Dear All,
please note the following open position in powder diffraction. Regards
JOB VACANCY AT CLRC RUTHERFORD APPLETON LABORATORY
VN Reference and title
VN1978: Instrument Scientist for Powder Diffraction
Description
ISIS is the most powerful source of pulsed neutrons and muons in
the world and is one of the
UK's leading centres for experimental condensed matter research.
The facility accommodates
approx. 20 neutron and muon spectrometers which are used by UK and
foreign scientists from
a broad range of disciplines: physics, chemistry, biology and
materials science. The
experiments are performed under the direction of a dynamic and
innovative team of about 100
experimental scientists and the science programme is divided into
six experimental groups.
There is an ongoing and successful programme to upgrade and expand
the instrument suite at
ISIS. Further details may be found at http://www.isis.rl.ac.uk.
We have recently completed construction of a major new instrument
GEM, the General
Materials Diffractometer, which forms part of a top-class suite of
powder diffraction instruments
at the facility. We now have a vacancy in the Crystallography
Group for an experimental scientist
in powder diffraction to become part of the instrument scientist
team operating the GEM
instrument. The appointee will also be expected to undertake a
recognised programme of
personal and collaborative research, preferably in a field related
to the activities of the
Crystallography Group, and will also have the opportunity to
undertake work on the other powder
diffractometers at ISIS. Duties of the post include supporting the
operation of the scheduled
instruments, assisting and advising users, assisting with the
scheduling of the GEM instrument,
contributing to the development of techniques, instrumentation and
analysis software and
stimulating a wider use of the experimental facilities. In
particular for this post, there will be an
emphasis on contributing to the new opportunities offered by the
high flux/high resolution GEM
instrument, both in experiment design and in advanced data
processing and analysis
techniques.
The post is suitable for either graduate or post-doctoral
scientists who have shown an aptitude
for original research. Candidates should hold a 1st or 2nd Class
BSc (Hons) degree or
equivalent qualification, in an appropriate physical science. A
background in crystallography and
a familiarity with computing would be advantageous for this post.
Previous experience in
applying neutron techniques in condensed matter research is not
essential and applicants with
experience in other experimental methods are welcome.
Further information
For more details contact: Dr. C. C. Wilson, Group Leader,
Crystallography Group, phone: +44
(0)1235 445137, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ,
http://www.isis.rl.ac.uk/Crystallography.
Salary
The salary range is between £23,240 and £33,200 (pay award
pending). A non-contributory
pension scheme and a generous leave allowance are also offered.
Application forms
Application forms can be obtained from:
Operations Group
HR Division
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Chilton
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 0QX.
Telephone (01235) 445435 (answerphone) quoting reference VN1978,
or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
All application forms must be returned by 8 September 2000.
More information about CLRC is available from CCLRC's World Wide Web
pages at
http://www.cclrc.ac.uk/.
The CCLRC is committed to Equal Opportunities and to achieving the
Investors In People standard. A
no smoking policy is in operation.
