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normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">NIST Center
for Neutron Research </span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#3C3E3A">Postdoctoral Fellowship</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
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mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#3C3E3A">Structure/dynamics functional
relationships in energy-related materials</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:
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mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;color:#3C3E3A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">We are seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position
focused on studying alternative energy systems and materials and hydrogen-storage-related
phenomena at the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Center for
Neutron Research (NCNR), Gaithersburg, MD. The NCNR is a world leader in
neutron sciences with 24 operating instruments serving more than 2200 research
participants/year resulting in 350 scientific publications/year (annual reports
available at <a href="http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/AnnualReport/">http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/AnnualReport/</a>).
Besides the wide array of elastic and inelastic neutron scattering instruments,
the Center operates a variety of complementary facilities, from X-ray
diffractometers, analytic chemistry instruments and gas adsorption apparatus,
and has access to a wide range of other state of the art equipment through
partnerships with other NIST labs. and the University of Maryland.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The successful candidate will contribute to research aimed
at understanding the physics and chemistry underpinning hydrogen interactions
in modern adsorbent-based systems with a view to their implementation in prototype
systems. This is a competitive and rapidly advancing field that offers the
potential to contribute to both basic science and applied programs and presents
an excellent opportunity for a young scientist to broaden their experience and
develop their expertise. The primary tools to this end involve the use of
quasi-elastic, inelastic, neutron diffraction and neutron imaging
techniques.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Candidates must have a
PhD in a physical science a strong work ethic, good communications skills and a
proven publication record. Experience in neutron or X-ray scattering is
desirable but not essential.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The position is open immediately and the appointment term
will be for up to two years with the potential for extension. Salary is in the
range from $58,000 to $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The deadline for the application is March 20<sup>th</sup> 2009
or until the position is filled.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Please send inquiries, a statement of suitability and your
resume (electronic preferred) to:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Craig Brown</p><p class="MsoNormal">NIST Center for Neutron Research</p><p class="MsoNormal">Bldg 235</p><p class="MsoNormal">National Institute of Standards and Technology</p><p class="MsoNormal">Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8562</p><p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:craig.brown@nist.gov">craig.brown@nist.gov</a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tel: 301-975-5134<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
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