Dear All,

Apologies for slightly off topic post but can I draw your attention to the following vacancy at Diamond.



Regards

Gwyndaf





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Job Reference & Title



DIA1033/CH – Beamline Scientist BIOSAXS B21



Type of post



Scientific



Post details



Full time / Permanent



Division



Science



Salary information



Band £31k - £43k



Application deadline



Open vacancy



Description





Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron and a leading scientific facility of its type in the world. Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in South Oxfordshire, we host research facilities supporting cutting edge research in all fields of science.



B21 is a tuneable, bending magnet small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) beamline dedicated to liquid samples. As part of our commitment to providing SAXS in the biological sciences a beamline scientist with expertise in BIOSAXS has been established.



The Beamline Scientist will work in collaboration with the Principal Beamline scientist and the B21 science team to contribute to the operation, maintenance and development of B21 for solution-state SAXS. The post supports academic and industrial users who visit the beamline. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally competitive research programme which advances the beamline’s capabilities.



Duties





To contribute to the operation, maintenance and development of the high throughput SAXS beamline B21, working closely with the Principal beamline scientist and the relevant support groups at Diamond. Pursue an internationally competitive research programme to complement the capabilities of B21.



Contribute to B21 beamline in the following areas:



  *   Continued commissioning and optimisation of the beamline;

  *   Operation of the beamline user programme plus assist in coordinating access to the beamline;

  *   Lead and complete specific upgrade projects associated with the beamline;

  *   Initiate and lead research projects that advance B21’s mission and goals;

  *   Carry out an independent and internationally competitive research programme in an area relevant to B21;

  *   Contribute to the user program through the local contact system and in particular help users plan, execute and analyse their data from B21;

Closing date: Open Vacancy

Date of interviews: TBC



For further information and to apply, please click ‘apply’ below or follow this link: http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Careers/Vacancies/All/DIA1033_CH.html

We are committed to equality of opportunities for all and our employees come from many countries, cultures and backgrounds. We offer comprehensive benefits including flexible working arrangements.
















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