Responsibilities:
- Support the Industry Services Group with industrial projects, including data collection, data reduction, and laboratory work across multiple beamlines.
- Lead small industrial projects from initiation through completion, including coordination of technical tasks and deliverables.
- Apply specialized knowledge in specific industrial sectors and/or scientific techniques to support client projects. This will include (but not necessarily be limited to) X-ray imaging and diffraction.
- Interpret experimental data and contribute to or draft technical project reports, including reviewing Industrial Science reports.
- Collaborate with senior staff in communicating with industrial clients and supporting client development activities.
- Coordinate the shipping, receiving, tracking, and archiving of industrial samples, data, and client information.
- Assist in the development and optimization of sample holders and mounting techniques for X-ray imaging and diffraction analysis.
- Participate in presenting results to industrial clients and contribute to scientific publications, literature reviews, and peer reviewed outputs as appropriate.
- Support outreach and knowledge sharing activities, including scientific tours, group briefings, and presentations.
Qualifications:
- A relevant Masters or Ph.D./P. Eng. degree, preferably in a discipline related to materials science (e.g. chemistry, physics, materials engineering, etc.). An undergraduate degree with an equivalent amount of relevant experience may also be considered.
- Experience with, or knowledge of X-ray Diffraction, Computed Tomography, or related techniques would be an asset.
- A background in programming (especially python), image processing, and managing large datasets would be an asset.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.