The Canadian Light Source is accepting application for a Staff Scientist for
the Mid-Infrared Beamline
Staff Scientist – Mid-Infrared Beamline
Job No. 578
Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) is Canada’s national synchrotron research
facility located on the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon. CLSI
is now accepting applications to fill a Mid-Infrared Beamline Staff Scientist
position in the Experimental Facilities Division.
The Mid-IR Beamline is equipped with a Bruker IFS66v/S Fourier transform
infrared spectrometer coupled to a Hyperion 2000 microscope. The
spectrometer includes Photo-Acoustic, Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR),
and Grazing Incidence Angle (GIA) accessories, while the microscope is
equipped with 15X & 36X transmission/reflection, ATR, and GIA objectives.
Responsibilities: User experiments cover areas of biological, biomedical and
material science interest, as well as geologic, forensic and archaeological
sciences. The successful applicant will be a member of the CLSI experimental
facilities division and will be accountable for:
Providing User support & maintaining the Beamline
Scheduling Beamline operation
Producing documentation and protocols for Beamline operation
Providing scientific leadership for the Beamline by working closely with the
Beamline Team
Collaborating on research projects that utilize synchrotron infrared radiation
Qualifications: All applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in a relevant
discipline plus a minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in the relevant
scientific field. Experience in infrared spectroscopy, microscopy, and the use
or operation of a beamline or experimental station would be a distinct
advantage. Experience with spectroscopic analysis of biological systems
and/or Bruker Optics OPUS software is a plus. Highly developed writing and
interpersonal communication skills are required. The Scientist is encouraged to
be actively engaged in research.
Remuneration: This position is classified Level 4 of the Scientific & Research
Job Family as per the CLS Out-of-Scope Salary Grid with a salary range of
$64,000 to $88,000 per annum. A comprehensive benefits package, including
supplemental health & dental, life insurance, and 4 weeks annual vacation is
part of a competitive compensation package.
Interested individuals are asked to submit a resume along with references, in
confidence, to [log in to unmask] Please quote Job No. 578 in the subject
line of the e-mail. Applications will be considered as of December 4, 2009 and
will continue until the position is filled. While all applicants are thanked for
their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Although first consideration will be given to citizens and Permanent Residents
of Canada (in accordance with Canadian Immigration regulations) the CLS
strongly encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Canadian Light Source
Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages members of designated
groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible
minorities) to self-identify on their applications.
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