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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ORNL Publications<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">External Publication<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Job Posting Title<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Postdoc - Neutron Reflectivity Studies of Corrosion Mechanisms at Molten Salt/Alloy Interface / NB50659878<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Posted Date<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">03/20/2018<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>End Posting Date<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">04/08/2018<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Purpose<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the High Flux Isotope Reactor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(HFIR), the United States' highest flux reactor based neutron source, and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the world's<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">most intense pulsed accelerator based neutron source. Together these facilities operate 33 instruments for neutron scattering<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">research, each year carrying out in excess of 1,000 experiments in the physical, chemical, materials, biological and medical<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">sciences. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to:
<a href="http://neutrons.ornl.gov">http://neutrons.ornl.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Neutron Scattering Division within the Neutron Sciences Directorate is seeking to fill a postdoctoral position to<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">development an in situ sample environment for neutron reflectometry (NR) and use it to perform studies of corrosion<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">mechanisms at the interface of a high temperature alloy and a molten salt. The extreme corrosive nature of molten salt heat<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">transfer fluid constitutes the dominant technological barrier that must be mitigated for widespread implementation of third<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">generation concentration solar power systems. Ion transport across the salt/alloy interface is the defining physical process<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">which enables corrosion in molten chlorides, yet there is no definitive understanding of the interfacial corrosion mechanism,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">the interplay with alloy structure, and the commensurate performance of proposed protecting layers. Direct investigations of<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">the structure of the molten salt/alloy interface using NR will provide the critical information needed to mitigate alloy corrosion<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">in molten chloride salts.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Major Duties/Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Design in situ cell for performing NR measurements.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Independently plan, design and execute in situ NR experiments.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Collaborate with other scientists and technical personnel to carry out research projects.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Responsible for presenting and reporting research results and publishing scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">timely manner.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Ensures compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* You will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct by holding yourself and others to the highest<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">scientific, professional, and ethical standards in a manner that fosters mutual respect and enhances the reputation of the<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">individual researcher, his/her colleagues, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in its mission to address the Department of<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Energy's and the nation's scientific and technical challenges.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Qualifications Required<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Basic Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* A PhD completed within the last 5 years in Materials Science and Engineering or other relevant field from an accredited<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">institution.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* An excellent record of productive and creative research demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Proficiency in neutron reflectometry and data analysis is essential.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Experience in the design of sample environments.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Ability to work with a measure of autonomy and a willingness to participate creatively in a collaborative team environment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Ability to work on multiple tasks in a limited amount of time and to independently set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">to meet deadlines.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">hired.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have trouble applying for a position, please email <a href="mailto:ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov">
ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify Employer.<o:p></o:p></p>
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