Time-Resolved Atomic and Molecular Optics Instrument Lead

Job overview

The Time-Resolved Atomic and Molecular Optics Instrument Lead role is open to onsite or hybrid work in Menlo Park, CA. Compensation is not specified in the source. The role supports the TMO instrument within the Science Research and Development Division at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Linac Coherent Light Source. The instrument lead sets scientific and technical direction, oversees operations and safety, and supports the global user community from proposal through publication. The role also leads instrument development and team collaboration to expand scientific capabilities in ultrafast molecular and chemical dynamics.

What you'll do

• Drive the TMO scientific and technical roadmap
• champion instrument upgrades
• serve as scientific and technical liaison for users
• guide users from proposal to publication
• oversee daily operations, performance, safety, experiment preparation, and troubleshooting
• lead instrument development and team collaboration
• support a general user program and the Dynamic Reaction Microscope.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

instrument lead

time-resolved amo

tmo

ultrafast dynamics

x-ray science

user facility

instrument operations

menlo park ca

slac national accelerator laboratory

onsite or hybrid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leads the TMO instrument and its user program, including development of the Dynamic Reaction Microscope capability.

About the employer

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is hiring for this role. Industry: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.