ARI Lead Beamline Scientist

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program

The National Synchrotron Light Source-II (NSLS-II) is a DOE-funded scientific user facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The Electronic Structure Techniques (EST) Program within the Physical Sciences & Research Operations Division offers cutting-edge capabilities for investigating and controlling the complex interplay of emergent quantum phenomena and novel electronic and magnetic properties in condensed matter materials relevant to DOE mission need areas in quantum information science and energy transmission and storage. The program provides specialized scattering and spectroscopy tools in the infrared and soft x-ray energy ranges combined with diverse experimental environments and operando conditions to inform the design of practical devices for the information and energy technologies of the future. Currently, five EST beamlines are in operation and two more are under development.

Position Description

The National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a lead beamline scientist for the soft x-ray angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) and resonant inelastic x-ray scattering (RIXS) Imaging (ARI) beamline. The ARI beamline incorporates two endstations, one for ARPES and one for RIXS, and provides ultra-high spatial resolution (~100nm) scanning imaging capability in each endstation via tightly-focusing mirror optics. Other spectroscopic techniques are also provided including XPS, XAS, inverse XAS, photoelectron diffraction, and fluorescence. The ARI beamline is currently under construction with expected first light in the summer of 2026.

As the Lead Beamline Scientist for ARI, the successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including beamline scientists, data analysis scientists, technicians, engineers, and other support staff to lead both the ARI user program and beamline operations. The Lead Beamline Scientist will develop a vision and strategy to advance the ARI user science program, enhance the beamline capabilities, and propose facility improvements and upgrades to ensure that the ARI beamline remains at the state-of-the-art.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Refine and evolve the mission and technical scope of the ARI beamline by interacting effectively with the scientific user community and with the Electronic Structure Techniques Program and NSLS-II colleagues.

• Grow the ARI beamline's scientific program in line with the NSLS-II strategic plan and support the facility mission with a focus on scanning imaging angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and resonant inelastic x-ray scattering.

• Lead the safe operation of the ARI beamline and provide oversight of staff and users working at the beamline.

• Supervise a team of beamline scientists assigned to the ARI beamline.

• Propose and manage the ARI operating budget, beam time allocation, and schedule.

• Oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of the beamline equipment and guide the beamline's progress with advanced data management and analysis.

• Collaborate with NSLS-II staff, BNL scientists, and/or external researchers to develop an independent scientific and/or technical research and development program that leverages or enhances the unique capabilities of the ARI beamline.

• Coordinate the ARI user program with those of other NSLS-II beamlines within and outside the Electronic Structure Techniques Program that offer complementary techniques or capabilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• PhD. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or other relevant fields with at least 6 years' experience in synchrotron-based research with significant experience using electron spectroscopy and/or x-ray scattering techniques.

• Considerable knowledge of ARPES and RIXS fundamentals and data analysis.

• Familiarity with resonant inelastic x-ray scattering measurements and data analysis.

• Strong publication record using ARPES and/or RIXS techniques.

• Excellent written and communication skills.

• Ability to interact effectively in a team environment with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, technical staff, and users.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• PhD. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or other relevant fields with at least 10 years' experience in synchrotron-based research with significant experience using electron spectroscopy and/or x-ray scattering techniques.

• At least 3 years demonstrated successful experience with synchrotron beamline operation and user support.

• Demonstrated success in the design, installation, and/or commissioning of a synchrotron radiation beamline.

• Working knowledge of soft x-ray optics, x-ray and electron detectors, and/or beamline control systems (e.g., EPICS).

• Recognized expertise in angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.

• Programming skills for data analysis and/or collection in Python.

• Demonstrated success supervising or leading scientific or technical groups or projects.

Other Information:

• On-site

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 $135,000.00 - $200,000.00 / 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.

Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory - view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.

About Us

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor

BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at:https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file