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<h4>Postdoctoral Research Fellow</h4>
<p>University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia<br>
ANSTO / Bragg Institute, Sydney, Australia<br>
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<div align="left"><b><span>Salary Level A:</span></b> <span>A$77K
per year (plus 9% employer superannuation and leave loading)</span></div>
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<div><span>We
are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow for one
year
to be based at the Bragg Institute in Sydney (Dr. F. Klose) and
at the
University of New South Wales in Sydney (A/Prof. C. Ulrich). The
aim of
the project is the study of transition metal oxide superlattices
like
unconventional superconductors or multiferroic materials by
polarized
neutron reflectometry. Experiments will be mainly carried out at
the
new reflectometer, <i>Platypus</i> at the OPAL research reactor
in
Sydney. The research program is related to thin magnetic films
for
applications in future spin electronics or novel sensor devices.</span></div>
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<div><span>Motivation:
In recent years artificial multilayers consisting of transition
metal
oxide based high temperature superconductors have attracted much
attention and opened a new field of research in condensed matter
physics. For example, the interplay between superconductivity
and
ferromagnetism, two competing phenomena, can be studied
systematically
by selectively designing multilayers consisting of two oxide
materials
with these two competing properties. This has become possible
due to
recent technological advances like the development of the method
of
Pulsed Laser Deposition. Such a facility for thin film growth is
available at UNSW. Our research is aimed at studying the
interplay
between superconducting and magnetic phenomena on the nanoscale
involving artificial magnetic structures.</span></div>
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<div><b><span>Experimental</span></b></div>
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<div><span>Collaborate
with an international team of scientists and perform state of
the art
experimental research at the Bragg Institute and other science
facilities:</span></div>
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<li><span>Neutron reflectometry and diffraction to investigate
structural and magnetic properties of nanoscale thin films.</span></li>
<li><span>Use of complementary structural and magnetic methods
(including magnetometry and X-ray/synchrotron methods).</span></li>
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<div><b><span>Your tasks</span></b></div>
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<li><span>Perform neutron scattering and complementary experiments
at national and international research facilities.</span></li>
<li><span>Data analysis, interpretation and publication of
experimental results.</span></li>
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<div><b><span>Your profile</span></b></div>
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<li><span>We
are looking for a candidate with strong background condensed
matter
physics. Experience as a user of large scale research
facilities like
neutron sources or synchrotron rings would be an advantage.</span></li>
<li><span>Ability to work in an international team.</span></li>
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<div><span>An applicant may be required to undergo pre-employment
checks prior to appointment to this role.</span></div>
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<div><span>Applicants should address the selection criteria found
within the position description, in their online application.</span></div>
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<div><span>For further information about the position, please
contact</span> <span>A/Prof. Clemens Ulrich (61 2) 9385 7494 or
email</span> <a class="iw_tst"
href="mailto:ulrich@phys.unsw.edu.au"><span>ulrich@phys.unsw.edu.au</span></a>
<span>or Dr. Frank Klose (61 2) 9717 3592 or email</span> <a
class="iw_tst" href="mailto:Frank.Klose@ansto.gov.au"><span>Frank.Klose@ansto.gov.au</span></a></div>
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<div align="left"><strong>Applications close : 05 October 2012<br>
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Apply online:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/07091202.html">http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/07091202.html</a><br>
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