Job Description

About Us

Software helps to enable the world-leading science performed at Diamond. Our software systems facilitate operations at all levels, including the low-level control of synchrotron and beamline hardware, the planning, execution and monitor of experiments, data archiving and retrieval, data processing and visualisation, the application for beamtime, and capture of remote experiment plans and samples. Our software engineers work alongside our scientists to develop innovative and robust solutions to keep Diamond at the forefront of scientific research.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Data Analysis Scientist / Senior Software Scientist to develop and support the data analysis software used for the success of experiments on Diamond's Crystallography Science Group (CSG)beamlines and instruments.


As a Data Analysis Scientist, you will:

Provide first line support of the software for beamlines, interacting closely with beamline staff and users, including fault diagnosis and resolution. Participate actively in the commissioning and integration of new experimental capabilities, detectors, and software infrastructure. Contribute to the design and development of enhancements to data analysis software to support new capabilities and experiments on Diamond's beamlines and instruments. Use scientific, technical and professional knowledge to identify opportunities for process system improvements.

As a Senior Software Scientist, you will also:

Lead the efforts to develop, test, maintain and supports data analysis software in CSG, in collaboration with beamline staff, and the other software groups. Provide direction and support to other Data Analysis staff. Encourage the consolidation of workflows and software used across beamlines that use overlapping techniques. Keep the user experience across beamlines consistent, high quality and robust. Lead larger projects that require the input of software developers from the group and from Diamond's data acquisition, scientific computing & controls groups. Establish, maintain and participate in international collaborations to contribute to the success of Diamond as an organisation and to the success of Diamond beamlines for our users. Actively participate in international collaborations, disseminate research outcomes, and promote Diamond externally through community engagement and outreach activities.

About You

You will hold a first degree in engineering, computing or science, have significant practical


experience in a professional, scientific or technical field, as well as experience in the following areas:

Familiarity with X-ray Crystallography including underlying principles and practical applications Information or data management and models in the context of data analysis and processing Modern programming languages such as Python, C, and C++ , and software tools for delivering and visualising large complex data Software testing systems in delivering robust services, taking advantage of CI/CD Project management and leading a small team of engineers or scientists.

If you wish to be considered for the principal position, then you will also have:

Deep understanding of X-ray Crystallography, including scientific and industrial applications, and the related SW and HW technologies Familiarity with X-ray detector technology Awareness of multiple diverse technologies, platforms, and environments, including HPC, cloud computing, networking, AI/ML, GPU

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us if you are applying for the Senior or Principal role and why you believe you are suitable for the role.


When applying please state whether you with to be considered at

Data Analysis Scientist

or

Senior Software Scientist

level


As a visa sponsorship license holder, we are likely to be able to sponsor non-UK nationals that require visa sponsorship at Senior Software Scientist level. However, this position doesn't meet the requirements for visa sponsorship at Data Analysis Scientist level, except potentially for those people who meet the criteria of a 'new entrant'. For more information please visit - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The closing date for applications is 14th August 2025 with interviews taking place at Diamond, Harwell on 5th September 2025