Beamline Scientist - VMXi

Diamond Light Source
📍 Didcot, England, United Kingdom 💼 Full time / Fixed term 🕒 Posted January 30, 2026

Job Description

About the Role

We 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.

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 a...
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    Job Details

    • Location Didcot, England
    • Job Type Full time / Fixed term
    • Category Physical Scientists
    • Posted Date January 30, 2026
    • Application Deadline March 11, 2026