Simes Associate Scientist Jobs

Position Overview

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) seeks an Associate Scientist for an appointment with the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences (SIMES). The Associate Scientist will be responsible for developing materials and conducting research for understanding the fundamental physical properties of quantum materials. The scientist will collaborate with scientists within SIMES, as well as other groups at SLAC and Stanford University.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, test, and implement new 2D and other materials synthesis platform technology for coupled ARPES and complementary experiments.
• Train and collaborate with young PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Develop, maintain related experimental tools and laboratory infrastructure.
• Use angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) for characterization of the electronic structure of quantum materials, with a strong emphasis on 2D and topological materials.

Note: The Associate Scientist position is the entry level in the Staff Scientist career path. The Associate Scientist is a 3 to 5 year fixed term research staff position. The second level of this career path, Staff Scientist, is a regular continuing position. The Associate position is scheduled to be assessed after the 3 to 5 year period with the possibility of appointment to the Staff Scientist level. Appointment to the Staff Scientist level requires a review and evaluation of documented scientific achievement.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Preparing samples for ARPES measurements, including single crystal mounting, alignment via X-ray diffraction and other tools, and cleaving.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research and be able to work in a collaborative environment and supervise students.
• In-depth knowledge of 2D materials and associated scientific topics.
• Ph.D. in physics, material science, applied physics, or a related discipline and two years of post-doctoral experience in the followings:
  • Developing material synthesis platform, especially in clean and vacuum environment.
  • Preparing samples for ARPES measurements, including single crystal mounting, alignment via X-ray diffraction and other tools, and cleaving.
  • Preparing samples for ARPES measurements, including atomically thin layers preparation and stacking, alignment and characterization via transport, and x-ray tools.
  • Developing experimental apparatuses for ultra-high vacuum environments.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in research as evidenced by high level publication.
• Preparing samples for ARPES measurements, including atomically thin layers preparation and stacking, alignment and characterization via transport, and x-ray tools.
• Developing material synthesis platform, especially in clean and vacuum environment.
• Record of excellence in professional achievement, as evidenced by a strong publication record.
• Demonstrated competency in thin film surface preparation and cleaning techniques, including in-situ oxidation reduction for oxides surfaces.
• Developing experimental apparatuses for ultra-high vacuum environments.
• Knowledge of synchrotron and photoemission spectroscopy.
• Demonstrated competency operating and maintaining glove box system, sample stacking tools, evaporators.

SLAC Competencies:

• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
• 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.
• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

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 the job.

Work Standards:

• 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:
• 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,
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

As an organization that receives federal funding, SLAC and Stanford University have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors.

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Classification Title: Associate Scientist

Duration: Fixed Term

Grade: K

Job code: 1092

The expected pay range for this position is $115,000 to $171,000 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.