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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Scientist - SSRL HAXPES Beamline - **Company:** SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory - **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Systems Integration, Scripting - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.nexxt.com/job.asp?id=3467518955&tx=KJ4949FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, materials science, or related discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of post-PhD research experience. * Demonstrated research excellence in materials science, supported by publications and experimental achievements. * Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with HAXPES and/or PEEM techniques. * Demonstrated competence in developing, operating, and maintaining complex experimental systems at a synchrotron radiation facility. * Experience with facility operations and user support. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. In addition, preferred qualifications include: * Research experience in microelectronics or closely related fields. * Technical expertise in synchrotron beamline or endstation development, including operando or in situ sample environments. * Proficiency in data analysis, scripting, and scientific programming tools. ## Description The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a Directorate of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is developing a state-of-the-art Hard X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy / Photoemission Electron Microscopy (HAXPES/PEEM) beamline with a strong focus on probing electronic and chemical states in buried layers of functional devices, particularly for microelectronics applications. We seek an outstanding Lead Scientist to play a leading scientific and technical role in the design, construction, commissioning of this new beamline, and - once in operation - in scientific program development and user support. The successful candidate will join the Materials Science Division and become an integral member of a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment that combines staff-led scientific programs with close engagement and collaboration with the SSRL user community. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a flagship SSRL beamline while advancing impactful research in microelectronics, semiconductor materials, quantum information science, and related fields. You r specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Beamline and Endstation Development * Provide scientific leadership for and contribute to the conceptual design, technical development, construction, and commissioning of the HAXPES/PEEM beamline and associated endstation. Promote and represent the scientific objectives of the beamline to internal and external stakeholders. * Define and translate scientific requirements into technical specifications for beamline optics, monochromators, electron analyzer, and sample environments optimized for hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. * Work closely with the project manager, engineers, technical staff, and scientists to develop robust, high-performance instrumentation. * Oversee system integration, testing, commissioning, and performance optimization. Scientific Research and Leadership * Develop and lead an independent and competitive research program using HAXPES/PEEM, aligned with the mission of the SSRL Materials Science Division. * Conduct frontier research in areas such as microelectronics, semiconductor devices, thin films, heterostructures, and buried interfaces. * Lead and participate in collaborative research projects involving SSRL staff, academic users, industrial partners, and other national laboratories. * Publish high-impact scientific results and present research at conferences and workshops. User Program Development and Collaboration * Play a central role in establishing and growing the HAXPES/PEEM user program at SSRL. * Engage with the user community to identify emerging scientific opportunities and guide the evolution of beamline capabilities. * Support users throughout the experimental lifecycle, including experimental design, beamtime execution, and data analysis. * Develop and maintain comprehensive user training and outreach activities, including workshops, tutorials, and documentation. Operations, Service, and Division Engagement * Manage routine beamline operations, endstation maintenance, and continuous performance improvement. * Ensure safe operation of the beamline in accordance with SLAC and DOE requirements. * Contribute to division-wide scientific initiatives, mentoring, outreach, and strategic planning. Note : Appointment at the Lead Scientist level is a regular-continuing position and requires a review and evaluation of documented scientific achievements, with approval by the Directorate Appointment and Promotion Committee. Applicants should include a cover letter, a research statement (including a summary of accomplishments), a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and the names of five references for future letters of recommendation. SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park, CA.