Project Scientist

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Physical Chemistry, Applied Physics, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in microfluidics, mechatronics, precision instrumentation, or closely related experimental systems.

Hands-on experience developing or operating sample delivery systems for X-ray diffraction and/or X-ray spectroscopy.

Demonstrated ability to design, rapidly prototype, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and document complex experimental hardware and controls for reliable user operation.

Demonstrated record of scientific or technical productivity, including peer-reviewed publications or equivalent project outcomes.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

MS degree or currently pursuing a PhD, with years of experience determined by the position level and project needs.