Careers
Open Positions at CLASSE (CHESS, LEPP, and CESR)
MacCHESS Staff Scientist
The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) is seeking a creative, collaborative scientist to join the Flexible Macromolecular Crystallography (FlexX) and Extreme Biology (X-Bio) beamline team. This Ph.D.-level position offers a unique balance of hands-on user support and cutting-edge method development, serving a vibrant community of visiting researchers in structural biology.
At FlexX/X-Bio, scientists use state-of-the-art X-ray tools to study biological macromolecules under a range of challenging and innovative conditions. Current and emerging techniques include ambient-temperature and serial crystallography, high-pressure MX studies using diamond anvil cells, diffuse scattering to probe molecular motions, and future development of time-resolved and dynamic MX methods.
The scientist in this role will provide direct experimental support at the beamline—helping users design and execute experiments—while also contributing to the development of new technologies and workflows that expand what’s possible with MX. The position also offers opportunities to collaborate across beamlines, including with the BioSAXS/X-Bio station, and to participate in interdisciplinary research spanning biology, physics, and materials science.
If you’re curious, inventive, and excited to work in a collaborative environment that blends science, technology, and discovery, we’d love to hear from you.
Research Support Specialist I (CHESS Operator)
Research Support Specialists contribute to the research mission of the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) by assisting with the development and maintenance of experimental facilities and equipment and determining how to best achieve the necessary research objectives. As a Research Support Specialist I, you will share responsibility for designing, developing, assembling, and commissioning specialized equipment; tracking and analyzing research data and instrument performance; writing and/or modifying computer programs and scripts; troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining specialized laboratory equipment; and providing technical support to researchers in the facility.
Wilson Lab Administrative Assistant
the Wilson Laboratory Administrative Assistant will be responsible for reporting the business and administrative needs to the CHESS User Office Manager. This position will utilize various teams and tools to ensure that staff, researchers, students, and visitors who access our lab receive a world-class experience. You will utilize various administrative tools i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, our User Database (BeamPASS), reporting tools, scheduling software, etc., and work independently to problem-solve inquiries in-person and via phone or email. This position will support day-to-day administrative operations in Wilson lab, take initiative, and develop/maintain spreadsheets and/or database structures in a fast-paced lab environment. We are seeking someone innovative, organized, and eager to build relationships with Users and internal staff.