Research Associate Experimental (SIMES)

Job description

Research Associate-Experimental (SIMES)

Job ID

6466

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Temporary

**SLAC Job Postings**

**Position Overview:**

The Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences (SIMES), a joint institute between the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University, is seeking a Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate with research interests in materials studies and in non-equilibrium magnetic materials and phenomena.

Particular interest for this position in the thermodynamic and dynamic control of magnetization and topological spin textures in amorphous thin film materials with strong spin-orbit interactions.

Ideally, the candidate would also have expertise in ultrafast or resonant x-ray scattering.

This position will involve the study of fluctuations in magnetic materials, mainly through the use of coherent x-ray methods.

It will involve work at the Linac Coherent Light Source, as well as travel for experiments at other X-ray Free Electron Laser facilities, such as in Germany and South Korea.

A strong and motivated scientist is sought for complex experiments at XFEL facilities, as well as to plan experiments at the Linac Coherent Light Source¿II facility at SLAC, currently in operation.

Additionally, candidates with expertise in advanced computer analysis methods and handling massive data sets is also highly desirable, due to the nature of these types of experiments.

**To be successful in this position you will bring:**

+ Ph.D. in physics, mathematics, materials sciences, chemistry, or related fields.
+ Research background in the study of magnetic materials, preferably in chiral spin textures.
+ Demonstrated effective written and verbal communications skills.
+ Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse.
+ Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

**Preferred Qualification:**

+ Some x-ray experience is desirable, but not required

This is a one-year appointment beginning immediately, with the possibility of an extension for 1-2 additional years.

Interested candidates should submit a current CV and a brief statement of research interest to Joshua J.

Turner to joshuat@slac.stanford.edu with `SIMES Postdoctoral Fellowship¿ in the subject heading.

**SLAC employee competencies:**

+ **Effective Decisions** : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
+ **Self-Development** : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
+ **Dependability** : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
+ **Initiative** : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
+ **Adaptability** : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
+ **Communication** : Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages
+ **Relationships** : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.

**Physical requirements and Working conditions:**

+ Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

**Work standards:**

+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

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Classification Title: Research Associate - Experimental

Grade: G

Job code: 0127

Duration: Fixed Term

_The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 per annum.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs._
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States.

SLAC is an E-Verify employer.

Required Skill Profession

Other General