Position ID: | Cornell-CLASSE-XRAYLEADSCIENTIST [#20263] |
Position Title: | X-ray Lead Scientist |
Position Type: | Other |
Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
Subject Areas: | Physics Materials Science Engineering |
Appl Deadline: | 2022/04/26 11:59PM finished (2021/10/26, finished 2022/10/29) |
Position Description: |
CHESS
X-ray Lead Scientist Senior Research Associate (SRA) Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. If you don’t meet 100% of the job qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. We’re a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) is one of the
most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering
capabilities are helping to keep the United States at the leading edge of
scientific research. Located on the central campus of Cornell University, CHESS
is internationally recognized for providing high intensity X-ray beams and
advanced instrumentation to scientists and students around the world. The lab
is comprised of seven state-of-the-art beamlines, each of which routinely hosts
world-leading research in physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences,
materials science, cultural heritage, and engineering. CHESS is a world leader
in innovation for complex sample environments including in situ heating and
loading, accelerators, detectors, and x-ray optics and plays a key role in many
medical discoveries and scientific breakthroughs, including research that
received Nobel Prizes in Chemistry in 2003 and 2009. The recent CHESS-U upgrade
has expanded the lab’s capabilities to allow scientists to address the most
pressing global challenges facing our society. CHESS is committed to engaging
with industry, academia and government through its funding from the National
Science Foundation, Air Force Research Lab, National Institutes of Health, and
New York State. The CHESS X-ray Lead Scientist partners with the
CHESS Director and the Senior Leadership Team, including the Technical Director
and Program Directors, providing scientific and technical leadership for the
x-ray beamline systems. Expected to contribute to the mission of the laboratory
by participating in and/or managing any of the following activities: 1)
planning, conducting, and reporting on original research, 2) identifying and
developing new experimental facilities and methods, 3) collaborating with local
and outside scientists to adapt or refine methods to achieve research results,
4) working with technical and facility staff to build and support necessary
research infrastructure, 5) contributing to outreach and educational goals and
mentoring graduate students, and 6) formulating ideas and assisting proposal
writing activities seeking support for facility research programs. Key job
responsibilities will include: ·
Primary
responsibility for conceptual, schematic, and detailed design of x-ray beamline
systems. ·
Working
with dedicated beamline scientists to plan and execute beamline performance
measurements and devise optimization procedures. ·
Working
with technical staff leaders, the X-ray Technical Director and X-ray Operations
Manager, to coordinate the construction, upgrades, operations, and maintenance
of x-ray beamlines. ·
Planning,
conducting, and reporting on technical innovations that enable new
research. ·
Providing
expert consultation throughout the laboratory and helping to identify potential
problems and possible solutions. ·
Presenting
results to the broad scientific community through participation in workshops,
conferences, and journal articles. ·
Collaborating
with local and outside scientists to adapt or refine methods to achieve
research results. ·
As
needed, helping with tangible aspects of visiting scientists, including but not
limited to preparing and/or reviewing necessary documents, preparing
experimental facilities, and assisting with training and data collection
strategies. ·
Working
with technical and facility staff to build and support necessary research
infrastructure. ·
Contributing
to programs targeting outreach and educational goals, including but not limited
to preparing printed materials, providing tours and explanations of supported
research, and interfacing with groups of students and general citizens. ·
Mentoring
graduate students in fields related to expertise. ·
Participating
in grant application processes targeted to expand or support new facility
research programs. ·
Helping
to make decisions pertaining to purchase of new or replacement of equipment
within areas of specialty. ·
Contacting
vendors for availability, pricing and return authorizations of needed parts for
equipment construction, repair and maintenance.
·
May
originate purchase agreements (quotes, specifications) and expedite processing,
delivery and installation. What we need: ·
Specialized education, training and experience as well as general
laboratory skills to support scientific research in an x-ray laboratory
setting, including experience with computer, mechanical, and electronic
equipment. ·
Carries out independent scientific research projects, assists
visiting scientists, and provides guidance and supervision to staff, so good
communications and people skills needed.
· Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a scientific or technical field with at least ten years of laboratory experience beyond degree. · Ability to analyze issues, develop solutions, and implement actions independently and in a timely manner. Ability to work well under pressure. · Proven effective verbal and written communication skills. What we would prefer: · Experience designing, building and/or managing synchrotron x-ray beamline(s). Effective immediately, all new Cornell hires, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated with an FDA- or WHO- authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption by December 8, 2021, or before their start date if after December 8, 2021. Cornell provides great benefits that include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, educational benefits (Employee Degree, Tuition Aid, Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Programs), access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays, including winter break from December 25th through January 1st. Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award-winning
workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
For more information, follow the link: Benefits at Cornell.
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as well as the university’s COVID-19 services and information Employment Assistance: For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu. If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at equity@cornell.edu. Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu. Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant. EEO Statement: Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Pay Ranges: The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
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