Job Description

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.

About the Role

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Nano-metrology specialist to provide expert support in the state-of-the-art Precision Metrology Lab (PML), operated by the Optics & Metrology group (O&M) at Diamond.

The O&M group provide expert support in the design, development, testing, and optimisation of X-ray optical systems for Diamond\xe2\x80\x99s beamlines.

As a Nano-metrology specialist you will work in collaboration with a range of scientists, engineers, and technicians to measure, align, and optimise ultra-precision, micro- and nano-positioning stages.

You will operate computer-controlled instruments for measuring length, angles, and vibrations, including laser interferometers, contact probes, capacitive displacement sensors, autocollimators, inclinometers, and microscopes.

The O&M group have a strong history of publishing in scientific journals, and you would contribute to articles in the field of nano-metrology, as part of Research & Development projects.

About You

You should have a Masters degree in physics, engineering or another relevant discipline, or demonstrate significant equivalent experience.

You will also require:

• Experience in the use of micro- and nano-positioning motion control stages.
• Technical aptitude in operating computer-controlled measurement instruments. However, expert training will be provided to operate each measuring instrument in the PML.
• Programming skills (using Python, MATLAB, or C++) to communicate with measurement instruments, and to analyse large and complicated datasets.
• Methodical attitude to carefully record important details of scientific experiments.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for successful scientific and technical interactions.
• Strong accountability, self-initiative, and a pro-active attitude.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work / life balance. This includes 25 days of annual leave days per year, plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays, and 2 annual volunteering days, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of on-site amenities 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 why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 20th August 2023 with interviews scheduled for w/c 4th September 2023.

Business Area

Science

Full Time Salary

\xc2\xa333,963 to \xc2\xa339,955 per annum (Discretionary range to \xc2\xa345,949) dependent on skills and experience.

Post Type

Full time / Permanent

Provisional Interview Dates

Week beginning 4th Sept

Closing Date

20/08/2023

Diamond Light Source