The Structural Molecular Biology (SMB) program at the Stanford Synchrotron 
Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), Stanford University, a national user 
research facility and a Directorate of the SLAC National Accelerator 
Laboratory, has an immediate opening for a Ph.D. scientist to engage in 
the development, user operations, and science of its x-ray macromolecular 
crystallography synchrotron facilities. The intense x-ray radiation 
produced by the SPEAR3 storage ring at SSRL is used by visiting 
researchers from around the world to conduct experiments in structural 
biology and other scientific fields. The SMB program supports the 
development and use of five beam lines dedicated to macromolecular 
crystallography and provides leading-edge technology within a 
user-friendly environment. The group also supports the development and use 
of a standard goniometer-based setup at the Linac Coherent Light Source 
(LCLS) MFX station. The scientist will be appointed as a Stanford 
University Academic Staff - Research Associate with working title 
Associate Staff Scientist.

The successful candidate will be involved in development of new 
instrumentation and methodologies for micro-beam diffraction studies, 
serial crystallography, and room temperature crystallography at SSRL and 
LCLS-MFX, and in collaborative research projects that take advantage of 
these developments.  Development efforts will also focus on in-situ 
spectroscopic measurements using single crystals (including UV-Visible 
Absorption micro-Spectrophotometry, Raman Difference Spectroscopy and 
EPR). All activities will be carried out in close collaboration with other 
scientists, engineers, software developers and technicians.

The successful candidate will join a strong scientific, user-support and 
development team.  Duties shared by all members of this group include 
aligning beam line components, optimizing beam quality, testing beam line 
systems, instructing users on the proper operation of beam line equipment, 
training and advising users in crystallography data collection and data 
processing techniques, and diagnosing and addressing problems with beam 
line optics, instrumentation and software. A requirement is being 
accessible to users occasionally outside of regular working hours. The 
Associate Staff Scientist may also participate in the construction of new 
beam line facilities and in the design, procurement, and implementation of 
new or further developed beam line hardware.

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. degree in biophysics, physics, biochemistry, structural biology, 
chemistry or a related field and post-doctoral experience in the use of 
x-ray diffraction methods, with preference in the field of macromolecular 
crystallography. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
required. The ability to work independently and in a team environment 
required. The ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse 
population required.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

*Extensive experience with the use, development, and/or repair of x-ray 
optics, experimental equipment and/or synchrotron radiation 
instrumentation highly desirable.
*Experience in data processing and analysis of serial diffraction data and 
the use of injector-based methods for sample delivery highly desirable.
*A track record of scientific productivity through publications highly 
desirable.
*Experience with computer management for Linux systems, computer 
programming experience using Python, C/C++, Java, or TCL/TK and scripting 
languages a plus.
*Strong communication skills demonstrated through teaching roles and 
invited lectures at conferences a plus.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 
employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual 
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected 
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford 
also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional 
dimensions to the University's research mission.

For additional information on our research activities, please visit 
http://smb.slac.stanford.edu/ or contact Dr. Aina Cohen at 
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