[Neutron] 2 Postdoctoral positions available, Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata" , Centro NAST

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2 Postdoctoral positions available 

Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” , Centro NAST.

 

Titles of the Research projects:

1) Instrumentation for neutron scattering applied to the investigation of
materials of Cultural Heritage interest; 

2) Instrumentation for neutron scattering for investigation of ‘single event
effects’ in semiconductor microelectronic chips 

 

Description of work

The successful candidates will be involved in experimental research and
instrument development at different neutron centres in Europe but mainly at
the ISIS pulsed neutron source. 

 

For position 1) the postdoc will be involved in the development, design and
commissioning of the integrated neutron techniques, i.e. neutron resonant
capture analysis (NRCI/NRT), neutron and gamma detector modules and other
hardware components. The aim is  to develop NRCI as a non-invasive technique
for determining 3D distributions of elements in art and archaeological
objects. The post holder will be involved in the hardware and software
development of the NRCI components, and will be part of the experimental
team at ISIS to validate the technique on real specimens from museums and
art collections.

 

For position 2) the postdoc will be involved in the research program for the
development of detector systems  for neutron dosimetry in the 1-100 MeV
range, fast neutron attenuators, sample positioning tables, and will be part
of the experimental team at ISIS for the chip irradiation measurements at
the ISIS source.

 

Qualification and experience

The successful candidates must hold a PhD in Physics, Materials Science
related science or engineering subjects, and must have an interest in
developing neutron-based methods. Applicants are expected to possess a solid
scientific background in their relevant discipline. Previous experience on
neutron-based analysis techniques and computer simulation techniques for the
design of neutron instruments is desirable but not necessary. Candidates
should have excellent communication skills. 

Interested applicants are invited to email a CV and 2 letter of reference to
Prof. Carla Andreani  <mailto:carla.andreani at roma2.infn.it>
carla.andreani at roma2.infn.it

 

Salary is in the range 40000 Euro – 45000 Euro per annum, dependent on
skills and ability. 

For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Prof. Carla
Andreani on +39 06 7259 4441 or email  <mailto:carla.andreani at roma2.infn.it>
carla.andreani at roma2.infn.it .

 

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Roberto Senesi
Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata
Dipartimento di Fisica
roberto.senesi at roma2.infn.it
tel: +39-06-7259-4549
fax: +39-06-2023507

 

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