[Neutron] Job Opportunities at Los Alamos National Laboratory's Lujan Neutron Scattering Center

[Leilani Conradson]

The Lujan Neutron Scattering Center at the Los Alamos National  
Laboratory is seeking candidates for full time regular positions in  
the following three areas.

-Scientist or Engineer for sample environments
-Software Engineer for data acquisition, control, and analysis
-Instrument Scientist for inelastic scattering

Position descriptions and contact information are listed below.

Information about the Los Alamos National is available at www.lanl.gov
Information about the Lujan Center is available at lansce.lanl.gov
Information on employment at Loam Alamos is available at  
www.hr.lanl.gov/FindJob/


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Senior Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Neutron  
Scattering Center: Low and high temperature and magnetic field

The Lujan Neutron Scattering Center is seeking a scientist or  
engineer to lead the sample environments area for the DOE national  
user program that hosts researchers from around the world to do work  
on its 11 neutron scattering instruments.  This position involves  
developing new low and high temperature (e.g., 0.1K-2500K) and  
magnetic field (e.g., 15T) sample environment capabilities as well as  
maintaining existing equipment that includes closed cycle He  
refrigerators, He dilution systems, He cryostats, superconducting  
magnets, and resistive and optical furnaces.  The successful  
candidate must have demonstrated previous experience in these areas  
and show a desire to stay abreast of new developments that can expand  
the Center's capabilities.  Experience at a user facility is an asset.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience with the  
operation and maintenance of cryogenic equipment including He3-He4  
dilution systems, superconducting magnets, temperature controllers,  
cryogenic sensors, as well as high temperature furnaces.   Experience  
using this equipment in neutron scattering research is desirable.   
The position requires an individual able to work with external users  
as well as the Lujan scientific and technical staff.  The ability to  
develop computer control interfaces (preferably EPICS) is necessary.   
The successful candidate should have a MS or Ph.D. degree in  
experimental physics, materials science, or appropriate engineering  
subject. Equivalent technical experience will qualify.  Opportunities  
to pursue individual research are available.

To be considered applicants must submit a complete resume, a detailed  
cover letter addressing the key job requirements of this position,  
and three letters of reference.    For additional technical  
information, contact Jim Rhyne, Lujan Center Deputy Director, at  
505-665-0071 or rhyne at lanl.gov.   Applications must be submitted  
through the Los Alamos National Laboratory website www.hr.lanl.gov/ 
FindJob/ (Job # 218477).

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Senior Software Engineer at at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s  
Neutron Scattering Center:  Data acquisition, experiment control, and  
data analysis

Experienced software engineer to support the research programs at the  
Lujan Neutron Scattering Center at LANSCE.  The Lujan Center is a DOE  
National User Facility that hosts researchers from around the world  
on its twelve neutron scattering beam lines.  The successful  
candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining data  
acquisition, experimental control, scientific analysis, and user  
interface software, including establishing requirements, planning  
development, design, implementation, and testing.  They will be  
required to work closely with the scientific and technical staff at  
the Center and will be involved in researching, exploring, testing,  
and integrating appropriate new software technologies as needed.

Expertise in distributed multi-channel data acquisition systems; real- 
time software applications including those that interface to custom  
hardware;  GUI development; modern software engineering practices and  
technologies; modern object oriented software languages, particularly  
C++;  relational databases; and the planning and tracking of software  
development projects.  Experience in: working with Linux, Java, Perl,  
Python, EPICS-based control software, and VME/VXI-based custom  
hardware; developing data acquisition systems for neutron or  
synchrotron facilities; developing scientific software for analysis  
and visualization of neutron or x-ray scattering data; developing web- 
based applications; and working in a scientific research environment.

Required minimum MS in computer engineering/science, or equivalent  
combination of experience and relevant technical/scientific degree.   
To be considered applicants must submit a complete resume and a  
comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of  
this position.  For additional technical information, contact Paul  
Lewis, Lujan Center Deputy Director, at 505-665-0932 or  
lewis at lanl.gov. Applications must be submitted through the Los Alamos  
National Laboratory website www.hr.lanl.gov/FindJob/ (Job # 217930).

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Senior Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Neutron  
Scattering Center:  Inelastic scattering in condensed matter systems

The Lujan Neutron Scattering Center is seeking applicants for an  
instrument scientist to lead the development of a new high resolution  
single crystal inelastic spectrometer and to initiate a strong  
scientific research and user program using this instrument and other  
inelastic capabilities.  The Lujan Center is a DOE national user  
facility that hosts researchers from around the world to do work on  
its 11 neutron scattering instruments.  This position involves  
working with an instrument advisory team and local engineering  
expertise in final design and construction of the instrument that  
will become the major inelastic capability for the Lujan Center.  In  
addition to single crystal capability, it will feature low- 
temperature, high magnetic field, and moderate pressure sample  
environments.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience and a strong  
publication record  of research involving inelastic scattering in  
condensed matter systems.  Previous experience in design of inelastic  
instruments at a pulse neutron source is highly desired.  Candidates  
with extensive experience in synchrotron x-ray scattering will also  
be considered.   In addition to pursing a high-visibility research  
program, the candidate will be expected to build a strong base of  
external users for the instrument.  A Ph.D. degree in experimental  
condensed matter or materials science is required with a minimum of  
five years experience in neutron scattering or related research.   
During the instrument development phase, the candidate is encouraged  
to pursue an active research program.

To be considered applicants must submit a complete resume, a detailed  
cover letter addressing the key job requirements of this position,  
and three letters of reference.  For additional technical  
information, contact Jim Rhyne, Lujan Center Deputy Director, at  
505-665-0071 or rhyne at lanl.gov.  Applications must be submitted  
through the Los Alamos National Laboratory website www.hr.lanl.gov/ 
FindJob/ (Job # 218478).

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