Staff Engineer - CryoEM & Bioimaging Research, SSRLJob ID6180LocationSLAC - Menlo Park, CAFull-TimeRegularSLAC Job PostingsPosition Overview:The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) is an internationally preeminent science facility, operated by Stanford University at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory on behalf of the Department of Energy, Office of Science. This facility provides world-leading scientific capabilities to a global user community, covering a broad research portfolio that includes the development of advanced materials and chemical catalysts for clean energy systems, drug discovery for modern pharmaceuticals, and fundamental processes in cell biology.We are seeking a candidate to fill the position of Staff Engineer. The successful candidate will help drive a dynamic and exciting environment, collaborating with a diverse team of scientists and engineers developing state-of-the-art facilities at the interface of hard x-ray laminography and cryogenic electron tomography.Your specific responsibilities include:
Collaborate closely with the engineering and scientific staff at SSRL (primarily the Weker and Dahlberg labs) to develop hardware and control systems for advanced scientific imaging experiments in both hard x-ray laminography and cryogenic electron tomography modalities. This role includes formulating concepts of operations using engineering principles to ensure the final product is dependable, available, and maintainable.
Oversee the execution and delivery of new optical, optomechanical, mechanical, vacuum, and cryogenic systems.
Lead the detailed design, procurement, installation, alignment, integration, and validation of these systems, providing engineering support for ongoing operations, maintenance, and upgrades.
Document the designs and develop a training and operations support plan that ensures high uptime and ease of repair.
Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication and present ongoing work to colleagues and/or academic conferences.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Bachelor¿s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and minimum 2-year experience in the following areas:
Computer programming in any of the following languages, Matlab, Python, C, and Labview.
Optical design and construction
Cryogenic electron microscopy
Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
The ability to work well with colleagues at SLAC and external organizations.
Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
Ability to apply sound judgment in challenging and multi-tasking situations and be able to work independently with only general guidance.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
Master¿s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
SLAC employee 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 the job.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.
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:http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
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,http://adminguide.stanford.edu
Classification Title: Staff Engineer 2
Job code: 0132 Grade: K
Duration: Regular Continuing
The expected pay range for this position is $116,000 - $170,000 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.SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.