Overview of the Neutron Sciences Career Development Program
The Neutron Sciences Career Development Program was founded to nurture the creative development of neutron scattering instrumentation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This initiative is viewed as a critical part of keeping the neutron scattering instruments at ORNL on the cutting edge of design and scientific functionality, keeping them competitive worldwide. This program is designed to provide an environment in which early-career scientists and technicians can be a part of innovative concepts for neutron-related instrumentation, while helping end users develop proposals, conduct experiments, and analyze data.
Neutron Scattering Instrument Scientist, Engineering Diffraction-ORNL09-132-NSSD
Will be a team member to provide operational support for the new VULCAN diffractometer at the Spallation Neutron Source and to develop a vigorous scientific program associated with the instrument.
- A Ph.D. plus postdoctoral experience in materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, or related fields, or equivalent combination of training and experience, is required.
- 3-year appointment,
- Renewed for up to 2 additional years
- Employed through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program administered through ORISE (Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education)
- Opportunity for full-time employment at ORNL
Neutron Scattering Instrument Scientist-ORNL09-98-NSSD
Will provide operational support for a specific instrument at the Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor. This will include developing a vigorous scientific program associated with the instrument.
- 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.
- 3-year appointment,
- Renewed for up to 2 additional years
- Employed through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program administered through ORISE (Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education)
- Opportunity for full-time employment at ORNL
Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate-ORNL09-73-NSSD
Will serve as the technical specialist in assisting users and Neutron Scattering Science Division (NSSD) personnel in the performance of experiments and analysis of the results conducted on NSSD instruments.
- MS degree in science, engineering, or related field or BS degree plus 2 years of experience in a science or
engineering field - 3-year term appointment, renewed for up to 2 additional years
- Employed through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program administered through ORISE
- Opportunity for full-time employment at ORNL
Neutron Scattering Technician
Will serve as technical operational support to end users and instrument scientists and associates at the Spallation Neutron Source.
- Associates Degree in a technical discipline is required
- 1-year appointment, renewable for up to 3 additional years
- Employed through ORISE Laboratory Technology Program
- Opportunity for full-time employment at ORNL
For more information contact, Marie Woodby.
These appointments are offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and are administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)