[Neutron] Second instrument responsible position at the GKSS outstation at FRM II (SANS-1 instrument)

[klaus.pranzas at gkss.de]

The GKSS Research Centre is running a centre for materials research based 
on the complementary use of synchrotron radiation and neutron radiation 
operating the Geesthacht Neutron Facility GeNF (http://genf.gkss.de) in 
Geesthacht, an outstation at DESY in Hamburg and an expanding outstation 
at the Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) in Garching 
(close to Munich), the most powerful German neutron source. As a 
collaborating research group there, we are currently co-responsible for 
building a new small-angle scattering instrument, SANS-1, in close 
collaboration with the Technical University Munich. In this framework we 
are looking for a 

Scientist (Postdoc, second instrument responsible) - Garching 
Code-No. 2009/WP 1 


who will strengthen and further develop our activities in materials 
science using neutrons. You will participate in the construction, 
commissioning and technical as well as scientific development of the new 
state-of-the-art SANS-1 instrument, which will be one of the leading SANS 
instruments in the world due to its link to the reactor FRM II with its 
high flux, to its design and its various novel components. Full user 
operation is expected in 2010. You will be responsible for the design and 
maintenance of novel sample environment for in situ studies such as 
fatigue loading, furnaces, welding, cryostat etc. 

Together with external collaborations from universities, industry groups 
and strong internal cooperation with the home institute in Geesthacht you 
are expected to develop an innovative in-house research program for 
engineering materials science (e. g. in the field of new alloys) using 
SANS, which should exploit the unique features of the beamline and its 
various sample environments. A background in SANS applications in soft 
matter and biological sciences would also be desirable. 

Good skills in instrumentation, especially in software development and 
instrument control (particularly using LabView) and experience in 
small-angle scattering instrumentation at neutron sources are a benefit. 
In addition you are expected to provide support to external users within 
your working field at SANS-1. International collaborations as well as 
cooperation with staff members and other scientists at GKSS are highly 
encouraged. 

A Ph.D. or equivalent in materials science and engineering, physics, 
chemistry or a related field is mandatory. Beside good communication 
skills also in publishing or presenting results at international 
conferences, the position requires experience in the respective scattering 
and/or instrumentation techniques using synchrotron radiation and flexible 
team work. We expect good English language skills; German language skills 
are an asset. 

The position will initially be for three years with the option of an 
extension. 

We offer an appropriate salary, related to TV-AVH, as well as the usual 
public sector social benefits. As equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer we seek to increase the proportion of female faculty members. 
Qualified women are therefore especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped 
persons with equal qualifications will be preferred. 

For inquiries please contact Prof. Dr. Martin Müller (
martin.mueller at gkss.de). 

Please send your application with CV and references using code-no. 2009/WP 
1 to our Personnel-Division. 

Closing date for applications: April, 30th 2009
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