Join an interdisciplinary team to develop cutting edge products for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy. The Molecular Detection Laboratory in Agilent Labs is launching a new research program to enhance our competitive position in magnetic resonance technologies. The successful applicant will work within a team of engineers and scientists to explore new concepts for NMR spectroscopy. We are looking for a versatile physical scientist or engineer with expertise in cryogenic systems to help us invent and develop breakthrough technologies that dramatically impact the performance of our products, or who can contribute to the invention and development of entirely new products.

As the world’s premier measurement company, Agilent offers the broadest range of innovative measurement solutions in the industry, with 19,000 people focused on creating instruments for the communications, electronics and life sciences industries.

Agilent Laboratories is a world-leading industrial research center whose purpose is to accelerate Agilent’s growth through breakthrough technologies. The Lab’s job is to ensure Agilent’s leadership in existing businesses and to provide the foundations for creation of new businesses. It is a diverse and dynamic environment with researchers from all disciplines that impact measurement science, including but not limited to: physics, chemistry, materials science, microfabrication, high-speed electronics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, microfluidics, systems biology, nanoscale measurements, optical spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, NMR, and MRI. Within such an environment, a successful candidate must enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams.

This position is located on Agilent’s main campus in Santa Clara, CA in the heart of Silicon Valley.
 

*The successful candidate will have the equivalent of a Ph.D. in a physical science or engineering discipline and at least 2-3 years of experience in building experimental measurement apparatus.

*Experience in the design and construction of cryogenic systems is essential, including the ability to understand and analyze heat transport and knowledge of materials suitable for use in cryosystems.

*It is also essential that the candidate be familiar with techniques for quantitatively evaluating the precision, reproducibility, accuracy and relevance of experimental measurements.

*Candidates with a broad background that includes research and design contributions in several areas of physical measurement and candidates with NMR hardware experience will receive priority consideration.

*The candidate must have a strong record of accomplishment addressing challenging problems, have excellent communication skills, and an ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment.