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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm">The Physics Department, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), Kjeller, Norway has available a</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Postdoctoral Fellowship for 3 years
<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm">in connection with the infrastructure project “NcNeutron - Norwegian Center for Neutron Research”</span>.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The project is a collaboration between IFE and Norwegian universities and research institutes. It focuses on building advanced neutron instrumentation in connection with the research reactor JEEP II, and is funded by the
Research Council of Norway. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm">Main tasks</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
The person being employed will model and optimize a new neutron cold source that will be used for two instruments in NcNeutron, and model neutron transport and shielding design in order to optimize various instruments in NcNeutron (imaging, reflectometry, small-angle
scattering and general purpose setups).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm">Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Candidates are expected to have a PhD or similar in physics, chemistry, materials science or a closely related field. A strong background in computer modelling is required, preferably with GEANT4, MCNPX or similar. Previous experience
with neutron scattering experiments and/or instrumentation would be beneficial. The evaluation of candidates will be based on scientific qualifications and ability to communicate efficiently. Good knowledge of the English language is essential.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm">We can offer</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Exciting and challenging research tasks, social benefits including pension, life insurance and accident insurance, salary according to agreement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm">To apply</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
On-line applications only. Go to </span><a href="http://www.ife.no/en/rekruttering-en"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">http://www.ife.no/en/rekruttering-en</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please include (i) a written application, (ii) a curriculum vitae with list of publications and professional activities, (iii) copies of certificates/transcripts in English or Norwegian, (iv) the names and email addresses of 3-5
references. <span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm">Closing date for applications is:
</span>March 1, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm">For more information regarding the position, please contact</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Kenneth D. Knudsen, Kenneth.knudsen@ife.no<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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