Beamline Scientist - VMXi
Diamond Light Source Ltd, Didcot, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 08 Feb 2026
Diamond Light Source now have an opportunity for a Beamline Scientist to work with the Principal Beamline Scientist and team for the development and operation of beamline VMXi. This will involve working closely with other scientists and support groups within Diamond to ensure smooth operation of the beamline providing beam time to the scientific user community. The role will involve supporting and developing exciting new capabilities for the user community.
Diamond as an Instruct Centre
As a Beamline Scientist you will:
- Support and help with the development of dynamic, serial crystallography and fragment screening capabilities at the beamline.
- Provide operational support for the beamline, including responsibility for the day-to-day safe operation of the beamline, interacting closely with the users of the facility.
- Collaborate on beamline upgrades and development projects, including taking specific responsibility for certain components of the beamline such as the design, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning phases.
- Manage the day-to-day coordination of support groups at Diamond to implement beamline upgrade projects, to improve the quality of the beamline, develop solutions for emerging problems, and ensure its smooth operation.
- Develop own research in an area relevant to the beamline and disseminate the results.
- Procurement of beamline components, including writing system specifications, the management of contracts and liaison with suppliers.
About You
You will hold an appropriate PhD degree or proven relevant experience, as well as:
- Experience of macromolecular crystallography data collection at a synchrotron
- Proven ability in macromolecular crystallography
- Experience with Windows/Linux/Unix
- Hands on experience of serial crystallography and/or fragment screening experiments
Experience in the following areas is desirable but not essential
- Crystallography or synchrotron radiation related research
- Scientific programming and/or motion control
- Commissioning and operation of macromolecular crystallography X-ray equipment and instrumentation
- Flexible experimental setups and/or sample environment equipment
- Project management
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit 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.
As standard this role requires a fully onsite working arrangement.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
Application deadline 8th February
For informal enquiries please contact Michael directly: michael.hough@diamond.ac.uk
