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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>External Publication<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">Senior R&D Staff - SANS Instrument Scientist / NB50693637<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">10/10/2018<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">10/31/2018<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 (SANS), neutron reflectometry and neutron imaging techniques. Each year,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">more 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"><b>Overview<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Large Scale Structures Group of the Neutron Science Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">an outstanding candidate as an Instrument Scientist who can participate on an SANS instrument team and build a robust<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">science user program. We are seeking candidates who are self-motivated, and have good interpersonal communication and<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">presentation skills. You should also demonstrate an ability to interact effectively with research staff at all levels, and to work<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">within a multidisciplinary team.<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">* Participate in user support, instrument development, and research activities at HFIR and/or SNS SANS instruments.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Assist users as a local contact for experimental setup, data acquisition, user education as appropriate and will ensure<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">users are provided with analyzable data.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Champion developments of neutron scattering instrumentation with various biological and/or soft condensed matter<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">characterization tools in order to further develop the user program in SANS at ORNL.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Develop a high-quality personal research program that is well aligned with the mission of the NScD and exploit the myriad<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">of experimental opportunities at ORNL.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Publish research results in scientific journals, maintain a strong commitment to the implementation of ORNL values and<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ethics and ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health and quality program requirements.<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"><i>Basic Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Ph.D. in Biollogy, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related fields<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* 5 or more years of experience with X-ray or neutron scattering post Ph.D<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">* Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment tackling complex problems.<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">* Knowledge about the structure of biological and/or soft condensed matter is a distinct advantage.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* 6 or more years of relevant scattering experience.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* A track record of successful user support at a neutron or x-ray scattering facility is a distinct advantage.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Ph.D.-level or post-doctoral experience at a neutron scattering or synchrotron facility is desired.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Demonstrated ability to work with graduate students, post docs and other research scientists from academia and industry.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Demonstrated ability to work with support and technical groups to advance sample environment, or data reduction or<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">analysis of SANS data.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Work Directions and Interfaces<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This position will report to the Large Scale Structures Group Leader in the Neutron Scattering Division. The candidate is<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">expected to take advantage of opportunities to build collaborations with other Directorates within ORNL.<o:p></o:p></p>
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