Job Description

About us

Diamond Light Source is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s national synchrotron producing very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists and user community use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

We offer seven macromolecular crystallography beamlines to the international structural biology community. Alongside specialist MX beamlines for long wavelength, room temperature and micro-focus data collections we operate several high throughput and automated beamlines for cryogenically mounted samples. In the mid-2020s Diamond will undergo a major upgrade to its machine and beamlines (the ). For the MX group this includes the construction of the K04 XChem beamline for high throughput fragment screening, a flagship project (KMX) to upgrade the microfocus beamline I24 for cryo and room temperature MX and new end-stations and sample delivery methods for ultra-high throughput MX. All MX beamlines will undergo critical upgrades and a programme of competitive upgrades will enhance capabilities across the suite.

About the role

We now have an opportunity for a Beamline Scientist to support our ongoing user programme, the beamlines, and these upgrade activities, to work across the group as part of our mx user support team. You will be actively supporting our users and beamlines and using and growing your skills on projects aligned to the aims of the MX group.

Duties include:

• Supporting and working with users across the MX group beamlines.
• Managing the scheduling of beamtime and responding to user queries with colleagues in the mx user support team.
• Developing your own research in an area relevant to the MX group and disseminate the results.

About You

You will have an appropriate PhD degree or equivalent qualification or proven relevant experience, along with excellent interpersonal communication skills, an ability to collaborate in large and complex cross-disciplinary groups and have a passion for enabling the best science.

Prior hands-on experience with macromolecular crystallography at a synchrotron is required. A keen interest in technology drivers of engineering and/or software development for scientific delivery will enhance your application. Practical experience of beamline hardware and software will be an advantage.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 25 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays and 2 annual volunteering days, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The initial closing date for applications is 6th August 2023, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.

Business Area

Science

Full Time Salary

\xc2\xa333,963 to \xc2\xa339,955 per annum depending on skills and experience

Post Type

Full time / Permanent

Closing Date

06/08/2023

Diamond Light Source