FW: Instrument scientist and group leader jobs at ISIS

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From: Bull, MJ (Martyn) [mailto:M.J.Bull at rl.ac.uk] 


VN2234
Instrument Scientist, Excitations Group



ISIS is the world's leading pulsed neutrons and muon source, providing
unique research facilities for condensed matter science. The Excitations
Group operates four spectrometers: MAPS; HET; MARI and PRISMA. A new chopper
spectrometer, MERLIN, is due to be commissioned in 2005. The scientific
programme is broad, encompassing magnetism, superconductivity, amorphous
materials, chemical spectroscopy and quantum fluids.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated instrument scientist
who will work closely with visiting scientists using the Excitations Group
instruments, take an active role in instrument development and pursue a
scientific research programme.

A PhD in the physical sciences is essential and previous neutron scattering
experience and/or postdoctoral experience is desirable.

Starting salary up to £32,380 per annum depending on experience. In the
range £20,410 to £35,620. A generous leave allowance and excellent indexed
linked pension scheme are also offered.

For further details contact Dr RS Eccleston (0)1235 445409 or
R.S.Eccleston at rl.ac.uk <mailto:R.S.Eccleston at rl.ac.uk>  

 


VN2233
Group Leader, Excitations Group



ISIS is the world's leading pulsed neutrons and muon source, providing
unique research facilities for condensed matter science. The Excitations
Group operates four spectrometers: MAPS; HET; MARI and PRISMA. A new chopper
spectrometer, MERLIN, is due to be commissioned in 2004. The scientific
programme is broad, encompassing magnetism, superconductivity, amorphous
materials, chemical spectroscopy and quantum fluids.

We are seeking to recruit an established scientist with demonstrated
leadership potential as Group Leader. The successful candidate will provide
scientific and technical leadership to the Group, maintain and develop
strong links to the user community, co-ordinate the Group's instrument
development programme in addition to managing staff and the operating
budget.

A PhD in the physical sciences and previous neutron scattering experience
are essential.

Starting salary up to £39,370 per annum depending on experience. In the
range £31,500 - £43,310. A generous leave allowance and an excellent
indexed-linked pension scheme are also offered.

For further details on this post, please contact Dr RS Eccleston 01235
445409 or R.S.Eccleston at rl.ac.uk <mailto:R.S.Eccleston at rl.ac.uk>  

 


VN2243
Instrument Scientist, Crystallography Group



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, including
proposals for a major new development, the second Target Station. Further
details may be found at http://www.isis.rl.ac.uk/
<http://www.isis.rl.ac.uk/>  

We have recently completed construction of the new instrument GEM, the
General Materials Diffractometer, and a major upgrade to the SXD Single
Crystal Diffractometer, which form part of a top-class suite of
Crystallography instruments at the facility. We now have a vacancy in the
Crystallography Group for an experimental scientist in diffraction to become
part of the instrument scientist team operating the Crystallography
instruments. 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 have the
opportunity to undertake work on the other diffractometers at ISIS. Duties
of the post include supporting the operation of the scheduled instruments,
assisting and advising users, instrument scheduling, contributing to the
development of techniques, instrumentation and analysis software and
stimulating a wider use of the experimental facilities. In particular, there
will be an emphasis on contributing to the new opportunities offered by the
recently installed novel instrumentation, 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.

Starting salary will be up to £32,380 per annum in the range £25,900 to
£35,620. A generous leave allowance and excellent index-linked pension
scheme are also offered.

For more details contact: Prof. C. C. Wilson, Group Leader, Crystallography
Group, +44 (0)1235 445137 C.C.Wilson at rl.ac.uk <mailto:C.C.Wilson at rl.ac.uk> 

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