InstructDiamond Light Source offers seven macromolecular crystallography beamlines to the international structural biology community. Alongside specialist MX beamlines for long wavelength, room temperature and micro-focus data collections we operate several high throughput and automated beamlines for cryogenically mounted samples. In the mid-2020s Diamond will undergo a major upgrade to its machine and beamlines (the Diamond-II project). For MX this includes the construction of the K04 XChem beamline for high throughput fragment screening, a flagship project (KMX) to upgrade the microfocus beamline I24 for cryo and room temperature MX and new end-stations and sample delivery methods for ultra-high throughput MX. All MX beamlines will undergo critical upgrades and a programme of competitive upgrades will enhance capabilities across the suite.
To support the ongoing user programme and these upgrade activities, Diamond has an opening for a beamline scientist to work across the group. You will be actively supporting users and beamlines and using and growing your skills in projects to deliver on MX group aims.
You will have excellent interpersonal communication skills, an ability to collaborate in large and complex cross-disciplinary groups and have a passion for enabling the best science.
Prior hands-on experience with macromolecular crystallography at a synchrotron is required. A keen interest in technology drivers of engineering and/or software development for scientific delivery will enhance your application. Practical experience of beamline hardware and software will be an advantage.
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 25 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays and an excellent 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.
