Beamline Scientist

Job description: Position Overview

• 1x Ongoing position available | Full Time | $111k - $125k  15.4% super
• Australian Synchrotron, Melbourne
• Join an outstanding team designing, constructing and operating leading synchrotron X-ray diffraction beamlines
• Work with a multi-disciplinary user community, with opportunities to conduct your own research
• As part of the Diffraction Group, the Advanced Diffraction & Scattering beamline staff contribute to all projects from design, installation, commissioning and operation of instrumentation and controls systems to software development
• Flexible workplace supporting diversity and inclusion   

About the Opportunity

The Beamline Scientist — Advanced Diffraction and Scattering (ADS) Beamlines is a new position. This role is the fourth scientist position to join the BRIGHT ADS Beamlines Project and is an opportunity to work within the ADS beamline's science and broader project teams to complete the design, build and commissioning activities.  Once the ADS beamlines are operational the Beamline Science team will apply expertise to the operation, maintenance, and development of the beamlines, as well as undertake research, industry engagement and outreach activities. 

The ADS BRIGHT beamlines

The unique combination of experiment capabilities offered by the ADS beamlines and will provide the Australian and New Zealand synchrotron user communities with high-energy synchrotron X-rays for dedicated diffraction and imaging experiments. Two simultaneously operating ADS beamlines (ADS-1 and ADS-2) will facilitate experiments using X-rays produced by a powerful superconducting multipole wiggler. ADS-1 will permit a range of white and monochromatic X-ray techniques incorporating focussing/collimating optics that will combine with a double-crystal Laue monochromator to provide monochromatic X-rays (50 keV — 150 keV). The main endstation will have sample stages capable of positioning large samples in the beam with masses up to 300 kg. In situ capability will be a powerful feature of the ADS beamlines. There is planned compatibility with environments such as mechanical load cells for engineering and material science applications; anvil-style presses and hydrothermal cells for Earth sciences; variable temperature/pressure for solid-state chemistry, energy production and storage, industrial processing, catalysis and mineralogy experiments.

About You

In this role, you will foster excellent engagement with other members of the Beamline, the Science Team, and other operational teams across the facility. You will be supported to develop knowledge of the capabilities, techniques and instrumentation to enable the best possible scientific outcomes. You will provide input into scientific development at the Australian Synchrotron through strategic planning and beamline development activities.

 

Essential:

• A PhD in physics, materials science, engineering, chemistry, or related fields with some post doctoral experience 
• A good working knowledge of X-ray diffraction;
• Excellent experimental and data analysis skills demonstrated by publications confirming your ability to conduct impactful research;
• Willingness to collaborate with other synchrotrons and keep up with the latest research in our fields of applications
• Ability to work independently, manage time to meet objectives and troubleshoot problems on complex systems;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and share knowledge with users and other stakeholders;

 

Desirable:

• Experience in planning and executing experiments at large research facilities (synchrotron or neutron) Working knowledge of diffraction instrumentation (laboratory or large facility), sample environment and instrumentation design ;
• Experience as a beamline/instrument scientist undertaking experiments, supporting users, and providing data analysis in X-ray and/or neutron scattering;
• Technical skills to design, implement and configure sample environments or other instrumentation;
• Knowledge and experience in scientific software programming (e.g. Python);
• Understanding of imaging and tomography techniques including data collection and processing.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within a dynamic team of experts and acquire skills in new research applications.
• Provide scientific and technical support, advice, and training to national and international synchrotron beamline users of the ADS beamlines.
• Contribute expertise and knowledge to the development of plans and processes for the beamlines, facilities, and capabilities.
• Engage with the Australian, and international, scientific community to develop a thriving synchrotron research user base.
• Undertake research which increases your own capacity for beamline usage and understanding to improve scientific visibility of the Australian Synchrotron.
• Promote and develop outreach activities within the ADS beamline team, and on behalf of the Australian Synchrotron and ANSTO.
• Participate in professional forums and other professional associations. Highlight the impact and benefits of the facility to the scientific community, external stakeholders, and general audiences at the local and international level.

 

Please click here to view the Position Description.

About Us

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes.  We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits.  Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment.  ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research.  Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art beamlines and instruments every year. 

Benefits of Working with Us

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians. 

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

• Training, development and mentoring opportunities 
• Performance based salary increases 
• Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

 

If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!

How to Apply

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Justin Kimpton  61 3 8540 4145 .  For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on 61 (02) 9717 3740.

 

 

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

 

 

Application closing date:  27 October 2024 at 11:59pm

 

 

Australian Citizens are preferred

 

In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.