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The successful candidate will contribute scientific leadership in conceiving, developing, and advancing next-generation x-ray detector technologies for synchrotron applications, with particular emphasis on diamond-based detectors. Areas of emphasis include thin diamond x-ray detectors, novel contact structures, advanced fabrication and packaging strategies, detector architectures for demanding beamline environments, and methods to improve sensitivity, speed, radiation tolerance, and spatial resolution. The successful candidate will also help define future directions in detector science at NSLS-II by identifying opportunities beyond diamond, including other emerging detector materials, device structures, and readout concepts relevant to next-generation x-ray science.\nThis part-time position provides an opportunity to conduct both basic and applied detector research in collaboration with NSLS-II beamline scientists, Brookhaven researchers, DOE programs, universities, and external partners. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute leadership to independent and collaborative R&D efforts, help pursue externally funded programs, and advance new detector capabilities that support the evolving mission of NSLS-II and the broader Laboratory.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nLead selected research and development efforts in advanced x-ray detector science, with primary emphasis on next-generation diamond-based x-ray detectors.\nDefine and carry out impactful R&D on next-generation thin diamond x-ray detectors, novel electrode and contact architectures, and charge-collection optimization strategies that expand the reach of diamond-based detection to lower x-ray energies while preserving the speed, radiation tolerance, and stability required for synchrotron science.\nDevelop and evaluate new detector concepts for challenging x-ray measurement problems, including high flux, high speed, high dynamic range, and harsh-environment operation.\nWork with NSLS-II beamlines and technical staff to identify science-driven detector needs and help translate them into new instrumentation capabilities.\nLead or make significant contributions to the design, testing, characterization, and deployment of advanced detector hardware and associated experimental methods.\nBuild collaborations across detector development, materials, microfabrication, electronics, beamline instrumentation, and scientific applications, both within Brookhaven and with external partners.\nContribute to the development of proposals for externally funded detector R&D programs aligned with DOE and other strategic opportunities.\nPublish original research in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific conferences and workshops.\nHelp identify promising future directions in diamond and other novel detector technologies relevant to NSLS-II and the broader Laboratory mission.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nMinimum of a Bachelor’s and 12+ years, or Master’s and 9+ years, or Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, materials science, or a closely related field and 4+ years post-PhD.\nDemonstrated record of impactful scientific achievement and leadership in detector research and development.\nExtensive experience in semiconductor radiation detectors, with strong expertise in x-ray detector physics and performance characterization.\nDemonstrated expertise in diamond detector development, including one or more of the following: thin detector structures, contact and electrode design, charge transport and collection, device fabrication, radiation hardness, or beamline-based characterization.\nDemonstrated ability to lead independent research efforts and contribute to multi-investigator or multi-disciplinary programs.\nStrong record of peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and technical contributions recognized by the broader research community.\nDemonstrated success in developing, contributing to, or leading externally funded research proposals.\nAbility to build effective collaborations across organizational boundaries, including with beamline scientists, engineers, materials researchers, and external partners.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment.\nAbility to commit approximately 50-60% effort in a part-time capacity.\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nBachelor’s and 15+ years, or Master’s and 12+ years, or Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, materials science, or a closely related field and 6+ years post-PhD.\nExperience developing or applying x-ray detectors at synchrotron, accelerator, or other advanced photon science facilities.\nExperience with detector microfabrication approaches, including metallization, lithography, surface treatment, passivation, substrate preparation, or packaging/integration methods.\nExperience with low-noise detector readout, fast electronics, current-mode or pulse-mode measurements, and detector system integration.\nExperience with beamline deployment of custom instrumentation and close engagement with scientific users.\nExperience identifying and pursuing novel detector directions beyond diamond, including other semiconductor or advanced materials platforms relevant to future x-ray detection needs.\nDemonstrated ability to influence detector program directions through technical vision, sponsor engagement, and leadership in capability development.\nOther Information\nThis is a part-time Research Staff position with an anticipated effort level of approximately 45-50%.\nThis is an onsite position located at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York.\nBrookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $122,600.00 - $209,233.00/ year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.\nBrookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information atBNL | Benefits Program\nBrookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory - view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.\nAs a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory requires employees to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requirements. The credentialing process is completed as part of onboarding and enables access to DOE facilities and information systems. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a UPIV credential. These requirements are established under DOE Order 206.2 Chg. 2, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM- Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)), and DOE Order 473.1A- Physical Protection Program- Physical Protection Program.\nAbout Us\nBrookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.\nEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\nGuided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor\nBSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. 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