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Center	Job title	Duties	Qualification	Type of contract	Closing date	Link to the formal announcement
Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II), Garching, Germany.	Scientist	The detector team actively participates in a Joint European Research Activity dedicated to the development of new neutron detector technologies (http://detectors.neutron-eu.net/Detectors) based on Gaseous Scintillation Proportional Counters (GSPC). These devices have interesting potential in improving the performance of high position resolution neutron detectors. Working within the detector team the position comprises the performance of measurements with test devices at a test beam station, the investigation of different type of PMT based light detecting devices, signal analysis and processing and the study of related readout electronics. The successful candidate is expected to play a leading role in the group’s contribution to the Joint Research Activity	You have a degree in physics or engineering in related fields. Preferably, you have good knowledge in analog and/or digital readout electronics and signal processing of photomultiplier tube based light detecting devices.	2 years	--	Ref
PSI,The Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen Switzerland.	Head of Laboratory for Neutron Scattering	As head of laboratory you will be responsible for the staff, the beamlines and the user programme for neutron scattering. In addition, you will support the department head in defining the department’s strategy. You will also be responsible for outreach to similar institutions and users of our facilities in Switzerland and worldwide and for the acquisition of income/projects from external sources.	You hold a PhD in natural sciences and are an active and recognized scientist using neutron scattering as a key research tool. You have experience in leading projects and inspiring mixed groups of scientists, engineers and technical staff. You have excellent communication skills in English and/or German and are a team oriented personality.	--	--	Ref: 3300
Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)	Instrument Development Leader	We seek a candidate who can lead the effort to provide cutting-edge scientific capabilities through the continued modernization of operating instruments at SNS and HFIR, the development of new techniques on existing instruments, the development of new instruments at SNS and HFIR, and the development of instruments for new sources such as the SNS second target station and the HFIR second cold source.	The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and an excellent track record, with at least 10 years experience in a technical field.	--	--	Ref: NC50232757
The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)	Neutron Scattering Instrument Scientists.	The successful candidate will be a team member to provide operational support for specific instruments at the Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor, and to develop 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.	--	--	Ref.
Forschungs-Neutronenquelle FRM-II in Garching bei München & Institut für Physikalische Chemie der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen	Instrument Scientist for the Three Axis Spectrometer PUMA	Development and responsible care of the instrument and support to visiting scientists who use the spectrometer.	Studies and a doctorate in natural science and a profound knowledge in the areas of Solid State Research and scattering methods.	3 year	15/07/2010	Ref
ILL, Institut Laue-Langevin (Grenoble, France)	Research Scientist	Working within the Large Scale Structures (LSS) Group in the field of Neutron Reflectometry you will be involved in the day-to-day running, as well as the longer term development, of the reflectometer D17. The instrument is a vertical sample reflectometer dedicated to the study of soft matter, biological systems and magnetic structures. You will be expected to help with the ongoing optimization of the instrument hardware, software and sample environment, carry out your own active research programme, and assist ILL users in conducting their experiments.	Ph.D. in physical sciences. Experience in reflectometry and interest in soft condensed matter. Computing skills and a general interest in software development, particularly in the field of off-specular data analysis, would be considered an advantage	60 months	15/09/2010	Ref:10/19
ILL, Institut Laue-Langevin (Grenoble, France	Scientist (Computing for Science Group) -	Duties: As part of the “Computing for Science Group”, the successful candidate will work closely with other members of the group, ILL scientists and users, supporting and developing one or more of the group's activities (see http://www.ill.eu/computing-for-science/home/).	The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and have a keen interest in developing the use of computing in analysing and understanding neutron scattering data. He/she should have experience in scientific computing, a PhD in condensed matter science and preferably some experience in neutron scattering.He/she must be able to contribute to the data analysis work of the group. In particular, for this post, preference will be given to candidates with experience in diffraction. NB: A list of publications should be enclosed with the applications.	60 months	21/08/2009	Ref. 09/21
ILL, Institut Laue-Langevin (Grenoble, France	Post-Doctoral position in crystallographic computing	Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Diffraction Group, you will work closely with the members of the Diffraction and Computing for Science groups, supporting and developing programmes used for diffraction data reduction and analysis.	We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a keen interest in developing the use of computing resources to analyse and understand neutron diffraction data. You should have experience in scientific computing, a PhD in condensed matter science, and, preferably, some experience in neutron scattering. You must have a good knowledge of Fortran and/or C/C++ languages. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in single crystal diffraction. NB: A list of publications should be enclosed with the applications.	18 months	30/06/2009	Ref. 09/19
Niels Bohr Institute Faculty of Science University of Copenhagen	Post doc for simulations of neutron instruments and -science	We seek one post doc at the X-ray and neutron scattering group at the Nanoscience Center, Niels Bohr Institute. The research in this group deals with the structure and dynamic of materials, including the instrumentation necessary for these studies. The successful applicant will enter the project team, which develops the program package McStas, for simulations of all types of neutron scattering. The tasks will be to continue the physical description of neutron scattering and neutron instrumentation. The program will be tested against calculations and real experiments. There will also be possibilities for conducting independent scientific research	Applicants must have a background in physics, chemistry, computer science, or similar. Appointment requires a Ph.D. degree or corresponding scientific qualifications.	initially for 2 years	29 May 2009	Ref.
ILL Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France	Head of the Large Scale Structures Group - m/f	As a member of the Science Division, which is organised into five broad instrument groups, the Head of the Large Scale Structures (LSS) Group occupies a key position at the ILL. The Head of the Group is in charge of a team of 16 scientists and 7 technicians, who operate 6 instruments for conducting experiments in small-angle scattering, reflectometry and crystallography of systems with large unit cells, and also run the chemistry and biology laboratories. In addition, the Group currently hosts 14 PhD students.	The successful candidate must have an international reputation in an area of science that reflects the strengths of the instrument suite and complements existing activity in the Group. He/she should be experienced in methods of scattering from large scale structures (small-angle scattering, reflectometry, diffraction) and neutron experimental techniques and, ideally, other scientific domains.	Permanent position	30/06/2009	Ref 09/14
A collaboration between ESS Scandinavia, Lund University (Sweden) and Forschungszentrum Jülich (Germany).	Postdoctoral research position, in experimental neutron scattering methods.	The position is part of the ESS Scandinavia neutron scattering research group under the supervision of Dieter Richer at Forschungszentrum Jülich and placed at SNS at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This post represents an excellent opportunity to young scientists with PhD who are willing to broaden their experience, to develop expertise and to collaborate with high level scientists in diverse fields and from different origins. He/she will be part of the FZJ team based at SNS (USA); he/she will contribute to the neutron scattering instrumentation development of FZJ and be part of the scientific support to SNS users at the instruments where FZJ is involved.	The successful candidate will be a dynamic and highly motivated scientist with a PhD in physics or chemistry. Experience in neutron or synchrotron x-ray scattering will be welcome.	3 years	13th of March 2009	Ref.
ILL Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France	Research Scientist (neutron spectroscopy)- m/f	Working within the Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group, you will be co-responsible for operating and improving a neutron time-of-flight spectrometer (IN6). You will be responsible for assisting ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments and you will also participate in operating and developing the instrument.	Ph.D. in physics or chemistry. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with knowledge of neutron scattering techniques. A strong background in neutron spectroscopy and ab-initio caclulation and/or MD-simulations is an asset.	60 months	31/03/2009	Ref: 09/04
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Germany	Promovierte/n Physiker/in, Dipl.-Chemiker/in oder Dipl.-Kristallograh/in	Scientific care of a Neutron diffractometer. Participation in the user service of the neutron center and at the research program of the institute materials magnetic for complexes.	Good knowledge in Diffractometers and Magnetism.	3 years.	06.03.2009	Ref: E 2009/5
JCNS - The Juelich Centre for Neutron Science Place of Employment: Garching near Munich, Germany	PostDoc position as Research Scientist (Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry or Crystallography) as second instrument scientist for the time-of-flight spectrometer with polarisation analysis DNS at the research reactor FRM II in Garching / Munich	You will be involved at the further development of the time-of-flight spectrometer with polarisation analysis DNS at the research reactor FRM II in Garching as second instrument responsible, in particular for the development of software for display and analysis of data from single crystals;	We are interested in highly motivated candidates with the strong interest in scientific and technical problems and the ability to cooperate with groups of the research centres and with users.	3 years.		Ref: DNS/2008
ISIS Department	Two Postdoctoral Research Assistants	Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Assistants to work with Professor Bill David and Dr. Martin Jones on the characterisation of novel hydrogen storage materials.		2 years	13 Mar 2009	Ref.
FRM II Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Technische Universität München. Garching, Germany	Research scientist (tomography instrument Antares)	Responsibilities include cooperation with visiting researchers, conducting experiments and development of experimental equipment for the above mentioned topics. In view of the ongoin rebuild of the instrument a strong interest in the development of the imaging technique is requested.	Applicants are expected to have an excellent scientific education on the level of a doctoral thesis and proven skills in experimental techniques. Previous experience in radiography is welcome but not mandatory. For applicants with a strong scientific background a Habilitation may be supported.		15. March 2009	Ref.
FRM II Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Technische Universität München. Garching, Germany	Research scientist (prompt gamma activation analysis)	Responsibilities include cooperation with visiting researchers, conducting experiments and development of experimental equipment for the above mentioned topic. The incumbents are expected to perform their own independent research taking advantage of the wide range of neutron instrumentation available at the FRM II.	Applicants are expected to have an excellent scientific education on the level of a doctoral thesis and proven skills in experimental techniques. For applicants with a strong scientific background a Habilitation may be supported.		15 March 2009	Ref.
Technische Universität München. Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz FRM II Garching, Germany	Projektingenieur(in)	Responsible for the Technique and construction of SANS-1 in the neutron hall of the FRM II.	Diploma engineer of the field electrotechnology or physical technology		04 March 009	Ref.
LLB Laboratoire Leon Brillouin, CEA-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette France.	Exceptionnal junior scientist position: Neutron scattering in Strongly correlated electron systems Complex matter: systems, materials and dynamics.	LLB is seeking candidates with research interests that rely upon extensive use of neutron scattering techniques and that would be performed in collaboration with one of the other laboratory participants in the “triangle de la physique”. The term “triangle” refers to the shape of the geographic location (20km south of Paris) of several of the leading French research centers in physics. The French government plans to increase the visibility of the outstanding physics research performed there.	Junior scientists. Each successful candidate will have the opportunity to hire two Ph.D. students and one postdoc to work with him/her. In addition, each scientist will have a very significant budget to develop his/her research project!	3 years		Ref.
LLB Laboratoire Leon Brillouin, CEA-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette France.	Protein refolding and translocation through articial nanopores Post-doctoral experimental research	The successful candidate will have a crossdisciplinary experimental activity within the "biology and disordered systems" group and will participate in research programs that are linked. The successful candidate will use and develop the experimental devices of the laboratory useful for these studies : small angle neutron scattering, confocal laser scanning microscopy, voltage-clamp.	Ph.D. in Physics or Biophysics	2 years	march 2009	Ref
PSI The Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen , Switzerland. For the Neutron Optics group of the Laboratories for Development and Methods and for Neutron Scattering.	Postdoctoral Fellow - Physicist or Chemist	You will develop and program new tools for simulating neutron optics devices and instrument concepts. The Monte-Carlo ray-tracing program McStas is the basis of these software developments. Also part of your work will be the subsequent experimental validation and implementation of the newly designed devices at neutron instruments at PSI.	You should have recently completed a PhD in physics or chemistry with experience compatible to the research tasks. Essential needs are good skills in programming (mainly C) and Linux. Good communication skills in English are required and knowledge of German is desirable.		2009	Ref: code 3604
PSI,The Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen Switzerland. The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering (PSI & ETH Zuerich) in collaboration with the Laboratory for Waste Management (PSI)	PhD Position - Water dynamics in water-clay systems	You will study the water diffusion in porous clay systems by different experimental methods and computer simulations. By quasi-elastic neutron scattering measurements (performed at PSI and other international large scale facilities) and molecular dynamics simulation you will investigate atomic scale motions	You have a diploma or master's degree in Physics, Chemistry or a closely related discipline. You have good computer skills and talent for experimental work.	--	2009	code 3302

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