead Scientist to spearhead the HAXPES/PEEM beamline development, commissioning, and scientific program leadership. You will define technical specifications, guide instrumentation development, and collaborate with SSRL staff and the user community to advance microelectronics research.

You will lead frontier research in buried interfaces, thin films, and heterostructures, while ensuring safe, reliable beamline operations and strong engagement with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, materials science, or a related discipline with ample post-PhD research experience.
• Demonstrated research excellence in materials science with strong publication record.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with HAXPES and/or PEEM techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership for beamline conception, design, construction, commissioning, and performance optimization.
• Develop and lead an independent, competitive research program aligned with SSRL’s mission.
• Build and grow the SSRL HAXPES/PEEM user program and engage with the user community.
• Oversee operations, safety, mentoring, and division-wide initiatives.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Independent and team work

Education

Ph.D. in physics / materials science

8+ years post-PhD research

Tools

HAXPES expertise

PEEM techniques

Synchrotron facility operations

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Lead Scientist to spearhead the HAXPES/PEEM beamline development, commissioning, and scientific program leadership. You will define technical specifications, guide instrumentation development, and collaborate with SSRL staff and the user community to advance microelectronics research.

You will lead frontier research in buried interfaces, thin films, and heterostructures, while ensuring safe, reliable beamline operations and strong engagement with