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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. www.lightsource.ca