[Neutron] Scientist vacancy ref. 09/21

[recruitment]

The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is 
Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using 
neutrons. The ILL operates the brightest neutron source in the world, 
reliably delivering intense neutron beams to 40 unique scientific 
instruments. The Institute welcomes 1700 visiting scientists per year to 
carry out world-class research in solid-state physics, crystallography, 
soft matter, biology, chemistry and fundamental physics. Funded 
primarily by its three founder members: France, Germany and the United 
Kingdom, the ILL has also signed scientific collaboration agreements 
with 10 other European countries. The Science Division currently has a 
vacancy for a*:*

*SCIENTIST* *(m/f)*
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*Computing for Science Group**
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*Duties:
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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/). These include:
· Data analysis - the group develops data visualisation and analysis 
programs for a wide range of neutron scattering experiments. A number of 
languages are used ranging from Fortran and C to IDL and Matlab.
· Instrument simulations - new instruments and instrument upgrades, 
which can involve complex neutron optics, require Monte Carlo 
ray-tracing simulations for design optimisation. In particular, the 
widely used McStas code is jointly developed at Risoe and ILL.
· Sample simulations - in complex systems, understanding experimental 
data can benefit greatly from the use of total energy calculations, for 
example, based on density functional theory for crystalline and magnetic 
materials.

*Qualifications and experience:*
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.**

*Notes:*
Fixed-term contract of 5 years with a possibility of becoming permanent.
Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), 
relocation assistance and language courses may be offered.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Computing for 
Science Group Leader: Dr Mark Johnson (johnson at ill.fr 
<mailto:johnson at ill.fr>).

**Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, 
no later than *21.08.2009*, via our website: http://www.ill.fr/careers 
(Vacancy reference: *09/21*).