Operando XAS & Catalysis Research Associate

Stanford University; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University in Menlo Park seeks a Research Associate to expand in-situ/operando thermal catalysis XAS capabilities on beamline 4-1, collaborating with SSRL, Co-ACCESS, and user communities. The role emphasizes AI/ML-driven beamline control, data analysis, and broad user support.

Applicants should hold a PhD and demonstrate operando XAS experience, hardware development ability, and strong collaboration and communication skills to advance activities across facilities and researchers.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics or related field.
• Experience with operando thermal catalysis X-ray absorption spectroscopy, analysis and data interpretation.
• Experience collaborating within diverse research teams and with beamline engineers.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop beamline control and data analysis modes with AI/ML capabilities.
• Develop in-situ/operando capabilities translatable across hard X-ray beamlines.
• Provide user support for the thermal catalysis community across beamlines, especially BL 4-1.
• Train users on in-situ/operando XAS data analysis.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

XAS

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field

Tools

Operando XAS hardware

Job description

Stanford University in Menlo Park seeks a Research Associate to expand in-situ/operando thermal catalysis XAS capabilities on beamline 4-1, collaborating with SSRL, Co-ACCESS, and user communities. The role emphasizes AI/ML-driven beamline control, data analysis, and broad user support.

Applicants should hold a PhD and demonstrate operando XAS experience, hardware development ability, and strong collaboration and communication skills to advance activities across facilities and researchers.