The X-ray Optics R&D Beamline Assistant Physicist will work under the direction of the Inelastic X-ray Scattering Group Leader and assist refurbishing and the operation of an existing x-ray beamline at National Synchrotron Light Source to be dedicated to the testing and characterization of x-ray optics relevant for the NSLS-II Project. The successful candidate will work closely with the research group focused on developing x-ray optics for achieving the 0.1meV energy resolution goal.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in physics or related discipline
• 1-2 years of postdoctoral experience using synchrotron x-ray beamline optics and instrumentation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists, technical staff and users. 
• Knowledge and experience with Shadow ray tracing is preferred, as well as prior experience in the construction or operation of a synchrotron x-ray beamline and/or in x-ray optics. 

To apply:

We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at http://www.bnl.gov/ and click Job Opportunities, then click Search Job List and search for job # 14662.

National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) is a proposed new state-of-the-art medium energy storage ring designed to deliver world leading brightness and flux with top-off operation for constant output. The facility will be able to produce x-rays up to 10,000 times brighter than those produced at the NSLS today. Design and engineering of the new light source began in 2007 and  construction and operations are expected to being in 2009 and 2015, respectively.

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