[Neutron] NPL job announcement - instrument scientist, strain diffractometer

[Jan Saroun]

Nuclear Physics Institute of the ASCR in Řež near Prague, Czech 
Republic, invites applications for an/instrument scientist in neutron 
diffraction/. The position is open to candidates who have (or are about 
to receive) a PhD in physics, chemistry, material science and 
engineering or related areas, and have a proven record of experience 
with experimental research in materials science. A background in neutron 
or X-ray diffraction is highly desirable. The candidate should have good 
communication skills.

The Nuclear Physics Institute ASCR, public research institution, is a 
member of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. With about 250 
employees, it hosts the user infrastructure CANAM (see 
http://canam.ujf.cas.cz/), which includes also the Neutron Physics 
Laboratory (NPL). The NPL combines expertise in the field of materials 
science with the power of neutron physics. It operates user facilities, 
which are open to both national and international guest scientists.

The successful candidate will participate in the research and 
development work associated with neutron scattering instrumentation at 
the neutron diffractometers dedicated to strain/stress characterization. 
Responsibilities include cooperating with visiting researchers in 
conducting experiments and reducing data in subjects like micro- or 
macro-strain characterization in materials (e.g. welded metals) in the 
frame of the CANAM Open Access user program. At the NPL, at least 40% of 
the instrument beam time is reserved for external research proposals. 
She/he will also participate in the instrument development as well as in 
equipment and software upgrade projects at the diffractometer. 
Instrument Scientist is also expected to develop research program 
(preferably in the field of stress/strain characterization and related 
topics) using the diffractometer and/or other facilities at the NPL.

For more infromation, contact Dr. Pavel Strunz (strunz at ujf.cas.cz).

/Timescale of the appointment:/ The appointment will initially be for 
three years with the possibility of extension (subject to satisfactory 
performance).
/Closing date for applications//: /22 April 2013

Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed academic 
C.V., a list of publications, the contact details of at least two 
academic referees and copies of degrees to

Pavel Strunz
Nuclear Physics Institute, ONF
CZ-25068 Řež near Prague, Czech Republic
phone: +420-2-6617-2034
fax: +420-2-2094-0141
e-mail: strunz at ujf.cas.cz
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/Links:/
CANAM infrastructure: http://canam.ujf.cas.cz/
NPL laboratory: http://neutron.ujf.cas.cz/en/instruments/lvr15
SPN-100 stress/strain diffractomete: http://neutron.ujf.cas.cz/en/hk4

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