Subject: [Neutron] EQ-SANS Instrument Scientist |
From: "Barker, Buffie M." |
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:01:45 -0500 |
To: "neutron@neutronsources.org" |
The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National
Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for an Extended Q-Range Small-Angle
Neutron Scattering (EQ-SANS) Instrument Scientist. With the world’s
highest-flux, reactor-based neutron source (the High Flux Isotope Reactor), and
the world's most intense pulsed, accelerator-based neutron source (the
Spallation Neutron Source), ORNL has become the world's foremost center for
neutron science. Research at these facilities will encompass the physical,
chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide
opportunities for up to 2000 researchers each year from industry, research
facilities, and universities all over the world. To learn more about Neutron
Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov.
Major
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Will work as part of
EQ-SANS scientific team (EQ-SANS Instrument Scientist and Scientific Associate)
to provide user support for EQ-SANS. This will include helping users to develop
user proposals, conduct experiments, and analyze data.
• Will maintain the instrument
and coordinate with support groups to ready the instrument for each user
experiment.
• Will work with other
staff and research groups at ORNL to conduct world-leading research using
EQ-SANS and related instruments at ORNL.
• Will work with the EQ-SANS
team to conceive, plan, and execute upgrades of the instrument. This will
include both hardware and software.
• Will take part in
development of new methods for making small angle scattering measurements and
interpretation of the data.
• Will ensure compliance
with environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements including
ISMS.
• Will maintain a strong
commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of laboratory values and
ethics.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
The successful candidate will be
a team member providing operational support for the new EQ-SANS instrument at
the Spallation Neutron Source and to develop a vigorous scientific program
associated with the instrument. To be commissioned in 2010, EQ-SANS is designed
to tackle a broad range of problems in physics, chemistry, biology, and
materials science.
An extensive record of research
accomplishments using small angle neutron and/or x-ray scattering is required.
A Ph.D. and a minimum of 10 years of experience as a research scientist in
material science, physics, chemistry, or related fields (or equivalent
combination of training and experience) are also required. Strong written and
oral communication skills and the desire to work in a team environment on
technically- and scientifically-challenging problems are required. Experience
with instrument development, instrument support, software and programming
development, particularly at a neutron or x-ray synchrotron facility, is highly
desired. Software and programming skills for object-oriented and specific
SANS problems are a plus.
To apply for this position: http://jobs.ornl.gov
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