Research Associate (SIMES) Job ID 6231 Location SLAC - Menlo Park, CA Full-Time Temporary **SLAC Job Postings** **Position Overview:** SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Research Associate with a proven track record in ultrafast optical sciences In this position, you will be supporting a research effort managed by the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences (SIMES) and the Center for Energy Efficient Magnonics (CEEMag) program. You will help carry out a research program focused on studying excitation and manipulation of magnon modes using ultrafast THz and mid-infrared pulses. This effort aims to develop low magnetic damping thin film materials with tunable magnetization and magnetic anisotropy, characterize and tune magnon band structure across the Brillouin zone, efficiently excite magnons and directly visualize the propagation of GHz to THz magnons with spatial and temporal resolution. We will study the photo-excited response of magnons, probing with a variety of techniques such as ultrafast lasers, x-rays, and electron diffraction. **Your specific responsibilities include:** + Carry out measurements with strong THz fields generated by femtosecond lasers. + Conduct experiments and analysis of measurements, present results within the CEEMag collaboration and at US and international meetings and conferences + Develop, maintain and improve experimental capabilities in the lab. + Participate in experiments at user facilities such as LCLS, SwissFEL or the EuropeanXFEL **Note** : The Research Associate role is a fixed-term staff position. Appointment duration is 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Assignment duration is contingent upon project needs and funding. Applicants must provide evidence of either a recently completed PhD degree or confirmation of completion of the PhD degree requirements prior to starting the position. Applicants should also include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae which includes a list of publications, and names of three references for future letters of recommendation with the application. **To be successful in this position you will bring:** + Ph.D. in physical sciences or engineering in nonlinear optics, laser physics or materials science. + Experience in maintaining and developing complex experimental systems such as lasers and vacuum systems + Ability to carry out independent and collaborative research in a diverse research team. + Experience with programming (preferably Python) or simulation software such as COMSOL + Effective written and verbal communication skills. good interpersonal skills are essential. **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: https://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:** Research Associate-Experimental + **Grade:** NA + **Job code:** 0127 + **Employment Duration:** Fixed term _The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 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.