Scientific Associate

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Ridge, NY

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About The Position

The National Synchrotron Light Source-II (NSLS-II) is a DOE-funded scientific user facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The Spectroscopy Program within the Physical Sciences & Research Operations Division provides advanced X-ray spectroscopy tools to study complex materials under real-world conditions, with a focus on understanding and improving materials used in energy storage, catalysis, and other applications involving non-ambient and complex dynamic environments. The program includes four NSLS-II operated beamlines, as well as three partner beamlines stewarded by NIST covering soft, tender, and hard X-ray spectroscopy. Position Description The National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a Scientific Associate to support the Spectroscopy Program. This program encompasses seven beamlines, four NSLS-II beamlines (IOS, ISS, QAS, TES) and three NIST partner beamlines (BMM, SST-1, SST-2), offering comprehensive in situ spectroscopy capabilities spanning soft to hard x-rays. The program is also advancing cutting-edge techniques, including high-throughput and autonomous beamline operation as well as mechanism-driven materials optimization. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of beamline scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff to contribute to beamline technical development and operational support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field of basic or applied science
• Proven experience using mechanical design software
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++
• Hand-on experience in lab instrumentation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with scientists, engineers, technical staff, and users

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible related work experience including supporting scientific research programs following established methods and standards for investigation and experimentation.
• Demonstrated successful experience with automation, such as robotics
• Demonstrated successful experience with AI/ML tools, (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Hand-on experience working with large-scale scientific instrumentation (e.g., synchrotron radiation beamlines)
• Experience with EPICS IOC development

Responsibilities

• Conduct beamline technical development for the Spectroscopy Program
• Provide operational support across program beamlines, such as beamline configuration
• Manage assigned program laboratory spaces and user training
• Scheduling and supervising others as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level