Scientific Associate

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.

Essential Duties and 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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $76,100.00 - $100,000.00 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.