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Job Title:
Research Scientist

Department:
Arts and Sciences | Chemistry and Biochemistry Administration

The Research Scientist will contribute to the development of the new NeXUS system and facility, leading the development and verification of NeXUS optical system and supporting the facility in several other capacities. The NSF NeXUS is a state-of- the-art laser facility dedicated to studying electron dynamics using XUV/soft x-rays and a variety of scientific instrumentation. The NEXUS development project is funded by the NSF through the end of September 2024, and we anticipate a continuing budget to support Operations & Maintenance of the NeXUS facility into the future.

The Research Scientist will be responsible for the design, assembly, verification, operation, and maintenance of the NeXUS optical system. This system consists of the kW-class NeXUS laser, transport optics, and three XUV/soft x-ray beamlines. This is a state-of-the-art system, requiring expert knowledge of the underlying optical and laser engineering. The Research Scientist will train other NeXUS research staff on the operation and maintenance of this system, including creating documentation for its operation and maintenance. The Research Scientist will support NeXUS users in planning and conducting experiments using the NeXUS Facility. The Research Scientist will have a lead role in planning, documenting, and supporting laboratory safety procedures to mitigate the hazards of optical radiation.

The Research Scientist will maintain expert knowledge and skills that are on the forefront of the field of high-power ultrafast lasers and XUV/soft x- ray generation. The Research Scientist will propose experiments and tests that advance this field or closely related fields and have potential benefit as new capabilities at NeXUS or to attract users to NeXUS. The Research Scientist will present at relevant technical conferences and publish in relevant journals to become a recognized leader in these fields. The Research Scientist will have the status of a Principal Investigator (PI) so they can submit research proposals as a PI or co-PI.

The Research Scientist will work with the NeXUS leadership team to assemble, verify, and validate the NeXUS Facility, focusing on the optical system and extending to other related subsystems, components, and operations. The Research Scientist will mentor and oversee the work of postdoctoral and student researchers supporting the NeXUS development. The Research Scientist will report directly to the PI of the NeXUS project with a dotted reporting line to the NeXUS Facility co-directors.

An individual will possess the following essential skills and competencies to be successful in this role:

· Proven research, development, and design capabilities in the areas of laser and optical engineering, specifically for ultrafast, high-average and peak power lasers and XUV/soft x-ray.

· Demonstrated capability for independently conducting complex research and development tasks, from the stage of proposal through publication. Demonstrated capabilities in the design, assembly, and verification of custom systems that incorporate laser, optical, and vacuum technologies. Experience leading, contributing to, or evaluating research proposals.

· Experience preparing and presenting technical presentations, publications and federal proposals.

· Ability to organize and lead a system design effort that includes state-of-the-art optical components and requires the coordination of a small team of researchers.

· Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

· Demonstrated ability to prioritize, operate with ambiguities, and communicate effectively to a diverse set of audiences.

· Promotes, supports, and fosters a culture of inclusiveness, engagement and collaboration.

Work experience required, including specific years of experience, and knowledge:

Ph.D. in experimental chemistry, physics, or optical engineering. Demonstrated experience in operation of ultrafast lasers for research purposes.

3 years of experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of ultrafast lasers, UHV vacuum systems, and high-power optics.

Demonstrated computational experience in complex optical design and nonlinear optics.

Professional publications and/or presentations of research that incorporates advanced lasers or optics.

Work experience desired, including specific years of experience and knowledge:

3 years of relevant research experience involving ultrafast lasers beyond Ph.D. degree;

Demonstrated capability to propose, execute, and publish research projects that incorporate ultrafast and/or high-power lasers; Competency using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Zemax, SNLO or related design software;

Demonstrated experience mentoring junior researchers (undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral).

Additional Information:

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Location:
Celeste Laboratory of Chemistry (0371)

Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

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