Subject: [Neutron] Job Opportunities at Los Alamos National Laboratory's Lujan Neutron Scattering Center
From: Leilani Conradson
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:30:47 -0600
To: neutron@neutronsources.org, neutron@anl.gov



The Lujan Neutron Scattering Center at the Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking candidates for full time regular positions in the following three areas.

-Scientist or Engineer for sample environments
-Software Engineer for data acquisition, control, and analysis
-Instrument Scientist for inelastic scattering

Position descriptions and contact information are listed below.

Information about the Los Alamos National is available at www.lanl.gov
Information about the Lujan Center is available at lansce.lanl.gov
Information on employment at Loam Alamos is available at www.hr.lanl.gov/FindJob/


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Senior Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Neutron Scattering Center: Low and high temperature and magnetic field

The Lujan Neutron Scattering Center is seeking a scientist or engineer to lead the sample environments area for the DOE national user program that hosts researchers from around the world to do work on its 11 neutron scattering instruments.  This position involves developing new low and high temperature (e.g., 0.1K-2500K) and magnetic field (e.g., 15T) sample environment capabilities as well as maintaining existing equipment that includes closed cycle He refrigerators, He dilution systems, He cryostats, superconducting magnets, and resistive and optical furnaces.  The successful candidate must have demonstrated previous experience in these areas and show a desire to stay abreast of new developments that can expand the Center's capabilities.  Experience at a user facility is an asset.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience with the operation and maintenance of cryogenic equipment including He3-He4 dilution systems, superconducting magnets, temperature controllers, cryogenic sensors, as well as high temperature furnaces.   Experience using this equipment in neutron scattering research is desirable.  The position requires an individual able to work with external users as well as the Lujan scientific and technical staff.  The ability to develop computer control interfaces (preferably EPICS) is necessary.  The successful candidate should have a MS or Ph.D. degree in experimental physics, materials science, or appropriate engineering subject. Equivalent technical experience will qualify.  Opportunities to pursue individual research are available.

To be considered applicants must submit a complete resume, a detailed cover letter addressing the key job requirements of this position, and three letters of reference.    For additional technical information, contact Jim Rhyne, Lujan Center Deputy Director, at 505-665-0071 or rhyne@lanl.gov.   Applications must be submitted through the Los Alamos National Laboratory website www.hr.lanl.gov/FindJob/ (Job # 218477).

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Senior Software Engineer at at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Neutron Scattering Center:  Data acquisition, experiment control, and data analysis

Experienced software engineer to support the research programs at the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center at LANSCE.  The Lujan Center is a DOE National User Facility that hosts researchers from around the world on its twelve neutron scattering beam lines.  The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining data acquisition, experimental control, scientific analysis, and user interface software, including establishing requirements, planning development, design, implementation, and testing.  They will be required to work closely with the scientific and technical staff at the Center and will be involved in researching, exploring, testing, and integrating appropriate new software technologies as needed.

Expertise in distributed multi-channel data acquisition systems; real-time software applications including those that interface to custom hardware;  GUI development; modern software engineering practices and technologies; modern object oriented software languages, particularly C++;  relational databases; and the planning and tracking of software development projects.  Experience in: working with Linux, Java, Perl, Python, EPICS-based control software, and VME/VXI-based custom hardware; developing data acquisition systems for neutron or synchrotron facilities; developing scientific software for analysis and visualization of neutron or x-ray scattering data; developing web-based applications; and working in a scientific research environment.

Required minimum MS in computer engineering/science, or equivalent combination of experience and relevant technical/scientific degree.  To be considered applicants must submit a complete resume and a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of this position.  For additional technical information, contact Paul Lewis, Lujan Center Deputy Director, at 505-665-0932 or lewis@lanl.gov. Applications must be submitted through the Los Alamos National Laboratory website www.hr.lanl.gov/FindJob/ (Job # 217930).

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Senior Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Neutron Scattering Center:  Inelastic scattering in condensed matter systems

The Lujan Neutron Scattering Center is seeking applicants for an instrument scientist to lead the development of a new high resolution single crystal inelastic spectrometer and to initiate a strong scientific research and user program using this instrument and other inelastic capabilities.  The Lujan Center is a DOE national user facility that hosts researchers from around the world to do work on its 11 neutron scattering instruments.  This position involves working with an instrument advisory team and local engineering expertise in final design and construction of the instrument that will become the major inelastic capability for the Lujan Center.  In addition to single crystal capability, it will feature low-temperature, high magnetic field, and moderate pressure sample environments.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience and a strong publication record  of research involving inelastic scattering in condensed matter systems.  Previous experience in design of inelastic instruments at a pulse neutron source is highly desired.  Candidates with extensive experience in synchrotron x-ray scattering will also be considered.   In addition to pursing a high-visibility research program, the candidate will be expected to build a strong base of external users for the instrument.  A Ph.D. degree in experimental condensed matter or materials science is required with a minimum of five years experience in neutron scattering or related research.  During the instrument development phase, the candidate is encouraged to pursue an active research program.

To be considered applicants must submit a complete resume, a detailed cover letter addressing the key job requirements of this position, and three letters of reference.  For additional technical information, contact Jim Rhyne, Lujan Center Deputy Director, at 505-665-0071 or rhyne@lanl.gov.  Applications must be submitted through the Los Alamos National Laboratory website www.hr.lanl.gov/FindJob/ (Job # 218478).

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