X-ray Diffraction Scientist - Research Facility Operations

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa MATFab Facility seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to manage X-ray equipment, perform experiments, and develop analytical methods. Equipment includes powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction, Micro-Computed Tomography, and X-ray Fluorescence.

Responsibilities include supporting data collection on the X-ray equipment, refining crystal structures, repairing instrumentation, and supporting the user facility.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year post-PhD experience with X-ray equipment.
• Expert in collecting/analyzing single-crystal and powder XRD data.
• Experience maintaining/repairing XRD instrumentation.
• Publications demonstrating the required research experience.
• Experience with XRD analysis software and structure determination.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection on the X-ray equipment.
• Refine crystal structures collected on the single-crystal X-ray diffractometer.
• Repair and maintain instrumentation.
• Support key functions of a scientific user facility.

Skills

X-ray data collection

Crystal structure refinement

Instrumentation maintenance

XRD data analysis software

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

X-ray diffractometer

Powder XRD

Single-crystal XRD

Micro-Computed Tomography

X-ray Fluorescence

Instrumentation repair

Job description

The University of Iowa MATFab Facility seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to manage X-ray equipment, perform experiments, and develop analytical methods. Equipment includes powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction, Micro-Computed Tomography, and X-ray Fluorescence.

Responsibilities include supporting data collection on the X-ray equipment, refining crystal structures, repairing instrumentation, and supporting the user facility.