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Neutron Sciences Career Development Program

Neutron Scattering Instrument  Scientist, Engineering Diffraction
Neutron Scattering Science Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee

ORNL09-132-NSSD

Project Description:
The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National  Laboratory (ORNL)  invites applications for the position of Neutron Scattering  Instrument Scientist, Engineering Diffraction. 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 position is  part of the Neutron Science Career Development Program. 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. The position is  for a 3-year appointment, that can be renewed for up to 2  additional years with opportunity for full-time employment at ORNL.  More  information about the Neutron Science Career Development Program can be found  at www.orau.org/ornl/neutrons

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate 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.   Entered into commissioning on June 26, 2009, VULCAN is a world-class  engineering diffractometer designed to tackle a broad range of problems in  materials science and engineering, including stress mapping in structural  components, in-situ deformation studies, transient behaviors during synthesis  and processing, and the kinetics of multi-length scale phase  transformations. 

Major duties and responsibilities 

  • Will join the existing team of scientific staff to provide user support for VULCAN.  This will include helping users to develop user proposal, 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 VULCAN team and other research groups at ORNL to conduct world leading research using VULCAN and related instruments at ORNL 
  • Will work with the VULCAN team to conceive, plan, and execute upgrades of the       instrument. This will include both hardware and software 
  • Will take part in development of new methods for making engineering diffraction measurements and interpretation of the data 
  • Will ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirementsincluding ISMS 
  • Will maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of laboratory and ethics

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. plus postdoctoral experience in materials science,  physics, mechanical engineering, or related fields, or equivalent combination  of training and experience, is required.  Preference will be given to  candidates with strong background in neutron or synchrotron scattering.   Strong written and oral communications skills and the desire to work in a team  environment on technically and scientifically challenging problems are  desirable.  This position is available immediately.  Applications  will be accepted until the position is filled.  Formal review of the  applications will start November 2.

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.

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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