Position Overview:

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks an Associate Staff Scientist to join the Fundamental Physics Directorate. The focus of this position will be to lead X-ray Laser experiments in the area of Quantum Information Science (QIS) and develop novel X-ray detection diagnostics for harsh radiation environments that are produced in experiments that use petawatt lasers.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop the QIS X-ray laser physics program.
• Support target and diagnostic program for the development of quantum materials and parametric down-conversion.
• Develop new techniques and operation procedures and support the high-energy density physics program at SLAC.

Note: The Associate Scientist position is the entry level in the Staff Scientist career path. The Associate Scientist is a 3 to 5 year fixed term research staff position. The second level of this career path, Staff Scientist is a regular continuing position. The Associate position is scheduled to be assessed after the 3 to 5 year period with the possibility of appointment to the Staff Scientist level. Appointment to the Staff Scientist level requires a review and evaluation of documented scientific achievement.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in engineering, physics, applied physics, or related fields.
• Ph.D. level expertise in plasma physics and X-ray laser science, with demonstrated knowledge in fielding experiments at free-electron laser user facilities, sample delivery and ultrafast detection.
• Effective communication and writing skills to prepare and present technical and scientific documentation.
• Demonstrated record of scientific productivity through high-impact journal publications.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research and be able to collaborate in a team environment.

SLAC Competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical requirements and Working conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities:
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

As an organization that receives federal funding, SLAC and Stanford University have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors.

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Classification Title: Associate Scientist

Duration: Fixed Term

Grade: K, Job code: 1092

The expected pay range for this position is $115,000 to $171,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.