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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ORNL Publications<o:p></o:p></b></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">Postdoctoral Research Associate, Applications of Neutron Scattering to Deformation of Materials / NB50691116<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">09/27/2018<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>End Posting Date<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/11/2018<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. Within this directorate, the Neutron Scattering Division (NSD)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">operates the 30 instruments for neutron scattering research, studying a diverse range of materials using elastic and inelastic<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">neutron scattering, small angle neutron scattering, neutron reflectometry and neutron imaging techniques. Each year, more<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">than 1,000 experiments are carried out at HFIR and SNS in the physical, chemical, materials, biological and medical<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">sciences. Scientific research areas include quantum materials, soft matter and polymers, catalysis and interfacial chemistry,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">materials and engineering, biological materials and systems and applications of computing, modeling and data analytics to<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">analysis of neutron scattering data. HFIR also provides unique facilities for isotope production and neutron irradiation. To<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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">Purpose:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Neutron Scattering Division has immediate opening for a postdoctoral associate to work on scientific projects using<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">neutron scattering in the Large Scale Structures (LSS) group. This position represents an excellent opportunity to carry out<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">materials research using neutron scattering in a stimulating multidisciplinary environment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The successful candidate will join a research team consisting of researchers from NSD, the Center for Nanophase Materials<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sciences (CNMS), and the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD) to investigate the deformation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">behavior of soft materials. This duty mainly involves theoretical development and simulations to establish the framework for<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">the analysis of scattering data and facilitates the implementation of related sample environments for neutron scattering<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">instruments at SNS.<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">* Develop outstanding science and innovative technologies to further understanding of soft matter rheology.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Publish scientific papers resulting from this research and present results at appropriate national and international meetings.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Develop scientific methods and innovative technologies that further the capabilities of the neutron scattering user program.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Ensure 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"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Qualifications Required<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Basic Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related field is required.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* The candidate should be self-motivated, have good interpersonal communication, presentation skills, and a demonstrated<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ability to interact effectively with research staff at all levels and to work within a multidisciplinary team.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Demonstrated ability to communicate research results in peer-reviewed publications.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* All degree requirements must be complete before the appointment can begin, and your application should be within five<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">years of receiving your doctorate degree.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* A background knowledge about the general structural and dynamic properties of soft condensed matter would be a distinct<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">advantage<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Knowledge about experimental techniques including small-angle scattering, neutron spin echo and rheometry.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Demonstrated competence in statistical mechanics, analytical calculation and numerical programming.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Other Requirements:<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* This position is a temporary, full-time assignment for 24 months.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug screen which must be administered and cleared<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">before employment can begin.<o:p></o:p></p>
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