[Neutron] Recent new opportunities at ORNL's Neutron Sciences Directorate

Parish, Bradley Bradley.Parish at orau.org
Tue Jun 2 18:14:07 CEST 2009


Recent new opportunities at ORNL's Neutron Sciences Directorate:

 

*         ORNL09-89-NFDD, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Instrument
Development 

*         ORNL09-88-NSSD, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neutron
Scattering Studies of Fluids 

*         ORNL09-86-NSSD, Neutron Scattering Instrument Scientist

*         ORNL09-82-NSSD, Postdoctoral Research Associate for Neutron
Diffraction on HB-3A Four-Circle Diffractometer Instrument 

 

http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/postneeds.htm 

 

 

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Instrument Development 

Neutron Sciences Directorate 

Neutron Facility Development Division 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, Tennessee 

ORNL09-89-NFDD 

 

Project Description: 

Under limited supervision carries out computer simulations of neutron
scattering beamlines for the purpose of evaluating the performance of
various instrument types implemented at the proposed SNS Second Target
Station. 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

* Carries out computer simulations of neutron scattering beamlines and
optical components. 

* Participates with other group members in developing goals, resource
plans, and policies. 

* Ensures compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality
program requirements including ISMS. 

* Maintains a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation
of values and ethics. 

 

Work Direction/Interfaces: 

Reports to the Instrument Development Group Leader of the Neutron
Facilities Development Division. Works with physicists, engineers,
scientific associates, and students at ORNL and the partner labs. Some
travel required. 

* Carefully and accurately performs work towards completing the
evaluation of instruments for the SNS Second Target Station. 

* Performs work in a safe and careful manner. 

* Successfully helps to create an environment in which individuals
within the group can meet NScD/ORNL environmental, safety, health, and
quality requirements: and successful enforcement of these requirements. 

* Successfully reports and represents responsible activities to the
Instrument Development Group members. 

 

Qualifications: 

The successful candidate must have at a Ph.D. degree in the physical
sciences or an equivalent technical field. The incumbent will have the
ability to contribute rapidly to the effort to evaluate the performance
of instruments proposed for the SNS Second Target Station. Familiarity
with programming in C and experience with Monte Carlo techniques and
neutron scattering are desirable. 

Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five
years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree
requirements before starting their appointment. 

 

Technical Questions: 

Contact Dr. Lee Robertson at robertsonjl at ornl.gov. Please reference the
position title and number when corresponding about this position. 

 

 

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neutron Scattering Studies of Fluids
& Polymers Under Confinement 

Neutron Scattering Science Division 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory 

Oak Ridge, Tennessee 

ORNL09-88-NSSD 

 

Project Description: 

The Neutron Scattering Sciences Division at the Oak Ridge National
Laboratory has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the
area of condensed matter science. The successful candidate will
participate in research to study the structure and dynamics of sub- and
supercritical fluids as well as macromolecular liquids under confinement
using small-angle neutron scattering (SANS). 

The porous materials to be studied can include engineered porous
matrices such as xerogels, nanotubes and carbon aerogels as well as
natural porous materials such as coal, sandstones and shales. Confined
fluids include but not limited to carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The
results of these studies are expected to contribute into the development
and optimization of carbon sequestration and hydrogen storage
technologies. 

The successful candidate will also provide user support to a limited
number of visiting researchers coming to conduct experiments in the
field of soft matter physics on the General Purpose SANS instrument at
the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). 

 

Qualifications: 

A Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, materials science or a related field is
required. The ideal candidate should have experience with either neutron
or X-ray scattering techniques and strong computer skills. The desire to
work in a team environment on scientifically challenging problems is
required. 

Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five
years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree
requirements before starting their appointment. 

 

Technical questions: 

Contact Dr. Yuri Melnichenko, NSSD, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak
Ridge, TN 37831-6393, email: melnichenkoy at ornl.gov. Please reference the
position title and number when corresponding about this position. 

 

 

Neutron Scattering Instrument Scientist 

Neutron Scattering Science Division 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory 

Oak Ridge, Tennessee 

ORNL09-86-NSSD 

 

Project Description: 

The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
invites applications for Neutron Scattering Instrument Scientist. With
the world's highest flux reactor-based neutron source (the High Flux
Isotope Reactor) and the world's most intense pulsed accelerator-based
neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), ORNL has become the
world's foremost center for neutron science. Research at these
facilities will encompass the physical, chemical, materials, biological,
and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for up to 2000
researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and
universities all over the world. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at
ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. 

The successful candidate will be a team member to provide operational
support for specific instruments at the Spallation Neutron Source and
High Flux Isotope Reactor, and to develop a vigorous scientific program
associated with the instrument. 

Major duties and responsibilities: 

* Will work with Lead Instrument Scientist and Scientific Associate to
provide user support. This will include helping users to develop user
proposals, conduct experiments, and analyze data. 

* Will maintain the instrument and coordinate with support groups to
make sure that the instrument is ready for each user experiment. 

* Will work with other staff and research groups at ORNL to conduct
world leading research using instruments at ORNL. 

* Will work with the team to conceive, plan, and execute upgrades of the
instrument. This will include both hardware and software. 

* Will ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality
program requirements including ISMS 

* Will maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and
perpetuation of laboratory values and ethics. 

 

Qualifications: 

Ph.D. plus postdoctoral experience in material science, physics,
mechanical engineering, or related fields, involving neutron and/or
x-ray diffraction, or equivalent combination of training and experience,
is required. Strong written and oral communication skills and the desire
to work in a team environment on technically and scientifically
challenging problems 

are required. Experience with instrument, software and programming
development, particularly at a neutron or x-ray facility, is desirable. 

Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five
years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree
requirements before starting their appointment. 

 

 

 

Postdoctoral Research Associate for Neutron Diffraction on HB-3A
Four-Circle Diffractometer Instrument 

Neutron Scattering Science Division 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory 

Oak Ridge, Tennessee 

ORNL09-82-NSSD 

 

Project Description: 

Responsibilities include conducting independent research using neutron
diffraction as a primary research tool, mainly on the HFIR HB-3A
Four-Circle Diffractometer, but also on other instruments at SNS and
HFIR. Works with other members in the Neutron Scattering Science
Division and collaborates with scientists in Divisions of Oak Ridge
National Laboratory. 

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: Conceives and conducts independent and
collaborative neutron scattering experiments at HFIR and SNS, with
emphasis on crystallography and magnetic crystal structures. 

* Participates in crystal growth experiments using solvothermal, flux
growth, counter diffusion, and other methods as required. 

* Presents research results at scientific meetings and publishes
research results in scientific journals. 

* Assists with the operation of the HB-3A Four-Circle Diffractometer
instrument at HFIR. 

* Maintains a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation
of values and ethics. 

* Ensures compliance with environment, safety, health and quality
program requirements. 

 

Qualifications: 

Candidates with a recent Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science,
or related fields will be considered. Demonstrated expertise in the area
of diffraction studies of condensed matter magnetism and/or
small-molecule crystallography. Experience and knowledge with data
acquisition systems and data analysis for single-crystal neutron
diffraction are desirable. Strong written and oral communication skills
and the desire to work in a team environment on scientifically
challenging problems are required. Reports to the lead instrument
scientist of HB-3A Four-Circle Diffractometer. 

Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five
years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree
requirements before starting their appointment. 

 

Technical Questions: 

Contact Dr. Bryan Chakoumakos at chakoumakobc at ornl.gov. Please reference
the position title and number when corresponding about this position. 

 

 

How to Apply: 

Qualified applicants must apply online at
https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register
before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions,
on how to apply, please see the instructions at
http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. When
applying for this position, please reference the position title and
number. 

 

This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research
Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for
Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S.
and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex,
national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a
Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.

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