From nha at ansto.gov.au Wed Jan 5 02:44:29 2011 From: nha at ansto.gov.au (HAUSER, Nick) Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:44:29 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Advertisement for SENIOR ELECTRONICS ENGINEER in Sydney, Australia. Closing date 30 January 2010 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: Senior Electronics Engineer Full Time 3 Year Fixed Term Salary range $103K to $109K (plus 15.4% super) * Competitive salary package * Leading edge Research ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. The Bragg Institute is an international leader in Neutron Beam and X-ray Science, recognised for the excellence of its scientific endeavors, its facilities, its techniques and its people. At ANSTO, the centerpiece of our activities is the OPAL research reactor, and along with the Bragg Institute's state-of-the-art neutron-beam instruments, places Australia at the leading edge of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields. We are currently undertaking the Major Capital Works programs to deliver new cutting-edge neutron beam instruments for the Bragg Institute. We are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to design and develop Data Acquisition Electronics (DAE) products as part of this exciting expansion. This leadership position steers a group of engineers, technicians and other external resources to provide detectors, data acquisition hardware and software instrument control for neutron beam instrumentations at OPAL. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in electronic engineering of data acquisition systems using FPGA and or ASIC based hardware, and detailed knowledge of the design, specification, procurement, assembly, testing and installation and commissioning of designs. Given the leadership responsibilities of this position, to be successful, you must have demonstrated experience as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary team. You will have proven problem solving ability in delivering creative and systematic solutions, and solid technical analytical, computing skills and experience. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on 61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. For further information please consult the vacancies page of our website www.ansto.gov.au Applications close: 30 January 2011 Dr Nick Hauser Computing & Electronics Group Leader Bragg Institute, Building 82 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 AUSTRALIA T +61 2 9717 9474 F +61 2 9717 9799 M 0417 418 542 E nick.hauser at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute http://gumtree.codehaus.org Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nha at ansto.gov.au Wed Jan 5 02:44:42 2011 From: nha at ansto.gov.au (HAUSER, Nick) Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:44:42 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Advertisement for ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in Sydney, Australia. Closing date 26 January 2010 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: Electronics Technician Full Time, 3 Year Fixed Term Salary range $74K to $79K (plus 15.4% super) * Competitive salary package * Leading edge Research ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. The Bragg Institute is an international leader in Neutron Beam and X-ray Science, recognised for the excellence of its scientific endeavors, its facilities, its techniques and its people. At ANSTO, the centerpiece of our activities is the OPAL research reactor, and along with the Bragg Institute's state-of-the-art neutron-beam instruments, places Australia at the leading edge of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields. We are currently seeking an Instrumentation Electronics Technician to assist in the design, development, installation, and commissioning of instrument electronic systems within the Bragg Institute. You will be required to diagnose, isolate and rectify faults in complex instrumentation systems, develop prototype designs for instrument upgrades under the instruction of team leader, and document and draft instrument changes to the as built and original specifications. To be successful in this position, experience with Scientific and/or Industrial computer and electronic based instrumentation technologies is essential. You will require experience analysing schematic diagrams, drawings and manuals on complex systems including electronic schematics and printed circuit board layouts, in addition to experience working with programmable devices and equipment such as PLD, FPGA and Embedded Microprocessor Microcontroller technologies. Experience in Nuclear instrumentation systems including radiation detectors, analog amplifiers, discrimination systems and high voltage power supplies will be highly regarded. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment and must be Australian citizens. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on 61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. For further information please consult the vacancies page of our website www.ansto.gov.au Applications close: 26 January 2011 Dr Nick Hauser Computing & Electronics Group Leader Bragg Institute, Building 82 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 AUSTRALIA T +61 2 9717 9474 F +61 2 9717 9799 M 0417 418 542 E nick.hauser at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute http://gumtree.codehaus.org Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nha at ansto.gov.au Wed Jan 5 02:44:53 2011 From: nha at ansto.gov.au (HAUSER, Nick) Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:44:53 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Advertisement for DATA ACQUISITION ENGINEER in Sydney, Australia. Closing date 26 January 2010 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: Data Acquisition Engineer 3 Year Fixed Term, Full Time Salary range $89K to $94K (plus 15.4% super) * Competitive salary package * Leading edge Research ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. Bragg Institute is an international leader in Neutron Beam and X-ray Science, recognised for the excellence of its scientific endeavours, its facilities, its techniques and its people. The Bragg Institute was set up in 2002, with the explicit intent of fostering strong interactions with academic and commercial research organizations both within Australia and overseas. Due to extensive expansion of the Bragg Institute, we currently have a vacancy for a Data Acquisition Engineer. This role will deliver high performance data acquisition electronics and software for the neutron beam instruments and be responsible for managing this process through the engineering lifecycle - design, manufacture, procurement, installation, commissioning and maintenance. You will be degree qualified in Bachelor of Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with extensive experience in developing real-time data acquisition systems, as well as experience in design and configuration of FPGA based hardware, PCI device drivers and histogramming software. To be considered you must have extensive experience in the build, configuration and deployment of applications on the Linux operating system, and C and C++ applications using software development methodologies. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on +61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. For further information please consult the vacancies page of our website www.ansto.gov.au Applications close: 26 January 2011 Dr Nick Hauser Computing & Electronics Group Leader Bragg Institute, Building 82 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 AUSTRALIA T +61 2 9717 9474 F +61 2 9717 9799 M 0417 418 542 E nick.hauser at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute http://gumtree.codehaus.org Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. 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There will be a particular focus on materials for batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, light weight materials, and photovoltaic, solid state lighting and thermoelectricity. / /For further details, please visit the workshop webpage: http://www.esrf.fr/events/conferences/usersmeeting2011/Energy-workshop This Workshop will be held as a companion meeting of the 2011 ESRF Users' Meeting & Associated Workshops, which will be hosted at the ESRF between 7 - 11 February 2011. This General meeting (including a PLENARY MEETING on February 8 - 9) will provide, in addition, an opportunity for scientists interested in cutting-edge research to discuss the most recent advances in science using synchrotron radiation and to learn about the progress of the ESRF Upgrade Programme. We look forward to meeting you during the Energy Workshop and 2011 Users' Meeting Best regards, The organizing committee/ -- Dr Emmanuelle Suard, ILL, Diffraction group, D2B responsible, EASY ACCESS for Powder diffraction Phone +33/ (0)4 76 20 71 64 email: suard at ill.eu From johnsonkk at ornl.gov Thu Jan 6 16:00:47 2011 From: johnsonkk at ornl.gov (Johnson, Kyle) Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:00:47 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HFIR and SNS) Message-ID: <4114A3396F1890438102238220C45CAF0567EFF2A0@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals Proposals for beam time at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) will be accepted via the web-based proposal system until Midnight Eastern Time, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. This call is for experiments anticipated to run June-November 2011. 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The School, organised by the Teaching Committee of the Italian Crystallographic Association (AIC), is aimed at providing the theoretical and practical skills needed for the characterisation of crystalline structures at different length scales, by means of the combined application of diffraction techniques (classical and total scattering), spectroscopies (vibrational, XAS, RIXS and NMR) and computational methods. The School is mainly directed to researchers involved in structural characterisation field and will include lectures on both theory and applications of the experimental methods cited above. Particular attention will be granted to *practical sessions and data analysis*, with teachers available for suggestions/help on software?s use and tutorials, making it of interest also for non academic participants. Registration will open in February (*deadline: April 8th*). 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URL: From gmi at ansto.gov.au Wed Jan 19 01:43:48 2011 From: gmi at ansto.gov.au (MCINTYRE, Garry) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:43:48 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Position open for Instrument Scientist - Strain Scanner - in Sydney, Australia [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605723B78@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Instrument Scientist Neutron Scattering (KOWARI) Permanent Ongoing Salary range A$89K to A$109K (plus 15.4% super) Leading-Edge Research ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. Based in Sydney, we have recently commenced operation of the new 20 MW OPAL Reactor along with its initial suite of nine instruments, and have built up our team of scientists at the Bragg Institute to the point that we are the leading group of neutron-scattering scientists in the Southern Hemisphere. We are seeking an instrument scientist to operate and perform research using the KOWARI strain scanner at the OPAL Reactor, develop the user community on KOWARI and other neutron-scattering instruments on OPAL, and provide research and development leading to significant outcomes that meet with ANSTO's strategic directions. KOWARI is a state-of-the-art diffractometer dedicated to the nondestructive determination of residual stresses deep inside materials and engineering components, particularly in fatigue and tensile-testing experiments. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a high-quality research program, in collaboration with Australian universities, industry, other ANSTO divisions, in particular the Institute of Materials Engineering, and overseas scientists. Possible research areas can include engineering, materials science, and physics. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Engineering, Physics or Materials Science, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams. Experience in neutron scattering and/or synchrotron radiation will be a strong asset. The Instrument Scientist will be part of the scientific team and will report to the Research Leader for Hard Condensed Matter. Although this position has no direct reports the position may involve a substantial project-leadership role. For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications Close: 21 February 2011 Please click here to access the Position Information Package Dr Garry J. 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URL: From gmi at ansto.gov.au Wed Jan 19 01:44:07 2011 From: gmi at ansto.gov.au (MCINTYRE, Garry) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:44:07 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Position open for Instrument Scientist - Three-axis Spectrometer - in Sydney, Australia [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605723B79@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Instrument Scientist Neutron Scattering (TAIPAN) Permanent Ongoing Salary range A$86K to A$105K (plus 15.4% super) Leading-Edge Research ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. Based in Sydney, we have recently commenced operation of the new 20 MW OPAL Reactor along with its initial suite of nine instruments, and have built up our team of scientists at the Bragg Institute to the point that we are the leading group of neutron-scattering scientists in the Southern Hemisphere. We are seeking an instrument scientist to operate and perform research using the TAIPAN thermal 3-axis spectrometer at the OPAL Reactor, develop the user-community, and provide research and development leading to significant outcomes that meet with ANSTO's strategic direction. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a high-quality research program, in collaboration with Australian universities, industry, other ANSTO divisions and overseas scientists. Possible areas can include physics, chemistry and materials science. The successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams. Experience in neutron scattering and/or synchrotron radiation will be a strong asset. The Instrument Scientist will be part of the scientific team and will report to the Research Leader for Hard Condensed Matter. Although this position has no direct reports the position may involve a substantial project-leadership role. For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications Close: 21 February 2011 Please click here to access the Position Information Package Dr Garry J. McIntyre Research Leader in Hard Condensed Matter The Bragg Institute, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC NSW 2232, Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9334, Fax: +61 (2) 9717 3606 e-mail: garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_garry_mcint yre -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From ted.forgan at gmail.com Thu Jan 20 18:20:52 2011 From: ted.forgan at gmail.com (Ted Forgan) Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:20:52 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] 17 T horizontal field available for neutron scattering in Europe Message-ID: Dear neutron scatterers - especially SANS or reflectometry users, We have recently commissioned an EPSRC-funded 17 T horizontal-field cryomagnet designed to give +/- 11 deg (relative to the field axis) scattering angle through sapphire windows and a sample region in vacuum with temperature = 1.6 to 300 K. Alternatively, with a different bore, the sample may be at atmospheric pressure with its temperature controlled at values close to 300 K. The cryomagnet is transportable to European sources and has been used at ILL so far, but other venues are planned. We are happy to make this unique facility available to other users on a collaborative basis - for instance, for work on magnetic materials or nanostructures, superconductors, or the alignment of mesoscopic objects in fluid suspension. An ILL proposal deadline is approaching, and if you would like to suggest a collaboration there (or elsewhere) please contact one of us for further information. "Ted Forgan" , "Alex Holmes" < a.t.holmes at bham.ac.uk>, "Elizabeth Blackburn" , -- Prof. E.M. (Ted) Forgan School of Physics & Astronomy University of Birmingham Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K. +44-121-414-4678 E.M.Forgan at bham.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vaknin at ameslab.gov Thu Jan 20 18:49:19 2011 From: vaknin at ameslab.gov (David Vaknin) Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:49:19 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ames Laboratory Message-ID: <4D38759F.1060200@ameslab.gov> *Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ames Laboratory* *neutron and X-ray scattering* A postdoctoral research position in neutron and X-ray scattering is now available at Ames Laboratory, at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The research is focused on the application of elastic and inelastic neutron and x-ray scattering techniques to studies of magnetism in multiferroic systems and materials with coupling between magnetism and superconductivity. Candidates should have a PhD degree in physics, or a related area with some experience in scattering techniques. Applicants should send their applications, including two letters of recommendations, by e-mail to Dr. David Vaknin at vaknin at ameslab.gov . From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Jan 21 08:53:12 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:53:12 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.43 Jan 2011 Message-ID: ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 43, Jan 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS. BUDGET WAS ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF 2010. EXPERIMENTAL PROPOSALS WERE IN DUE. MAYOR OF TOKAI VILLAGE VISITED ISIS AND CERN. CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO J-PARC INITIATED. NEW DORMITORY WILL BE OPEN ON JANUARY 17TH. A-TAC AND IAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES TO BE HELD. 2. [Accelerator Division] THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] NEW BEAMLINE K1.1BR WAS COMMISSIONED. OCT. AND NOV. RUN FOR SLOW EXTRACTION SUMMARY. T2K ACCUMULATED MORE DATA AFTER SUMMER SHUTDOWN. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] 200 KW OPERATION FOR THE 2010B PERIOD HAS STARTED. CONSTRUCTION OF SIX NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. "FLY PASS SYSTEM" WAS NEWLY INTRODUCED TO MUSE FOR THE MuSR MEASUREMENTS WITH A TINY VOLUME. 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] THE FIRST OBSERVATION OF LASER RESONANCE IONIZATION OF IRIDIUM ATOMS. POLARIZED RADIOACTIVE INDIUM BEAM PRODUCED BY TILTED FOILS. THE REACTION CROSS SECTIONS OF 12C(ALPHA,GAMMA)16O WERE MEASURED FOR ASTROPHYSICAL INTEREST. 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] DEVELOPED THE ULTRASONIC DOPPLER METHOD FOR FLOW MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID METAL. 7. [Safety Division] THE 10TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC MET ON DEC. AND THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC. 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS During the fall run significant progress has been observed in the accelerator performance. First, the extraction efficiency for slow spill beams to the hadron hall reached 99.5 %. Namely, only 0.5 % loss is observed at the extraction point. This was due to fine tuning of a dump magnet. This high extraction efficiency is very close to the theoretical limit, since the original calculation showed that this number would be the maximum limit. Note that the extraction efficiency for the slow beam at KEK-PS was 90 %. Second, the beam power for the 3 GeV went up to 200 kW and that for the 50 GeV to 115 kW. The accelerator people are ready for 300 kW, but we will run at this level for a while, because we would like to see stability for the neutron source for a while. BUDGET WAS ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF 2010 The next-year budget was announced from our funding agency at the end of December, being subject to the approval of Diet, though. For JAEA an 8 cycle operation was approved (9 cycles, which is 200 days, is our ultimate goal). Also, the 400 MeV upgrade and a neutron beamline were approved and they are in the budget. In addition, a budget associated with a new third party operation was approved. Furthermore, an improvement of the Linac and 3 GeV toward 1 MW operation was approved under the new frontier special budget framework. For KEK a 6 cycle operation was approved. Altogether, 115 Oku Yen was approved for JAEA and 66 Oku Yen was approved for KEK. In addition, out of the 2010 Supplemental Budget, 5.4 Oku Yen was approved at KEK for construction of the ultra slow muon channel and 2.8 Oku Yen was approved at JAEA for construction of a neutron beam line. Furthermore, 7 Oku Yen is reserved for a new third party operation. Overall our budget status is reasonably good. EXPERIMENTAL PROPOSALS WERE IN DUE December 7 was the deadline for submission of new MLF proposals and December 6 was the deadline for submission of new Particle and Nuclear Physics proposals. The PAC for Particle and Nuclear Physics will be held on January 14-16, 2011. MAYOR OF TOKAI VILLAGE VISITED ISIS AND CERN In October of 2010, the Mayor of Tokai Village, Tatsuya Murakami, visited ISIS and CERN to study and learn how these two places are handling foreign visitors. The delegation of about 10 people received enthusiastic receptions at both places. The Village announced after the trip to take care of more things for foreign visitors at J-PARC. CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO J-PARC INITIATED In December of 2010, the new budget initiative for construction of a special road directly to the J-PARC site was approved in Tokai Village. We anticipate the completion of this new road at the end of FY2011. If this road is in place, then users can come directly to the J-PARC campus without going through the main JAEA gate. We are discussing how to create a new gate to the J-PARC. NEW DORMITORY WILL BE OPEN ON JANUARY 17TH On January 17 a new dormitory with 49 rooms will be open for users. The place is near the area of Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center. Details will be given at Users Office, or, some place in this Newsletter. In addition, a new cafe was already open in the 2nd floor of Ibaraki Quantum Research Beam Center and also near the MLF Experimental Facility. A-TAC AND IAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES TO BE HELD On February 17-19 our annual Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (A-TAC) will be held, followed by our annual International Advisory Committee (IAC) on February 21 and 22. In addition, the annual Muon Science Advisory Committee (MuSAC) and the annual Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC) will be held on February on 18-19 and February 28 to March 2, respectively. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Ainosuke ANDO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED 1. MR (Main Ring / 50-GeV Synchrotron) (1) As mentioned in the previous newsletter, MR is now ready for the 8-bunch operation without problems of beam-heating up to the beam power of 750 kW. (2) The collimator in 3-50BT ; Beam Transfer line from RCS (3-GeV synchrotron) to the MR, has been improved to permit a 2-kW beam loss, which makes active forming of the beam shape possible. This will give us an advantage to understand and to reduce beam losses in the MR. 2. RCS (3 GeV Synchrotron / Rapid Cycling Synchrotron) (1) Many different types of charge exchange foils have been mounted to obtain an optimum thickness and shape from the viewpoint of the minimum beam loss in the accumulation stage where the loss is dominated by large angle Rutherford scattering due to multi-passage of the foil. (2) The chromaticity correction will be done during the full acceleration period by AC power supplies for sextupole magnets. This would contribute to the reduction of beam loss at dispersive points in the acceleration. 3. MPS (Machine Protection System) There are concurrent beam supplies from RCS to MLF (Materials and Life science Facility) and MR. Previously when an MPS interlock in one side activated, the supplies to both sides were interrupted for maximum protection. After operational experience, this system has been updated so as to suspend only the corresponding supply to the source facility of an interlock. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by J.IMAZATO, S.SAWADA, M.IEIRI and K.H.TANAKA and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW BEAMLINE K1.1BR WAS COMMISSIONED (by Jun IMAZATO) A low-momentum separated-kaon beam line, K1.1BR, which was completed this summer, has been commissioned in this October successfully. The TREK group, intending to use its beam for their stopped K+ experiments, performed kaon beam survey and tuning. Thanks to a Fitch type Cherenkov counter with high performance, the kaon beam could be tuned efficiently under the electro-static separator (ESS) operation up to +-300 kV. For the standard slit openings used for experiments, a K+ beam could be observed with nearly the expected intensity. Thanks to the beam optics employed for K1.1BR named "intermediate imaging", a fairly good K/pi ratio of about 1 could be confirmed even for the single stage separation by ESS. An exactly round beam spot with the diameter of 1.1 cm (in sigma) was formed at the experimental target point. After the beam tuning, the kaon beam was delivered to a test experiment of a liquid argon detector prototype. For a while, this beam line will be used as a test beam for detector development. OCT. AND NOV. RUN FOR SLOW EXTRACTION SUMMARY (by S.SAWADA, M.IEIRI and K.H.TANAKA) Autumn Slow Extraction run of 50-GeV PS started on October 12th and ended on November 16th. Total beam time used for experiments was approximately 400 hours. Beam time used by each experimental team was summarized below. Beam Line Exp. Beam Time(hr) K1.8 E19 258 ----------------------------------------- K1.8BR E17 119 ----------------------------------------- KL E14 384 ----------------------------------------- K1.1BR T25 12 E06 128 T32 147 E06 30 T38 55 ----------------------------------------- Especially E19(Search for Penta Quark, Theta+, via the p(pi-,K-)X Reaction) used the beam as the FIRST official "Experimental Beam Time". Thanks to the stable slow extraction beam operation by the 50-GeV PS crew members, i.e. less than 10% down time, each experimental team enjoyed the beam and performed the experiments successfully. T2K ACCUMULATED MORE DATA AFTER SUMMER SHUTDOWN (by T.TSUKAMOTO) Many works on the T2K neutrino beam line facility and T2K near detector ND280 have been done during this summer shutdown. In addition to work for maintenance such as a test for remote maintenance of target station equipments, work to install many new equipments such as a new horn power supply were carried out. Neutrino beam operation started from the middle of November. Delivered proton beam intensity was started from about 75kW and was increased to about 115kW. Accumulated data is about 4.2 e+19 POT (Protons On Target) after this summer shutdown and 7.6 e+19 POT in total. Analysis of data accumulated by this summer corresponding to 3.23e+19 is being carried out and a status report was presented at the T2K collaboration meeting held on December 9-11. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 200 KW OPERATION FOR THE 2010B PERIOD HAS STARTED 1. Neutron Source The MLF operation was resumed on Oct. 15, 2010. Normal operation of the new accumulator, which was replaced in the summer maintenance period, was confirmed, so that the functionality to suppress a pressure fluctuation of the cryogenic hydrogen circulation system was recovered. The operation from October through December was halted twice due to heat exchange degradation in the cryogenic hydrogen system. Contamination of impurities (possibly water vapour) in helium gas is a possible reason, and elimination of the impurities is on going for the next operation cycle in January. Proton beam power of MLF was stepped up from 120 kW to 200 kW in December. We have not seen any relevant problems in the target, moderator, shielding and instrument systems during a short trial period, and we decided on a continuous operation with this power until the next major power-up scheduled for next fall. The beam optics of the proton beam transport line was determined when a couple of octupole electromagnets would be introduced. The beam current density onto the mercury target is expected to be reduced with flatter proton beam profile. The specifications of the octupole electromagnets were also finalized for procurement. The designs of a target vessel with bubblers and a gas supply system to the bubblers to mitigate pressure waves are ongoing to fabricate and install in the 2011 summer shutdown period. The prediction code of accumulated gas at each component in mercury circulation loop is being developed to control the supplied gas to the bubblers through experimental data obtained in mercury and water loops. CONSTRUCTION OF SIX NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING 2. Neutron Science After the power-up from 120kW to 200kW in December, significant improvement in data quality has been observed in many instruments. Diffractometers can perform quick experiments, and statistics in inelastic scattering data have been obviously much advanced. Now we can foresee great output from MLF in 2011. User operation for the 2010B period (from December 2010 to March 2011) has started and 54 accepted general proposals called by J-PARC as well as 31 general proposals called by Ibaraki prefecture (proposals from industrial users to two Ibaraki prefecture beamlines) are being carried out. The call for next term proposals (2011A) was closed and 130 general proposals were submitted. The submitted proposals will be reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee, and results of each proposal will be informed to applicants by the end of the fiscal year. A vacuum tank of TAIKAN (BL15, Small Angle Scattering Instrument) was installed on Dec. 23rd. An annex building for SPICA (BL09, Special Environment Powder Diffractometer) is under construction. For PLANET (BL11, High Pressure Diffractometer), choppers, supermirror guide tubes and all the shielding were installed already. Beamline shielding for DNA (BL02, Inverted Geometry Spectrometer) is under construction. The construction of two other new instruments, VNR (BL17, Vertical Reflectometer) and SENJU (BL18, Single Crystal Diffractometer), is also continuing. "FLY PASS SYSTEM" WAS NEWLY INTRODUCED TO MUSE FOR THE MuSR MEASUREMENTS WITH A TINY VOLUME 3. Muon Science At the MUSE Decay-Surface Muon (D1) area, a surface muon beam has been delivered with a beam size larger than 40mm in diameter. Therefore, we are having a serious problem on S/N ratio in the muSR measurements, in particular for small specimens of less than 40mm in diameter, because of background due to muons not stopped in the sample. In order to overcome this problem, we have installed so called, "Fly Pass System" which is an extension of the muon beam duct even downstream of the sample specimen. Muons not stopped at the sample specimen are designed to pass away in the extended duct to further distance. Therefore, the S/N ratio even with use of a 5x5mm^2 specimen was discovered to become better than 1/1. This development will enable us to perform muSR experiments at MUSE with a tiny volume such as a precious single crystal, etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] by Hiroari MIYATAKE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE FIRST OBSERVATION OF LASER RESONANCE IONIZATION OF IRIDIUM ATOMS The laser resonance ionization of iridium atoms was successfully achieved for the first time in collaboration with RIKEN SLOWRI group. The wavelengths of the first and the second laser pulses were found. The ionization scheme will be used for the lifetime measurements of neutron-rich isotopes by KEK isotope separation system (KISS). The laser resonance schemes for other elements will be searched for. POLARIZED RADIOACTIVE INDIUM BEAM PRODUCED BY TILTED FOILS The radioactive nuclear beam of In-123 was successfully polarized by applying the tilted foil technique in collaboration with the Osaka Univ. group. The radioactive isotopes of In-123 were produced by fission reactions of uranium with proton beams from the tandem accelerator at Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). They were ionized by JAEA Isotope Separator On-Line (ISOL), converted to multi-charged ions by the charge breeder and accelerated up to the energy of 305 keV/nucleon by two linear accelerators at Tokai Radioactive Ion Accelerator Complex (TRIAC). Penetrating 20 thin carbon foils, the accelerated beam was polarized to about 1% degree of polarization. THE REACTION CROSS SECTIONS OF 12C(ALPHA,GAMMA)16O WERE MEASURED FOR ASTROPHYSICAL INTEREST The reaction cross sections of 12C(alpha,gamma)16O were measured at three different energies, 1.12MeV/nucleon, 0.77 MeV/nucleon and 0.70 MeV/nucleon in collaboration with JAEA group. Gamma-ray angular distribution measurements solve the interference pattern of E1 and E2 components of gamma transitions, which are considered to affect the heavy element synthesis at 300 keV stellar temperature. In order to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of measurements, the 2 MHz pulsed alpha beam was developed at TRIAC by newly importing a chopper and a pre-buncher. Typical beam intensity on the water-cooled 12C target was about 5 micro A. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hirofumi TSUJIMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPED THE ULTRASONIC DOPPLER METHOD FOR FLOW MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID METAL In the Accelerator Driven System (ADS), which has been developed in JAEA, liquid Lead Bismuth Eutectic (LBE) alloy would be used for a coolant and a spallation neutron target. To estimate the thermo- fluid behavior of the LBE coolant and the spallation target in ADS accurately, verification of the CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis is important. However, the measurement of liquid metal flow is difficult because of its opaque nature. To acquire the velocity information in the flowing LBE, the measurement technique by using ultrasonic Doppler method has been developed in JAEA. This technique was applied to an actual LBE flow (150 degrees C) in an LBE target model to measure the three-dimensional flow structure near the beam window. The measured results showed that the flow structure was not symmetric for the direction of gravity, and the symmetrical structure for the horizontal direction was collapsed with increasing of the flow rate, more than 30 l/min. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE 10TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC MET ON DEC. AND THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC The 10th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC met on Dec. 7, 2010 and discussed the alterative application of all J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the abolition of the injection dump in the 50GeV proton synchrotron, the power-up and the shielding reinforcement for a primary beam line including beam dump for the Hadron Facility, the new secondary beam lines in Materials and Life Science Facility. These applications were submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on Dec. 15. As five-years of radiation handling is approaching in J-PARC, the first periodical inspection will be carried out by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) in Jan. 2011, to make sure that radiation installations are maintained in compliance with technical standards by the Radiation Hazards Prevention Law. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 2nd MLF Symposium, Jan. 17-18, 2011 at KEK, Tsukuba (Language: Japanese) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/MLFsympo/index.html 2) The International Workshop on Neutron Applications on Strongly Correlated Electron Systems 2011 (NASCES11), Feb. 23-25, 2011 at Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center, Tokai (Language: English) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/NASCES/index.html 3) Workshop on High Magnetic Field & High-Pressure Environments for Neutron Scattering Experiments at MLF/J-PARC, Mar. 8-9, 2011 at Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center, Tokai (Language: Japanese) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/extreme/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. 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Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From ljp at lanl.gov Thu Jan 27 16:30:56 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:30:56 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposal: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <001201cbbe37$30ecdfe0$92c69fa0$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Get Involved!Register your interest today at http://esss.se/s-and-s. ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 011127announcement.jpg Type: image/jpg Size: 113102 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aundrea at lanl.gov Fri Jan 28 01:09:55 2011 From: aundrea at lanl.gov (Aundrea R. Espinosa) Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:09:55 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines-Proposal Call 2011 Message-ID: <828CD2DB-8D4C-403E-A655-29BE917C25A5@lanl.gov> January 27,2011 Colleagues, We bring to your attention LANSCE?s proposal call LANSCE ? Nuclear Science: LANSCE is accepting proposals for Nuclear Science and ICE House experiments for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting proposals is 6:00 p.m. (1800) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period from June through Mid-December 2011 and from January through the end of February 2012. Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left ?WNR? proposal call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. LANSCE ? 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals: Proposal call is open for beam time at the LANSCE -Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left ?Lujan Center? first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Select one nominee for each of the 7 positions available (far right bar). * You can also view a biographical sketch of each candidate. * The ballot is active until February 4th at 5:00 pm MST. * You can only complete one ballot. Thank you for participating! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Nancy Hess LUG-EC, chair nancy.hess at pnl.gov (509)371-6385 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Tue Feb 1 19:50:02 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:50:02 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] NIST Center for Neutron Research-Summer Schools 2011 Message-ID: Subject: NCNR Summer Schools 2011 This year the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) will offer two summer schools over two consecutive weeks in June. The first week will be devoted to the study of soft matter systems and the second week will focus on the dynamics of hard matter. For information about the schools, please visit: http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/summerschool/ss11 Please note that this year the schools will be conducted during a scheduled long facility shutdown. Thus, whilst the classes will get hands on experience with the instruments they will use previously collected data for analysis. Week 1: "Methods and Applications of High Resolution Neutron Spectroscopy and Small Angle Neutron Scattering" This class will run from Sunday, June 12, to Friday, June 17. Students will explore the use of neutron spin echo and backscattering spectroscopies as well as small angle neutron scattering (SANS) to the study of soft matter. The instruments used during this week will include the NG3 30 meter SANS instrument, and the Neutron Spin Echo and High Flux Backscattering spectrometers. Week 2: "Methods and Applications of Cold and Thermal Neutron Spectroscopy" This class will run from Saturday, June 18, to Friday, June 24. Students will learn various neutron spectroscopic techniques employed to study hard condensed matter systems. The instruments used during this week will include the cold neutron triple-axis spectrometers SPINS and MACS, the thermal neutron triple-axis spectrometer BT7, and the time-of-flight Disk Chopper Spectrometer. The NCNR summer schools will teach the attendees to assess the applicability of the techniques to their own research, and will provide the technical guidance needed to write effective experiment proposals. The NCNR summer schools are sponsored in part by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRS, DMR- 0944772). There is a $100 registration fee and attendees are responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses. However, thanks to the NSF, some limited support will be available for graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty. 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Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . Kenneth W. Herwig Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory herwigkw at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ekkebusae at ornl.gov Wed Feb 2 18:35:34 2011 From: ekkebusae at ornl.gov (Ekkebus, Allen E.) Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:35:34 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering, June 11 - 25, 2011 Message-ID: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F3044430471C@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> The 13th National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering will be held June 11 - 25, 2011, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory. The application deadline is February 28, 2011. Details about the School (and the application form) are provided by the Argonne Division of Educational Programs at http://www.dep.anl.gov/nx. The main purpose of the National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering is to educate graduate students on the utilization of major neutron and x-ray facilities. Lectures, presented by researchers from academia, industry, and national laboratories, will include basic tutorials on the principles of scattering theory and the characteristics of the sources, as well as seminars on the application of scattering methods to a variety of scientific subjects. Students will conduct short experiments at Argonne's Advanced Photon Source (APS) and Oak Ridge's Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) facilities to provide hands-on experience for using neutron and synchrotron sources. Notes and videos (neutron portion only) of the lectures from last year's school are available at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/nxs2010/lecture-notes-videos.shtml. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Wed Feb 2 23:36:21 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:36:21 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposal: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <004601cbc329$9dc28ec0$d947ac40$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Feb 3 09:24:23 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:24:23 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist at ESS -Macromolecular Neutron Crystallography Message-ID: Instrument Scientist - Macromolecular Neutron Crystallography Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in macromolecular single crystal crystallography. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new macromolecular single crystal neutron diffractometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in single crystal crystallography and related computation methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal diffraction instruments. Candidates with experience in macromolecular crystallography using synchrotron radiation are also welcomed to apply. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. 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ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Feb 3 09:25:15 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:25:15 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist at ESS - Neutron Imaging and Tomography Message-ID: <865724EF-72F7-4A87-BCB3-FE9E59BEBC0F@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Neutron Imaging and Tomography Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in neutron imaging and tomography instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new neutron imaging and tomography concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays in essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. 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ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Feb 3 09:26:08 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:26:08 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist at ESS - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer Message-ID: <9BFB6DEC-C664-4901-AC82-653D35162FA8@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in single crystal neutron spectrometer instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new single crystal excitations spectrometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or lattice excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal excitations spectrometers. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. 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ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It is time now to start developing the ideas for the first set of instruments that will be ready for users from day 1 in 2019. This means in turn that we will start new collaborations to be added to the collaborations already in place. With almost 70 people now working at ESS AB in Lund, there are more than 300 people, ranging from administrators to scientists, involved in the project around Europe and beyond. ESS is a project that is moving forward and we are gearing up for the challenges ahead! The land for ESS is secured, we are currently recruiting the person that will lead the Project office that we are setting up in Lund and we are also recruiting scientists and support staff as the pre-construction phase of the facility gets underway. This week, the MoU formalising the collaboration between the 16 partner countries represented in the ESS Steering Committee will be signed at the Swedish Embassy in Paris and in another couple of weeks the first report on the Sustainability policy will be presented. The policy emphasises that ESS will be built in a environmentally friendly way which also brings with it lower operating costs. We are also happy to announce three larger conferences this year. The 4th High Power Targetry Workshop will be held in Malm?, Sweden in May, followed by the first Science & Scientists at ESS meeting in July as a satellite meeting to the ECNS conference. In the autumn we will arrange the first Green Energy for Sustainable Science conference. You'll find more information on these conferences on our website http://esss.se. To summarise: 2011 will mean new hope, attracting new partners, new collaborations, new ideas and will require a lot of dedicated work. All to meet our overall goal: first neutrons in 2019. ESS will be a different kind of neutron source! Colin Carlile Meetings on Science @ ESS On the 22nd and 23rd July 2011 ESS will arrange a kick-off meeting to discuss the future scientific goals of the facility as a satellite to the ECNS meeting. ? It will be a way for us to inform the research community of the progress so far and to get the science community involved in the development of the first set of instruments, says Dimitiri Argyriou, Science Director at ESS AB. A new generation of neutron facility also needs a new generation of instruments, but to get that we need input and involvement from the community that will use them. The meeting will start on Friday afternoon with a plenary session and will continue on the next day. Later that evening the work will continue in the more relaxed atmosphere of the dinner. We will ensure that there will be sufficient time for questions and comments about the ESS Design Update and the development of the first set of instruments. ? This is the kick-off meeting about the future science at ESS. There will be a series of meetings involving scientists from various fields of research starting later in 2011. Now is the time to get involved, says Dimitri Argyriou. You can register your interest to participate on the conference website: http://www.esss.se/s-and-s. This meeting will be limited to 170 participants. The main Science & Scientists @ ESS meeting will be held in Berlin on the 19th and 20th April 2012. Put the date in your diary even now! Link to the website Green Energy for Sustainable Science Conference Big Science is an important key to a sustainable future, but can Big Science facilities be sustainable in themselves? A growing number of involved scientists from a multitude of disciplines seem to think it is worth trying. The European Spallation Source has committed to an energy programme called ?Responsible, Recyclable and Renewable?. The primary energy will come from renewable sources and the waste heat produced in the facility will be recycled into the local district heating system. - This is the responsible way of building a research facility, says Thomas Parker, Energy Manager at ESS. But it isn't the easy way. We have two sustainability partners, E.ON and Lunds Energi, that provide us with know-how and engineers. The first report from the sustainability group is due in March. The aim for the GESS conference is to share and discuss sustainability challenges and strategies in large scale research facilities. To pre-register to the conference visit the website. Link to the GESS site Germany injects 21M? into the ESS Pre-construction phase In November, Germany announced a significant financial contribution to the ESS Design Update. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research will contribute with 15 M? and other German institutions will contribute with 6 M?. The money will be used by those German institutions that are involved in the ESS Design Update in close cooperation with the ESS team in Lund on a series of work programmes over the next three years to prepare for the construction of ESS. Denmark becomes a shareholder in ESS AB Denmark became the second shareholder in European Spallation Source AB when they acquired 26% of the shares. At the same time three representatives from Denmark became members of the Board. Thus both the host countries are now shareholders in ESS AB. The ESS Data Management and Software Centre is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, benefiting from the Nordic Data Grid and Danish expertise on high-power computing. During the Design Update the centre is being used for simulations and calculations. France signed MoU In December at the French Embassy in Sweden a number of MoUs were signed between research organisations in France and Sweden about cooperation on the ESS Design Update. The agreements cover essential R&D on key ESS accelerator components, as well as the development of instrumentation and the exchange of scientists. Several Swedish and French institutions are involved in these cooperations. In the photo: Christiane Alba-Simionescu, Director of LLB Saclay, P?r Omling, Director General of the Swedish Research Council and Bernard Bigot, Administrateur G?n?rale of the CEA sign MoUs linking Swedish and French institutes collaborating on ESS. Next issue of the Newsletter In the next newsletter there will be portraits of the newly appointed Science Director, Dimitri Argyriou, and the newly appointed Head of Administration, Matti Tiirakari. There will also be a feature about the Project Group that will be responsible for the construction of the facility. The next issue will be published in the beginning of March. European Spallation Source ESS AB / www.esss.se / info at esss.se Director General and CEO Colin Carlile / +46(0)761 333399 / colin.carlile at esss.se Communications Officer and Editor Roger Eriksson / +46(0)46-2226718 / roger.eriksson at esss.se ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Memorandum will be complemented later on by agreements detailing the participation of the respective Partner Countries. > > - The construction of ESS is a key element in the European efforts to further develop world-leading research infrastructures. Today?s agreement is a real step forward, says Lars Borjesson, Chairman of the Steering Committee. > > The Pre-Construction Phase is the first step towards realizing the European Spallation Source. It will cover the update of the ESS technical design, the site planning and licensing. It is planned to end in 2012, and be followed by the Construction Phase. > > The MoU specifies that this phase will also result in: > > - time lines for construction and operation > > - a funding scenario for ESS construction and operation > > - a detailed budget and cost book > > - a proposal on organizational structure of the ESS > > - a signature-ready agreement on international partnership for construction and operation of ESS > > - The international MoU will give us the essential framework needed for participation of the Partner Countries and coordination of the work ahead, says Colin Carlile, Director-General of ESS. > > - We are particularly proud that the international collaboration for one of Europe?s largest future science facilities is agreed in France, since France has a strong engagement in strengthening European research, says Gabriele Fioni, Deputy Director-General at the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, who will sign the MoU on behalf of France. > > The European Spallation Source is currently partnered by 16 European countries: Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland. > > > For more information, please contact: > > Colin Carlile, ESS AB Director. E-mail colin.carlile at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 02 > > Marianne Ekdahl, Communications Officer Press & Politics. E-mail marianne.ekdahl at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 89 > > > ESS IN SHORT: > > The European Spallation Source ? the next generation facility for materials research and life science > > The European Spallation Source (ESS) will be a multi-disciplinary research laboratory based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS can be likened to a large microscope, where neutrons are used instead of light to study materials ? ranging from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules ? to gain knowledge about their structure and function. ESS will be up to 100 times better than existing facilities, opening up new possibilities for researchers in for example health, environment, climate, energy, transport sciences and cultural heritage. > > ESS is an intergovernmental research infrastructure project, and it will be built in Lund in southern Scandinavia. At least sixteen European countries will take part in the construction, financing and operation of the ESS. Sweden and Denmark will co-host the ESS and cover 50 percent of the 1,4 B? investment costs and 20 percent of the operating costs together with the Nordic and Baltic states. > > The European Spallation Source ESS AB is a public limited company, today owned by the Swedish and the Danish states. ESS AB is planning the future international ESS organisation. Building is expected to start around 2013, the ?rst neutrons to be produced in 2019 and the facility to be fully operational around 2025. > > ESS will support a user community of 5000 researchers and will have great strategic importance for the development of the European Research Area. Near by there will be complementary laboratories, such as the synchrotron MAX IV in Lund and XFEL and PETRAIII in Hamburg. > > > This information was brought to you by Cision http://www.cisionwire.com > http://www.cisionwire.com//international-collaboration-on-ess-agreed-in-paris80846 > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Fri Feb 4 16:43:27 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:43:27 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011 Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C05D3D736@EVS1.aecl.ca> The Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering will be holding the 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011. The school will be organized by the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre at the Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario. The school consists of morning lectures followed by afternoon hands-on experiments on the spectrometers at the NRU reactor at Chalk River. The curriculum is a broad overview of neutron methods and applications in a wide range of scientific areas, such as magnetism, industrial, and soft materials. The school is aimed at graduate students and post-docs who have no prior knowledge of neutron scattering techniques, and with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, or mineralogy. For further information and to register, visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Address inquiries to Dr. Zahra Yamani (zahra.yamani at nrc.gc.ca); Tel: 613 584 8811 x 43932. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From smithda at ornl.gov Fri Feb 4 17:39:28 2011 From: smithda at ornl.gov (Smith, Deborah Ann) Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:39:28 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate - Powder and Single-Crystal Diffraction Groups Message-ID: Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate - Powder and Single-Crystal Diffraction Groups Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, TN ORNL11-44-NSSD Project Description: The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for an immediate Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate to be jointly affiliated with the Powder Diffraction Group and the Single-Crystal Diffraction Group. This position is offered through the Neutron Sciences Career Development Program (COP). With the United States' highest flux reactor-based neutron source for condensed matter research, the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and the world's most intense pulsed, accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), ORNL is becoming the world's foremost center for neutron science. Research at these facilities encompasses the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for up to 2,000 researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world . To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. The Neutron Scattering Science Division (NSSD) carries out and enables excellent and vibrant science programs using neutron scattering instruments by supporting a world-class user science program, developing and participating in signature science programs across ORNL, and conducting cutting-edge in-house research. NSSD is responsible for operating and developing the neutron scattering instruments located at both the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and HFIR. The Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate serves as the technical specialist in supporting day-to-day neutron beam line operation and assists facility users and NSSD personnel in the performance of experiments and subsequent data analysis. Major Duties/Responsibilities: * Works with and provides technical guidance to users and NSSD Instrument Scientists in the performance of experiments and analysis. * Serves as the technical specialist for the operation and maintenance of sophisticated equipment used for neutron scattering, primarily the HB2A Neutron Powder Diffractometer and HB3A Neutron Four-circle Diffractometer, both located at the HFIR * Plans and leads in the testing and evaluation of new or developmental equipment, particularly, sample environment equipment associated with these diffractometers. * Ensures that beam line operations are performed under safe and environmentally sound conditions and that NSSD users perform their experiments in a safe and environmentally sound manner. * Proposes, develops, and presents procedures for operating and maintaining beamline equipment. * May give work direction to technicians, craft workers, and otherwise experienced personnel. The Neutron Sciences Career Development Program (CDP) was founded to nurture the creative development of neutron scattering instrumentation at ORNL. This initiative is viewed as a critical part of keeping the neutron scattering instruments at ORNL on the cutting edge of design and scientific functionality and keeping them competitive worldwide. This program is designed to provide an environment in which early-career scientists and technicians can be a part of innovative concepts for neutron-related instrumentation, while helping end users develop proposals, conduct experiments, and analyze data. This is an Instrument Associate position offered through the ORISE CDP with an initial appointment of three years with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The CDP is designed to attract high-quality candidates, who would gain scientific experience in a world-class neutron scattering facility, with potential to be hired as regular laboratory staff upon exemplary performance and hiring need. Qualifications: M.S. degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or related field, or B.s. degree plus 2 years of experience in the same. Good communications and interpersonal skills required. Ability to work in a team environment required. Demonstrated computer literacy including proficiency in word processing required. Direct experience working on neutron scattering related instruments and software is highly desirable. Must be capable of working with scientists and engineers from verbal or written instructions. Must be able to serve as a liaison with other support groups such as engineering, radiological protection, sample environment, user office, etc. Periods of off-normal work hours and infrequent travel will be required. Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. Technical Questions: Questions regarding the position can be directed to Drs. Huibo Cao (caoh at ornl.gov), Clarina dela Cruz (delacruzcr at ornl.gov), Ovidiu Garlea (garleao at ornl.gov), or Bryan Chakoumakos (chakoumakobc at ornl.gov). How to Apply: Qualified applicants must apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). 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The registration link can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/registration/index_de.html The participation is possible only for those who have registered and payed fee of 50 Euro. This fee includes the workshop material and covers the coffee breaks, welcome reception and workshop dinner but does not cover e.g. accommodation. The deadline is rather soon - February 10th. You are also welcome to submit a one-page abstract. Instructions and further info about the workshop, accommodation possibilities, requirements to enter our research site and information aout our high-field project can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/index_de.html With best regards, K.Prokes **************************************************************** Karel Prokes Inst. for Complex Magnetic Materials Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-141 09 Berlin, GERMANY tel.: +49 30 8062 42804 fax.: +49 30 8062 43172 e-mail: prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzende des Aufsichtsrats: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph, Stellv.Vors.: Dr. Jutta Koch-Unterseher Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer, Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 **************************************************************** From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Mon Feb 7 17:23:54 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:23:54 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0560D709@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleagues, We would like to remind you the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held in days 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. You can submit your abstract(s) until 15 February 2011 using the on-line Abstract Submission Form. The on-line Abstract Submission Form and more details about the conference are available at the conference web page http://ecns2011.org/ We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague next year. Organizing team of ECNS2011 --------------------------- Organising Secretariat GUARANT International spol. s r.o. / ECNS 2011 Opletalova 22, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 284 001 444 | Fax: +420 284 001 448 Email: ecns2011 at guarant.cz Website: www.ecns2011.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From magnetic at nist.gov Tue Feb 8 23:48:36 2011 From: magnetic at nist.gov (magnetic) Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:48:36 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] NIST/GEORGETOWN School on Representational Analysis and Magnetic Structures (RAMS II) July31-Aug5, 2011 Message-ID: <1D29799D27DA2D4A9EB92221D92FBBD78BB21124@MBCLUSTER.xchange.nist.gov> This is the first announcement of the 2nd NIST School on Representational Analysis and Magnetic Structures (RAMS II). The workshop is targeted towards young researchers interested in applying representational analysis to the solution of magnetic structures using neutron diffraction. The workshop will cover representational analysis, theory of magnetic structures, and FULLPROF. Sessions will include both lecture and hands on "labs" working with standard programs such as SaraH and FULLPROF to solve magnetic structures. Invited speakers include Laurent Chapon (ISIS), Andrew Wils (U. College, London), V. Ovidiu Garlea (ORNL), and A.B. Harris (U. Penn). The workshop will be hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (USA). The workshop will begin Sunday, July 31 and end Friday morning, August 5th. Registration will include housing in the Georgetown dorms (arrival July 31, checkout Aug 5) with a private room/private bathroom. To register, visit: www.magnetism-school.org Registration will cost a non-refundable $450 US dollars (taxes already included). To pay, please contact Mark Green (asiazag at umd.edu). The deadline for registration is May 13, 2011. Attendance will be limited to 20 participants, so apply soon. For questions regarding the workshop please contact us at magnetic at nist.gov Best, Mark Green and William Ratcliff (Organizers) From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Wed Feb 9 16:57:00 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:57:00 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0560E310@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleague, We would like to remind you the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held in days 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. You can submit your abstract(s) until 15 February 2011 using the on-line Abstract Submission Form. The on-line Abstract Submission Form and more details about the conference are available at the conference web page http://ecns2011.org/ We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague! Organising team of ECNS2011 --------------------------- Organising Secretariat GUARANT International spol. s r.o. / ECNS 2011 Opletalova 22, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 284 001 444 | Fax: +420 284 001 448 Email: ecns2011 at guarant.cz Website: www.ecns2011.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This fee includes the workshop material and covers the coffee breaks, welcome reception and workshop dinner but does not cover e.g. accommodation. ************************************************************************ The deadline for registration has been shifted to February 16th night ************************************************************************ You are also welcome to submit a one-page abstract. Instructions and further info about the workshop, accommodation possibilities, requirements to enter our research site and information aout our high-field project can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/index_de.html With best regards, K.Prokes **************************************************************** Karel Prokes Inst. for Complex Magnetic Materials Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-141 09 Berlin, GERMANY tel.: +49 30 8062 42804 fax.: +49 30 8062 43172 e-mail: prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzende des Aufsichtsrats: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph, Stellv.Vors.: Dr. Jutta Koch-Unterseher Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer, Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 **************************************************************** From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Wed Feb 16 08:27:19 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:27:19 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - New Abstract Submission Deadline is 28 February, 2011 Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0568066D@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleague, We would like to inform you that the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, has been shifted to 28 February, 2011. You can submit your abstract until 28 February, 2011. Please use the on-line Abstract Submission Form available at the conference web page http://ecns2011.org/ You will find there also more details about the ECNS2011 Conference. We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague in July. Organising team of ECNS2011 --------------------------- Organising Secretariat GUARANT International spol. s r.o. / ECNS 2011 Opletalova 22, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 284 001 444 | Fax: +420 284 001 448 Email: ecns2011 at guarant.cz Website: www.ecns2011.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . Kenneth W. Herwig Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory herwigkw at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From roger.eriksson at esss.se Thu Feb 17 23:15:18 2011 From: roger.eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:15:18 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] The registration is open to Science & Scientists@ESS meeting 22nd-23rd July 2011 in Prague Message-ID: <7B35CD03-E98B-4196-8DBC-72E6F7DB6968@esss.se> Science & Scientists @ ESS meeting, 22nd and 23rd July 2011, Prague, Czech Republic. The registration is open on http://esss.se/s-and-s. Register today, the meeting will be limited to 170 participants. Excerpt from the ESS Newsletter, January 2011: "On the 22nd and 23rd July 2011 ESS will arrange a kick-off meeting to discuss the future scientific goals of the facility as a satellite to the ECNS meeting. ? It will be a way for us to inform the research community of the progress so far and to get the science community involved in the development of the first set of instruments, says Dimitiri Argyriou, Science Director at ESS AB. A new generation of neutron facility also needs a new generation of instruments, but to get that we need input and involvement from the community that will use them. The meeting will start on Friday afternoon with a plenary session and will continue on the next day. Later Friday evening the work will continue in the more relaxed atmosphere of the dinner. We will ensure that there will be sufficient time for questions and comments about the ESS Design Update and the development of the first set of instruments. ? 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The closing date is 1 May 2011. The school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school is heavily oversubscribed, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Anderson (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) and more to be announced soon. ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. There will be opportunities for punting on the Oxford rivers, visiting historic places and exploring the city. ________________________________ Further information If you cannot find the information you need about the School on our website, please drop us an email at osns at stfc.ac.uk and we will try to answer your questions. ________________________________ Organisers ? Sean Langridge (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Martyn Bull (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Victoria Garcia Sakai (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? 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Hydrogen and gas storage systems ? hydrogen/fuel cells ? Catalysis ? New materials for hydrogen production applications ? Solar cells ? Energy storage batteries and fast ionic conductors Each of topics will be introduced by an overview presentation by a renowned expert in their respective field. In addition the current status and future of photon and neutron sources as well as new and emerging experimental techniques will be addressed. The deadline for registration and abstracts is 10 of March, 2011 For more information please see: http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/WEH481 or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany Email: Margarita.Russina at helmholtz-berlin.de -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-I1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================= From moywrigh at indiana.edu Thu Feb 24 15:52:10 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:52:10 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Second announcement - UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [cid:image002.jpg at 01CBD408.8148CD50] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. The second meeting (UCANS-II) will be held at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, USA, July 5-8, 2011. 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AINSE offers fellowships for exceptional researchers in the following research areas: 1. neutron scattering; 2. biological problems using radionuclide techniques; 3. high-resolution climate records using nuclear techniques; and 4. multi-scale materials modelling or structural materials for extreme environments We emphasise that applications for Research Fellowships will also be considered where the research aligns with the broad spectrum of research foci supported by AINSE or which require use of OPAL neutron scattering facilities or other ANSTO facilities and which align with the joint research interests of ANSTO and AINSE member universities. Applications are now open for AINSE 2011 Research Fellowships Closing date: 31 May 2011 2011 forms Application Form (Word) Guidelines (PDF) Research Fellowship Committee Professor John White, Chair Australian National University Professor Bruce King, University of Newcastle Professor Andrew Cheetham, University of Western Sydney Professor Brendan Kennedy, University of Sydney Dr Robert Robinson Head, ANSTO Bragg Institute Professor John Dodson, ANSTO Head, IER Professor Lyndon Edwards, ANSTO Head, IME See also AINSE Research Fellows ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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URL: From r.zorn at fz-juelich.de Fri Feb 25 12:31:27 2011 From: r.zorn at fz-juelich.de (Reiner Zorn) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:31:27 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] 15th JCNS Laboratory Course Neutron Scattering: September 5-16, 2011 Message-ID: <4D67930F.6000607@fz-juelich.de> Dear colleagues, Juelich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) is happy to announce that registration is open for the 15th Laboratory Course Neutron Scattering taking place September 5-16, 2011 in Juelich and Garching/Munich, Germany. The course will consist of one week of lectures and exercises and one week of practical training at the instruments of the research reactor FRM II. It is the aim of the course to give a realistic insight into the experimental technique and its scientific power. Students of physics, chemistry, material science and biosciences are invited to apply for participation. There is no tuition fee. Accommodation and meals during the course will be provided by JCNS. Travel expenses will be reimbursed for a limited number of foreign students. For further information and to apply for participation please visit our website www.neutronlab.de Deadline for application is May 20, 2011. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Juelich and Garching! Best regards, Reiner Zorn ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From OSNS at stfc.ac.uk Fri Feb 25 14:19:03 2011 From: OSNS at stfc.ac.uk (OSNS at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:19:03 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Registration is OPEN for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering, 5-16 September 2011, University of Oxford In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering website is available again and has instructions on how to register for the school: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Regards Martyn From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk [mailto:martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk] Sent: 21 February 2011 18:00 To: neutron at neutronsources.org Subject: [Neutron] Registration is OPEN for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering, 5-16 September 2011, University of Oxford ________________________________ 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering 5 - 16 September 2011 St. Anne's College, University of Oxford An ideal introduction to the theory, techniques and applications of neutron scattering [Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford] www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ Registration for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is OPEN! 21 February 2011 We are pleased to announce that registration for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is open! The closing date is 1 May 2011. The school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school is heavily oversubscribed, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Anderson (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) and more to be announced soon. ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. There will be opportunities for punting on the Oxford rivers, visiting historic places and exploring the city. ________________________________ Further information If you cannot find the information you need about the School on our website, please drop us an email at osns at stfc.ac.uk and we will try to answer your questions. ________________________________ Organisers ? Sean Langridge (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Martyn Bull (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Victoria Garcia Sakai (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? 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The tasks comprise the conceptual layout and design of neutron diffractometers and spectrometers that may be build at the ESS and their optimisation to the parameters of the long pulse spallation neutron source ESS. After an initial layout phase using analytical considerations further assessment of concepts and designs shall be conducted using computer simulation codes (e.g. McStas and VITESS). For the verification of certain results experiments at existing instruments and test beam lines in Garching (FRMII), Berlin (HZB) and Oak Ridge (SNS) can be performed. The project requires close collaboration and information exchange with the ESS-AB organization in Lund (Sweden). Introduction into the field and support by experienced scientists and engineers in J?lich will be given throughout. Qualifications and skills required: A university degree plus a PhD in physics; ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team; ability to work on your own initiative; ability to collaborate with research groups from FZJ and external users; knowledge on the field of scattering experiments or optics; computer skills, in particular knowledge of C/C++; willingness to travel to other institutions and facilities for information exchange and experiments. Contact: Dr. Michael Monkenbusch J?lich Centre for Neutron Science & Institute for Complex Systems (m.monkenbusch at fz-juelich.de) -- mit freundlichen Gruessen (with my best regards), Dr. Michael Monkenbusch J?lich Centre for Neutron Science & Institute for Complex Systems Forschungszentrum J?lich D-52425 J?lich Tel. +49-2461-61-4314 Fax +49-2461-61-2610 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From murugova at jinr.ru Mon Feb 28 11:41:15 2011 From: murugova at jinr.ru (Tatiana Murugova) Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:41:15 +0300 Subject: [Neutron] SANS-YuMO User Meeting in Dubna Message-ID: <313285410.20110228134115@jinr.ru> Dear colleagues! We are very pleased to invite you to participate to the SANS-YuMO User Meeting that will be held at the Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics of Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna on May 27-30. Meeting goal The SANS-YuMO User Meeting is devoted to the 75-th anniversary of Professor Yuriy Mechislavovich Ostanevich (1936-1992), an outstanding physicist in neutron physics and the founder of the small angle neutron scattering spectrometer and group at JINR Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics. During the last 4 years the reactor IBR-2 was stopped for refurbishment. At the end of 2010 the physical start up of the IBR-2M reactor was done. In 2011 the putting into operation of the neutron instruments installed at the IBR-2M reactor will face new challenges. The small angle neutron scattering (SANS) instrument is one of the most popular and requested spectrometers all over the neutron centers of the world. SANS is applied to a very wide range of scientific problems, and in spite of an apparent of over 30 SANS instruments in operation worldwide at both, reactor and spallation sources, the demand for beam time considerably outstrips the time available. Specific features of our modernized YuMO SANS instrument enclose the unique combination of PSD and two detector system with a wide q-range. The main goal of this user meeting is to discuss with experts the development possibilities of the YuMO spectrometer taking into account scientific and technical requests of the instrument users. Supports of our plans for spectrometer development and discussions about new features are expected. Topics The scientific program will cover the following fields: Scientific and methodical researches on the YuMO spectrometer within near- and long-term perspectives. Development of the YuMO spectrometer on the modernized IBR-2M reactor. Current state of small angle neutron method. Organized by Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering - IFIN HH, Romania Romanian Neutron Scattering Society Sponsored by Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering - IFIN HH, Romania Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, Czech Republic Meeting Proceedings We are kindly waiting for your abstracts to be included in the Book of abstracts. After the Meeting the papers of the presented works will be published in online Journal of Physics: Conference series? Dates to Remember 30.03.2011 - Deadline for registration 25.04.2011 - Deadline for abstract submission 26.05.2011 - Arrival of participants 27.05.2011 - Registration and opening; submission of papers for a book of Proceedings 30.05.2011 ? 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This month we will feature a science highlight related to materials behavior under extremes utilizing the Proton Radiography Facility > Proton Radiography studies the strength of materials at very high strain-rates > > A series of proton radiographs showing the evolution of instability in two copper samples manufactured with different processing techniques. The data are multiple frames from a single event taken at 1 microsecond intervals using proton radiography at LANSCE > > > > > > > Proton radiography provides an ideal probe to diagnose dynamic materials under extreme pressures, strains, and strain rates. The depicted experimental series, utilizes a flat metal plate with perturbations of known wavelength and amplitude machined into one side of the plate. The detonation products from high explosives (HE) rapidly accelerate the sample, generating shock-free, planar loading on the perturbed side of the plate. This sinusoid acts as a seed for the onset of Raleigh-Taylor (RT) instability growth as the sample accelerates. The perturbation growth rate is directly related to the dynamic yield strength of the metal. The growth of the RT fingers depends sensitively on the initial conditions of the material, which vary with processing. Thus, the slower-growing fingers in the pre-strained (stronger) sample reveal that it resists high strain-rate deformation more than the annealed (softer) sample. The amplitude of the RT unstable perturbations are measured from radiographs aqcuired as a function of time. These experiments provide data to validate the calculations that model such behaviors under extreme conditions. This technique has been used to investigate the high strain-rate strength of different metals manufactured under various processing techniques. > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphases on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Scientist in Neutron Spectroscopy Your tasks: You will support the external user program and will be actively involved in the technical development of the instruments. Depending on your research interests and experience, you will be co-responsible for a triple-axis (RITA-2) and/or time-of-flight (FOCUS, MARS) spectrometer at SINQ. You will pursue an independent and ambitious research program preferably in the fields of strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, and/or superconductivity. Your profile: The successful candidate holds a PhD in experimental physics or chemistry and has an excellent scientific record. Experience in both triple-axis and time-of-flight spectroscopy is advantageous, but not mandatory. You have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: http://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0074-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Scientist in Neutron Spectroscopy (index no. 3302-00): https://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0074/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Thu Mar 3 22:07:12 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:07:12 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] REMINDER: LANSCE Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <007901cbd9e6$f733be60$e59b3b20$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center 1. -Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR) 10. Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) Proposal Guidance and Submission Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de Sat Mar 5 08:49:16 2011 From: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de (Alexander Ioffe) Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:49:16 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] workshop announcement Message-ID: Juelich Centre of Neutron Science (JCNS) at Forschungszentrum Juelich announces the JCNS workshop 2011 entitled Neutron instrumentation: from continuous to spallation sources to be held at Evangelische Akademie Tutzing conference centre next to lake Starnberg south of Munich, Germany. The workshop will begin at noon of Tuesday, October 4th and end on Friday October 7th. With new spallation sources taken into operation in the US and Japan, as well as with the decision to build the long-pulse spallation source in Europe, the centre of gravity in developments of neutron instrumentation is shifted towards the spallation source one. The aim of the workshop is to discuss this transition from the point of view of the most effective use of the knowledge accumulated during the design/construction of modern instruments at continuous sources as well as from the use of first instruments at spallation sources. The workshop will bring together experts in the neutron scattering instrumentation with the aim to discuss the latest advances in neutron instrumentation at the continuous sources and short pulse spallation sources through the prism of the use of the gained experience for the design of the long-pulse spallation source instrumentation. We will also discuss the state of the art in some vital components of neutron instruments (choppers, polarizers/analyzers, detectors, etc.) and necessary developments towards their usage for the spallation source instrumentation. Further information and updates to the workshop please find at the workshop website http://www.jcns.de/Workshop_2011 or contact Dr. Alexander Ioffe J?lich Centre for Neutron Science at FRM II Forschungszentrum J?lich GmbH Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany e-mail: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. 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We would appreciate it if you could pass this on to any suitable candidates who might be interested. The closing date is April 4. Kind regards Chris Ling and Brendan Kennedy ------------------- POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN MATERIALS CHEMISTRY/PHYSICS REFERENCE NO.142/0111 - Neutron scattering and synchrotron X-ray methods - Collaborative research using Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) reactor at ANSTO - Packaged salary $88K-$94K p.a. The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students. The School of Chemistry is one of the main centres for chemical research and education in Australia. We attract an outstanding cohort of undergraduate students as well as postgraduate research students to this vibrant and world class research environment. We seek to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate with an experimentalist background and prior experience in solid-state chemistry and/or condensed matter physics. You will participate in innovative research involving application of neutron scattering and synchrotron X-ray methods to better understand the structure-properties relationships of complex metal oxides. Based at the University of Sydney and closely working with Professor Brendan Kennedy and Dr. Chris Ling, you will be required to conduct experiments at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) having access to its Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) reactor which is a state-of-the-art 20 Megawatt reactor. Some of the requirements are: - PhD in Chemistry, Physics or equivalent discipline - expertise in solid-state materials synthesis - ability in crystallography ? including Rietveld refinement of structures - experience in the use of major neutron and/or synchrotron facilities - eligible for security clearance to carry out experiments at the OPAL facility, ANSTO - ability to work well in a team and to conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision - good written and verbal communication skills - experience in writing research papers. Prior experience in physical properties measurements using a QD PPMS in addition to ab initio simulations of materials structure and dynamics will be highly regarded. This is an opportunity to join a well established solid-state and materials chemistry research group and to collaborate with a leading group of neutron scatterers in the Southern Hemisphere. The position is full-time fixed-term for two years subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Further offers may be available subject to funding, need and performance. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. Remuneration package: $88K-$94K p.a. including leave loading and up to 17% super. Some assistance towards relocation cost and visa sponsorship may be available for the successful appointee if required and level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by reference number 142/0111 for more information and to apply. Initial enquiries can be directed to Fabrice No?l on +61 2 8627 1718 or fabrice.noel at sydney.edu.au CLOSING DATE: 4 April 2011 (11:30pm Sydney time) The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged as they are underrepresented in this field. ? The University of Sydney ------------------- DR CHRIS D LING | Senior Lecturer | School of Chemistry THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY T +61 2 9351 4780 | F +61 2 9351 3329 E chris.ling at sydney.edu.au | W http://sydney.edu.au/science/chemistry/~ling_c CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For more information and to register visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Thank you, Zahra Yamani, Organizer 2011 Summer School ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- Dr. Zahra Yamani National Research Council Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Chalk River Laboratories Room 139, Building 459, Station 18 Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0 Canada http://www.cins.ca/people/yamani/ http://neutron.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca E-mail: Zahra.Yamani at nrc.gc.ca Tel: (613) 584-8811 Ext. 43932 Fax: (613) 584-4040 From: Banks, Daniel - NRC [mailto:Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 10:43 AM To: neutron at neutronsources.org Subject: [Neutron] 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011 The Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering will be holding the 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011. The school will be organized by the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre at the Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario. The school consists of morning lectures followed by afternoon hands-on experiments on the spectrometers at the NRU reactor at Chalk River. The curriculum is a broad overview of neutron methods and applications in a wide range of scientific areas, such as magnetism, industrial, and soft materials. The school is aimed at graduate students and post-docs who have no prior knowledge of neutron scattering techniques, and with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, or mineralogy. For further information and to register, visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Address inquiries to Dr. Zahra Yamani (zahra.yamani at nrc.gc.ca); Tel: 613 584 8811 x 43932. CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. 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URL: From ulrich at phys.unsw.edu.au Mon Mar 14 13:04:03 2011 From: ulrich at phys.unsw.edu.au (Clemens Ulrich) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:04:03 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Two Posdoc positions: Investigation of Multiferroic Materials Message-ID: <4D7E0433.2000405@phys.unsw.edu.au> Two Posdoc positions: Investigation of Multiferroic Materials Job description We are looking for two motivated Research Associates to be based at the University of New South Wales in Sydney (A/Prof C. Ulrich) and in Canberra (Dr. A.M. Mulders) in conjunction with the new research reactor OPAL at ANSTO, the Bragg Institute in Sydney (Dr. G. Mclntyre). The aim of the project is the preparation and investigation of novel multiferroic materials. The experimental techniques used will be various neutron scattering techniques, elastic as well as inelastic, synchrotron techniques, and Raman light scattering. The project involves also sample preparation and characterization. Neutron scattering experiments will be mainly carried out at the OPAL research reactor in Sydney. Experimental Collaborate with an international team of scientists and perform state of the art experimental research at the Bragg Institute and other science facilities: ? Neutron diffraction to investigate structural and magnetic properties. ? lnelastic neutron scattering for the investigation of fundamental excitations. ? Use of complementary experimental methods (including magnetometry, X-ray synchrotron methods, and Raman light scattering). ? Sample growth and characterization will be an essential part of the research program. ? Data analysis, interpretation and publication of the experimental results. Your prolile ? We are looking for candidates with PhD in Science and strong backgrounds in condensed matter physics. Experience as a user of large scale research facilities like neutron sources or synchrotrons, in Raman light scattering, or in crystal growth would be an advantage. ? Interested in travel overseas for experiments, conferences or other collaborative efforts. ? Ability to work in an international team. Salary Level A: $72k - $76k per year, plus superannuation and leave loading. This is a full time position for a period of 2+1 years. Online application through: http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/11031108.html For further questions please contact: A/Prof. Clemens Ulrich on (++61 2) 9385 7494 or ulrich at phys.unsw.edu.au Dr. Annemieke Mulders on (++61 2) 6268 8884 or a.mulders at adfa.edu.au Dr. Garry McIntyre on (++61 2) 9717 9334 or garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au Applications close 7 April 2011 From chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw Mon Mar 14 15:48:03 2011 From: chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw (Chih-Hao Lee) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:48:03 +0800 Subject: [Neutron] International Conference on Neutron and X-ray Scattering 2011-ICNX2011-- call for papers Message-ID: <000001cbe256$d2df8580$789e9080$@nthu.edu.tw> National Tsing Hua University and National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center at Hsinchu, Taiwan, announce a conference 2011 entitled International Conference on Neutron and X-ray scattering 2011 (ICNX2011) to be held at National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan, from June 27 to July 1st. This conference is the 3rd in the series of conferences. The previous conferences were held in Serpong and Bandung, Indonesia ICNX2007 and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ICNX2009. The objective of this conference is to bring together the scientists who develop neutron and X-ray scattering instruments and methods, perform characterization experiments and data analysis on soft and solid state matter. The complementary applications of using X-ray and neutron beam give a better view of the structures of condensed matter. We hope to attract more international users to exchange more brilliant ideas for the new scattering facilities during this meeting. The main topics of the conference: - Membranes and interfaces of soft condensed matter - Magnetism and highly correlated systems - Time resolved in-situ studies and dynamics - Nanostructured or thin film materials - Coherent X-ray scattering and imaging - Instrumentation and theory developments - Industrial applications using scattering methods - X-ray and neutron complementary crystallography - Opportunities from new facilities Further information and updates to the conference please find at website: http://www2.ess.nthu.edu.tw/ICNX2011/ or contact Professor Chih-Hao Lee Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013 e-mail: chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Mar 14 18:11:55 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:11:55 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00cb01cbe26a$eba30010$c2e90030$@gov> Special Note: Many of you may be concerned with the ramifications of the Continuing Resolution (CR). We want to assure you that LANSCE - Lujan Center intends to operate the user program as scheduled, starting in June 2011 and continuing through February 2012 (covers two proposal calls). You are thus urged to submit proposals on the assumption that Lujan Center will be operating its full schedule. Likewise if you have concerns about effect of the CR on your own funding we still urge you to submit your regular proposals. We will do everything possible to adjust the experiment schedule to accommodate funding issues. Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Besides introductory lectures on neutron scattering, experts will present contemporary research on materials related to materials science aspects of energy and environmental research Afternoons will be devoted to hands-on exercises in neutron scattering data analysis (small-angle scattering, reflectometry, powder diffraction, pair distribution function analysis, neutron vibrational spectroscopy, radiography). Candidates should apply at http://lansce.lanl.gov/neutronschool before April 15. The number of participants is limited to 30. Participants will be selected on the basis of a statement of interest and two letters of recommendation. Travel, hotel, and meals will be covered (details on web site). Participation in the school is open to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers only. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Address inquiries to Dr. Luke L. Daemen, lld at lanl.gov or Dr. Monika A. Hartl, hartl at lanl.gov The school is sponsored jointly by the National Sciece Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy. From axel.steuwer at esss.se Wed Mar 16 06:15:47 2011 From: axel.steuwer at esss.se (Axel Steuwer) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:15:47 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Science Symposia Message-ID: <4D804783.306@esss.se> Dear Colleagues The ESS invites the European Neutron User Community to organise and host a series of workshops under the series title "/ESS Science Symposia/" that focus on the scientific opportunities and challenges for research with neutrons at ESS. The ESS Science Symposia should focus on the science that will be enabled by ESS's superior neutron brilliance and novel time structure. The workshops should discuss a specific community's requirements for neutron scattering instrumentation as well as supporting facilities, laboratories and sample environments.It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques. Please find attached the Call for Proposals and General Guidelines. For more information, please look us up on 'http://ess-scandinavia.eu/symposia' or contact us on 'symposia at esss.se' Best regards Axel Steuwer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: SymposiaCallForProps.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 210997 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: http://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. 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Bordallo) Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:18:56 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science Message-ID: <4D850FB0.3000207@fys.ku.dk> *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science:* *A Workshop - School devoted to the combined application of neutron scattering, NMR, and molecular dynamics simulations * We are pleased to announce the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science*//which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen.//This first meeting initiates a series of annual workshops which bring together widely recognized experts to promote advanced training for young post-graduates, postdocs and researchers devoted to developing a practical approach to neutron scattering who have already some background in this domain and desire to learn complementary techniques as well as exchange their experience. Detailed information about the Workshop is available at https://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291 The primary objective of this first school is to provide an understanding of current methodology in spectroscopic techniques applied to the dynamics of molecules in condensed phase systems. Each module will be introduced by a motivating talk, where scientific achievements are carefully explained, so that the students get a broader notion of the benefits of the technique that will be discussed. The students will be given a small project and will be guided by the lecturers to a solution. In parallel with, and following the school a small but intensive scientific meeting will be held with ample time for discussions between experimentalists and theoreticians involved in neutron scattering, NMR and molecular dynamics simulations. This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy* and by the *ESS Science Symposia*. There is no fee for the participants, but attendance will be limited. *The school is limited to 20 students to be selected from the applications received *. Excursion and conference dinner at The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, the most visited art museum in Denmark, will be sponsored by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. *Organizers:* Heloisa N. Bordallo (bordallo at fys.ku.dk), Juergen Eckert (juergen.eckert at mrl.ucsb.edu), Gerd Buntkowsky (Gerd.Buntkowsky at chemie.tu-darmstadt.de) and Janez Mavri (janez.mavri at ki.si). *Local Support: *Kim Lefmann (lefmann at fys.ku.dk), Lise Arleth (lia at life.ku.dk), Klas Risveden (klas.risveden at fys.ku.dk) and Helle Kiilerich (helle at nbi.dk). ----------------- Heloisa N. Bordallo Associate Professor (Lektor) Niels Bohr Institute (H.C. ?rsted Institute, bldg. D)University of Copenhagen Universitetsparken 5 2100 Copenhagen bordallo at fys.ku.dk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bkh at mit.edu Mon Mar 21 22:19:24 2011 From: bkh at mit.edu (Boris Khaykovich) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:19:24 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Post-doctoral position in neutron optics research at the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory Message-ID: Post-doctoral position in neutron optics research at the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. Our group at MIT has a post-doctoral position opening in neutron optics research. Experience and interest in neutron (or x-ray) scattering methods and instrumentation are important prerequisites for this position. MIT has a long history of groundbreaking research in neutron science and currently several faculty members are involved in both applications of neutron scattering and neutron instrumentation. Recently we have demonstrated neutron beam focusing by axisymmetric mirror systems based on a pair of mirrors consisting of a confocal ellipsoid and hyperboloid (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2010.11.110). Such a system, known as a Wolter mirror configuration, is commonly used in x-ray telescopes. This position would emphasize the development of these novel optics for neutron applications such as SANS and imaging, with special interest in improving the performance of instruments at Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). The successful candidate will design and optimize focusing optics for particular neutron instruments, using both ray-tracing simulations and measurements of test mirrors. The design includes modeling and measurements of the effects of figure errors and surface roughness. (The MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory has a new neutron spectrometer with an optics test station, which is used in the neutron optics research program.) The opportunity will exist to use the new mirrors for neutron experiments at SNS or other facilities, especially for SANS and imaging. This project is conducted in collaboration with the x-ray optics group at NASA and with scientists at SNS. Contact: Dr. Boris Khaykovich bkh at mit.edu Boris Khaykovich, PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology Nuclear Reactor Laboratory NW13-242 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Phone: +617-253-2861 e-mail: bkh at mit.edu From takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp Tue Mar 22 07:46:09 2011 From: takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp (TAKEDA Masayasu) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:46:09 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Tokai Research and Development Center (Japan Atomic Energy Agency) announcement Message-ID: <8859AC5F-471A-4933-A147-D3F29C969A73@jaea.go.jp> 2011.3.22 Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your concern of the devastating earthquake of March 11. The Japanese Research Reactor JRR-3 at Tokai site of JAEA was in the regular maintenance period when the earthquake took place. Although Tokai-mura was not hit by Tsunami and there were no personnel injuries, many facilities of the institute were seriously damaged. The preliminary inspection seems to indicate that JRR-3 reactor itself isn't damaged and no radioactive leakage has been detected. The instruments both in the reactor hall and neutron guide hall on first sight haven't suffered any severe damage, although the further detailed inspection is needed. We will make a recovery plan of JRR-3 based on the detailed inspection results as soon as possible. At the moment, however, we are afraid its full recovery may take time. All efforts will be taken in collaboration with the Quantum Beam Science Directorate and ISSP Neutron Science Laboratory of Tokyo University. We shall try to keep you informed. Uetsuka, Hiroshi Director General of Nuclear Science Research Institute, Tokai Research and Development Center, JAEA From recruitment at ill.fr Wed Mar 23 10:23:56 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:23:56 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Vacancy for a senior research scientist at ILL Message-ID: <4D89BC2C.4000301@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy for a: *SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST (m/f)* **The ILL's Diffraction Group is currently seeking a scientist to lead the group's activities in single crystal neutron diffraction and polarised neutrons. You will develop a scientific programme, in collaboration with external users, in at least one of the following fields: strongly correlated electron systems (heavy fermions, superconductivity, giant magneto-resistance, metal insulator transitions, etc), multiferroics, spin densities, magnetic frustrated systems. You will be expected to contribute to ongoing technical and instrumental work as well as to the development and preparation of proposals for new initiatives. You will be expected to assume responsibility for user support on specific ILL instruments (in particular D3 and D10).You should be able to participate in software development for single crystal data treatment and contribute actively to a dynamic, multidisciplinary research group. /Qualifications and experience: **/You hold a PhD in condensed matter physics or an equivalent field and have at least ten years of postdoctoral research experience in neutron scattering. You are able to show: * strong experience in magnetism, crystallography and neutron diffraction * a record of technical excellence and achievement in neutron scattering studies of magnetic materials, as reflected in peer-reviewed publications and presentations at internationally recognised conferences * familiarity with a range of neutron scattering techniques and experience with the execution of neutron experiments at low temperatures, high magnetic fields and high pressures * familiarity with theory in the field and appropriate data analysis techniques * excellence in communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills * reliability and an ability to work efficiently, conscientiously, and professionally in a team environment * proven collaborative research experience, and an ability to establish effective and productive partnerships. /Notes:/* *This post is permanent. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information on the ILL Diffraction group can be obtained via http://www.ill.fr/dif/or by contacting the Head of the Diffraction Group: Dr. Juan Rodr?guez-Carvajal (jrc at ill.eu) Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *25.04.2011*, via our website:http://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/09*) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru Wed Mar 23 15:20:13 2011 From: mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru (mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:20:13 +0300 Subject: [Neutron] The workshop on "Spin Chirality and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction" Message-ID: We are pleased to announce the workshop on Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction. The workshop on "Spin Chirality and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction" will be held in St.-Petersburg, Russia from 25 to 27 May 2011. Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute takes the initiative to organize this workshop aiming to give a floor to the participants for the exchange of ideas and recent achievements. We will welcome among conference visitors the leading scientists in the field of investigations of the structural and magnetic properties of noncentrosymmetric crystals and artificial structures. The program of the workshop will cover the following topics: 1) Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction (DMI) in cubic ferromagnets without center of symmetry; 2) DMI in antiferromagnets without center of symmetry; 3) DMI in nanostructures at the surfaces and interfaces; 4) DMI and weak ferromagnetism. Invited speakers: Sergey M. Stishov (HPPI, Troitsk, Russia) Alexander Moskvin (Ural State University, Ekaterinburg, Russia) Ulrich Roessler (IFW, Dresden, Germany) Heribert Wilhelm (Oxford Diamond Light Source, UK) Sergey Maleyev (PNPI RAS, Gatchina, Russia) Filipp Rybakov (IMP, Yekaterinburg, Russia) Sebastian Muehlbauer (ETH Z?rich, Switzerland) Kazuhisa Kakurai (JAEA, Tokai, Japan) Alexander Ovchinnikov (Ural State University, Ekaterinburg, Russia) Shuichi Wakimoto (JAEA, Tokai, Japan) Vladimir Dmitrienko (IC RAS, Moscow, Russia) Dmitry Chernyshov (SNBL ESRF, Grenoble, France) Dieter Lott (Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany) Roland Wiesendanger (Univ. of Hamburg, Germany) Stefan Bluegel (Juelich Forschungszentrum, Germany) Stefan Heinze (Juelich Forschungszentrum, Germany) We are forced to collect the Workshop fee from all participants since the workshop implies to get together narrow group of experts in the field of DM interaction in magnetism (50-60 persons). The workshop fee (200 Euro) includes conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, welcome and closing parties. Further information could be found at http://lns.pnpi.spb.ru/dmi Hope to see you in the heart of Saint-Petersburg during the famous time of white-nights. ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Evgeny Moskvin Scientist Disordered State Physics Laboratory Neutron Research Department Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institut RAS Gatchina, St. Petersburg, 188300, Russia Tel: +7(81371) 4 6715 Fax: +7(81371) 3 9023 E-mail: mosqueen at pnpi.spb.ru web: http://www.pnpi.spb.ru/ From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Mar 25 06:22:19 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:22:19 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter Special Issue Message-ID: ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, Mar 15, 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== March 15, 2011 Status Report Shoji Nagamiya, Director of J-PARC Center You might be worrying effects caused by a big earthquake on March 11 in Japan. First of all, the best news to J-PARC is that no single persons were injured or dead. Next door of a coal electric generator, four persons passed away. In addition, no significant radiation problems occurred in that incident. Furthermore, on March 13, all non-Japanese users were able to escape from Tokai to Tsukuba or to the Airport, thanks to our staff members at J-PARC. In the afternoon of March 11, when this big earthquake occurred, I was in Tsukuba. Although the shake in Tsukuba was already big, the damage at Tokai was much bigger. Next day, I drove to Tokai to see J-PARC. The J-PARC is located on the seaside where a big Tsunami came. At the northside of J-PARC, a big parking lot exists and, there, over 200 cars were parking. They were brand new cars fabricated by Nissan and waiting for export. All the car were completely smashed immediately after the big Tunami came. However, at least, there were no Thunami effects on J-PARC. The surrounding roads are severely damaged, whereas J-PARC buildings have no significant damages, since all the buildings were constructed with many many long iron underpins. Also, since we protected to the Tsunami of about 10 meters, no Tusnami attacked the J-PARC. Of course, inside is not clear. We heard that there are no indications that the magnets fell down, but detailed inspection must be needed to see the effects. All roads from KEK to Tokai are damaged, in particular, freeway. Trains are not running. It took a few days to recover electricity. Walter is not available in Tokai as of March 15. We are facing shortage of foods, gasoline, etc. Unfortunately, therefore, J-PARC will be closed for a while, until further notice. From the next week a serious work will start to recover the J-PARC, immediately after seeing the recovery of electricity and water. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From sinq at psi.ch Mon Mar 28 11:28:27 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:28:27 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI: JUM@P11 - registration is open now ! Message-ID: ** Second announcement: Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI JUM at P11 - registration is open now ** Dear colleagues, registration is now open for the second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI - JUM at P 11 - on September 15-16, 2011 at PSI, Villigen, Switzerland. Further information and online registration is available from the JUM at P11 webpage: http://indico.psi.ch/event/jump11 The meeting will consist of a plenary session with keynote and invited lectures, two poster sessions and various topical parallel workshops related to the methods offered at the PSI user facilities SLS, SINQ and SmuS. PSI Thesis Medal: In the framework of the Users' Meeting PSI will also award the PSI Thesis Medal 2011 for an outstanding PhD thesis that contains substantial scientific results achieved at one or more of the large PSI user facilities, SLS, SINQ and SmuS. The call for nominations is open until June 1, 2011. 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URL: From neutronscattering at fz-juelich.de Mon Mar 28 15:02:53 2011 From: neutronscattering at fz-juelich.de (FM-neutronscattering) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:02:53 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] =?iso-8859-1?q?_The_J=FClich_Center_for_Neutron_Science?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_is_seeking_a_physicist_or_chemist_=28Ph=2ED=2E=29_as_User?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_Officer_at_the_Research_Reactor_FRM_II_in_Garching=2E?= Message-ID: <313C2D7F041A184A93A4D0AE8875165197580007D2@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> The J?lich Center for Neutron Science is seeking a physicist or chemist (Ph.D.) as User Officer at the Research Reactor FRM II in Garching. Job Description: Organisation of the user operation of the JCNS instruments; announcement of the user programme, selection of proposals with an international commitee; coordination of the experiment times; reporting; administration of the EU funded access programme (NM13); organisation of user meetings and workshops; editing of the annual report of JCNS; public relation for JCNS; maintaining the JCNS homepage, announcements in journals etc.; cooperation with other neutron scattering centres; participation in international conferences and workshops; possibility for own research work at the instruments at JCNS. What we expect from you: University degree in physics or chemistry (Ph.D.); skills in cooperating with international scientists; management skills; outstanding ability to communicate; good command of English; ability to mediate between various groups; ability to present the results of JCNS in the international context; basic knowledge of neutron scattering techniques and experience in project management are of advantage. For application see http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/JCNS/222-2010-JCNS.html With best regards Thomas Brueckel Dieter Richter *********************************************************************** Laura Diart Sekretariat Prof. Dieter Richter J?lich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS-1) & Institute for Complex Systems (ICS-1) Forschungszentrum J?lich D-52425 J?lich Tel.: +49-2461-61-5774 Fax: +49-2461-61-2610 Email: neutronscattering at fz-juelich.de Web: http://www.fz-juelich.de/iff/d_ins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:08:22 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:08:22 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist at ESS Message-ID: <0E6BFF55-DA7A-4F8E-97A0-E887A3B7EDD2@esss.se> Note: The application date has been prolonged. Welcome to apply! Instrument Scientist - Macromolecular Neutron Crystallography at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in macromolecular single crystal crystallography. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new macromolecular single crystal neutron diffractometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the macromolecular neutron diffractometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in single crystal crystallography and related computation methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal diffraction instruments. Candidates with experience in macromolecular crystallography using synchrotron radiation are also welcomed to apply. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 17th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:12:13 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:12:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Neutron Imaging and Tomography at ESS Message-ID: Note: The application day has been prolonged. Welcome to apply! Instrument Scientist - Neutron Imaging and Tomography at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in neutron imaging and tomography instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new neutron imaging and tomography concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron imaging and tomography instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 10th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:14:58 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:14:58 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer at ESS Message-ID: <29C10002-E1CF-4572-9169-54F4D416D3C8@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in single crystal neutron spectrometer instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new single crystal excitations spectrometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the single-crystal excitation spectrometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or lattice excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal excitations spectrometers. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 11th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tproffen at ornl.gov Tue Mar 29 19:27:53 2011 From: tproffen at ornl.gov (Proffen, Thomas E.) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:27:53 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] DISCUS Workshop Annoucement (May 21-24, 2011) Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F30E88621CB7@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> What: DISCUS Workshop Where: Stony Brook University, Department of Geoscience and Chemistry When: May 21-24, 2011 Registration: Free Website: http://www.lks.physik.uni-erlangen.de/diffuse_workshop/index.html Finally the DISCUS workshop is coming to the US. This is the third workshop on diffuse or total scattering and defect structure simulation. The main focus is the simulation of nanoparticle structures and strategies to refine model parameters based on total scattering data. The workshop is a mix of lecture and hands on experience using the DISCUS program. Register soon on the website listed above, there are still a few spots available. Looking forward to seeing you, Thomas Proffen, Reinhard Neder and John Parise -- Thomas Proffen Powder Diffraction Group Leader, Distinguished R&D Staff Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008; Bldg. 8600; Rm B436 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6475 (865) 574-5350 -- phone (865) 574-6080 -- fax tproffen at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sinq at psi.ch Wed Mar 30 15:46:21 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:46:21 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Position at LNS/PSI Switzerland: Instrument scientist on the time-of-flight spectrometer FOCUS Message-ID: <7A22F134-97EE-4506-A5DB-C1D24F473CA1@psi.ch> The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering (LNS) at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, Villigen, Switzerland) is responsible for the operation and development of instrumentation at the spallation neutron source SINQ. The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphasis on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow Instrument scientist on the time-of-flight spectrometer FOCUS Your tasks: You will be responsible for the completion and commissioning of the polarisation option for the time-of-flight instrument FOCUS. You will conduct your own research projects linked to the existing in-house research activities of the LNS. You will support the external user program at FOCUS. Your profile: The successful candidate holds a PhD in experimental physics or chemistry and has experience in neutron scattering. Know-how in neutron instrumentation is desirable. You have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: http://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0097-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3302-01): https://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0097/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Should you be considering attending this meeting, we encourage you to decide sooner rather than later and to register on the website: http://ess-scandinavia.eu/s-and-s This will be a very important element in our process for the eventual selection of the instrument suite for ESS. With our best wishes p.p. Marie-Louise Ainalem on behalf of Colin Carlile ESS Director-General -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From c.pappas at tudelft.nl Tue Apr 5 14:17:54 2011 From: c.pappas at tudelft.nl (Catherine Pappas - TNW) Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:17:54 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Belgian and Dutch user meeting: SyNeW 2011 Message-ID: <22E12362-BE97-4816-84CE-45A2A8584C39@tudelft.nl> Dear Colleagues we would like to draw your attention to SyNeW 2011. It is the next Belgian and Dutch user meeting of synchrotron and neutron radiation large-scale facilities and will be held in Amsterdam on June 22nd. It will be a one day meeting giving an overview of the latest scientific results and most recent trends and developments at the national and European levels. To participate please register and submit your contribution online at www.nwo.nl/synew. There will be no registration fee. Please note the deadlines - abstract submission: May 16th - final registration: June 10th Hoping to see you in Amsterdam and with best regards Catherine Pappas ============================ Neutrons and Positrons Methods in Materials Faculty of Applied Sciences Delft University of Technology Mekelweg 15 Tel: +31 15 278 4597 2629 JB Delft Fax: +31 15 278 8303 the Netherlands Mobile: +31 63 95 65 235 ============================ Tel: +31 15 278 4597 Fax: +31 15 278 8303 Mobile: +31 63 95 65 235 ============================ From ken.andersen at esss.se Tue Apr 5 19:03:08 2011 From: ken.andersen at esss.se (Ken Andersen) Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:03:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Instrument Design School 7th-17th June 2011 in Sweden Message-ID: <22F38DC1-60EB-4E1F-BF6D-4BFC1BDE8B65@esss.se> Dear colleague, The European Spallation Source is organising a Neutron Instrument Design School near Lund 7th-17th June 2011. Registration and information are now available on the web site: http://ess-scandinavia.eu/nids The Neutron Instrument Design School aims to help train the people working on neutron instrument design to optimise a long-pulse instrument for neutronic performance. The first 1.5 days will consist of introductory lectures, giving an overview of the science enabled by neutron scattering. We will then transfer to the cosy fishing village of Vik on the East coast of Sk?ne for eight full days of instrument design. The first week will consist of lectures and tutorials in which simple analytical and conceptual methods are covered for the optimisation of different instrument types. The second week will cover Monte Carlo simulation tools, such as McStas and Vitess, with a similar programme to the previous simulation school held on the island of Ven 17th-21st of May 2010. 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Selected students will have all travel and local expenses fully covered by the school. Lectures will be given by world experts in neutron scattering and energy-environment related topics and these will be are supplemented by hands-on experiments using the Lujan Center neutron scattering instruments. The school is supported by grants from both the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. Dr. Jim Rhyne, Deputy Director for Science of the Lujan Center, and Dr. Heinz Nakotte, Gardiner Professor of Physics at New Mexico State University have served as the school?s organizer and co-organizer since its inception. Dr. Greg Kubas of the Chemistry Division at LANL and AAAS Fellow in Chemistry will present the Banquet talk. Six other LANL scientists are among the twenty four lecturers who will participate in the school. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Although the deadline for submission of abstracts has passed, your members might find interesting the list of subjects that will be discussed at the conference, which include the use of neutron sources, synchrotrons, etc. Further information on the conference can be found at the conference web site www.crete11.org. Thank you, Dr. George Vourvopoulos Conference co-chair From rro at ansto.gov.au Fri Apr 8 00:37:12 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:37:12 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Deadline for Neutron Scattering and Deuteration Proposals at the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney, Australia: Deadline 22 May 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605D3CFF4@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Proposals at the OPAL Neutron Beam Facility and National Deuteration Facility Deadline 22 May 2011, for beam time between October and December 2011 ANSTO is open for proposals for the following neutron-beam instruments and facilities: Echidna (high-resolution powder diffractometer) Wombat (high-intensity powder diffractometer) Koala (Laue diffractometer) Kowari (strain scanner) Taipan (thermal 3-axis spectrometer) Biological and Chemical Deuteration (at the National Deuteration Facility - NDF) Proposals should be submitted using our on-line system, https://neutron.ansto.gov.au Deadline: 22 May 2011. * For single visit proposals for neutron instruments, select round "2011-2 Neutron" * For 3 year program proposals for neutron instruments, select "2011-2 Neutron Program" * For National Deuteration Facility proposals, select round "2011-2 Deuteration" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/access.html http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/sinq_call.html _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following intruments will be open for new proposals in cycle II/11: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/instruments.html Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': https://duo.psi.ch A detailed online help on DUO is available from the SINQ website: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/duo/DUO_help.html _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commision. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: http://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:16:08 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:16:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader - Neutron Optics at ESS AB Message-ID: The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Group Leader - Neutron Optics. Description of position The successful candidate will establish and lead the Neutron Optics group at the ESS. The Neutron Optics group will be responsible for the design and maintenance of the beam extraction and beam delivery systems of all the neutron instruments. The immediate focus will be on the beam extraction, integrating in-pile guides, supermirror switches for bispectral sources and optics for pulse-shaping choppers. Calculational work on shielding materials will also be required to reduce the cost of very long guides. The Neutron Optics group is based at the ESS in Lund, but will cooperate closely with the neutronic simulation groups in Copenhagen. Qualifications Academic qualification: PhD in one of the physical sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of neutron scattering instruments, with a strong element of neutron optics, such as guide design or focusing optics. Desirable experience: Management of a team of scientists and engineers, project management, thin-film deposition techniques. Description of department The Neutron Optics group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Neutron Optics group will develop and design neutron optics solutions for the ESS instruments, such as guides, beam extraction and focusing. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Chopper group will ensure that the technical solutions for the neutron chopper requirements of the ESS instruments will be available when needed, and will manage the purchasing, maintenance and operation of all the neutron chopers at the ESS. Qualifications Academic qualification: Masters degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering. Essential experience: Several years of experience in the design and operation of high-speed rotating machinery using both mechanical and magnetic bearings. Experience in both personnel management and project management. Desirable experience: Working with neutron choppers in an academic research environment. Description of department The Chopper group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Chopper group will develop, install and maintain neutron choppers for the ESS instruments. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:24:04 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:24:04 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Beam Extraction Engineer at ESS AB Message-ID: <1CD7278B-6A67-4660-A533-41566977434B@esss.se> The Design Office at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Beam Extraction Engineer to participate in the design effort of the neutron beam line extraction from the target of the ESS. Description of position The ESS project is in the Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. The target and neutron beam extraction are critical in ensuring that a sufficiently large number of high quality beam ports are available for scientific experiments. The successful candidate should have a background in mechanical and/or nuclear engineering and will deal with the integration of various in-pile neutron-optical components, such as choppers, reflecting optics and shutters into the target station shielding, as well as the engineering aspects of the shielding around neutron guides, optimising weight and cost without compromising shielding effectiveness. In addition the sucessful candidate will lead an R&D programme to deal with issues related to radiation damage in in-pile neutron optics. This work will be carried out in the ESS Project Directorate on behalf of the Science Directorate in a close collaboration with the Target and Instrument Support Divisions of the ESS. Experience in existing nuclear facilities, research reactors or spallation sources will be highly advantageous. Qualifications * Master of Science or equivalent in mechanical engineering and/or nuclear engineering. * A minimum of 5 years experience in the implementation of engineering activities as functional descriptions, requirement definitions, design (conceptual, pre-detailed and detailed studies), and definitions of complex interface systems. * A minimum of 5 years experience in design work involving an advanced 3 D-CAD system, including 3 years with CATIA. * Previous experience in the design of complex components, preferably in nuclear field, support systems, radiation analysis, assembly and remote handling tools would be advantageous. Description of department The Design office contributes to the overall integration of ESS. Main areas are Cad-service, Coordination, Integration and Design. The work is performed in remote-design collaboration with our partners around Europe. Duration & Location It is a permanent position. The position is stationed in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Design Office Manager, Peter R?dahl, peter.radahl[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:53:41 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:53:41 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Cad Quality Design Coordinator at ESS AB Message-ID: The Design Office at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Cad Quality Design Coordinator. Description of position We are seeking a senior CAD Quality Design Coordinator to promote and contribute to the implementation of the Design Office Computer Aided Design (CAD) Quality processes, particularly with regards to Design Office work instructions concerning CAD data and CAD Data-based methods. The CAD Quality Design Coordinator will supervise, with regards to CAD data quality, the CAD design activities performed by Designers at ESS and the partnership around Europe. He/she will develop, coordinate and check CAD data and CAD Data Base (DB) studies over the entire life-cycle and contribute to collaboration. The successful candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering and will be responsible for the quality of the CAD in general, as well as performing CAD data reviews of design tasks in their early design phase. He/she will perform coordination and development task as Design Coordinatior in collaboration with the PLM solution center. This work will be carried out in the Design Office in Lund, Sweden, in a close collaboration with our 16 European partner countries. Qualifications * Master of Science or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering and/or higher diploma in Computer-Aided Design or equivalent. * A minimum of 5 years experience (including experience as Leading Designer) in a Mechanical Design Office in a large multi-disciplinary project performed in an international environment, preferably in a remote design collaboration manner. * A minimum of 7 years experience in design work involving advanced CAD system (3D, drawings and multi-discipline process diagrams), including 3 years with CATIA 5 and experience with ENOVIA V6. Experience with previous versions of Enovia, Matrix One or with other integrated database systems would be advantageous. Description of department The Design office contributes to the overall integration of ESS. Main areas are Cad-service, Coordination, Integration and Mechnical design. The work is performed in remote-design collaboration with our partners around Europe. Duration & Location It is a permanent position. The position is stationed in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Design Office Manager, Peter R?dahl, peter.radahl[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invitation & Announcement of the abstract deadline: 30 April 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to the MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation organized by the German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht to be held from 7 to 9 September 2011 in Hamburg, Germany with Pre-Conference Events on 6 September 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. To download the Call for Abstracts, please visit: http://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf Please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de for further information. Important: We recommend to book your conference accomodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany http://gems.hzg.de -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? Fax +49 (0)3641 31 16 243 post at conventus.de www.conventus.de Please got to http://conventus.de/newsletter/?L=1, if you do not want to get any further information about this conference, conferences in general or your address has changed. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Fri Apr 8 17:48:31 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:48:31 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" Message-ID: The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities. The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics. The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form. For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959. For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351. Deadline: April 20, 2011. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The deadline for submission of proposals for beam time request, on our spectrometers installed around the ORPHEE reactor is : May 1st 2011 We have now 5 selection committees : 1 Chemical physics, biological systems 2 Crystallographic and magnetic structures 3 Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers 4 Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials 5 Excitations You will find all the necessary information's on this next call on our Web page : http://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ Alain Menelle ---------------------------------------------------- Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (CEA-CNRS) CEA Saclay, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : 33-1-69-08-96-99??? 33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : 33-1-69-08-82-61??? alain.menelle at cea.fr ---------------------------------------------------- From sinq at psi.ch Mon Apr 11 15:12:38 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:12:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement: 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research Message-ID: <639FE8BD-2817-4CF2-9977-B94E834C2F29@psi.ch> Theme 2011 - Probing Phase Transitions using Photons, Muons and Neutrons Dear colleagues We would like to draw your attention to the 10th PSI Summer School, taking place from August 13 - August 19 in Zug. It is the very first time that the PSI Summer School will be held in Zug - on the premises of the Institut Montana Zugerberg (international boarding school), Zug, Switzerland. In this Summer School more than 20 world-class experts will introduce the different aspects of phase transitions from an experimental and theoretical point of view. Phase transitions are not only a well known fact of everyday life, but also an important field of current research and of technological applications. At the end of the school you will not only understand why water turns into ice. You will know how to apply modern methods to the problem of phase transitions and you will have established contacts to the speakers and participants allowing you to utilize the gained knowledge for your own research. As in the 2 previous years, the PSI Summer School offers again a twofold educational program with the school in Zug followed by hands on training at the PSI facilities in Villigen. The practical training will be available for approximately 20 students. The transfer from Zug to Villigen will take place on Friday, August 19, 2011. 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research / August 13 - 19, 2011 / at the Institut Montana Zugerberg, Zug, Switzerland Practical Training at the Paul Scherrer Institut - Neutron & Muon Sources & Swiss Synchrotron Light Source / August 20 - 22, 2011 / at PSI Villigen, Switzerland We appreciate you forwarding this information to potentially interested graduates students at your institute/department. For more information and registration please have a look at http://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 Best regards Daniela Jahns, on behalf of the organizing committee ======================================== Assistant to Prof. J. Friso van der Veen CH - 5232 Villigen PSI phone: +41 56 310 42 23 fax: +41 56 310 31 51 PSI Summer School 2011 in Zug, August 13 - 22, 2011 http://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 zug2011 at psi.ch -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The scope of the event is to address the new application directions and answer the questions: what are the important scientific issues to be addressed by help of neutron TOF spectroscopy. The unique feature of neutron scattering is that it delivers direct microscopic information in both space and time, while other spectroscopic probes are either local (such as hyperfine field methods) or macroscopic in the spatial dimension (such as light scattering). Time-of-Flight (TOF) spectroscopy with cold neutron allows us best to explore phenomena in condensed matter on the terahertz frequency range (10?eV -150meV) and on a length scale from 0.5 to 100 ? . This method can be applied to study extremely broad range of phenomena in complex systems, e. g. quantum phenomena in magnetism, microscopy dynamics of proteins, and fast ionic diffusion in conducting systems. The high data rates and new instrumental capabilities of modern spectrometers open up new opportunities for systematic, in situ and kinematic investigations or study of excitation spectrum of complete Brillouin zones. Direct neutron spectroscopic measurements in the space and time domain allow us to benchmark and validate molecular dynamic model calculations forming a very powerful tool in exploring nanoscale dynamics and functionality. The program will include sessions on soft matter, magnetism, and material science. An overview of new trends in neutron TOF spectroscopy instrumentation and data handling and interpretation approaches will also be presented. 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The 14-day school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University, and students are taught by world-experts in using neutron scattering for a wide range of science. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school receives a large number of registrations, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Andersen (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Martin Dove (University of Cambridge, UK) ? Dr Joao Cabral (Imperial College, London, UK) ? Professor Katia Pappas (Technical University Delft, The Netherlands) ? Dr Bernhard Frick (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Jayne Lawrence (King?s College, London, UK) ? Professor Michael Preuss (University of Manchester, UK) ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. 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The Rosenfest Lectures will be held May 19-20, 2011 at the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Rosenfest will have a series of lectures in honor of Dr. Louis Rosen, the Father of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). A free tour of LANSCE, open to the public, will be conducted the afternoon of May 20. Tour participation is limited. Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: http://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. 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The instrument suite at the SANRAD facility will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron imaging and tomography instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists on the beam lines at Necsa have the opportunity to create new ideas based on optimum gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science applications. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue his/her own research. Synergies with the X-ray imaging facility as well as strong l inks with universities will be encouraged. The successful candidate will be part of the Radiography/Tomography team and lead collaborations on national and international level, Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is highly recommended. Qualifications Minimum qualifications is a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology with a strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognized international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The Neutron radiography project is in its final design phase and ready for start of construction. The neutron imaging instrument forms an important component of the neutron beam line facilities at Necsa and is currently the only reported operational neutron tomography facility in Africa and in the southern hemisphere. Research done at the facility is multi-disciplinary and involved many users from different fields of science. Location Necsa , West of Pretoria, North-West Province, South Africa. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th June 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews from 1st July 2011, so please note this in your calendar. 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It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques. The ESS Science Symposia present an important opportunity to have a direct say into the planning and construction of ESS and its science. The outcome of these workshops in the form of a report will be presented directly to the Science Advisory Council of ESS, as well as the general meeting 'Science & Scientists' to be held between the 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin, and will have influence over the research landscape at ESS. The ESS will contribute to the cost of the Symposia with a fixed sum of 12.5k EUR per workshop as well as assist where possible with logistics. We invite applications to organize and host an ESS Science Symposium in an area of science relevant to ESS. Applications are accepted via email to ' symposia at esss.se ' no later than 31st of April 2011 (at midnight) for Symposia in 2011. We envisage to fund around 10 symposia between 2011 and 2012. There will be a second call later in 2011 for Symposia to be held in 2012. For more information and the documents, please consult also our website http://www.esss.se/symposia We look forward to many exciting proposals! Best Regards Axel Steuwer Email: axel.steuwer at esss.se Tel.: +46761333388 -------------- next part -------------- Dear Colleagues

this is just a reminder to the ESS Science Symposia.

The ESS invites the European Neutron User Community to organise and host a series of workshops under the series title “ESS Science Symposia” that focus on the scientific opportunities and challenges for research with neutrons at ESS. The ESS Science Symposia should focus on the science that will be enabled by ESS’s excellent neutron brilliance and novel time structure. The workshops should discuss a specific community’s requirements for neutron scattering instrumentation as well as supporting facilities, laboratories and sample environments. It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques.

The ESS Science Symposia present an important opportunity to have a direct say into the planning and construction of ESS and its science.

The outcome of these workshops in the form of a report will be presented directly to the Science Advisory Council of ESS, as well as the general meeting ‘Science & Scientists’ to be held between the 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin, and will have influence over the research landscape at ESS.

The ESS will contribute to the cost of the Symposia with a fixed sum of 12.5k EUR per workshop as well as assist where possible with logistics.
We invite applications to organize and host an ESS Science Symposium in an area of science relevant to ESS.
Applications are accepted via email to ‘ symposia at esss.se’ no later than 31st of April 2011 (at midnight) for Symposia in 2011.
We envisage to fund around 10 symposia between 2011 and 2012. There will be a second call later in 2011 for Symposia to be held in 2012.

For more information and the documents, please consult also our website http://www.esss.se/symposia

We look forward to many exciting proposals!
Best Regards

Axel Steuwer

Email: axel.steuwer at esss.se
Tel.: +46761333388


From rro at ansto.gov.au Sun Apr 17 10:51:21 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:51:21 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Post Doctoral Fellowship - Post Doctoral Fellowship, in Sydney, Australia, closing date 1 May 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605DF5E95@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> See http://anstocareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNe wApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=f869ca85-55fb-4442-849d-9 eb00091121e&JobListID=22FC4F47%2DE994%2D46A3%2DB8C9%2D9BC901269F43&jobsL istKey=951b1bb7%2D793d%2D4f67%2D8f90%2D34af46343fc8&persistVariables=Job ListID,jobsListKey,JobID Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Bragg Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship Neutron-scattering of porous materials for CO2 capture 2 year term (with possible 1 year extension) Salary range: A$74,890 (plus 15.4% superannuation) ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. The Bragg Institute is the research centre for the construction and use of neutron-scattering instrumentation at the new OPAL reactor facility, located close to Sydney. Scientists at the Institute help users of this instrumentation to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and materials sciences, as well as pursuing their own research interests. The Energy project is one of several research programs of the Bragg Institute that is aimed at using neutron scattering to understand and direct improvements in sustainable energy materials, which include materials used for hydrogen storage and separation, batteries, and fuel cells. We are currently seeking a PhD graduate in chemistry or materials science to join the team of researchers in the Energy project to engage in neutron scattering experiments and data analysis to characterize and understand porous materials used for CO2 separation, sequestration, and conversion. The successful candidate will have strong problem solving and communication skills, a proven publication record, and will work well within small cross-disciplinary teams to perform neutron scattering experiments in conjunction with local University collaborators. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment. For further technical information please contact Vanessa Peterson on +61 (02) 9717 9401 or at vanessa.peterson at ansto.gov.au For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications close: 1st May 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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Sessions will include both lecture and hands on "labs" working with standard programs such as SaraH and FULLPROF to solve magnetic structures. Invited speakers include Laurent Chapon (ISIS), Andrew Wils (U. College, London), V. Ovidiu Garlea (ORNL), and A.B. Harris (U. Penn). The workshop will be hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (USA). The workshop will begin Sunday, July 31 and end Friday morning, August 5th. Registration will include housing in the Georgetown dorms (arrival July 31, checkout Aug 5) with a private room/private bathroom. To register, visit: www.magnetism-school.org Registration will cost a non-refundable $450 US dollars (taxes already included). To pay, please contact Mark Green (asiazag at umd.edu). The deadline for registration is May 13, 2011. Attendance will be limited to 20 participants and only a few spots remain, so apply soon. For questions regarding the workshop please contact us at magnetic at nist.gov. Best, Mark Green and William Ratcliff (Organizers) From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Wed Apr 20 21:02:20 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:02:20 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" Message-ID: The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities. The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics. The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form. For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959. For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351. Deadline: April 20, 2011. -------------- next part --------------

The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. 

This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities.

The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics.

The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form.

For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959.

For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351.

Deadline: April 20, 2011.

 

 

From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Apr 22 11:50:44 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:50:44 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.44 Apr 2011 Message-ID: <4DB14F74.4010607@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 44, April 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== This issue covers topics before the Gigantic Earthquake on Mar 11. The next issue will be released earlier than the standard interval for the periodical issue to report the status after the earthquake. ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED UNTIL THE EARTHQUAKE. IAC, ATAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES WERE HELD. ASIAN RELATIONS. NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR J-PARC ORGANIZATION. 2. [Accelerator Division] 145 KW BEAM FOR THE NEUTRINO USER RUN 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] EXPERIMENTS MADE PROGRESS. T2K RESUMED DATA TAKING AFTER END YEAR/NEW YEAR SHUTDOWN. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] STABLE OPERATION AT 220 KW. THE FIRST BEAM ON A SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING INSTRUMENT WAS RECORDED. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] CAN BEAM TRIPS CAUSE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FUEL CLADDINGS FOR ADS? 6. [Safety Division] THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC AND THE APPLICATION FOR OPERATION OF THE WHOLE FACILITY WAS GRANTED BY MEXT. 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED UNTIL THE EARTHQUAKE Until the Gigantic Earthquake in Eastern Japan the accelerator had been running very smoothly. The power has been increased continuously to the level of 200 kW at 3 GeV (320 kW continuous extraction already tested nicely) and 145 kW in the Main Ring. Also, a preparation study to go up to 400 kW at 3 GeV was in progress. Unfortunately, the big earthquake hit on March 11. The present issue of the Newsletter is the summary before this earthquake. IAC, ATAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES WERE HELD On February 21 and 22 the annual IAC (International Advisory Committee) was held. From this time Jean-Michel POUTISSOU took over the chair after many years of service for the chair of John WHITE. In association with this IAC, the Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) was held on February 17-19. Also, the annual Muon Science Advisory Committee (MuSAC) and the annual Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC) were held on February 18-19 and February 28 to March 2, respectively. At the IAC, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) also joined it and many experimental results were presented. Also, users opinions were addressed. The report was about to be sent to us. Many useful comments will be written there, while our urgency has been changed since the IAC time, namely the recovery of J-PARC is now the first priority as compared to the other important issues written there. Of course, since this is an important document, we shall read it carefully. ASIAN RELATIONS The J-PARC collaboration with Korea became stronger. In February six Korean undergraduate students visited J-PARC for ten days in a program called "J-PARC Internship". The J-PARC side prepared several lecture courses and experimental courses. This is the first trial and we shall continue this tradition. On the occasion of the Director's visit to Taiwan, a new movement for collaboration started to be generated with Taiwan as well. NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR J-PARC ORGANIZATION The J-PARC operation was changed as follows. The Head of the Administration Division was changed from Michihiro MURASAWA to Tetsuo TAKAHASHI as of January 1, 2011. From April 1 of 2011, one of the deputy Directors (for KEK) will be changed from Hitoshi KOBAYASHI to Koichiro NISHIKAWA. Also, the Head of the Accelerator Division will be changed from Ainosuke ANDO to Kazuo HASEGAWA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Ainosuke ANDO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 145 KW BEAM FOR THE NEUTRINO USER RUN 1. Ion source In Run #36, the accelerators were continuously operated for two months (November and December, 2010). The total operation time of the ion source was 1270 hours with the H-minus ion current of 17 mA. Then from Run #37, i.e., from January, 2011, the operation cycle became 1.5-months for beam service and 2-days for the ion source exchange. 2. 145 kW Beam for User in Fast Extraction of MR (50-GeV synchrotron) 145 kW beam has been served for the neutrino user run from March 7, 2011. The accumulated proton numbers on the target reached to almost one third of the first goal which is 3.1e20 by the end of June, 2011. 3. ATAC (Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee) The tenth meeting of ATAC was held from 17-19, February, 2011. The accelerator team frankly presented their achievements from March, 2010 and issues to be improved and/or overcome and was greatly encouraged through the discussion with and by the recommendations of ATAC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by T.KOMATSUBARA, T.TAKAHASHI and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPERIMENTS MADE PROGRESS (T.KOMATSUBARA and T.TAKAHASHI) The E14 KOTO collaboration has been working on the detector construction for the KL -> pi0 nu nubar experiment. The goal is to make the first observation of this very rare decay, whose branching ratio is predicted to be 2.57 (37) (4) e-11 in the Standard Model. The experiment moves the existing KEK-PS E391a detector to J-PARC and applies necessary modifications. One major upgrade is to replace the 7cm x 7cm x 30cm undoped CsI crystals in the E391a calorimeter by the 2.5cm x 2.5cm x 50cm and 5cm x 5cm x 50cm crystals used in the KTeV experiment at Fermilab in the US. Their improved energy resolution is essential to detect the neutral pion in the final state of the decay. All the crystals and phototubes were stored and tested at Osaka University, and then moved to the J-PARC site for the calorimeter construction. The KOTO collaborators installed a large "dry room" in the experimental area of the Hadron Hall and started the calorimeter construction in May 2010, and finished stacking the 2.7K CsI crystals on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011. They expect to perform the commissioning of the calorimeter in the next beam time. E19 (Search for Penta Quark, Theta+, via the p(pi-,K-)X Reaction) reported the preliminary analysis results of the data obtained in the Nov. RUN at the PAC11 held on Jan.14-16. -- No peak structure was observed in the missing mass spectrum within the present sensitivity of about 0.3 micro-barn/sr on the average from 2 to 15 degrees at the incident momentum of 1.92GeV/c. A large-size Aerogel Cherenkov Counter was newly constructed and installed in the SKS spectrometer. The counter discriminates pions and kaons both in online trigger and offline analysis. The new counter has a larger effective area of 1950mm(H) x 1200mm(V) than the previous one of 1350mm(H) x 1200mm(V), thus, the momentum acceptance of the SKS will be enlarged. T2K RESUMED DATA TAKING AFTER END YEAR/NEW YEAR SHUTDOWN (by T. TSUKAMOTO) In the end year/new year shutdown period, T2K ND280 magnet was opened and closed to replace the TPC frontend board in which a problem was found in last November. T2K neutrino beam line resumed the operation from January, 2011. Beam power of 145kW was achieved with a new operation condition 9e+13 proton/pulse and 3.04sec repetition without any problems in the T2K neutrino beam line. Accumulated POT (Protons On Target) is 7.0e+19 in this year 2011 until Mar.11 and 1.45e+20 in total. T2K presented the results at winter conferences based on the data from 3.23e19 POT, which was accumulated from January to June in 2010. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STABLE OPERATION AT 220 KW 1. Neutron Source Because of an effort to remove impurities in a helium refrigerator for hydrogen provision to moderators even through the New Year's holidays, operation of the neutron source at 220 kW from late January to early March was generally stable. A swirl bubbler with a complicated design, that will be able to inject microbubbles into flowing mercury to mitigate the pressure waves in the target vessel, was successfully machined from stainless steel, and installed in the fabricated target vessel. THE FIRST BEAM ON A SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING INSTRUMENT WAS RECORDED. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. 2. Neutron Science For the user operation of the 2011A period (the first half of FY2011), 121 general proposals were submitted by Dec. 7. Each of the proposals was pre-reviewed by four referees, and reviewed by eight subcommittees (38 proposals to the crystal subcommittee, 8 to liquid & amorphous, 5 to nanomaterials, 2 to biomaterials, 21 to magnetism & strongly correlated systems, 19 to industrial application, 8 to R&D). Adoption/rejection and beamtime allocation for each proposal was discussed in the neutron science proposal review committee held on March 3. Although decisions by the MLF advisory board held on March 11 were interrupted by the severe earthquake on that day, the final results will be informed soon. Commissioning of TAIKAN (BL15, Small Angle Scattering Instrument) was started in March and the first beam profile was recorded. Construction of an annex building for SPICA (BL09, Special Environment Powder Diffractometer) was completed on Feb. 4. The first beam of PLANET (BL11, High Pressure Diffractometer) was scheduled on March 11, but the earthquake occurred on that day. The construction of DNA (BL02, Inverted Geometry Spectrometer), VNR (BL17, Vertical Reflectometer) and SENJU (BL18, Single Crystal Diffractometer) are also suspended. Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC): Dan Neumann (NIST), Rob Robinson (ANSTO), Kurt Clausen (PSI), John Haines (SNS), Gunter Bauer (Julich), Kazu Yamada (Tohoku), Toshiji Kanaya (Kyoto), and Yoshiaki Kiyanagi (Hokkaido), met on 28 Feb to 2 March. The committee appreciated the good progress of the MLF facility in these years. A report will come up soon. International Workshop on Neutron Application on Strongly Correlated Electron System (NASCES) was held on 23 to 25 February. About 80 participants got together from all over the world and enjoyed well prepared lectures and enthusiastic discussion on scientific topics and newly emerged instruments and experimental methods. Two domestic workshops, high magnetic field applications and high pressure applications, were also held on 8 and 9 March. More than 100 participants got together and discussed what kinds of equipment the facility should supply for users and how we can have a collaborative environment with university groups. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hirofumi TSUJIMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CAN BEAM TRIPS CAUSE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FUEL CLADDINGS FOR ADS? In addition to the development of the Transmutation Experimental Facility (TEF), the Transmutation Section of the J-PARC Center is also conducting a design study on the future Accelerator-Driven System (ADS) for transmutation of long-lived nuclear wastes through cooperation with the Research Group for Nuclear Transmutation Technology of the Nuclear Science and Engineering Directorate, JAEA. In the design study of ADS, one of the most important criteria is the maximum temperature of the fuel cladding. In our design, the fuel claddings are made of Mod.9Cr-1Mo steel, and their maximum temperature is limited below 550 degrees C to mitigate the corrosion by lead- bismuth eutectic (LBE). In addition, the integrity of the fuel claddings should be evaluated not only for steady state but also for transient state. Especially, frequent beam trips as experienced in existing high-power proton accelerators are considered problematic because they may cause thermal fatigue of the fuel claddings for ADS. The evaluation results showed that the structural strength of fuel claddings could be sufficiently kept under the conditions of both steady and transient state, if we do not consider irradiation effects. While irradiation effects on material properties are considered not so serious under the practical condition of the ADS according to judgment from existing irradiation data, it is of importance to accumulate further experimental data for material irradiation by protons and neutrons. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC AND THE APPLICATION FOR OPERATION OF THE WHOLE FACILITY WAS GRANTED BY MEXT As five-years of radiation handling is approaching in J-PARC, the first periodical inspection was carried out by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) in Jan. 2011, to make sure that radiation installations are maintained in compliance with technical standards by the Radiation Hazards Prevention Law. The application for the operation of all the facilities was granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on Feb. 25. The main topics are the abolition of the injection dump in the 50GeV proton synchrotron, the power-up and the shielding reinforcement for a primary beam line including beam dump for the Hadron Facility, and the new secondary beam lines in the Materials and Life Science Facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering, Nov. 20-24, 2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk Tue Apr 26 10:22:16 2011 From: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk (Peter Willendrup) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:22:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc in Radiation Physics Message-ID: <966869F8-5329-4063-83EC-0009B677A8B6@risoe.dtu.dk> (Copied from hxxp://www.dtu.dk/Om_DTU/ledige_stillinger.aspx?guid=0e64f539-3d86-495e-b71b-68b28f8d5f07) Postdoc in Radiation Physics The Radiation Physics Programme at Ris? National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark, is seeking candidates for a Postdoc position to work on neutron transport simulations for the design update of the European Spallation Source (ESS). The Radiation Physics Programme is carrying out fundamental and applied research within the areas of retrospective radiation dosimetry, medical and industrial dosimetry, and reactor physics. The programme presently consists of 25 people including Researchers, Technicians and PhD students, engaged in research, innovation and education. Job description The successful candidate will join a research project funded by the Danish Agency for Science Technology and Innovation in support of the design update phase of ESS. The design update includes simulation of essential ESS components including the target-moderator and beam extraction system. The project aims at interfacing Monte Carlo neutron transport codes for hot/thermal and for cold neutrons and applying these in the optimization of the target/moderator and beam extraction system of the neutron spallation source. The project will be undertaken in close collaboration with the ESS organization in Lund, Sweden, and with other European project participants. Qualifications The candidate should have a PhD in theoretical or experimental physics with a strong background in computational physics or equivalent. Assessment In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to: ? scientific production and research potential at international level ? innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas ? an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience ? the ability to contribute to development of the department?s internal and external cooperation We offer We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international academic environment with excellent possibilities for professional and personal development. The successful candidate will work in an environment with activities and expertise in radiation physics, dosimetry, radioecology and medical applications of radionuclides. Salary and terms of employment The candidate will be employed for a two-year period as a Postdoc. The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The place of work is Ris? DTU in Roskilde. Further information Further information may be obtained from Head of Programme Bent Lauritzen, +45 46774906. Application We must receive your online application by 15 May 2011. Follow the link "apply online" and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV, a list of publications indicating scientific highlights and other relevant documents. Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- From john.copley at nist.gov Mon Apr 25 17:41:04 2011 From: john.copley at nist.gov (John Copley) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:41:04 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] News of the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) Message-ID: <4DB59610.6080908@nist.gov> The NCNR reactor was shut down on April 3, as planned. It is scheduled to restart in February 2012. The NCNR home page, hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov, now contains a link to new and improved Expansion Initiative pages that include information about activities during the outage. The Photos (hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/photos.html) and Weekly diary (hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/weeklydiary.html) links are likely to be of particular interest to users. Please send any comments or concerns to John Copley (john.copley at nist.gov) and Dan Neumann (dan.neumann at nist.gov). See also the list of contacts. -- John R.D. Copley National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6102 (for mail) 100 Bureau Drive, Building 235, Room E151 (for packages) Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6102, USA TEL: (301)975-5133 (office), (301)975-6220 (secretary) FAX: (301)921-9847 From alain.menelle at cea.fr Wed Apr 27 01:56:37 2011 From: alain.menelle at cea.fr (MENELLE Alain) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:56:37 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] LLB call for proposals : deadline at the end of the week Message-ID: The deadline for neutron beam time request at LLB-Orphee is next Sunday : May 1st. Last LLB/Orph?e newsletter (in French) is available at : blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr/tr/Lettre_LLB_Avril_2011.pdf Be careful, we have now five selection committees instead of four : 1 - Chemical physics, biological systems 2 - Crystallographic and magnetic structures 3 - Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers 4 - Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials 5 - Excitations Additional information's are available on our Web page : blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ You have to send your proposals to : proposals-llb at cea.fr Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (UMR12, CEA-CNRS) CEA Saclay, b?t.563, p.219, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : +33-1-69-08-96-99 +33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : +33-1-69-08-82-61 blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr alain.menelle at cea.fr From moywrigh at indiana.edu Tue Apr 26 21:22:10 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:22:10 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [cid:image003.jpg at 01CC0425.B61F56F0] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. 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Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Besuchen Sie uns auf unserem neuen Webauftritt unter www.fz-juelich.de From mecasens at conventus.de Wed Apr 27 22:49:31 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus on behalf of Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:49:31 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] =?iso-8859-1?q?Reminder_-_MECA_SENS_VI=3A_6th_Internati?= =?iso-8859-1?q?onal_Conference_on_Mechanical_Stress_Evaluation_by_Neutron?= =?iso-8859-1?q?s_and_Synchrotron_Radiation_=96__September_7_to_9=2C_2011?= =?iso-8859-1?q?=2C_Hamburg_=28Germany=29?= Message-ID: <20110427224931B97A8D23F3$83304FC47C@PC> MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation ? September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invitation & Reminder of the abstract deadline: 30 April 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to the MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation organized by the German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht to be held from 7 to 9 September 2011 in Hamburg, Germany with Pre-Conference Events on 6 September 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. To download the Call for Abstracts, please visit: blockedhttp://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf Please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de for further information. Important: We recommend to book your conference accomodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. 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From moywrigh at indiana.edu Thu Apr 28 21:54:23 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:54:23 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 Message-ID: [cid:image002.jpg at 01CC05BC.8ABB8F40] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. 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The early registration fee for the lectures is only $100. A RARE PUBLIC tour of LANSCE will occur on Friday, May 20th. The tour is not $100.00, it's not $1,000, it's FREE! There will be special activities -building a buckyball, magnet mania , accelerator lecture- designed for minors which will held at the Lujan Center from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Please register separately for this special tour. Both registrations can be located at: rosenfest.lanl.gov Hope to see you there! Now you can delete this message. :) Best, Leilani Conradson Rosenfest Event Manager ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ ? The Rosenfest Lectures will be held May 19-20, 2011 at the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Rosenfest will have a series of lectures in honor of Dr. Louis Rosen, the Father of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). A free tour of LANSCE, open to the public, will be conducted the afternoon of May 20. Tour participation is limited. Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: blockedhttp://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. The statues were commissioned by Los Alamos County?s Art in Public Places and the LA Historical Society. ? -------------- next part -------------- This message ?a g a i n - ?but wait - ?please don't delete -? there's only?20 days left! ? ?? The Rosenfest Lectures will occur on Thursday, May 19, 2011. ?There will be a fantastic line up of speakers who will discuss Louis Rosen's legacy from the Manhattan Project to MaRIE. ?The early registration fee for the lectures is only $100. A RARE PUBLIC tour of LANSCE will occur on Friday, May 20th. ?The tour is not $100.00, it's not $1,000, it's FREE! ?There will be special activities -building a buckyball, magnet mania , accelerator lecture- designed for minors which will held at the Lujan Center from 3:30pm-5:30pm. ? Please register separately for this special tour. Both registrations can be located at: ?rosenfest.lanl.gov Hope to see you there! ? Now you can delete this message. ?:)? Best, Leilani Conradson Rosenfest Event Manager? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ROSENFEST_logo_2277x565.png Type: image/png Size: 185147 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- The?Rosenfest Lectures?will be held?May 19-20, 2011?at the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Rosenfest will have a series of lectures in honor of?Dr. Louis Rosen, the Father of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). A free tour of LANSCE, open to the public, will be conducted the afternoon of May 20.?Tour participation is limited.?Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @?rosenfest.lanl.gov ? Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future >From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to ?international relations. ?Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19.? Register for Rosenfest: blockedhttp://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. ?Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. ? Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. ?Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. ? Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.),?Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL),?Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.)?Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF,?Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT,?Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.),?LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and?University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.),?Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE,?LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) ? Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate ?life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General?Leslie R. Groves. The statues were commissioned by Los Alamos County?s Art in Public Places and the LA Historical Society. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Magnetism Department undertakes world leading research in quantum magnetism, superconductivity and novel materials. It offers a state-of-the-art materials synthesis program as well as a full range of standard sample characterization facilities including x-ray laue and powder diffraction, SQUID, transport and thermal measurements. We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of condensed matter. The position is to use primarily the experimental techniques of x-ray and neutron scattering to explore the physics of correlated electron systems and emphasis will be given to the investigation of quantum magnetism. The X-ray and neutron experiments will take place both in-house and at external sources, and bulk properties measurements will be used as complimentary techniques. Experimental data will be used to test and develop current theoretical models. The candidate should have or be close to achieving a PhD in condensed matter physics. Experience of x-ray and neutron scattering are important. The appointment is for two years. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Prof Bella Lake (email: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49-(0)30-8062-42058). The deadline for application is 31st May 2011. Applicants should send a cover letter, detailed CV and the contact details of three academic referees to Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, quoting reference no. M 2011/4 Prof Bella Lake Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, M-N1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D - 14109 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 8062 42058 Fax: +49 30 8062 43172 Email: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de blockedhttp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/magma/supraleitung/ ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin blockedhttp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From sinq at psi.ch Mon May 9 09:35:54 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 09:35:54 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Friendly Reminder SINQ: Call for proposals II/11 Message-ID: <90FA220A-39D8-451D-98FD-C6C1C3C2EE68@psi.ch> The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch) has been slightly extended to: ********* Monday, May 16, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period II/11 between 01/09/2011 and 30/11/2011. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/access.html blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/sinq_call.html _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following intruments will be open for new proposals in cycle II/11: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/instruments.html Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': blockedhttps://duo.psi.ch A detailed online help on DUO is available from the SINQ website: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/duo/DUO_help.html _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commision. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From moywrigh at indiana.edu Mon May 9 14:46:09 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 12:46:09 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [X] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu From mecasens at conventus.de Mon May 9 23:35:39 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus on behalf of Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 23:35:39 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] MECA SENS VI - September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany): Abstract deadline extended to 23 May 2011 Message-ID: <20110509233539C3E53C4F79$2F1084C8A0@PC> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission of your abstract now possible until: 23 May 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, Due to a high number of requests the abstract deadline for MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation has been extended to 23 May 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. Please go to blockedhttp://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf to download the Call for Abstracts. For online submission of your abstract and any further information, please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de. Important: We recommend to book your conference accommodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany blockedhttp://gems.hzg.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? Fax +49 (0)3641 31 16 243 post at conventus.de www.conventus.de Please go to blockedhttp://conventus.de/newsletter/?L=1, if you do not want to get any further information about this conference, conferences in general or your address has changed. From crossdr at ornl.gov Thu May 12 23:03:17 2011 From: crossdr at ornl.gov (Cross, Doug) Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 17:03:17 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Research Staff Member - Neutron and X-Ray Scattering Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F31585750EF3@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> I would like to post the following to the neutron mailing list: Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Research Staff Member with expertise in neutron scattering. The full job description follows: Position Title Research Staff Member - Neutron & X-Ray Scattering (NB50245784) Job Description The X-Ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group in the Materials Science and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (www.ornl.gov) is seeking a mid-career to senior level materials scientist with a specialty in the area of Neutron and/or X-Ray Scattering basic energy sciences research. Applications are invited from candidates with demonstrated track records for conceiving and developing innovative forefront materials research programs leading to advances in fundamental understanding of condensed matter science, materials physics, nanostructures, or other energy-related research areas. The successful candidate will benefit from interactions with the diverse experimental and theoretical materials research programs at ORNL and from the forefront ORNL research capabilities, including the Spallation Neutron Source, the High Flux Isotope Reactor, the National Center for Computational Science, the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, and state-of-the art electron microscopy facilities. In addition, the X-ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group has strong, ongoing programs focused on using advanced techniques at leading synchrotron x-ray facilities such as the Advanced Photon Source (APS), the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II under construction) and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). In particular, the X-ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group exploits novel x-ray and neutrontechniques based on user facilities to investigate the local microstructure in technologically-important materials and advanced materials processing techniques in conjunction with collaborative, first-principles theory and modeling. Qualifications The position requires a Ph.D. in physics, materials science, applied physics, chemistry or a closely related science and engineering discipline. A minimum of 5 years of experience and a preexisting scientific reputation in the fields of neutron diffraction is a requirement. Excellent written and oral presentation skills are essential. Experience in leading and developing technical programs will also be an important asset. REMARKS: No clearance required. Please visit http://jobs.ornl.gov/apply.shtml and apply to requisition NB50245784. Doug Cross Sr. Recruiter Energy and Environmental Sciences Directorate Physical Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory Bldg. 1505 Phone: (865) 574-7276 crossdr at ornl.gov [cid:image001.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] [cid:image002.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] [cid:image003.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 1296 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have strong research and teaching links. They are seeking to strengthen these links through the creation of a joint academic position between the School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW and the Bragg Institute at ANSTO. The School of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking applications for academic staff at the lecturer level to contribute to its research and teaching activities. The School currently has 16 research and teaching academic staff plus another 30 research only academics and approximately 130 higher degree research students. The School has strengths in structural materials, in particular ceramics and metallurgy, electronic, energy and other functional materials, particle science and technology and sustainable materials processing, in particular in process metallurgy. The 100-strong Bragg Institute is the leading group of neutron and X-ray scatterers in the Southern Hemisphere, with responsibility for the user program and research at the new 20-MW OPAL Research Reactor, along with some in-house X-ray equipment and formal involvement with the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne. The Institute is multidisciplinary with applications in physics, chemistry, crystallography, bio- and earth sciences and engineering. Applicants are being sought to strengthen and be future leaders in these organisations' internationally-leading research. The successful applicant will conduct research with the aim of developing an understanding of novel improvements to existing materials to take them to more extreme environments. The research will have a specific focus on nuclear materials science and the use of neutron-scattering and synchrotron radiation methods. Specific areas of interest may include relevant material physics, metallurgy, advanced ceramics, structural integrity and atomistic modelling. They will be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, outstanding research leadership relative to opportunity in the areas of focus with pre-existing experience, or potential in the view of the selection committee, in attaining competitive research funding and recruiting and leading a research team, including research students, and high quality undergraduate teaching. The level of appointment may be from Lecturer to Professor and will be based upon academic criteria at UNSW. The successful appointee will is expected to have a significant research presence at the Bragg Institute. This is a convertible position with an initial appointment of 5 years and an expectation that the position will be converted to a continuing one within this period, based upon satisfactory performance. Enquiries should be directed to the Head of School, Professor Mark Hoffman mark.hoffman at unsw.edu.au Applications close : 12 August 2011 Information pack Apply online ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From bordallo at fys.ku.dk Tue May 17 13:24:16 2011 From: bordallo at fys.ku.dk (Heloisa N. Bordallo) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 13:24:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] DEADLINE approaching: The First NBIA Meeting on ESS Science Message-ID: <4DD25AE0.6040500@fys.ku.dk> Dear colleagues, I would like to remind you about the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science* //which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen./ /This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy*, by *ESS Science Symposia*, by the *PhD School of the University of Copenhagen *and**by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. The meeting is also part of the *?resund Materials Innovation CommunityProgram*. The list of invited speakers include: * Dimitri N. Argyriou - ESS AB, Sweden* *Valeria Arrighi - Heriot-Watt University, Scotland* *Herman J.C. Berendsen - University of Groningen, the Netherlands * *Heloisa N. Bordallo - University of Copenhagen, Denmark * *Gerd Buntkowsky - Technische Universit?t Darmstadt, Germany* *Jozica Dolenc - **ETH Z?rich, Switzerland* *Juergen Eckert - UCSB, USA* *Donald **Engelman - Yale University, USA * *Herve Jobic - Universit? Lyon 1, France* *Mark Johnson - Institut Laue-Langevin, France* *Lynn Kamerlin - Stockholm University, Sweden* *Beat H. Meier - ETH Z?rich, Switzerland* *Peter Schurtenberger - Lund University, Sweden* *Neal Skipper - University College London, UK* *Jernej Stare - National Institute of Chemistry, Slovenia * *Jan Swenson **- Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden* *Michael**Vogel - Technische Universit?t Darmstadt, Germany* *Leo van W?llen - Universit?t M?nster, Germany* * The deadline for registration is May 21st. * Please register (blockedhttps://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291) if you would like to attend. Best regards, The organizers _______________________________________________________________________________________________- *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science:* *A Workshop - School devoted to the combined application of neutron scattering, NMR, and molecular dynamics simulations* We are pleased to announce the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science*//which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen.//This first meeting initiates a series of annual workshops which bring together widely recognized experts to promote advanced training for young post-graduates, postdocs and researchers devoted to developing a practical approach to neutron scattering who have already some background in this domain and desire to learn complementary techniques as well as exchange their experience. Detailed information about the Workshop is available at blockedhttps://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291 The primary objective of this first school is to provide an understanding of current methodology in spectroscopic techniques applied to the dynamics of molecules in condensed phase systems. Each module will be introduced by a motivating talk, where scientific achievements are carefully explained, so that the students get a broader notion of the benefits of the technique that will be discussed. The students will be given a small project and will be guided by the lecturers to a solution. In parallel with, and following the school a small but intensive scientific meeting will be held with ample time for discussions between experimentalists and theoreticians involved in neutron scattering, NMR and molecular dynamics simulations. This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy*, by *ESS Science Symposia* and by the *PhD School of the University of Copenhagen*. There is no fee for the participants, but attendance will be limited. *The school is limited to 20 students to be selected from the applications received *. Excursion and conference dinner at The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, the most visited art museum in Denmark, will be sponsored by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. *Organizers:* Heloisa N. Bordallo (bordallo at fys.ku.dk ), Juergen Eckert (juergen.eckert at mrl.ucsb.edu ), Gerd Buntkowsky (Gerd.Buntkowsky at chemie.tu-darmstadt.de ), Janez Mavri (janez.mavri at ki.si ) and Klas Risveden (klas.risveden at fys.ku.dk ). *Local Support: *Kim Lefmann (lefmann at fys.ku.dk ), Lise Arleth (lia at life.ku.dk ), Gitte Michelsen (gittem at fys.ku.dk) and Helle Kiilerich (helle at nbi.dk ). The meeting is also part of the Oresund Materials Innovation CommunityProgram. blockedhttp://www.interreg-oks.eu/se/Menu/Projektfaser/Genomf?rande/EU-+og+program -- Heloisa N. Bordallo Associate Professor (Lektor) Niels Bohr Institute (H.C. ?rsted Institute, bldg. D) University of Copenhagen Universitetsparken 5 2100 Copenhagen bordallo at fys.ku.dk From martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk Tue May 17 13:17:50 2011 From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk (martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 11:17:50 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] ISIS scientist wins neutron prize for novel nanoscience technique Message-ID: ISIS scientist wins neutron prize for novel nanoscience technique [Robert Dalgliesh receives the Willis Prize Award from Dr Ali Zarbakhsh] Robert Dalgliesh receives the Willis Prize Award from Dr Ali Zarbakhsh. View full-size image Dr Robert Dalgliesh from the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source has been awarded the prestigious BTM Willis Prize for neutron scattering. This is in recognition of his development of novel neutron techniques that are opening up new areas of fundamental and applied research in nanoscience. The prize is awarded bi-annually by the Neutron Scattering Group of the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Dr Dalgliesh has built a new instrument called Offspec, one of instruments on the ISIS Second Target Station. It is designed to look at microscopic structures such as those found in polymer blends (plastics) and surfactants (soaps and detergents). Researchers frequently use the well-established techniques of neutron reflectometry and small-angle scattering for studying samples at the nanoscale. However, both techniques have limitations; reflectometry is best suited to measuring nanometre structures perpendicular to a surface, and small-angle scattering is restricted to an upper size limit of a few hundred nanometres. ?Dr Dalgliesh?s work in building Offspec has been vital in addressing these limitations? said Dr Ali Zharkbash, Chair of the IOP/RSC Neutron Scattering Group. ?By labeling neutron trajectories with spin-echo techniques, the Offspec instrument is now able to study structures across a surface and to access bigger particle sizes such as those found in the complex aggregate structures such as cheese, yoghurt and milk. Previous studies have shown that processing conditions and methods can change the structure of these products on the micron scale and this can alter taste, texture and shelf life.? Aggregate structures in milk products such as cheese are of particular interest to researchers from the Netherlands, which contributed funding for the construction of Offspec. Dr Robert Dalgliesh explained the importance of ISIS to the scientific community: ?Neutron scattering enables us to get results we can?t get with any other technique. Using Offspec, it is now possible to look at the structure of surfaces, buried interfaces between materials and complex assemblies of molecules in a new way. The development of these new techniques will help to significantly increase our understanding of extremely challenging and technologically important types of material.? ?This is a great achievement by a talented young scientist,? said Dr Andrew Taylor, ISIS Director. ?Offspec is already showing that it will revolutionise our ability to understand surface structure in both biological and physical systems.? The first publication from Offspec confirmed a prediction dating back to Isaac Newton; that neutrons undergo a slight shift or 'slip' along a surface before reflection in exactly the same way as light. Upcoming experiments include investigation into phase separating polymer blends, liquid crystals and particulate dispersions. ________________________________ The BTM Willis prize is sponsored by the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry. It is named after Professor Terry Willis, one of the pioneers of the use of neutron scattering in the United Kingdom. -- Scanned by iCritical. From sinq at psi.ch Tue May 17 08:51:16 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 08:51:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: PSI Thesis Medal and Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI: JUM@P11 Message-ID: ** Reminder: PSI Thesis Medal and Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI JUM at P11 ** Dear colleagues, registration is now open for the second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI - JUM at P 11 - on September 15-16, 2011 at PSI, Villigen, Switzerland. Further information and online registration is available from the JUM at P11 webpage: blockedhttp://indico.psi.ch/event/jump11 The meeting will consist of a plenary session with keynote and invited lectures, two poster sessions and various topical parallel workshops related to the methods offered at the PSI user facilities SLS, SINQ and SmuS. PSI Thesis Medal: In the framework of the Users' Meeting PSI will also award the PSI Thesis Medal 2011 for an outstanding PhD thesis that contains substantial scientific results achieved at one or more of the large PSI user facilities, SLS, SINQ and SmuS. The call for nominations is open until June 1, 2011. All necessary information like criteria for eligibility, the expected content of a nomination and the submission procedure is summarized under a dedicated link from the JUM at P11 webpage: blockedhttp://indico.psi.ch/internalPage.py?pageId=0&confId=42 We are looking forward to seeing many of you at PSI in September! Sincerely yours PSI User Office PSI Users' Association From elena at lanl.gov Tue May 17 18:26:14 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 10:26:14 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] New LANSCE Website Message-ID: <4DD2A1A6.30105@lanl.gov> Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of the new external lansce.lanl.gov website. The new lansce.lanl.gov offers comprehensive information on LANSCE as a whole along with pertinent information about our facilities such as recent news, events, and media downloads. The new site also offers enhanced resources and easy navigation for users, administrators and the general public. Please take some time to explore our new site and feel free to send me comments. As more data and information is developed and shared, our site will continue to grow. This is the start to increasing LANSCE's online visibility within the User Community and beyond. Thank you for your patience, and thank you to my friends and colleagues for their generous time and support in this endeavor. Best regards, Elena -- *E. Fern?ndez* Senior Public Information Specialist Los Alamos Neutron Science Center | New Mexico State University, Department of Physics elena at lanl.gov | abraxcat at nmsu.edu | 505.665.0541 | lansce.lanl.gov "Dubium sapiente initium." - Ren? Descartes New LANSCE Logo -------------- next part -------------- Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of the new external lansce.lanl.gov website. The new lansce.lanl.gov offers comprehensive information on LANSCE as a whole along with pertinent information about our facilities such as recent news, events, and media downloads. The new site also offers enhanced resources and easy navigation for users, administrators and the general public. Please take some time to explore our new site and feel free to send me comments. As more data and information is developed and shared, our site will continue to grow. This is the start to increasing LANSCE's online visibility within the User Community and beyond. Thank you for your patience, and thank you to my friends and colleagues for their generous time and support in this endeavor. Best regards, Elena -- E. Fernndez Senior Public Information Specialist Los Alamos Neutron Science Center | New Mexico State University, Department of Physics elena at lanl.gov | abraxcat at nmsu.edu | 505.665.0541 | lansce.lanl.gov Dubium sapiente initium. - Ren Descartes -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansce logo 350.png Type: image/png Size: 62398 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansce logo 350.png Type: image/png Size: 62398 bytes Desc: not available URL: From martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk Thu May 19 04:03:05 2011 From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk (martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 02:03:05 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Institute of Physics briefing on neutron scattrering. Message-ID: The UK Institute of Physics hass issued a case study on neutron scattering as part of its series highlighting the vital contribution physics research has made to major technological development. Neutron scattering is routinely used in modern science to understand material properties on the atomic scale. Originally developed as a tool for physics, the method has led to advances in many areas of science, from clean energy and the environment, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, through to nanotechnology, materials engineering, fundamental physics and IT. blockedhttp://www.iop.org/publications/iop/2011/page_47521.html -- Scanned by iCritical. From moywrigh at indiana.edu Sun May 22 23:19:45 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 21:19:45 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II abstract submission deadline extended to June 1 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: UCANS-II - Second Meeting of the Union of Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources July 5-8, 2011 Bloomington, Indiana blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 1. Deadlines: * Abstract submission deadline - June 1 Submit online at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/abstract_submission.htm * Early registration deadline ($350) - June 1 Step 1: register at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/registration.htm Step 2: pay registration at blockedhttps://www.confmanager.com/main.cfm?cid=2505&tid=32 * Deadline for Lodging reservations - June 5 Book directly through the hotels. See our Lodging page for details at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/lodging.htm Moya Wright Events and Publicity Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu From pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk Tue May 24 15:28:20 2011 From: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk (Peter Willendrup) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 15:28:20 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] New McStas release: 1.12c Message-ID: Hello everyone, A reasonably serious bug in our rectangular focusing routine was identified by several McStas users and has now been corrected. We felt that this warranted an update of the stable McStas release, meaning a new 1.12c release. The 1.12c release is available now from blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download. A complete liste of changes is available at blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download/src/CHANGES For those of you looking forward to the 2.0 release, all required new functionality has been implemented, but documentation is still lacking. The 2.0 release will become officially available once the documentation has been updated, hopefully fall 2011. Regards on behalf of the McStas team, Peter Willendrup -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- From barkerbm at ornl.gov Wed May 25 20:43:16 2011 From: barkerbm at ornl.gov (Barker, Buffie M.) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 14:43:16 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group Leader Message-ID: <1929E3C81FEE194EA0D9319E8995CB7B75B4B170D1@EXCHMBA.ornl.gov> The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Group Leader for Inelastic Neutron Scattering. With the United States' highest flux reactor-based neutron source for condensed matter research (the High Flux Isotope Reactor) and the world's most intense pulsed, accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), ORNL is becoming the world's foremost center for neutron science. Research at these facilities encompasses the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for up to 2000 researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. To apply for this position: http://jobs.ornl.gov PURPOSE: The role of the Group Leader for Inelastic Neutron Scattering is to provide leadership and direction to the members of the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group for the successful operation of seven time-of-flight spectrometers at the SNS and four triple-axis spectrometers at the HFIR in the research programs carried out by NSSD. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ensures that the beamlines operated by the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group meet the operational and functional requirements of the scientific research programs in which they are involved; * Actively promotes and personally participates in user-driven research involving inelastic neutron scattering; * Fosters a strong scientific research culture within the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group, ensuring the participation of group members in (i) their own research fields, (ii) the user research programs at the SNS and HFIR, and (iii) the NSSD/ORNL Science Thrust areas; * Ensures that the beamlines operated by the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group remain world leading through the active development and deployment of new instrumentation and techniques for inelastic neutron scattering; * Performs line management responsibilities for the instrument scientists and the scientific associates in the group: o Works with these individuals to develop performance plans; o Periodically reviews and/or updates individual performance plans; o Performs year-end evaluations (using input as appropriate, e.g. Science Center leads and Project Program Manager); o Ensures training requirements are established for, and achieved by, group members; o Approves travel for group members. * Promotes and ensures a culture of safe operation of the neutron scattering instruments in the group: o Reviews all instrument-specific operations procedures and hazards analyses; o Periodically observes and comments on operations and activities surrounding the group instruments. * Communicates organizational goals and expectations to group members: o Conducts regular group meetings with an emphasis on communication, safety, schedule, and reliability; o Provides leadership and vision for the group; o Improves performance where needed by assessing execution and taking actions to correct or improve performance. * Coordinates activities with other groups and resources in other divisions; * Identifies staffing and other resource requirements needed for instrument operations, repairs, maintenance, and upgrades; * Develops and manages the overall group budget; * Assembles the weekly/monthly metrics and reports these to the Division Office; * Participates in periodic reviews of the performance and scientific impact of the instruments in the group, with the goal to engage the user community in defining upgrade paths and establishing priorities; * Promotes workshops focused around the development and application of inelastic neutron scattering techniques; * Maintains a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics in the work environment; * Ensures compliance with, and leadership for, environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements. Qualifications Required: The successful candidate must have a PhD in science or engineering, with a minimum of five years of experience beyond the doctorate in inelastic neutron scattering research and instrumentation, preferably with both time-of-flight and triple-axis spectrometers. While outstanding candidates from all relevant science disciplines are invited to apply, areas specifically targeted for growth and development are; energy materials (including energy storage systems, photovoltaics, catalysis and solid-state materials), environmental geosciences (including carbon sequestration and chemistry in extreme environments), nanostructured materials (including soft-matter, polymers and self-assembly), and biological systems (bio-energy, bio-membranes and structural biology). The candidate should have demonstrated successful line and/or project management experience in leading a group of scientific researchers. A strong scientific research track record in inelastic neutron scattering is essential, preferably demonstrating success in multi-group collaborations. Experience of successfully working within a user-facility environment is desirable. The candidate will lead and personally contribute to a team environment addressing technically- and scientifically-challenging problems. A distinguished record of research achievement, as evidenced by scholarly publications (a minimum of 10), patents, and/or funded research grants, is required. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, fostering collaborations among all levels, disciplines, and diverse cultural backgrounds of the organization. The successful candidate must possess a demonstrated record of supporting the professional development of research staff and must also foster and maintain high standards in Scientific Ethics, Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) and Quality Assurance. 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The candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field and should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a list of at least three potential references to: Professor Robert McQueeney (mcqueeney at ameslab.gov) at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA. Applications must be received by July 30, 2011 for full consideration. Ames Laboratory is an EEO/AA employer. From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri May 27 10:09:29 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 17:09:29 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, May 2011 Message-ID: <4DDF5C39.3090802@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, May 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] DAMAGE DUE TO THE BIG EARTHQUAKE - OVERALL OBSERVATIONS. MAJOR POINTS. BUDGET. WHEN TO RECOVER? NEW ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY STARTED. 2. [Accelerator Division] STATUS OF ACCELERATOR FACILITIES 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] FIGHTING FOR RECOVERY OF HADRON FACILITY. STATUS OF NEUTRINO FACILITY. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] MLF BUILDING LOOKS LIKE STANDING AGAINST A SEVERE EARTHQUAKE, BUT..... DAMAGE EVALUATION OF NEUTRON BEAMLINE AND INSTRUMENTS IS ONGOING. DAMAGES OF MUSE WERE NOT TOO SERIOUS. 5. [Safety Division] THE INSPECTION WAS POSTPONED 6. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DAMAGE DUE TO THE BIG EARTHQUAKE - OVERALL OBSERVATIONS The Eastern Japan Earthquake registering a magnitude of 9 hit a broad area in Japan, including Tokai, at 14:46 of March 11, 2011. We had serious damage. Since most readers already know what happened to J-PARC, I will summarize the situation very briefly. 1) No tsunami hit the J-PARC. This is due to our tsunami protection up to 8 meters. 2) Major components for the Linac, 3 GeV, 50 GeV, Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF), neutrino facility, and hadron facility received no serious damage, due to many underpins for the corresponding buildings. 3) On the other hand, all roads around the buildings and utilities, in particular power supplies and cooling water supplies, received significant damage. In addition, new added buildings were dropped by 30 cm and they were damaged. MAJOR POINTS 1) Power Supplies and Cooling Water: Power lines and cooling water are gradually recovering for 50 GeV, neutrino, hadron and MLF. However, for 3 GeV both power supplies and cooling water were significantly inclined and damaged. Since the access road to 3 GeV was also damaged, we are now repairing the road first and, then, inspecting both power and water lines. We set the first priority now for the recovery of these. 2) Power Lines: Also, the power cables were sharply bent, in particular, in the 3 GeV and Linac area. Over one thousand cables are being checked one by one. Currently, we still have problems to apply high voltages at the Linac, since the high voltage power panel was damaged. 3) Alignment: Alignment of all elements has been initiated. We noticed that the biggest movement was observed for the Linac. The floor in the middle was approximately a 4 cm smooth drop. GPS measurements together with laser alignment will be done for the entire system. This work will be completed before the summer. 4) Movement of Shielding Walls: Some significant movement was detected in the neutron shield area as well as in the hadron shield area. In both cases a few 1000 tons of shield materials must be first removed and then reinstalled before fixing this movement. 5) Linac Problem: Among the various accelerator buildings, the linac building had several serious problems. The crane does not work, many beam monitors have been destroyed, etc. In addition, it turned out, in the middle of Linac, the beamline sank about 4 cm, as described above. 6) Other needed repairs are described in the individual sections below. BUDGET Immediately after the Earthquake we inspected everything and estimated an approximate number for repairs to the level of 200 Oku Yen. After that, our more realistic estimate was dropped significantly. We are making a more accurate estimate. Recently the first supplemental budget was approved in Diet. The second supplemental budget will be approved in July or so. Our major target is this second supplemental budget. Meanwhile, we are spending our regular operation fund as much as possible for the repair work. WHEN TO RECOVER? 1) We will try to resume J-PARC activity including the accelerator complex, MLF, Hadron and Neutrino by December, 2011. 2) Within JFY2011 (until March 2012) we set a goal to have at least 2 cycles of operation for users. 3) Scheduling, in particular, for construction and repairs for buildings and roads are currently being negotiated both within JAEA and KEK. NEW ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY STARTED A new organization for the neutron science has officially started on April 1st of 2011. From October of 2011 the entire facility of the Linac and 3 GeV together with most of neutron facilities will be controlled directly by the Government, MEXT. The MEXT assigned its official organization to look over these neutron beam lines. The organization called Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Society (CROSS) was selected as this new organization. The CROSS also received funds from MEXT. The majority of the funding is to employ personnel. About 30 new scientists were hired. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STATUS OF ACCELERATOR FACILITIES The run cycle of Run#38 began on March 2, and beam delivery to neutrino users and to MLF (Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility) users at 220kW started on March 4 and March 7, respectively. The MR (50-GeV Synchrotron) RF (Radio Frequency) cavity, which stopped running in the previous run, was restored, and the beam tuning made it possible to deliver 145kW beam to the neutrino users. In the morning on March 11, the beam operation of the RCS (3-GeV Rapid Cycling Synchrotron) and the MR was stopped for the radiation survey in the accelerator tunnels as scheduled. Meanwhile the beam study had been carried out in the linac. The earthquake occurred when the beam was stopped temporarily to shift to the beam destination from the linac to the RCS. The beam was stopped as it was and also high-power equipment stopped. The flood of about 10cm was found from the floor level by the water leak of underground water in the linac tunnel on March 24. The urgent procurement of a diesel engine power generator and wiring work of a temporary housing enabled the pumping work to avoid further damage. The power obtained from the power station became possible in the linac, and checking work for the soundness of the equipment has been performed. It turned out that many current monitors and beam position monitors in the tunnel were damaged and the vacuum was not able to be kept. The procurement of replacements for the damaged devices started immediately. The restoration schedule of some conventional items becomes an issue such as damage of cables in the power electrical system, water leak in the tunnel, and unavailability of cranes and air-conditioning system, etc. The subsidence of the outdoor yard and the surrounding road is extensive at the RCS. The confirmation of the vacuum system etc. has been carried out by securing the lighting with a diesel engine power generator for a while. Abnormalities that may lead to big problems have not been found so far. It is necessary to use heavy machines to check the soundness of the equipment in the yard. To perform this, confirmation of safety is paramount because there are many hollows under the base of the equipment. As a first step, the restoration of the surrounding road was started on May 11. In the MR, water leaks in some places in the accelerator tunnel was observed, and a big water leak was stopped by the emergency repair. The ventilation system and the cooling water system have been restored. The level of the recovery is the most advanced compared with the linac and the RCS. Checks such as the power supply, diagnostics, and the vacuum equipment are also advanced, and no abnormality that may become a great stumbling block has been found as of now. To evaluate the displacement of the equipment and building by the earthquake, and to assess the impact of aftershocks that occur intermittently, the GPS (Global Positioning System) and the regular survey work has been underway. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by A. TOYODA, J. IMAZATO and T. TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FIGHTING FOR RECOVERY OF HADRON FACILITY (by A. TOYODA & J. IMAZATO ) Following the massive earthquake on March 11, a 4 m high tsunami hit the coast and Shinkawa river around the hadron hall. Fortunately, the tsunami stopped very near to the site boundary, so there is no damage to the hall by the tsunami. A few dozen personnel in the hall quickly evacuated and safely returned to Tsukuba or their university site. Systematic efforts to survey the property damage were started on March 17. One of them is a big depression (1 - 1.5 m) of the ground level around the hall. This caused damage of cables and piping. The other is damage of a transverse beam on the east wall surface. It is confirmed that the mechanical strength of the structure is of no concern. It is fortunate that there was no severe damage on large experimental apparatus such as SKS, the beamline shield and dump did not collapse, and magnets did not fall. Electricity for lights and outlets was restored on March 25, the drying machine for CsI crystals of KL group was restarted. On April 3, water and sewage systems were restored. On April 6, the overhead crane system and electricity for experiments came back, and beamline vacuum pumps were restarted. Before Golden Week (29 Apr - 5 May), a 40t truck trailer became possible to go into the hall by the restoration of hall driveway. The hadron hall is steadily recovering despite the worst earthquake. Morale of staff is so high that we are convinced to start a hadron experiment in the near future. STATUS OF NEUTRINO FACILITY (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The gigantic earthquake which hit the pacific coast of east-Japan at 14:56 on March 11th damaged the neutrino experiment facility, but quite fortunately, there were no humans hurt including visiting researchers. Investigation of damages in the neutrino experiment facility is in progress. There were significant damages on the ground surrounding the buildings as shown on page 21 and page 22 of blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/picture/2011/03/StatusEnglish0328.pdf for TS(Target Station) and the beam dump respectively. Some of the equipment located on the ground level also suffered significant damage. On the other hand, instruments installed underground such as magnets in the beamline tunnel or in the neutrino detector pit show no serious damage so far at the visual inspection level. After the earthquake hit, we observe 3.5mm subsidence at the downstream part of the tunnel, which shall require re-alignment of the magnets. Checks of equipment with test operation will start soon, to be follow by the repair work to realize the earliest-possible restart of the experiment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MLF BUILDING LOOKS LIKE STANDING AGAINST A SEVERE EARTHQUAKE, BUT..... 1. Neutron Source The MLF (Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility) building itself withstood the enormous quake and suffered less damage. The damage to the remote handling systems and the coolant facilities in the building were limited and most of their components looked sound. One of the major damages in the neutron source components was a vacuum break of aluminum neutron beam ducts of neutron beam shutter blocks. Many bolts for the duct flanges in more than half of the ducts were loosened because of an impact effect associated by a shutter movement and hitting the surrounding wall. The target trolley with 300 tons was moved back by strong vibration in the downstream of the proton beam line. The bellows seal mechanics of the mercury target that must be in contact with the helium vessel to protect a helium gas leakage was elongated because of the draw back. A new target container will be installed before resuming operation. The ground surrounding the main building subsided severely, which broke the outside facilities. The underground plumbing was also broken and the water supply has been turned off. A liquid nitrogen storage tank and a helium buffer tank for the cryogenic hydrogen system, both of which are 2.5 m in diameter and 10 m in height, were somewhat leaned and associated pipes were bent due to the subsidence. The damages in the tunnel of the proton beam transport line concentrate at the most downstream part connecting to the MLF building. It was found that the tunnel had unevenly settled and had been bent toward the ocean slightly. The magnets and the beam monitors have to be realigned. DAMAGE EVALUATION OF NEUTRON BEAMLINE AND INSTRUMENTS IS ONGOING 2. Neutron Instruments Damage evaluation of the neutron beamline and instruments is ongoing, and damages observed up to now are as follows. MLF has three external buildings for long-beamline instruments, and there are serious subsidence and cracks in those buildings. The west external building where an engineering diffractometer Takumi (BL19) and a beamstop of a powder diffractometer iMATERIA (BL20) are located showed subsidence by 14 cm. A new single crystal diffractometer SENJU (BL18) was being constructed in the building. The east 50 m building for a high resolution powder diffractometer SuperHRPD showed subsidence by 9 cm and displacement to the north by 3 cm. The new east building for BL09 also showed subsidence and tilted by 1/400. Because of the subsidence of external buildings, part of the supermirror guide tubes and shielding were broken at the boundaries between buildings. The earthquake caused movement and lean of many of shielding blocks, especially pre-shields surrounding the target station. The strength of the shielding anchor/tie was designed for Scale 5 and this was proved to be not strong enough for the gigantic quake. After reinforcement in the tie strength, the shielding will be re-installed by Summer. Nine of the 3 m long He3 position sensitive detectors (PSD's) showed breaking of wire. They were under 2kV during the shake. Fortunately, most long PSD's were not under HV and they were all OK. Short PSD's, scintillators, Ge detectors, etc. were not damaged. Many disc choppers seem to be OK. No additional damage was seen up to now in supermirror guide tubes in any beamlines except BL19 and BL08. Damage evaluation of T0 choppers and large vacuum pumps is not yet fully done because the cooling water system has not been recovered yet. DAMAGES OF MUSE WERE NOT TOO SERIOUS 3. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) MUSE suffered several damages from the earthquake. Fortunately those damages, as observed thus far, were not too serious. We believe they can be fixed in a half year. The following are damages over MUSE: 1) All the He ducts, control cables, power cables, and compressed air for the on-line refrigerator system for the superconducting magnet were damaged, due to a subsidence of about 10 cm to 1.5 m outside the MLF building. Also a buffer tank for the He gas was tilted by 2-3 degrees. 2) Air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target were damaged. In particular, it was found that water pipes and control cables must be removed and rebuilt, since the wall where they have been fixed was about to fall down. It is located at an expansion joint between MLF and the proton beam transport line from 3-GeV RCS (3NBT). 3) A lot of anchors for concrete shielding blocks were damaged by the strong quakes. Also, some concrete shielding blocks have cracks. 4) An air-sealing hatch to prevent flow of activated air between the primary proton beam tunnel (M2 tunnel) and the MLF experimental hall was damaged seriously. 5) A cable rack in the M2 tunnel was hit by the heavy concrete blocks and was damaged. Meanwhile, on 16-20 May 2011, the International Conference on Muon Spin Rotation, Relaxation and Resonance (muSR2011) will be held in Mexico, and many experimental results which were obtained at MUSE will be reported. In the night session of the second day, a "TRIUMF-J-PARC meeting" is planned. In this meeting, we will discuss a possible collaboration between J-PARC and TRIUMF for, especially, construction of the Ultra Slow muon, U-line, experimental equipment and scientific programs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE INSPECTION WAS POSTPONED The state of radiation monitor system is being inspected. The inspection of the MLF scheduled on March 14 by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) was postponed for the Gigantic Earthquake on Mar 11. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon May 30 09:33:38 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 17:33:38 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Lecturer in High-Pressure Experimental Mineral Physics, at Macquarie University and ANSTO, Sydney, Australia - Deadline 17th July 2010 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B460613CD0B@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Lecturer in High-Pressure Experimental Mineral Physics (016AO) "Join a world-class research university - Macquarie University is a world-leader in research in the natural sciences, with 80% of all research areas ranked at world standard or above*." *Federal Government Excellence in Research Australia initiative Macquarie University and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have created this exciting collaborative opportunity for a research associate to work with staff at the Bragg Institute and Macquarie. The goal is to develop complementary high pressure, large-volume experimental facilities at both the Australian Synchrotron and the OPAL research. We are looking for a research associate (Lecturer, Level B) with expertise in high-pressure experimental studies to work on Earth materials under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions and to participate in core and collaborative research with the ANSTO neutron scattering and Australian Synchrotron facilities. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and self-directed individual. Experience with high-pressure experimental techniques is required and experience in deformation studies, x-ray or neutron diffraction, and crystallography, are all highly desirable. A PhD in Geoscience, Materials Science, Solid State Chemistry, Physics or related field from an accredited college or university is required. The candidate is expected to publish his/her research results and present at scientific conferences. Enquiries: Associate Professor Tracy Rushmer (Tracy.Rushmer at mq.edu.au) with a copy to Professor Robert Robinson (rro at ansto.gov.au). Appointment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term for a period of 5 years, and subject to probationary conditions. Package: Level B from $79,223 - $93,945 pa, plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Applications Close: 17 July 2011 Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From sinq at psi.ch Tue May 31 10:01:28 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 10:01:28 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Friendly reminder: 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research Message-ID: <36F20048-5563-4879-8039-867F990F43A6@psi.ch> Theme 2011 - Probing Phase Transitions using Photons, Muons and Neutrons Dear colleagues We would like to draw your attention once more to our 10th PSI Summer School, taking place from August 13 - August 19 in Zug. It is the very first time that the PSI Summer School will be held in Zug - on the premises of the Institut Montana Zugerberg (international boarding school), Zug, Switzerland. You can still register until June 30; there are still some places available. In this Summer School more than 20 world-class experts will introduce the different aspects of phase transitions from an experimental and theoretical point of view. Phase transitions are not only a well known fact of everyday life, but also an important field of current research and of technological applications. At the end of the school you will not only understand why water turns into ice. You will know how to apply modern methods to the problem of phase transitions and you will have established contacts to the speakers and participants allowing you to utilize the gained knowledge for your own research. As in the 2 previous years, the PSI Summer School offers again a twofold educational program with the school in Zug followed by hands on training at the PSI Facilities in Villigen. The practical training will be available for approximately 20 students. The transfer from Zug to Villigen will take place on Friday, August 19, 2011. 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research / August 13 - 19, 2011 / at the Institut Montana Zugerberg, Zug, Switzerland Practical Training at the Paul Scherrer Institut - Neutron & Muon Sources & Swiss Synchrotron Light Source / August 20 - 22, 2011 / at PSI Villigen, Switzerland We appreciate you forwarding this information to potentially interested graduates students at your institute/department. For more information and registration please have a look at blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 Best regards Daniela Jahns, on behalf of the organizing committee ======================================== Assistant to Prof. J. Friso van der Veen CH - 5232 Villigen PSI phone: +41 56 310 42 23 fax: +41 56 310 31 51 PSI Summer School 2011 in Zug, August 13 - 22, 2011 blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 zug2011 at psi.ch From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue May 31 17:46:37 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 17:46:37 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader Choppers at ESS Message-ID: <49D0056D-D549-44B3-95CB-E7DF3C8F41A8@esss.se> Group Leader - Choppers The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Group Leader - Choppers. Description of position The successful candidate will establish and lead the Chopper group at the ESS. The Chopper group will be responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of the choppers serving all the neutron instruments. The Chopper group leader will coordinate collaboration work with research laboratories, mainly in Europe, in order to develop chopper solutions for the neutron instruments of the ESS. The immediate focus will be on studying issues related to installing and maintaining neutron choppers in the high-radiation environment in and near the proton target monolith. The Chopper group will ensure that the technical solutions for the neutron chopper requirements of the ESS instruments will be available when needed, and will manage the purchasing, maintenance and operation of all the neutron choppers at the ESS. Qualifications Academic qualification: Masters degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering. Essential experience: Several years of experience in the design and operation of high-speed rotating machinery using both mechanical and magnetic bearings. Experience in both personnel management and project management. Desirable experience: Working with neutron choppers in an academic research environment. Description of department The Chopper group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Chopper group will develop, install and maintain neutron choppers for the ESS instruments. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se From recruitment at ill.fr Wed Jun 1 15:55:08 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:55:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist at the ILL (small angle neutron scattering) Message-ID: <4DE644BC.2080408@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy : * RESEARCH SCIENTIST - m/f -** (small angle neutron scattering) * Small angle neutron scattering (SANS) has become a major component of structural biology at the ILL to study interactions and low resolution structures in large biological macromolecular complexes. Furthermore the PSB (Partnership for Structural Biology) provides additional outstanding facilities for structural biology, including a Deuteration Laboratory for isotope labeling of biological molecules, and a wide variety of complementary biophysical methods. With the presence of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, the Institute of Structural Biology and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the campus provides an exciting research environment for biology. /Duties:/ The ILL is inviting applications for a scientist to take charge of the biological aspects of the SANS instrument D22 in the Large Scale Structures group. Duties would include: instrument maintenance and development, running data collection and analysis software, local contact for biology experiments both on D22 and on the other SANS instruments of the group, and to coordinate the system of beamtime block allocation to experimenters. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop strong collaborations for her/his own scientific work. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in physical or life sciences. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with an active research interest in biology, experience in neutron or X-ray small angle scattering. The post represents an excellent opportunity for a young postdoctoral scientist to develop expertise, broaden their experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists who are able to obtain a secondment period from their home institute will also be considered.* * /Notes:/ Fixed-term contract of 5 years.** Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the head of the Large Scale Structures Group: Dr. RCubitt, Tel. +33(0)4.76.20.72.15, e-mail: cubitt at ill.fr or via blockedhttp://www.ill.fr/lss. **Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications no later than *03.07.2011*, via our website:blockedhttp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/15*). Interviews are to be held on August 1st and 2ndin Grenoble. From mcqueeney at ameslab.gov Wed Jun 1 17:01:27 2011 From: mcqueeney at ameslab.gov (Robert McQueeney) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:01:27 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc position at Iowa State University/Ames Laboratory Message-ID: <093F3F64-5C09-4727-86A3-9D8E034BA6FA@ameslab.gov> Postdoctoral Research Associate - Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory Candidates are invited to apply for a Postdoctoral position in experimental condensed matter physics at Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory. The position will focus on the application of elastic and inelastic neutron and x-ray scattering techniques for the study of superconductivity and magnetism strongly correlated materials. Knowledge of strongly correlated electron systems and experience in neutron or x-ray scattering is desirable. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field and should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a list of at least three potential references to: Professor Robert McQueeney (mcqueeney at ameslab.gov) at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA. Applications must be received by July 30, 2011 for full consideration. Ames Laboratory is an EEO/AA employer. From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Thu Jun 2 06:20:16 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:20:16 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4DE70F80.4000203@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS ---------------------------------- Conference Secretariats Jun-ichi Suzuki and Fujio Maekawa Email: 1stAOCNS at ml.j-parc.jp ---------------------------------- From a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de Fri Jun 3 07:42:06 2011 From: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de (Ioffe, Alexander) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:42:06 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] JCNS Workshop on "Neutron instrumentation: from continuous to spallation sources" - the registration is opened Message-ID: <7EAC81DA-900E-4BBB-A891-4495E7A94BAF@fz-juelich.de> The registration for the JCNS workshop "Neutron instrumentation: from continuous to spallation sources" to be held on October 4-7, 2011 in Tutzing conference centre next to Munich, Germany is now opened . The registration form and abstracts can be submitted via the web-site: blockedhttp://www.jcns.info/Workshop_2011/ Deadline for abstract submission is July, 1, 2011. Please, find more details, the abstract and the registration form on our web-site. The workshop will bring together experts in the neutron scattering instrumentation to discuss the latest advances in neutron instrumentation at the continuous sources and short pulse spallation sources through the prism of the use of the accumulated experience for the design of the long-pulse spallation source instrumentation. The state of the art of key components like choppers, polarizers/analyzers, detectors etc. will be another key topic of the workshop. The scientific program includes invited and contributed presentations and posters related to large scale and inelastic instrumentation, neutron diffraction on powders and single crystals, engineering materials and macromolecular structures. Polarization analysis and larmor precession instruments are highlighted in this workshop as well. The workshop will be held in the Conference Center of the Evangelische Akademie in Tutzing right on the lakefront of the Starnberger See south of Munich. Attendees will be accommodated directly at the venue. The workshop fee of 430 Euro includes 3 nights and full board. For students a reduced fee of 250 Euro will apply. Do not hesitate to contact us in the case of further questions. Dr. Alexander Ioffe Juelich Centre for Neutron Science at FRM II Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany e-mail: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Besuchen Sie uns auf unserem neuen Webauftritt unter www.fz-juelich.de From leopoldo at fq.edu.uy Thu Jun 2 02:41:53 2011 From: leopoldo at fq.edu.uy (Leopoldo Suescun) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:41:53 -0300 Subject: [Neutron] 1st Argentinean Workshop on Neutron Beams for Research Message-ID: Please, disseminate this event: On behalf of the organizers J. R. Granada, J. Sacanell and G. Aurelio, I'm pleased to announce the 1st Argentinean Workshop on Neutron Beams for Research To be held at Centro At?mico Constituyentes, Av. Gral. Paz y Constituyentes, San Mart?n, Pcia. de Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 13 and 14, 2011 For more information and registration (no registration fee is requested but registration is mandatory to gain access to the Workshop room) blockedhttp://fisica.cab.cnea.gov.ar/hacesra10/ ------- En nombre del comit? organizador J. R. Granada, J. Sacanell and G. Aurelio me place anunciar el 1er Workshop Argentino sobre Haces de Neutrones para Investigaci?n que se desarrollar? en el Centro At?mico Constituyentes, Av. Gra Paz y Constituyentes, San Mart?n, Pcia. de Buenos Aires, Argentina el 13 y 14 de junio de 2011 Por m?s informaci?n y para inscribirse (la inscripci?n es gratuita pero solo personas registradas podr?n acceder al predio del workshop) blockedhttp://fisica.cab.cnea.gov.ar/hacesra10/ ------------- Thanks Leo -- Dr. Leopoldo Suescun Prof. Agr (Assoc. Prof.) de F?sica Tel: (+598) 29290648/29249859 Cryssmat-Lab./DETEMA Fax: (+598) 29241906 Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de la Republica ,_. | \ | v- ,' \ | ( \__Montevideo, Uruguay From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Fri Jun 3 16:01:27 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:01:27 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Call for proposals: NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C0661ED81@EVS1.aecl.ca> The NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) invites proposals for beam time on its six beamlines: C2 High Resolution Powder Diffractometer C5 Polarized Beam Triple-Axis Spectrometer D3 Reflectometer E3 Triple-axis Spectrometer L3 Stress-Scanning Diffractometer N5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer Information on the beamlines is available on the NRC-CNBC website: blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/facilities/cnbc/spectrometers.html Proposals are accepted at anytime. The application form may be downloaded from the Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering: blockedhttp://www.cins.ca/beam.html ------------------- Daniel Banks Strategic Planning & Communications Officer | Agent de planification strat?gique et de communication Canadian Neutron Beam Centre | Le centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada 613-584-8298 blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cnbc/ | blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ccfn/ ------------------- CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From PKWI at risoe.dtu.dk Fri Jun 3 21:06:40 2011 From: PKWI at risoe.dtu.dk (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Willendrup=2C_Peter_Kj=E6r?=) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:06:40 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] [mcstas-users] New McStas release: 1.12c In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello again everyone, Unfortunately, the McStas 1.12c release from May 24th contained a series of bugs, primarily in source components, related to a type-change of the neutron counter. We have decided that since only a limited number of people have downloaded the release, we will simply re-release McStas 1.12c with the above bugs fixed. If you already downloaded and installed the packages released on May 24th, please re-download and reinstall. Sorry for the inconvenience and best regards, Peter Willendrup -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- On 24/05/2011, at 15.28, Peter Willendrup wrote: > Hello everyone, > > > A reasonably serious bug in our rectangular focusing routine was identified by several McStas users and has now been corrected. We felt that this warranted an update of the stable McStas release, meaning a new 1.12c release. > > The 1.12c release is available now from blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download. > > A complete liste of changes is available at blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download/src/CHANGES > > > For those of you looking forward to the 2.0 release, all required new functionality has been implemented, but documentation is still lacking. The 2.0 release will become officially available once the documentation has been updated, hopefully fall 2011. > > > > Regards on behalf of the McStas team, > > Peter Willendrup > > > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Peter Willendrup - Development engineer > > RIS? DTU > Materials Research Division > Frederiksborgvej 399 > DK-4000 Roskilde > > Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 > Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 > Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 > Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > > _______________________________________________ > mcstas-users mailing list > mcstas-users at mcstas.org > blockedhttp://mailman.mcstas.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mcstas-users From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Jun 13 22:59:35 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:59:35 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00ed01cc2a0c$cd09d6d0$671d8470$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Friday, July, 8, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( blockedhttp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From tproffen at ornl.gov Tue Jun 14 17:36:24 2011 From: tproffen at ornl.gov (Proffen, Thomas E.) Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:36:24 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F315D4D35A04@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> (send on behalf of Toshiji Kanaya) Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aundrea at lanl.gov Tue Jun 14 19:17:02 2011 From: aundrea at lanl.gov (Aundrea R. Espinosa) Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:17:02 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE- User Program Headlines- June, 2011 Message-ID: <2E21B4CB-382F-4197-9C2C-73E429491627@lanl.gov> June, 2011 LANSCE Rosen Scholar Announcement Purpose The Rosen Scholar is a fellowship created to honor the memory of Louis Rosen, his accomplishments, hard work, and affection for the broad range of science performed at LANSCE. Louis Rosen?s outstanding leadership and scientific career at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) covered six-and-a-half decades and included conception of the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF), during 1960, that culminated with its commissioning in 1972. LAMPF was a unique nuclear science research tool through the 1990s. Now called Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), the facility continues to play a paramount role in basic sciences and national security needs for the country. From his scientific vision to his kind and effective mentoring, Rosen's tenure, from the Manhattan Project in 1943 till his passing in 2009, exemplified the best in leadership at all levels. The Rosen Scholar fellowship is intended to attract visiting scholars to LANSCE in the fields of Nuclear Science, Materials Science, Defense Science or Accelerator Technology. The Rosen Scholar is reserved for individuals whose career accomplishments in fields of research covered by LANSCE Facilities are recognized as outstanding by the scientific community and exemplifies the innovative and visionary qualities of Louis Rosen. The Rosen Scholar is expected to be resident at LANSCE and bring his/her scientific expertise to LANSCE as well as the broader Los Alamos scientific community. The position will support the Rosen Scholar at their current salary including relocation expenses for up to one year. Nomination and Selection Process Nominations for Rosen Scholar candidates are to be sponsored by at least one of LANSCE?s Facilities: IPF (Isotope Production Facility), UCN (Ultra-Cold Neutron), pRad (Proton Radiography), Lujan Center, and WNR (Nuclear Science). The nomination package should include a two page research statement, a one page support letter from one of the sponsoring facilities and a recent CV. The research proposal should address at least one of the following two points: (1) Advancement of LANSCE?s research portfolio or mission and (2) Future capabilities that advances LANSCE-based scientific research. Nominations should be sent to the LANSCE Division Office. Nomination packages will be evaluated in consultation with LANSCE Facilities and partner organizations that conduct scientific programs at LANSCE. All nominations are due by September 30th, 2011, for calendar year 2012. Best Regards, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- June, 2011 LANSCE Rosen Scholar Announcement Purpose The Rosen Scholar is a fellowship created to honor the memory of Louis Rosen, his accomplishments, hard work, and affection for the broad range of science performed at LANSCE. Louis Rosen?s outstanding leadership and scientific career at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) covered six-and-a-half decades and included conception of the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF), during 1960, that culminated with its commissioning in 1972. LAMPF was a unique nuclear science research tool through the 1990s. Now called Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), the facility continues to play a paramount role in basic sciences and national security needs for the country. From his scientific vision to his kind and effective mentoring, Rosen's tenure, from the Manhattan Project in 1943 till his passing in 2009, exemplified the best in leadership at all levels. The Rosen Scholar fellowship is intended to attract visiting scholars to LANSCE in the fields of Nuclear Science, Materials Science, Defense Science or Accelerator Technology. The Rosen Scholar is reserved for individuals whose career accomplishments in fields of research covered by LANSCE Facilities are recognized as outstanding by the scientific community and exemplifies the innovative and visionary qualities of Louis Rosen. The Rosen Scholar is expected to be resident at LANSCE and bring his/her scientific expertise to LANSCE as well as the broader Los Alamos scientific community. The position will support the Rosen Scholar at their current salary including relocation expenses for up to one year. Nomination and Selection Process Nominations for Rosen Scholar candidates are to be sponsored by at least one of LANSCE?s Facilities: IPF (Isotope Production Facility), UCN (Ultra-Cold Neutron), pRad (Proton Radiography), Lujan Center, and WNR (Nuclear Science). The nomination package should include a two page research statement, a one page support letter from one of the sponsoring facilities and a recent CV. The research proposal should address at least one of the following two points: (1) Advancement of LANSCE?s research portfolio or mission and (2) Future capabilities that advances LANSCE-based scientific research. Nominations should be sent to the LANSCE Division Office. Nomination packages will be evaluated in consultation with LANSCE Facilities and partner organizations that conduct scientific programs at LANSCE. All nominations are due by September 30th, 2011, for calendar year 2012. Best Regards, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: black-LANSCE-banner.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 20994 bytes Desc: not available URL: From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Wed Jun 15 11:19:18 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:19:18 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Research Scientist Message-ID: <4DF87916.6070304@helmholtz-berlin.de> Reference No. G 2011/2 The Department Research with Spallation Neutrons Campus Wannsee is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist. Payment according to the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The appointment is valid for three years. The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin Neutron Scattering Centre and the Berlin Synchrotron Radiation Source BESSY, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The department G-A1 (Research with Spallation Neutrons) operates the cold-neutron triple-axis instrument V2/FLEX with an international user community active in the fields of low-energy structural and magnetic excitations, strongly correlated electron systems, heavy-fermion physics and quantum magnetism. The current instrument upgrade program at FLEX is now in an advanced state. It aims at further enhancing the instrument capabilities and focuses on the optimization of neutron optical components including devices for polarized neutron work. The candidate is expected to take an active role in the commissioning of the instrument and transfering the instrument into full user service. The work will further include development and implementation of a multi-analyzer option for the secondary spectrometer with particular emphasis on data acquisition and visualisation software. The successful candidate will also participate in research work associated with the triple axis spectrometer and collaborate with renowned guest scientists from all over the world in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the HZB user program. She/He is encouraged to conduct her/his own research programme in the field of condensed matter physics using neutron scattering facilities at HZB in general. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Klaus Habicht (email: habicht at helmholtz-berlin.de, phone +49-(0)30-8062-42807). Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of three academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany,(Email:personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. G 2011/2. The deadline for the application is 15 July 2011. Further Information Dr. Klaus Habicht Tel. 030/8062-42807 Closing Date: 15 . 07 . 2011 -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-I1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Jun 17 08:06:25 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:06:25 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter Special Issue (June, 2011) Message-ID: <4DFAEEE1.4030400@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, June 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== June 15th, 2011 INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT T2K Collaboration High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, The University of Tokyo J-PARC Center The T2K experiment, whose primary purpose is to study neutrino interactions at a large distance from their source, has detected 6 electron neutrino candidate events based on the data collected before March 11, 2011?when it was interrupted due to the great East Japan earthquake. For the first time, it was possible to observe an indication that muon neutrinos are able to transform into electron neutrinos over a distance of 295 km through the quantum mechanical phenomena of neutrino flavor oscillations.? The T2K experiment collected about 2% of the original goal of the total number of events to be collected before the great East Japan earthquake hit on March 11, 2011. After J-PARC resumes producing muon neutrinos, which is planned to happen by the end of 2011, the T2K experiment will continue striving to accumulate the target number of events to confirm electron neutrino appearance. The researchers aim to search for CP violation in leptons to explore the origin of matter in the universe by upgrading the accelerators at J-PARC to much higher intensity and enhancing the performance of the detectors. Electron neutrino appearance is the key to detecting leptonic CP violation, and the observation result indicates that the T2K experiment has made a significant step towards this future goal. The result was presented at the KEK seminar on June 15 and press release was issued from KEK/ICRR on the web. hxxp://www.kek.jp/ja/news/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html hxxp://www.kek.jp/intra-e/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html The paper describing the result was submitted to Physical Review Letters. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea . go . jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea . go . jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea . go . jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From petersonpf at ornl.gov Mon Jun 20 17:46:07 2011 From: petersonpf at ornl.gov (Peterson, Peter F.) Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:46:07 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron scattering workshops for new users In-Reply-To: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F30B6BC61EE6@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Message-ID: The neutron scattering facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, are offering workshops to familiarize new users with the scientific capabilities of instruments that have recently entered the user program. These workshops are targeted to graduate students, postdocs, and faculty who are interested in learning more about neutron scattering techniques and associated data analysis relevant to many science areas, including physics, chemistry, materials science, and biology, as well as about the instruments. It is expected that all attendees will participate in experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source or the High Flux Isotope Reactor; some of these experiments may involve a sample provided by the attendees. Limited financial support is available. August 31 ? September 2 Neutron Powder Diffraction Workshop, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA. Neutron powder diffraction is a widely used tool for structural characterization of a wide variety of materials such as superconductors, energy storage materials such as batteries, solid oxide fuel cells, zeolites, ferroelectrics etc. The aim of this workshop is to give members of the powder user community an (1) introduction to neutron powder diffraction, (2) how to choose between instruments at Oak Ridge for their research, (3) the proposal process, (4) experience of data collection and (5) finally Rietveld analysis of data collected at two general purpose powder instruments namely HB2A at HFIR and POWGEN at SNS. September 6-7 Introduction to the EQ-SANS, Oak Ridge, TN. The EQ-SANS is the newest small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) instrument at the Spallation Neutron Source. The EQ-SANS expands and complements the capabilities provided by the well-established SANS instruments located at ORNL?s High Flux Isotope Reactor. Unlike these instruments, the EQ-SANS is a time-of-flight (TOF) instrument. The use of TOF affords unique capabilities to the EQ-SANS that are not available to reactor-based SANS instruments. The goal of this workshop is to allow potential users of the instrument an opportunity to learn about the function and capabilities of the instrument through interaction with staff members and the instrument. The workshop will benefit both the experienced SANS user who has not worked with the instrument, as well as the novice researcher considering using SANS for their research. September 12-13 Getting to know the NOMAD, Oak Ridge, TN. The acronym NOMAD stands for Nanoscale Ordered MAterials Diffractometer and is located at the Spallation Neutron Source. It is designed for the determination of pair distribution functions from a wide range of materials spanning from dense gases to long range ordered crystalline materials. It combines a large accessible Q range, large detector coverage with high intensity while maintaining good resolution. For a typical sample of the order of ~0.5cm3, good statistical accuracy can be achieved in minutes or even seconds of data acquisition time. This one and a half day workshop is intended to give an overview over the capabilities of the instrument with an emphasis on hands on experiments. Suggestions of participant provided samples are welcome. September 29 - October 1 Neutron Diffraction @ TOPAZ, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA. A workshop on single crystal neutron diffraction will be held at the Spallation Neutron Source at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It will present invited and contributed talks to showcase cutting edge science and examples where neutron diffraction can make significant contributions; and provide training in neutron structure analysis and sample screening for the preparation of instrument beam-time proposals. TOPAZ is a high resolution wavelength-resolved Laue diffractometer with a versatile sample environment. Commissioning user experiments have demonstrated successfully the instrument capability for structural study of a vitamin B12 derivative, ion distribution in Li-ion battery materials, order and disorder in shape memory intermetallics, magnetic phase transition in multiferroic single crystal and functional thin films. Each workshop will provide attendees with the understanding and knowledge of neutron scattering and the capabilities associated these instruments. This will also provide attendees with a background for identifying a science case to be used when submitting a proposal for research during the upcoming call for proposals. In some cases and with prior approval, attendees will be able to a bring sample of their choosing to gather preliminary data on its suitability for analysis by neutron scattering. Because this is a hands-on workshop, attendance is limited. There is no registration fee. You will receive confirmation of your acceptance. Priority for selection for these workshops will be given to those individuals who have not previously participated in neutron scattering experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source. All attendees must be approved for site access to ORNL and complete safety training before the workshop. For more information about submitting an application to attend these workshops or other neutron scattering events around the world, see http://neutrons.ornl.gov/calendar/. Please contact me if you have any questions. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 From sinq at psi.ch Thu Jun 30 16:42:35 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:42:35 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Open position: postdoctoral fellow at PSI - Material Science and Simulation Group Message-ID: <2F993017-3429-4DCF-8B20-8694AEEB6018@psi.ch> The Paul Scherrer Institute is with 1400 employees the largest research centre for the natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland and a worldwide leading user laboratory. Its research activities are concentrated on the main topics structure of matter, energy and environmental research as well as human health. The group Material Science and Simulations (hxxp://mss.web.psi.ch/) part of NUM/ASQ performs research in the structural and mechanical properties of metals, alloys and composites using in-situ testing facilities at the neutron Spallation Source (SINQ) and at the Swiss Light Source (SLS), meanwhile exploiting synergies with computational modelling. For the development of a computational tool for the interpretation of diffraction data we are looking for a postdoctoral fellow in computational materials science. The main objective of this research is to develop new computational approaches for the interpretation of diffraction data obtained by powder diffraction and polychromatic Laue diffraction for the study of modern engineering materials subjected to strong nonlinear strain fields. The emphasis lies on a bottom up approach for calculation of diffraction patterns from simulated microstructural configurations with the aim to improve the understanding of the influence of dislocations on the diffraction profile. For more information please contact Prof Helena Van Swygenhoven-Moens (email: helena.vanswygenhoven at psi.ch, phone: +41-56-310-2931) or have a look here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0070-1 From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Jul 7 11:45:30 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:45:30 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] PhD student in physics, Lund Sweden Message-ID: <67B52F31-6494-4138-B9D8-45BFADAA8680@esss.se> PhD student in physics The Division of Nuclear Physics at Lund University (DNPLU) and the Detector Division of the European Spallation Source AB (ESS) jointly offer a PhD studentship in the field of neutron-detection techniques. Description of main responsibilities Following an initiative undertaken at DNPLU, discussions involving the establishment a three-party detector-development laboratory to be shared by DNPLU, the ESS, and The MAX IV Laboratory are well underway. The ultimate goal of this undertaking is to establish a center of excellence for detector development at Lund University. Of particular interest to the DNPLU and the ESS is the development of neutron-detection techniques. The Photonuclear Group of the DNPLU based at the existing MAX-lab has a long and well-documented history of neutron-detector development. Further information about the activities of the Photonuclear group may be found at hxxp://www.maxlab.lu.se/kfoto/index.html. The goal of this PhD project is to design, develop, construct, and then characterize a liquid-scintillator neutron-detector array, particularly in terms of its absolute efficiency for detecting neutrons of various energies. The array thus developed will then be employed in a photoneutron measurement at the Tagged-Photon Facility at MAX-lab. The successful applicant will thus be instrumental to the development of the three-party detector laboratory, and be amongst the first individuals to utilize it. Teaching at up to the 10% level may be a part of the duties of the successful candidate. Qualifications Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at an advanced level containing at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 are at an advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies. For special eligibility in Physics, an independent project, equivalent to 30 credits is required, together with courses at an advanced level that provide the relevant background for the planned area of research. Special eligibility may also be achieved through other equivalent education. For detailed requirements and the selection criteria, see the general study plan for physics at hxxp://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/upload/LUPDF/natvet/FU/Studieplan/E.Physics.pdf. Documented proficiency with the English language is required. The successful applicant will be expected to spend periods of up to a month at a time at accelerator and neutron facilities outside Sweden, in particular (but not limited to) Europe and the United States. Regulations for employment Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost, their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including research, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations. A strong interest in experimental techniques is a prerequisite for consideration. Technical competence and hands-on mechanical and electrical proficiency will be considered very strong merits. Experience with the LINUX operating system as well as with computer programming, in particular with the languages C++, C, and to a lesser extent FORTRAN, is an asset. In addition, experience with computer simulations of detectors using codes such as STANTON, GEANT, and MCNP is an asset, as well as data analysis using codes such as ROOT. Duration & Location The position is time limited, 4 years of full-time studies. Your work place will be The Division of Nuclear Physics at Lund University (DNPLU). Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxps://dfs.adm.lu.se/E-rek_CV/Login.aspx?Dnr=405083 and following the instructions. Reference number of the position (diarienummer) is NPA 2011/341. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2011. For further information please contact Kevin Fissum, Scientist, kevin.fissum at nuclear.lu.se orwww . lth . se/fysik/avdelningar/kaernfysik/ The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www . esss . se From johnsonkk at ornl.gov Thu Jul 7 14:06:30 2011 From: johnsonkk at ornl.gov (Johnson, Kyle) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:06:30 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HFIR and SNS) Message-ID: <4114A3396F1890438102238220C45CAF092D8C7BBD@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals Proposals for beam time at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) will be accepted via the web-based proposal system until midnight eastern time, Wednesday, September 7, 2011. This call is for experiments anticipated to run January through June 2012. Proposals will be reviewed for feasibility, safety, and potential for high-impact science. Users for approved projects must complete access and training requirements prior to beginning experiments. Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . J. Michael Simonson Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From recruitment at ill.fr Thu Jul 7 14:43:58 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:43:58 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist in diffuse and inelastic neutron scattering Message-ID: <4E15AA0E.3090608@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: * RESEARCH SCIENTIST***(Diffuse and inelastic neutron scattering) m/f Working within the *Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group*, you will be co-responsible for the polarized neutron spectrometer D7 participating both in its operation and technical development. In addition to carrying out your own active research programme, you will be responsible for assisting ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments. Duties will also include the promotion of scientific partnerships in your field of research. The instrument D7 is strongly anchored in magnetism. While wishing to preserve this focus we aspire to open D7 up to new communities and would consider applicants with research backgrounds in other fields, such as soft matter or materials science. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in the physical sciences or chemistry. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with knowledge of neutron scattering techniques. A strong background in instrumentation, in particular neutron polarization analysis, is an asset. The post represents an excellent opportunity for young postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. /Notes:/ This is a fixed-term contract : 5 years. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Time-of-Flight and High-Resolution Group Leader: Prof. H. Schober, Tel. +33 (0)4 76 20 72 06; e-mail: schober at ill.fr Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *12.09.2011*, *via our website*:hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/17*). From johnson at ill.fr Thu Jul 7 21:47:38 2011 From: johnson at ill.fr (johnson at ill.fr) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:47:38 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [Neutron] Neutrons and simulations Message-ID: <6497309acc095aad569126e6b7453920.squirrel@195.83.126.17> In 2010, at the 18th annual meeting (JDN18) of the French neutron scattering society, a summer school was held on the theme of 'neutrons and simulations', reflecting the growing use in neutron scattering work of numerical methods like molecular and lattice dynamics, based on density functional theory and classical force fields. Following the school, a set of 14 articles has been published (in ENGLISH), which is freely available at hxxp://www.neutron-sciences.org/index.php?option=com_toc&url=/articles/sfn/abs/2011/01/contents/contents.html Further details of the contents are given at the end of this mail. You may find these articles to be useful in your neutron scattering and numerical work and they can be downloaded from the web site (above). There are now about a dozen volumes in this neutron scattering collection, all being freely available, the articles being in French (mainly) and English. Natalie Malikova, Marie Plazanet, Mark Johnson JDN 18 - Neutrons et Simulations R?muzat, Dr?me Proven?ale, France, 04-08 Juin 2010 M. Johnson, N. Malikova and M. Plazanet (Eds.) Editorial Pr?face p. 1 N. Malikova, M. Plazanet et M. Johnson Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112000 R?sum? | PDF (658.0 KB) Editorial Preface p. 1 N. Malikova, M. Plazanet and M. Johnson Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112001 R?sum? | PDF (34.42 KB) - Introduction Numerical simulations and spectroscopy p. 3 F. Guillaume Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112002 R?sum? | PDF (317.2 KB) A guide to statistical physics issues in molecular simulations p. 15 J.-L. Barrat and R. Vuilleumier Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112003 R?sum? | PDF (186.0 KB) - Electronic Structure, Magnetism and Phonons Wavelets for electronic structure calculations p. 33 T. Deutsch and L. Genovese Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112004 R?sum? | PDF (1.156 MB) Introduction to the density functional formalism and some illustrative applications to magnetism p. 77 M. Zbiri, M. Johnson, H. Schober, S. Rols, N. Qureshi, S. Clarke and R. Mittal Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112005 R?sum? | PDF (1.959 MB) Numerical simulations and magnetism p. 105 S. Petit Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112006 R?sum? | PDF (1.269 MB) Introduction to the theory of lattice dynamics p. 123 M.T. Dove Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112007 R?sum? | PDF (1.661 MB) Phonons calculated from first-principles p. 161 K. Parlinski Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112008 R?sum? | PDF (107.3 KB) - From the Atomic Level Characterisation to Coarse-Grained Descriptions Force fields and molecular dynamics simulations p. 169 M.A. Gonz?lez Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112009 R?sum? | PDF (1.086 MB) nMoldyn - Interfacing spectroscopic experiments, molecular dynamics simulations and models for time correlation functions p. 201 V. Calandrini, E. Pellegrini, P. Calligari, K. Hinsen and G.R. Kneller Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112010 R?sum? | PDF (648.6 KB) A comparative thermodynamic and structural investigation of GexTe(1−x) and GexSbyTe(1−x−y) liquid alloys p. 233 C. Otjacques, J.-Y. Raty, J.-P. Gaspard, Y. Tsuchiya and C. Bichara Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112011 R?sum? | PDF (1.173 MB) Physics of fluids confined in nanochannels: A shared space for neutrons and simulation p. 247 D. Morineau Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112012 R?sum? | PDF (1.369 MB) Experiments ? Simulations ? Theories: Multiscale approaches for solutions p. 263 J.-F. Dufr?che, N. Malikova, M. Jardat, G. M?riguet, E. Dubois, B. Rotenberg, V. Marry, J. Molina and P. Turq Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112013 R?sum? | PDF (1.438 MB) Coarse-grained models for macromolecular systems p. 285 V. Hugouvieux Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112014 R?sum? | PDF (728.8 KB) - Design of New Instruments, Virtual Experiments Virtual experiments in a nutshell: Simulating neutron scattering from materials within instruments with McStas p. 303 E. Farhi and P. Willendrup Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112015 R?sum? | PDF (7.898 MB) From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Fri Jul 8 11:21:38 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:21:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Inside NMI3 - Focus on Joint Research Activities, Highlights from our Access Programme, News from around the World... Message-ID: <015901cc3d50$71259c30$5370d490$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> The first issue of NMI3?s brand new newsletter Inside NMI3 is available to download at: hxxp://neutron.neutron-eu.net/n_news In this first issue of Inside NMI3, you will find reports on recent research carried out thanks to our Access Programme, updates on two of NMI3?s Joint Research Activities, a list of forthcoming schools and general news from the neutron and muon worlds. Please see the table of content at the foot of this email. We hope that you enjoy reading Inside NMI3 and welcome any feedback. Please email us with comments at info at nmi3.eu The NMI3 Coordination Team ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- Inside NMI3 issue 1 July 2011 Activities Focus on Joint Research Activities Neutron Optics Detectors Highlights from our Access Programme Using muons to measure spin polarisation in organic spin-based devices Control of electron flow and magnetism in atomically thin metaloxides Neutron scattering in characterisation of magnetic fluids for anticancer treatment Vacant crystal sites provide valuable clues on the fast hydrogen transport in Mg-Ti-H films Inelastic neutron scattering reveals interaction between cobalt ions Schools & Workshops Foresight studies News from Around the World Coordination & Management ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- From klaus.pranzas at hzg.de Fri Jul 8 15:22:07 2011 From: klaus.pranzas at hzg.de (klaus.pranzas at hzg.de) Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:22:07 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Invitation to our Summer School "Application of Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation in Engineering Materials Science", 12th to 16th September, 2011, in Lauenburg. Deadline: 31st of July Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to the Summer School "Application of Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation in Engineering Materials Science", which will be held in Lauenburg near Hamburg, Germany, from 12th to 16th September, 2011. Co-organisers are Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, DESY, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Technical University Berlin and Technical University Leoben. The school will provide a systematic overview of application of neutrons and synchrotron radiation to the structural analysis of engineering materials. The relevant experimental methods will be covered in a three day course followed by a practical in the remaining two days. For more information please visit the following website which will be regularly updated: hxxp://www.hzg.de/summerschool The deadline for registration is the 31st of July. We would appreciate, if you could spread this information among colleagues and friends. Sincerely yours Andreas Schreyer ________________ Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht PO Box 1160 D-21494 Geesthacht, Germany web: hxxp://gems.hzg.de e-mail: andreas.schreyer at hzg.de phone : +49 4152 87-1254 fax: +49 4152 87-1338 Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 21502 Geesthacht Deutschland/Germany Gesch?ftsf?hrer/Board of Management: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kaysser, Dipl.-Ing. Michael Gan? Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates/Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Ministerialdirigent Wilfried Kraus Amtsgericht L?beck HRB 285 GE (Register Court) Internet: hxxp://www.hzg.de ACHTUNG - ATTENTION Die Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH hie? bis zum 1. November 2010 GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH. Until 1st November 2010 the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH was officially called GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH. From elena at lanl.gov Thu Jul 14 20:20:35 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:20:35 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines Message-ID: <4E1F3373.6060700@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines July 14, 2011 Colleagues, The Las Conchas fire does not prove a threat to LANL or LANSCE. It is safe to travel to Los Alamos and LANSCE is in full operations mode. LANSCE extends it deepest thanks and appreciation to the men and women who have fought to keep LANL and the town of Los Alamos safe from the Las Conchas fire. The Las Conchas fire is presently 57% contained. To date, the fire has burned approximately 149,240 acres. Please follow these links for up-to-date information on the Las Conchas fire: New Mexico Fire Information: hxxp://nmfireinfo.wordpress.com/ Incident Information System: hxxp://inciweb.org/incident/2385/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), New Mexico Air Quality: hxxp://www.weather.gov/aq/sectors/newmexico.php#tabs Environment at LANL: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/environment/ The evacuation of the Los Alamos town-site was lifted on Sunday, July 3 and LANL & LANSCE re-opened on Wednesday, July 6. Due to the hard-work of our staff, LANSCE has gone back into scheduled production after the emergency shutdown. LANSCE thanks all of our staff for their perseverance and professionalism during this stressful time. Users scheduled for beam time should plan to be present and ready as planned. - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines July 14, 2011 Colleagues, The Las Conchas fire does not prove a threat to LANL or LANSCE. It is safe to travel to Los Alamos and LANSCE is in full operations mode. LANSCE extends it deepest thanks and appreciation to the men and women who have fought to keep LANL and the town of Los Alamos safe from the Las Conchas fire. The Las Conchas fire is presently 57% contained. To date, the fire has burned approximately 149,240 acres. Please follow these links for up-to-date information on the Las Conchas fire: New Mexico Fire Information: hxxp://nmfireinfo.wordpress.com/ Incident Information System: hxxp://inciweb.org/incident/2385/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), New Mexico Air Quality: hxxp://www.weather.gov/aq/sectors/newmexico.php#tabs Environment at LANL: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/environment/ The evacuation of the Los Alamos town-site was lifted on Sunday, July 3 and LANL LANSCE re-opened on Wednesday, July 6. Due to the hard-work of our staff, LANSCE has gone back into scheduled production after the emergency shutdown. LANSCE thanks all of our staff for their perseverance and professionalism during this stressful time. Users scheduled for beam time should plan to be present and ready as planned. - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The purpose of this Research Officer (RO) position is: ? to foster access of scientific users to the CNBC, manage neutron scattering projects, and provide supervision enabling visiting students, researchers and clients to apply neutron scattering methods to a wide range of materials R&D; ? to establish a scientific program that capitalizes on the unique strengths of the CNBC neutron scattering facilities and attracts collaborative partners; and ? to lead CNBC projects for development of neutron-beam instruments, methods, analyses or new applications aligned with CNBC and NRC priorities. For more information, see: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/690C4DB4C5517837852578A800721089 Agent de recherche en diffusion des neutrons Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons du CNRC (CCFN-CNRC) Le Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons (CCFN) du CNRC, situ? au r?acteur NRU des Laboratoires de Chalk River, exploite six instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons en tant qu?installation destin?e ? des utilisateurs internationaux. Pr?s d?une centaine d?exp?riences de diffusion des neutrons sont effectu?es chaque ann?e dans le cadre de programmes de recherche et d?veloppement (R et D) de plus de deux cents chercheurs externes provenant de laboratoires universitaires et gouvernementaux, ainsi que d?entreprises de tout le Canada et de l??tranger. Les fonctions de ce poste d?agent de recherche en diffusion des neutrons sont les suivantes : ? favoriser l?acc?s des utilisateurs scientifiques au CCFN, g?rer des projets de diffusion des neutrons et fournir une supervision permettant aux ?tudiants, chercheurs et clients en visite de mettre en ?uvre des techniques de diffusion des neutrons dans le cadre d?une grande vari?t? de R et D sur les mat?riaux; ? ?tablir un programme scientifique qui s?appuie sur les avantages uniques des installations de diffusion des neutrons du CCFN et qui attire des partenaires collaborateurs, et ? diriger des projets du CCFN visant le d?veloppement d?instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons, ainsi que des m?thodes, analyses ou de nouvelles applications en lien avec les priorit?s du CCFN et du CNRC. hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/FrenchAll/690C4DB4C5517837852578A800721089 CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. 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From mecasens at conventus.de Fri Jul 15 19:12:36 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus Congress Agency) Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:12:36 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Programme online: MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) Message-ID: <20110715191236C52AD16EF6$0279E84F65@PC> MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation Programme online? www . mecasens2011 . de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Sir or Madam, We are delighted to inform you that an overview of the preliminary scientific programme of the 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation is now available online. Please consult the conference website www . mecasens2011 . de for any further information. The information on this website will be updated continuously. You may go to hxxp://www.conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/MECASENS-VI-2011-Preliminary_Programme.pdf to download the preliminary MECA SENS VI programme. Registration: Please register - if not already done - online at www . mecasens2011 . de. Important: We recommend to book your conference accommodation well in advance! Due to other trade fairs taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions, please contact the organising agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). We are looking forward to welcoming you to Hamburg! With best regards on behalf of the conference chair and scientific committee, Wenke Sch?tte ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www . conventus . de From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Sun Jul 17 21:53:00 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:53:00 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [Neutron] 90 Minute Media School at ECNS2011 Message-ID: <9eb5a5de4dad2c19b1ce726898574ce4.squirrel@www.frm2.tum.de> 90 Minute Media School Wednesday 20th July during ECNS2011 - 14:00-15:30 A crash course in sharing your research with 
newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, social media and the public In 90 minutes we will equip you with the tools and tips you need to share your science with non-specialists and raise awareness of your research beyond your lab and the research journals. 
If you are a PhD student, post-doc or early career researchers, 90 Minute Media School is the perfect opportunity to learn and practice how to improve your communication skills through a mix of top tips and opportunities to try out what you?ve learnt Course Outline 1. From research paper to the general media: the science news cycle. 2. Language to use and language to avoid 3. How to be concise 4. Social media and how it can help you share your research 5. Adapting your style to different communication formats 6. The power of photography and video 7 Dealing with interviews Tutors Juliette Savin is Information Manager for NMI3. Juliette has worked for major science magazines and journals in France and the UK, and has run community science activities in Brazil. Martyn Bull is Head of Communications at the ISIS Neutron Source. Martyn has wide experience of communicating science in print, radio, TV and film and trains school teachers, students and businesses how to communicate science and technology. How to attend 90 Minute Media School will run on Wednesday 20th July during ECNS2011 from 14:00-15:30. Spaces are limited. You can sign up at the NMI3 booth in the main foyer of the conference venue. Participants are asked to bring a scientific article to use during the workshop. From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Mon Jul 18 11:20:43 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:20:43 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Position at HZB Berlin Message-ID: <4E23FAEB.6040605@helmholtz-berlin.de> The Scientific Division Large Scale Facilities invites applications for the position of a postdoctoral research scientist in the Department Research with Spallation Neutrons G-A1 The appointment is valid for 3 years, with the option of a permanent position, depending on experience and qualification of the successful candidate. The payment is in accordance with the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin neutron source BER II and the Berlin synchrotron storage ring BESSY II, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The department G-A1 (Research with Spallation Neutrons) conducts an extended research programme aimed at the development of methods and instrument concepts adapted to the characteristics of pulsed neutron sources. A sub-group within the department optimizes novel concepts by means of Monte Carlo simulation. Expert groups in detector development and neutron optics are integral parts of the department. The activities of the department in the main focus on spallation-source activities and it actively contributes to the Design-Update phase of the European Spallation Source ESS. Within this framework the design and construction of a separate beamline at the BER II is envisaged. The beamline will allow for for testing innovative methods and experimental approaches based on, e.g. Larmor labelling or beam modulation in space and time, as well as for performance characterization and optimization of neutron optical components, such as choppers and detectors. The candidate is expected to take an active role in the design and commissioning of the beamline, perform neutron ray-tracing simulations in close collaboration with the Monte Carlo simulation group of the department and to provide full support for proof-of-principle experiments. The successful candidate is encouraged to conduct her/his own scientific research programme, develop independent instrumental ideas and collaborate with in-house and guest scientists in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the HZB research program in the field of condensed matter physics using neutron scattering facilities at HZB in general. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Klaus Habicht (email: habicht at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49-(0)30-8062-42807). Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of three academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, (Email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. G2011/10. The deadline for the application is 15 August 2011. -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-A1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch / Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin / Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Tue Jul 19 06:51:56 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:51:56 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement of the J-PARC/MLF user program for the 2011B term Message-ID: <4E250D6C.2080608@jaea.go.jp> *Announcement of the J-PARC/MLF user program for the 2011B term* *The East-Japan Great Earthquake occurred on March 11, 2011 has caused considerable damage to the J-PARC facility, and we are making every effort for recovery with a prospect of resuming beam delivery at MLF by January 2012.*** *With this provisional schedule in mind, call for proposals on neuron and muon experiment program at the J-PARC/MLF for the second half term of FY2011 (2011B) opens on July 17, 2011. Users wishing to conduct experiments at MLF, including those for "public" neutron beam lines maintained by CROSS, are encouraged to submit proposals via the web-based "J-PARC proposal system".*** *1. Overview of MLF use* General information concerning the use of MLF such as access modes, types and categories of proposals, application and reviewing, procedures for conducting experiment are shown in the?following web-site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/applying/index.html *2.**Period of 2011B term (schedule)* **Acceptedproposals will be scheduled within the period from February to March, 2012 ** *3. Eligibility* **Applicants must belong to a legal organization or entity that may be any of the following: - Public or private colleges, universities, and institutions of higher education - Public or not-for-profit research organizations - Private companies Applicants belonging to the following parties are subject to the approval of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - Japan (MEXT). - Parties listed in the end user list of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry - Japan (METI) (hxxp://www.meti.go.jp/press/20100526001/20100526001-2.pdf) - Parties not contracting to the treaty on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT).** *4. Deadline for submission*** August 7, 2011, 17:00 (JST) *5. Application procedure* **Applicants are requested to submit proposals electronically through the J-PARC proposal system (hxxps://gamusha1.j-parc.jp/j-pas/auth/menu.jsp). ** *6. Available instruments* **Neutron and muon instruments available for users' program are as follows. Please visit the following web-site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/applying/koubo.html For more details on the instruments, please consult with "Contact person" listed below. Proton beam power available for experiments is expected to be about 100 kW or more. (1) Neutron instruments BL Name of instrument Contact person BL01 4D Space Access Neutron Spectrometer (4SEASONS) Ryoichi Kajimoto TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: r_kajimoto at cross.or.jp BL02 New Biomolecular Dynamics Spectrometer (DNA) Kaoru Shibata TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: k_shibata at cross.or.jp BL03 IBARAKI Biological Crystal Diffractometer (iBIX) Ichiro Tanaka TEL: +81-294-38-7093 E-mail: i.tanaka at mx.ibaraki.ac.jp BL04 Accurate Neutron-Neucleus Reaction Measurement Instrument (ANNRI) Hideo Harada TEL: +81-29-282-6789 E-mail: harada.hideo at jaea.go.jp BL08 Super High Resolution Powder Diffractometer (SuperHRPD) Takashi Kamiyama TEL: +81-29-284-4876 E-mail: takashi.kamiyama at kek.jp BL10 NeutrOn Beam-line for Observation and Research Use (NOBORU) Fujio Maekawa TEL: +81-29-282-6217 E-mail: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp BL12 High Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (HRC) Shinichi Itoh TEL: +81-29-284-4451 E-mail: shinichi.itoh at kek.jp Taku Sato TEL: +81-29-287-8905 E-mail: taku at issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp BL14 Cold-Neutron Disk-Chopper Spectrometer (AMATERAS) Kenji Nakajima TEL: +81-29-282-6936 E-mail: kenji.nakajima at j-parc.jp BL15 New Smaller-Angle Neutron Scattering Instrument (TAIKAN) Jun-ichi Suzuki TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: j_suzuki at cross.or.jp BL16 Soft Interface Analyzer (SOFIA) Norifumi Yamada TEL: +81-29-284-4274 E-mail: yamadan at post.kek.jp BL17 New Polarized Neutron Reflectometer with Vertical Sample Geometry (SHARAKU) Masayasu Takeda TEL: +81-29-284-3423 E-mail: takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp BL19 Engineering Materials Diffractometer (TAKUMI) Kazuya Aizawa TEL: +81-29-284-3744 E-mail: aizawa.kazuya at jaea.go.jp BL20 IBARAKI Materials Design Diffractometer (iMATERIA) Toru Ishigaki TEL: +81-29-352-3231 E-mail: toru.ishigaki at j-parc.jp BL21 High Intensity Total Diffractometer (NOVA) Toshiya Otomo TEL: +81-29-284-4333 E-mail: toshiya.otomo at j-parc.jp - Accepted proposals from universities or academic institutions to use any KEK neutron instruments (BL08, BL12, BL16, BL21) will be supported by the KEK inter-university research program. Those from private companies are requested to contact with the address shown below before application. - For the instrument (BL21) proposals on research of hydrogen storage materials are applicable. - Specific program for the instruments (BL03, BL20) conducted by Ibaraki Prefecture is called separately. Please contact the following IBARAKI Prefecture Office, IBARAKI Quantum Beam Research Center TEL: +81-29-352-3301 for more details. - For the public instruments (BL01, BL02, BL15, BL17) CROSS calls for proposals via the web-based "J-PARC proposal system" in common with MLF according to this guide. Please visit the following web-site. hxxp://www.cross.or.jp/tokai for more details. (2) Muon Instrument BL Name of instrument Contact person D1 D1 instrument Yasuhiro Miyake TEL: +81-29-284-4624 E-mail: yasuhiro.miyake at kek.jp D2 D2 instrument Yasuhiro Miyake TEL: +81-29-284-4624 E-mail: yasuhiro.miyake at kek.jp Accepted proposals from universities or academic institutions to use any KEK muon instruments (D1, D2) will be supported by the KEK inter-university research program. Those from private companies are requested to contact with the address shown below before application. *7. Status of MLF* Commissioning of both existing and newly-installed instruments will be started as soon as the accelerators and neutron sources are operational again. Detailed information on beam time, beam power, the status of each instrument will be delivered on time. Although J-PARC is doing its utmost to start all instruments as scheduled, there is uncertainty over when neutron and muon beam will return to service and when heavily damaged instruments will be ready. Your understanding would be greatly appreciated.** ** *8. Contact address* J-PARC Center Users Office (1) Non-proprietary research IBARAKI Quantum Beam Research Center, 162-1 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1106, Japan TEL: +81-29-284-3398 FAX: +81-29-284-3286 E-mail: j_proposal at ml.j-parc.jp (2) Proprietary research 2-4 Shirakata Shirane, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan TEL: +81-29-284-3586 FAX: +81-29-282-5996 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Please note the guidelines ?How to Apply for Neutron Beam Time" which are available in the online section User Info. Users not yet registered in our data-base will have to do so before being able to apply for beam time or to be included as a co-proposer. More details can be found under hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/user/neutrons/user-info/call-for-proposals_en.html Concerning HZB Neutrons If you submitted a proposal for beam time at the HZB neutron facility BER II for the previous deadline March 1, 2011 (round 2011/II) please note that due to the delay of the restart of the BER II user operation caused by the current upgrade activities, your proposal is still under consideration, and that the Scientific Selection Panel will review your proposal during the upcoming panel meeting on November4, 2011 for allocation of beam time in the period 2012 (February to July) (round 2012/I). We would like to ask all proposers of round 2011/II to update their pending proposal if necessary before the end of the deadline on September1, 2011. Please choose ?modify my proposal? in the OPS section of GATE and select the appropriate OPS number. The respective experimental description is available as a link under ?Previously uploaded experimental descriptions?. Important:After you have finished all changes, please use the ?Next? button at the bottom of the web page until you have reached the ?Upload? web page. By pressing ?Submit? ? even without uploading a new document (in that case please ignore the message ?Your proposal is still missing the experimental description.?) ? you will finalize the changes for your proposal. In case you want to withdraw your pending proposal please delete the proposal. New applications for beam time are submitted as usual by choosing ?Write new proposal?. With respect to all new proposals for beam time at the neutron instruments of HZB-BER II please note that for most instruments we expect a significant overload as a consequence of the currently pending proposals. We very much hope for your understanding. In case of any problem, do not hesitate to contact the HZB User Office Neutrons; the appropriate contact information is given in the GATE pages. Any comment on the online-platform and your experiences with it is highly appreciated. Most relevant and partially new information on Available times EU-Transnational Access Program Beam time fees Travel Support Proposal Types Scientific Colleges Instrumentation please find on our web pages at hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/user/neutrons/user-info/how-to-apply-for-beam-time_en.html and linked pages there. With kind regards on behalf of the HZB User Coordination -- ********************************** Dr. Astrid Brandt User Coordination Neutrons mail brandt at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49 / 30 / 8062-42169 fax +49 / 30 / 8062-42824 www . helmholtz-berlin . de/user/neutrons ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Jul 25 22:59:11 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:59:11 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00f001cc4b0d$b4559f30$1d00dd90$@gov> From: owner-lansce-user-office at maillist.lanl.gov [mailto:owner-lansce-user-office at maillist.lanl.gov] On Behalf Of Lisa J. Padilla Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:56 PM To: lansce-user-office at lanl.gov Subject: LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Reminder: Deadline for submitting a proposal July 29, 2011 Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Friday, July, 29, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Wed Jul 27 03:21:04 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:21:04 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.45 Jul 2011 Message-ID: <4E2F6800.1040307@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 45, July 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== <> We have found out that J-PARC newsletters were not being delivered to some readers who have completed the registration for subscribing. The past newsletters can be found at: hxxp://j-parc.jp/en/topics/topics11.html We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. ----- HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] NEUTRINO GROUP OBSERVED SIX ELECTRON-NEUTRINO EVENTS. BUDGET SEASON FOR JFY2012. RECOVERY WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATED BEAM IN DECEMBER. J-PARC KEK-JAEA STEERING COMMITTEE, THE USERS STEERING COMMITTEE, AND J-PARC PAC WERE HELD. ACCESS ROAD. 2. [Accelerator Division] RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] EFFORTS TO RESUME EXPERIMENTS AT THE HADRON HALL. INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT AND STATUS OF THE NEUTRINO FACILITY. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] RECOVERING FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE AT JAPAN SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE (JSNS) IS PROGRESSING. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. MANY PROPOSALS WERE SENT TO SNS AND LANSCE. DAMAGE OF MUSE WILL BE FIXED BY NOVEMBER, 2011. 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] MODIFICATION AND REFRESHMENT OF JAEA LEAD-BISMUTH MATERIAL CORROSION LOOP (JLBL-1) 6. [Safety Division] THE 11TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC WILL MEET ON JULY 7. [Information System Division] SINET4 SUPPORTS J-PARC NETWORK CONNECTION TO THE WORLD 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEUTRINO GROUP OBSERVED SIX ELECTRON-NEUTRINO EVENTS The T2K neutrino group announced that they succeeded in the measurement of six electron neutrino events at Super Kamiokande, by using the entire data set taken before the earthquake. This implies that the probability of not having nu(muon) -> nu(electron) oscillation is less than 0.7%. Also, the data suggest a large mixing angle of theta(13). It further implies that, with higher intensity beams, it would be possible to measure anti-neutrino oscillation to detect CP violation in the neutrino sector. All in all, the data encourages us enormously. BUDGET SEASON FOR JFY2012 The budget season for the request of JFY2012 arrived. In JFY2012, we originally planned the installation of a 400 MeV Linac. However, the accelerator group told us that a 5-6 months shutdown would be required for this installation. Therefore, the J-PARC Center decided to defer this installation by one year to JFY2013. Instead, we will request a 9 cycle operation for JFY2012, where 9 cycles means approximately a 200-day operation for users. This proposal has been supported by our immediate funding agency (Quantum Beam Section at Monka-sho) as well as two organizations, KEK and JAEA, though it will take another few months before reaching the final decision. In addition to the above normal operational hours, we request 14.5 Oku Yen for the construction of the 400 MeV Linac (the final year of construction) and 17 Oku Yen for the promised Linac+3GeV Upgrade. Both proposals will be sent from JAEA. In addition, regular funding requests from both JAEA and KEK for equipment are included in the budget request. RECOVERY WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATED BEAM IN DECEMBER Our recovery work is in progress, with an expectation of the first beam in December. Although some delay is observed both at the Linac and 3 GeV, most of the recovery work for elements other than these two is progressing smoothly. Concerning the Linac, cooling water is the biggest issue. Pipes were disconnected at many places around the Linac. In addition, electricity, crane, etc. still have problems. As for the 3 GeV, the cooling tower and electricity are now in major recovery process. This process will take a few more months until September. J-PARC KEK-JAEA STEERING COMMITTEE, THE USERS STEERING COMMITTEE, AND J-PARC PAC WERE HELD KEK-JAEA Steering Committee meeting was held to approve the budget request. Also, the Users Steering Committee was held to discuss budget, future development of J-PARC, results from various experiments, etc. This implies that our life has returned to normal after a few months since the big earthquake. Also, many visitors gradually started to come to J-PARC to study the progress. In the KEK Tsukuba campus the 12th J-PARC PAC meeting was held on July 8-10. ACCESS ROAD The work associated with the J-PARC access road, which will be constructed primarily by the Tokai-Mura Village, has been stopped due to the earthquake. Now, the work resumed and both J-PARC side and Village side started to discuss many issues associated with it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER The accelerator steadily advances recovery efforts after the great earthquake. In the linac, underground water leakage to the accelerator tunnel was an issue just after the earthquake. Work to stop leakage of ground water was started and that of the downstream part has been almost finished, though the upstream part continues work. The amount of water leakage is about 2 to 3 cubic meters a day, which is estimated to be one fifth of that just after the earthquake. The inspection work of cranes and drilling survey of floors are underway. The building inclines to the west generally, and a lot of gaps under the floor were confirmed by the boring. Regular survey of the accelerator tunnel is carried out every two weeks and movement has been monitored. The subsidence of the straight section has settled. Continuous evacuation of the acceleration cavities has been carried out by ion pumps. Alignment of the first drift tube linac cavity has been finished and followed by the downstream cavities. In the RCS (3-GeV synchrotron), the earthwork and pavement of the surrounding road have been completed. The work in the yard area is on a full scale, and jack up of the transformers and repair work of the bases have progressed. A power outage is scheduled by the end of August for the recovery work of the yard and equipment. Meanwhile the tunnel is dehumidified by the help of a diesel engine power generator. Visual inspection in kicker magnets with a fiber scope was carried out, and the magnet system was successfully excited by 60 kV and 25 Hz of rating for a short time of one minute. The effects of the main magnet inclination inward have been preliminarily evaluated in a beam simulation. About 1mm of COD (closed orbit distortion) in the vertical direction is evaluated and this can be corrected by steering magnets. There is no significant beam loss increase up to 300 kW, but meaningful loss is expected at 400kW. In the MR (50-GeV synchrotron), work to stop leakage of ground water for walls and ceilings of the tunnel is continued. This is scheduled to be finished by the end of July, and from August we will start alignment work of magnets. As a result of the entire circumference survey by a laser tracker, 8 to 10 mm in vertical and about 30 mm in horizontal displacements are revealed. When these displacements are considered in a beam simulation, residual COD of +/-50 mm without correction, or 20 mm with some corrections, can be evaluated. Since these values are not small enough, we have decided to re-align the magnets. Test operation of some high power devices such as high frequency acceleration system, main magnets, injection and extraction system can be successfully performed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by J.IMAZATO and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EFFORTS TO RESUME EXPERIMENTS AT THE HADRON HALL (by J.IMAZATO) At the moment we are doing our best to recover the beamline functions in the Hadron Experimental Facility. As was described in the last Special Issue, the beam lines themselves were not seriously damaged, while a part of the Hall buildings wall has yet to wait for a repair. Beamline elements are being measured and realigned in the Hall as well as in the switchyard. Regarding experimental setups, we are also making efforts to bring them back to the initial conditions. At K1.8 the 10-cm displacement of SKS will be fixed after repairing the three damaged feet. Fortunately, no broken detector elements were found. The cryogenics system seems to be O.K. and it is intended to restart cooling in October. The final confirmation of the superconductivity soundness will be then made. It was a pity that a few chambers were broken at the K1.8BR setup, when the magnets moved. At the KL area the KOTO group is continuing their efforts toward the confirmation of the beam alignments and the engineering run when the beam is back. It turned out fortunately that all the CsI crystals are OK in spite of the two week interruption of the dry air supply just after March 11. In the summer the measurement and realignment of the KL beamline is planned. We will be ready to accept a test beam in December and start normal facility operation in early next year as indicated in the J-PARC beam recovery master plan. INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT AND STATUS OF THE NEUTRINO FACILITY (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The T2K experiment collected about 2% of the original goal of the total number of events to be collected before the great East Japan earthquake hit on March 11, 2011. Based on this data set the T2K experiment has detected 6 electron neutrino candidate events. For the first time, it was possible to observe an indication that muon neutrinos are able to transform into electron neutrinos over a distance of 295 km through the quantum mechanical phenomena of neutrino flavor oscillations. The result was presented at the KEK seminar on June 15 and a press release was issued from KEK/ICRR on the web. hxxp://www.kek.jp/ja/news/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html hxxp://www.kek.jp/intra-e/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html The paper describing the result was submitted to Physical Review Letters and was accepted for publication. After J-PARC resumes producing muon neutrinos, which is planned to happen by the end of 2011, the T2K experiment will continue striving to accumulate the target number of events to confirm electron neutrino appearance. Recovery work from damages by the earthquake is continuing. Some part of the ground surrounding buildings is severely subsided (about 1~2m), which consequently damaged some nearby facilities and piping/cabling, but buildings are generally fine. Temporary repair of subsided ground was quickly performed to access buildings for recovery work. No damages were found by inspection in superconducting magnets and cryogenics, and the test operation of superconducting magnet up to operating current was successful. Test operation of normal conducting magnets was also performed successfully except those of which some parts will be replaced. All beam monitors were checked and found OK except a few submerged parts. Since the tunnel was moved, realignment of most magnets will be done. Inspections of equipment in the Target Station (TS) are continuing and no serious damages have been found so far. Test operation of the horn power supply with a dummy load was done successfully. Test operation of horns will also be done then horns will be moved to the maintenance area for detailed visual inspection. Inspection and test operation of sub-detectors of T2K near detector ND280 was performed and no serious problems were found so far. There remains some inspection and tests to check details. No problems were found in ND280 magnet by the inspection. Test operation of the magnet will be done with operation of the cooling water system but we should wait for inspection and test by engineers of the German company, which can be done in September due to constraints on visiting Japan. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERING FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE AT JAPAN SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE (JSNS) IS PROGRESSING 1. Neutron Source The buildings and the conventional facilities were inspected thoroughly for any damages due to the earthquake. The restoration work has been started all over the Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF). The coolant facilities were overhauled and tested. All the magnets in the proton beam transport line were extensively surveyed and their movement caused by the quake were recorded. The positions of the magnets have to be corrected by a few mm. The alignment work is scheduled for this autumn. The mercury circulation system was operated with a rated mercury flow rate of 11.4 L/s, and the performance was confirmed to be good. Performance of the target trolley was also tested and all functions worked well. A seal performance test was carried out for the helium gas supply line to the bellows seal mechanics of the mercury target, where the possibility of helium leak was suspected, but the helium piping was confirmed to be sound. The present mercury target vessel will be replaced with a new one in October. The J-PARC neutron source is equipped with three supercritical hydrogen moderators, which have the thin fivefold coaxial tube structure made of aluminum alloy and stainless steel. Some R&D activities are going on to facilitate manufacturability of the moderators. A low thermal expansion material "Invar" is to be introduced to minimize thermal shrinkage of the moderator tubes when they are cooled down to 20 K. Weldability and bendability of Invar tubes have been confirmed to be workable. A combined component of multiple tubes including a dissimilar joint of aluminum alloy and stainless steel was fabricated successfully, which will contribute for easier concentric alignment and definite airtightness at the joints. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. MANY PROPOSALS WERE SENT TO SNS AND LANSCE. 2. Neutron Science The big shake of the earthquake caused movement of many shielding blocks of the pre-shields. The pre-shields are stacked at the upstream position in each beamline and some of them severely moved and leaned. At present, we are reinstalling many of pre-shields. Since makeshift space for shielding blocks is necessary for the reinstallation, iron plates were laid down recently in 18 m x 12 m in front of the rest house near the MLF building. To fix subsidence of the west annex building where BL18 (SENJU), BL19 (TAKUMI) and BL20 (iMATERIA) are located, these instruments will be taken away from the west annex building soon. For the user operation of the 2011A period (April to November, 2011), 184 proposals had been submitted; they were reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee and approved by the MLF advisory board. These proposals cannot be carried out until the accelerators, MLF neutron source and instruments will be recovered from the damage caused by the severe earthquake. However, thanks to the decision of Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (SNS) and Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), 24 and 5 proposals were selected and were sent to the respective facilities. Many neutron user facilities in the world showed support to the MLF facility and users of MLF and JRR-3. We greatly appreciate it. DAMAGE OF MUSE WILL BE FIXED BY NOVEMBER, 2011 3. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) The MUSE staff have been working on inspecting and fixing damage caused by the earthquake on March 11, 2011. First of all, we have removed a thousand tons of concrete blocks to investigate possible leakage from the 29 pillow-seals (vacuum duct joints) installed in the proton beam tunnel near the muon target (M2 tunnel), since the vacuum of the M2 tunnel was found to be broken. It turned out that all the pillow-seals have no leakage. Also we have removed all the concrete shield blocks to investigate damage on superconducting solenoid coils, turbines for the on-line refrigerator, and a DC separator. Fortunately, no serious damage was found in those components in the secondary decay muon beam line (D-line). The helium ducts, control cables, power cables, and compressed air for the on-line refrigerator system were damaged, due to a settlement of about 10 cm to 1.5 m outside the MLF building. These need to be replaced from the viewpoint of the high-pressure gas regulations. Water ducts for the air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target are about to be removed, since the wall where they have been attached is about to fall down at an expansion joint between MLF and the proton beam transport line from 3-GeV RCS (3NBT). Some concrete blocks above the D-line ceiling were so strongly shaken that anchor bolts for the joint were split out. Also the separation plate for air tightness between the tunnel and experimental hall was seriously deformed and will be replaced. We are planning to fix all the damage by the end of November, 2011 in anticipation of the beam time planned for this December, 2011. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hiroyuki OIGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MODIFICATION AND REFRESHMENT OF JAEA LEAD-BISMUTH MATERIAL CORROSION LOOP (JLBL-1) In JAEA, to develop LBE (Lead-Bismuth Eutectic) handling techniques and to evaluate feasibility of structural materials in LBE, JAEA Lead-Bismuth material corrosion Loop (JLBL-1) was made in 2001. Until now, over 26,000 hours of operation and 7 phases of material corrosion tests were performed. Recently, the performance of the loop has been degraded. For instance, a decrease of the LBE flow-rate and LBE leakage at an oxygen sensor have occurred. So some repair and modification were required. As repair and modification of JLBL-1, replacement and a position change of an oxygen sensor, maintenance of EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pump) and exchange of filters were conducted. After that, a test operation is underway. Tests for the oxygen sensors and the oxygen concentration control system will be done in the near future. The final goal is to perform corrosion/erosion test under the oxygen concentration controlled condition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE 11TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC WILL MEET ON JULY The 11th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC will meet on July 29, 2011 to discuss the alternative application of J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the new secondary beam lines including the muon beam line in the Materials and Life Science Facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Information System Division] by Atsushi MANABE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SINET4 SUPPORTS J-PARC NETWORK CONNECTION TO THE WORLD In March 2011, the National Institute of Informatics (NII) has upgraded SINET (Japan Science Information Network hxxp://www.sinet.ad.jp) from version 3 to 4. Thanks to NII support of J-PARC by the upgrading, the J-PARC network has obtained the possibility of a 10 Gbps network bandwidth both to the internet and to the Tokai-Tsukuba interconnection that was 1 and 2 Gbps, respectively. Since in order to realize the increased speed, the J-PARC network itself also should be upgraded, the replacement of the J-PARC network is being planned for the next summer (2012). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering, Nov. 20-24,2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS Abstract submission deadline: Aug. 22, 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From ljp at lanl.gov Fri Jul 29 21:38:05 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:38:05 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center (Extended) Message-ID: <005701cc4e27$0998c640$1cca52c0$@gov> Deadline for submitting a proposal has been extended to August 1, 2011 Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2nd run cycle has been extended until 8:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday August 1, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Mon Aug 1 12:34:20 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:34:20 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] New version of VITESS (2.10) Message-ID: <4E36812C.6070006@helmholtz-berlin.de> Dear All, The version 2.10 of the VITESS simulation package has been released. The most important new features are: - New modules: 'elliptic_mirror', 'lense' (spherical and parabolic shape) and 'beamstop' - Option for multiple threads to reduce the calculation times in the modules that consume most CPU time. - Several new options of the guide module (hexagonal and octahedral shape, statistics and visualisation of trajectories, etc) The new version can be downloaded from the internet site "www . helmholtz-berlin . de/vitess" Kind regards, The VITESS Team -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-A1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch / Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin / Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From cole.618 at osu.edu Wed Aug 3 23:21:15 2011 From: cole.618 at osu.edu (Cole, David) Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:21:15 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Post Doc position Message-ID: <659B652F2F49A14DB65F96B1DB59950E1360803D@MS2.asc.ohio-state.edu> Folks, Below please see our Ad for a neutron scattering post doc at The Ohio State University. Thanks. Dave Cole Professor, Ohio Research Scholar School of Earth Sciences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structure and Dynamics of Fluids at Nanoscale Interfaces The Ohio State University School of Earth Sciences Project Description: The Subsurface Energy Materials Characterization and Analysis Laboratory - SEMCAL (Dr. David Cole, co-director; hxxp://www.geology.ohio-state.edu/faculty_bios.php?id=171 ), in the School of Earth Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in neutron scattering for a 2 year appointment with the possibility of extension to interrogate the interaction of fluids with mineral substrates (as planar surfaces or nanoporous media). This position will be part of OSU?s Sloan Foundation funded Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO) project targeting ?Reduced Carbon in Earth?s Crust and Mantle?. Studies will focus on fundamental and applied aspects of the interaction of C-O-H fluids (aqueous; non-aqueous) with solids (natural; engineered) across a wide range of length and time scales with the goal to reach a predictive level of understanding of fluid-mediated processes in complex earth and technological systems. Researchers will be able to take advantage of the collaborative interaction established between OSU and neutron scattering researchers in the Geochemistry and Interfacial Sciences Group of the Chemistry Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Emphasis is placed on static and dynamic neutron scattering from ambient conditions to elevated temperatures and pressures to understand the nano-scale properties of free and confined fluid-solid interfaces. Qualifications: Candidate must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Sciences, Geochemistry or closely related field. The candidate must have demonstrated experimental skills and experience in one or preferably several neutron scattering techniques (SANS, NR, QENS, NSE, diffraction). Programming skills are desirable. The candidate should be able to work independently and participate creatively in refining project directions. The candidate must have good oral and written communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues. Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than six years prior to the date of application appointment or must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. Contact: Applicants should send a CV, description of current research activities and interests, and contact information for at least two references to: Prof. David R. Cole, School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 432210-1398 (cole.618 at osu.edu). A formal job posting will soon appear in the HR section of the Ohio State University web site. For more information about the School of Earth Sciences, visit our web site at hxxp://www.geology.ohio-state.edu/ . From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Thu Aug 4 15:29:01 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:29:01 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Diffraction Project Facilitator | Animateur de projets de diffraction des neutrons Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C06A7C961@EVS1.aecl.ca> (Le fran?ais suit l'anglais) Neutron Diffraction Project Facilitator NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) Located at the NRU Reactor at Chalk River Laboratories, the NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) operates six neutron scattering instruments as an international user facility. Each year, about one hundred neutron scattering experiments are undertaken, supporting the research and development (R&D) programs of more than two hundred research participants from academia, government laboratories and industries from across Canada and abroad. The purpose of this position is primarily focused on: * Providing scientific support, project management and training to facilitate the neutron diffraction experiments of visiting students, researchers and clients. * Leading CNBC projects for development of neutron-beam instruments, methods or new applications aligned with CNBC and NRC priorities. For more information, see: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/BB3A1D0E95549C36852578C60070EAE6 ------- Animateur de projets de diffraction des neutrons Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons du CNRC (CCFN-CNRC) Le Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons (CCFN) du CNRC, situ? au r?acteur NRU des Laboratoires de Chalk River, exploite six instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons en tant qu'installation destin?e ? des utilisateurs internationaux. Pr?s d'une centaine d'exp?riences de diffusion des neutrons sont effectu?es chaque ann?e dans le cadre de programmes de recherche et d?veloppement (R et D) de plus de deux cents chercheurs externes provenant de laboratoires universitaires et gouvernementaux, ainsi que d'entreprises de tout le Canada et de l'?tranger. Les principales fonctions de ce poste sont les suivantes : * fournir un soutien scientifique, effectuer de la gestion de projets et de la formation pour aider les ?tudiants, chercheurs et clients invit?s ? effectuer des exp?riences de diffraction des neutrons; * diriger des projets du CCFN visant le d?veloppement d'instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons, de m?thodes ou de nouvelles applications en lien avec les priorit?s du CCFN et du CNRC. hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/FrenchAll/BB3A1D0E95549C36852578C60070EAE6 CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From recruitment at ill.fr Thu Aug 4 15:37:01 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:37:01 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Vacancy for a Research Engineer at ILL Message-ID: <4E3AA07D.8050905@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy for a: *RESEARCH ENGINEER* *in high pressure crystallography* *(m/f)* Under the direct supervision of the Laue instrument responsible, you will work closely with the members of the Diffraction and Sample Environment groups. In the framework of a French consortium involving ILL, ICMCB (Bordeaux) and University of Rennes 1, you will interact with teams involved in the development of new single molecule magnets, in particular in the field of high-pressure photomagnetism. Your duty will be focussed on the development of a new high pressure sample environment for neutron scattering studies at low temperature under light irradiation. **/Qualifications and experience:/ We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a keen interest in developing high pressure studies in medium pressure range for neutron scattering. You should have experience in material sciences, with a master's degree or higher. An experience in laser optics or cryogenics would also be greatly appreciated. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in neutron diffraction. /Notes:/ This is a fixed-term contract of 10 months (ending on 30/09/2012 at the latest). Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Marie-H?l?ne Lem?e-Cailleau, e-mail: lemee at ill.eu Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *18.09.2011*, via our website:hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/18*) From sinq at psi.ch Mon Aug 8 08:16:36 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:16:36 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Position at LNS/PSI Switzerland: Neutron Scattering Studies of Novel Materials Message-ID: The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering (LNS) at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, Villigen, Switzerland) is responsible for the operation and development of instrumentation at the spallation neutron source SINQ. The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphasis on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow Neutron Scattering Studies of Novel Materials Your tasks: You will conduct research projects on quantum materials with novel electronic and magnetic properties, in collaboration with existing in-house research activities at the LNS and instructed by Christian R?egg. As part of this 3-year postdoctoral position, you will support the external user program at SINQ on the triple-axis spectrometer RITA-II (Maximum 30% of your time). Your profile: You hold a PhD in experimental physics and have experience in neutron scattering studies of quantum/frustrated magnets or strongly correlated electron systems. Know-how in low-temperature, high-field or high-pressure instrumentation is desirable. You have good communication and organisation skills and enjoy working with students in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0164-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3302-02): hxxps://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0164/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Aug 12 04:58:36 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:58:36 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4E4496DC.6040209@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues, It's getting close to the deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration of the 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS). August 22, 2011 (Japan Standard Time) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS ---------------------------------- Conference Secretariats Jun-ichi Suzuki and Fujio Maekawa Email: 1stAOCNS at ml.j-parc.jp ---------------------------------- From barkerbm at ornl.gov Sun Aug 14 01:01:10 2011 From: barkerbm at ornl.gov (Barker, Buffie M.) Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:01:10 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Clifford G. Shull Fellowship 2012 Message-ID: <1929E3C81FEE194EA0D9319E8995CB7BAEEE1AE081@EXCHMBA.ornl.gov> PURPOSE: The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for the Clifford G. Shull Fellowship Program. With the world's most intense pulsed accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), and a world class continuous neutron source (the High Flux Isotope Reactor) ORNL aspires to become the foremost center for neutron science. Research at ORNL's neutron facilities will encompass the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for thousands of researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. The Clifford G. Shull Fellowship Program is aimed at attracting new scientific talent to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and its neutron science programs, making it possible for these outstanding new scientists to continue on the path to excellence while substantially contributing to ORNL and U.S Department of Energy missions and goals. The Shull Fellowship is open to fields of science and engineering that utilize neutron techniques and/or advance neutron science. Shull Fellows are expected to provide valuable stimuli to the research efforts of the Laboratory, make available the most recent developments of university science and engineering departments, and represent the Laboratory to its sponsors and collaborators in the scientific community. This position is a temporary, full-time assignment for 24 months, with the possibility to be converted to regular full-time employment. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Shull Fellowship Program is directed to recent doctoral degree recipients of exceptional ability who show clear and definite promise of becoming outstanding leaders in scientific research and development. The Program will provide them with the opportunity to: . develop neutron science programs in areas of national importance; . pursue research programs within their areas of interest and expertise; . collaborate with Laboratory R&D staff and distinguished scientists; and . have access to Laboratory expertise, facilities, and programs. Shull Fellows carry out and develop research programs to enhance the knowledge of the structure or dynamical behavior of advanced materials using neutron scattering as a primary tool; work with scientists in ORNL and other research institutions on collaborative research programs using neutron scattering experiments; educate and promote the use of neutron scattering to new user communities; publish research results in scientific journals; and assist Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor instrument scientists and design teams in the development of new instrumentation to meet research program goals. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Each applicant must be the recipient of an earned doctorate and must be no more than three years beyond the doctorate attainment. A PhD. in condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, biology, or related field is required. Applicants should not have previously held more than one postdoctoral appointment. Current ORNL postdoctoral appointees and staff members cannot be considered as valid applicants. Previous experience in neutron or X-ray scattering techniques is advantageous; however, outstanding candidates possessing characterization skills and expertise in nano-materials are also encouraged to apply. Strong written and oral communication skills and the desire to work in a team environment on scientifically-challenging problems are required. Applicants for this Shull Fellowship competition should have a PhD degree conferred on or after October 1, 2008. For more information regarding history of the program, qualifications, duration of appointments, and to apply, please visit: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/shullfellowship For full consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2011. In addition to your CV, please include a short research statement and names of at least three professional/academic references. Interviews will commence in early 2012. To apply for this position:?????? http://jobs.ornl.gov From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon Aug 15 07:16:03 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:16:03 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Deadline for Neutron Scattering and Deuteration Proposals at the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney, Australia: Deadline 15 September 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B46067272CF@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Proposals at the OPAL Neutron Beam Facility and National Deuteration Facility Deadline 15 September 2011, for beam time between January and June 2012 ANSTO is open for proposals for the following neutron-beam instruments and facilities: Echidna (high-resolution powder diffractometer) Wombat (high-intensity powder diffractometer) Koala (Laue diffractometer) Kowari (strain scanner) Platypus (reflectometer) Taipan (thermal 3-axis spectrometer) Biological and Chemical Deuteration (at the National Deuteration Facility - NDF), in conjunction with neutron experiments at OPAL Proposals should be submitted using our on-line system, hxxps://neutron.ansto.gov.au Deadline: 15 September 2011. * For single visit proposals for neutron instruments, select round "2012-1 Neutron" * For 3 year program proposals for neutron instruments, select "2012-1 Neutron Program" * For National Deuteration Facility proposals, select round "2012-1 Deuteration" For other National Deuteration Facility research proposals, for instance for NMR, optical spectroscopy or neutron experiments at facilities other than OPAL, Australian and New Zealand users should submit via AINSE's portal . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www . ansto . gov . au/research/bragg_institute www . ansto . gov . au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 16 16:06:53 2011 From: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de (Russina, Margarita) Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:06:53 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] 2nd Circular of the workshop Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" Message-ID: <895CC01126DF9C4E8D62F209BB46BC4A227A0C9D@didag1> Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to the workshop on ?Perspectives in Terahertz Spectroscopy with Neutrons. The workshop is organized by Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin and European Spallation Source Project as part of R?ntgen ?ngstr?m Cluster collaboration and will be held on November 29-30, 2011 in Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Germany. The workshop will bring together young and experienced scientists who are using or planning to use neutron Time-of-Flight spectroscopy for their research. Time-of-Flight (TOF) spectroscopy with cold neutron allows us best to explore phenomena in condensed matter on the terahertz frequency range (10?eV -150meV) and on a length scale from 0.5 to 100 ? . This method can be applied to study extremely broad range of phenomena in complex systems, e. g. quantum phenomena in magnetism, microscopy dynamics of proteins, and fast ionic diffusion in conducting systems. The high data rates and new instrumental capabilities of modern spectrometers open up new opportunities for systematic, in situ and kinematic investigations or study of excitation spectrum of complete Brillouin zones. Direct neutron spectroscopic measurements in the space and time domain allow us to benchmark and validate molecular dynamic model calculations forming a very powerful tool in exploring nanoscale dynamics and functionality. We invite you to join us for an exciting program, that will cover topics on soft matter, magnetism, and material science. An overview of new trends in neutron TOF spectroscopy instrumentation, data handling and interpretation approaches will also be presented. The list of the invited speakers include: M. Braden ( University K?ln, Germany) S. S?llow (Technical University Braunschweig, Germany) O. Stockert ( MPI Dresden, Germany) A. Z?ttel ( EMPA, Swiss) S. Fischer ( HU Berlin, Germany) A. Mayer ( DLR, Germany) M. Havenith (RU Bochum, Germany) H. Bakker (FOM Institute AMOLF, Netherlands) M. Johnson ( Institute Lauer Langevin, France) M. Tarek (Nancy University, France) J. Ollivier (ILL, France) T. Perring (ISIS, UK) The workshop registration is now open! For more information please look at hxxps://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neat/index_de.html or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Margarita.Russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Dr. Margarita Russina TOF spectroscopy group, Institute Functional Materials and Soft Matter E-mail: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tel: +49-(0)30-8062-4 3159, Fax: +49-(0)30-8062-4 2523 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 16 16:46:56 2011 From: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de (Russina, Margarita) Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:46:56 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] internet information to the workshop " Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" Message-ID: <895CC01126DF9C4E8D62F209BB46BC4A227A0CE2@didag1> Dear Colleagues, For more information on the workshop " Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" please use the website: hxxps://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neat/index_de.html or www . helmholtz-berlin . de under news and events please click on the workshop title. In the previous announcement some of the signs have been transferred incorrectly. If you still have trouble with that, please let me know. With best regards Dr. Margarita Russina TOF spectroscopy group, Institute Functional Materials and Soft Matter E-mail: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tel: +49-(0)30-8062-4 3159, Fax: +49-(0)30-8062-4 2523 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From Bjorn.Hauback at ife.no Wed Aug 17 12:56:43 2011 From: Bjorn.Hauback at ife.no (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Bj=F8rn_Christian_Hauback?=) Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:56:43 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist and Postdoctoral Fellowship at IFE, Norway Message-ID: Physics Department, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE); Kjeller, Norway and The European Spallation Source (ESS), Lund, Sweden have vacancies for: An Instrument Scientist and a Postdoctoral Fellowship IFE and ESS will share two positions as an Instrument Scientist and a Postdoctoral Fellow, but both positions will be located at IFE. Main tasks: The persons being employed will be involved in: . Specification, installation and operation of up to three different beamlines in the JEEP II reactor for development of techniques and/or instrumentation relevant to ESS. In particular there will be activities related to detector development. . Assist in operating neutron instruments at JEEP II in connection with visitors from ESS . Assist in arranging neutron scattering courses. Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have a PhD or similar in materials science or a closely related field. Experimental experience with techniques involving neutron scattering are desired. The evaluation of candidates will be based on scientific qualifications and ability to communicate efficiently. Good knowledge of the English language is essential. Location: Physics Department at IFE, Kjeller. Duration: Instrument Scientist: permanent. Postdoctoral fellow: 3 year, with possibility for extension. Start date: As soon as possible. We can offer: Social benefits including pension plan, life- and accident insurance. Salary based on qualification and experience. For more information regarding the position, please contact: Department Head Bj?rn C. Hauback, tel +47 63 80 60 78, bjorn.hauback at ife.no, Deputy Department Head Geir Helgesen, tel +47 63 80 60 83, geir.helgesen at ife.no Please forward covering letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates in English to: Physics Department c/ Bj?rn C. Hauback Institute for Energy Technology, P.O. Box 40, NO-2027 Kjeller, Norway or by e-mail to fysikk at ife.no Closing date for applications is: 30. September 2011. Applications with CV and certificates will not be returned. Please identify the application with: (IFE-ESS Positions). More information about the positions on www . ife . no. __________________________ Professor Bj?rn C. Hauback Department Head Physics Department Institute for Energy Technology P.O. Box 40 NO-2027 Kjeller Tel: +47 63 80 60 78 E-mail: bjorn.hauback at ife.no From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Aug 19 05:38:05 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:38:05 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Extension of the Deadline of Abstract Submission for 1st AOCNS Message-ID: <4E4DDA9D.5060300@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues The organizing committee of 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) has decided to extend the deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration to September 10th, 2011. Attached please find 3rd Announcement of the conference including a tentative list of speakers of for plenary lecture, facility report, keynote lecture and invited talk. Please submit your abstract and register through the web site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/index.html We look forward to seeing you in Tsukuba in November. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS ---------------------------------- Conference Secretariats Jun-ichi Suzuki and Fujio Maekawa Email: 1stAOCNS at ml.j-parc.jp ---------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ACONS-4.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 535056 bytes Desc: not available URL: From elena at lanl.gov Fri Aug 26 00:14:57 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:14:57 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines - August 2011 Message-ID: <4E56C961.3080000@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, Construction of a new building to expand our capabilities at the LANSCE/WNR Target-4 experimental area has started. The building doubles our capacity for neutron testing of semiconductor devices with the same neutron spectrum that presently exists at the ICE House. The new building also provides a special flight path essential for the success of neutron output measurements following fission (Chi-Nu). On this flight path, a pit in the floor under the detectors reduces the background from neutrons scattered from the concrete. The new building will cover the 15-degree Right and Left flight paths as well as parts of the 30-degree Right and Left flight paths, and will have a crane to move heavy shielding and equipment. Contractors are presently excavating in preparation for framing and pouring the foundation for the building. A detailed schedule is being developed that will couple the construction schedule with the installation of the flight paths. We will bring up the Target-4 flight paths in a staged sequential manner: The 90-degree Left (TPC) and the 60-Right (GEANIE) flight paths will be the first to receive beam because they are outside of the building construction area. The next flight paths to be brought on line will be the 30-degree flight paths (Ice House and ICE-II). The last flight paths will be the 15-degree Right and 15-degree Left flight paths because they require the most installation effort. We will keep users informed as the work progresses and look forward to operations in our new facility. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, Construction of a new building to expand our capabilities at the LANSCE/WNR Target-4 experimental area has started. The building doubles our capacity for neutron testing of semiconductor devices with the same neutron spectrum that presently exists at the ICE House. The new building also provides a special flight path essential for the success of neutron output measurements following fission (Chi-Nu). On this flight path, a pit in the floor under the detectors reduces the background from neutrons scattered from the concrete. The new building will cover the 15-degree Right and Left flight paths as well as parts of the 30-degree Right and Left flight paths, and will have a crane to move heavy shielding and equipment. Contractors are presently excavating in preparation for framing and pouring the foundation for the building. A detailed schedule is being developed that will couple the construction schedule with the installation of the flight paths. We will bring up the Target-4 flight paths in a staged sequential manner: The 90-degree Left (TPC) and the 60-Right (GEANIE) flight paths will be the first to receive beam because they are outside of the building construction area. The next flight paths to be brought on line will be the 30-degree flight paths (Ice House and ICE-II). The last flight paths will be the 15-degree Right and 15-degree Left flight paths because they require the most installation effort. We will keep users informed as the work progresses and look forward to operations in our new facility. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will establish and lead the Electrical Engineering group at the ESS. The Electrical Engineering group will be responsible for the design and maintenance of highly integrated systems such as motion control, safety interlock, but also for general automation, including electronic and robotic systems, and cabling of all the neutron instruments, which are currently being designed at ESS. The immediate focus will be on liaising with external groups as well as the instruments scientists to define standards and to establish instrument motion control systems. Qualifications Academic qualification: PhD in engineering or physics. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of highly integrated systems, with a strong element of standardization. Desirable experience: Management of a team of engineers and electrical technicians, project management incl. budgeting and reporting. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Duration & Location The position is a permanent position. The Electrical Engineering group will be based at the ESS in Lund. Start date To be discussed but as soon as reasonably possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 1 December, 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www . esss . se From anne.safstromlanner at esss.se Tue Aug 30 09:50:52 2011 From: anne.safstromlanner at esss.se (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Anne_S=E4fstr=F6m_Lanner?=) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:50:52 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy at ESS Message-ID: <198042A3-B047-4E91-A791-596D3C8BE3F4@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy The Science Division at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a "Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy". Description of position/department The ESS project is in the Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. As the ESS will be a long-pulse neutron source; new instrument designs need to be developed to take full advantage of the source time structure. We are therefore seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at the ESS. Description of main responsibilities The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for one or more Instrument Scientist positions, specializing in single-crystal excitations, quasielastic scattering or molecular/chemical spectroscopy. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new neutron spectroscopy concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron spectrometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX- IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or atomic or molecular excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Duration & Location The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled no later than March 1, 2012. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions . It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 28th October 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. ______________________________________ Anne S?fstr?m Lanner HR Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 26 Phone: +46 46 222 67 26 E-mail: anne.safstromlanner at esss.se www . esss . se The European Spallation Source is a Partnership of 17 European Nations committed to the goal of collectively building and operating the world's leading facility for research using neutrons by the second quarter of the 21st Century From bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 30 19:02:34 2011 From: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de (Lake, Bella) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:02:34 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <422E4C8A7F77764498D8834232C3FEA722799922@didag1> 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering 8-16 March 2012 The 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering will be held from 8th to 16th March 2012, at the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin f?r materialien und energie. The program will consist of three days of lectures giving a theoretical introduction to methods of neutron scattering in condensed matter research. After the lectures, there will be several days of hands-on experiments at various neutron scattering instruments. The practical part will cover Triple-Axis-Spectroscopy, Powder Diffraction, Small Angle Neutron Scattering, Reflectometry, Time-of-Flight Techniques, Tomography and Polarisation Analysis. The school is primarily aimed at early stage researchers, e.g. PhD students and postdocs and is part of the curriculum of the Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences at the Technical University Berlin. The registration deadline is 15th October 2011. For further details please visit our website hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutronschool/index_de.html Bella Lake Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und energie Magnetism and superconductivity M-N1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany Tel +49 (0)30 8062 42058 Email bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de Website hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/magma/supraleitung/ ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From wenke.schuette at conventus.de Tue Aug 30 22:35:12 2011 From: wenke.schuette at conventus.de (Conventus Congress Agency) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:35:12 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Final programme online: MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) Message-ID: <20110830223512EDABBC2B60$B1EDDBFD3A@PC> 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation Programme online ? www . mecasens2011 . de Dear Sir or Madam, We are delighted to inform you that the final programme of the 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation is now available online. Please consult the conference website www . mecasens2011 . de for any further information. The information on this website will be updated continuously. You may also click here to download the MECA SENS VI programme. You can still register for MECA SENS VI - if not already done - online at www . mecasens2011 . de. Of course you can register on-site at the conference venue in Hamburg (University of Hamburg, Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1, 20146 Hamburg) as well. If you have any further questions, please contact the organising agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg! With best regards on behalf of the conference chair and scientific committee, Wenke Sch?tte -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www . conventus . de From william.kamitakahara at nist.gov Fri Sep 9 19:55:46 2011 From: william.kamitakahara at nist.gov (Kamitakahara, William) Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:55:46 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR CALL FOR PROPOSALS Message-ID: CALL FOR PROPOSALS The long shutdown for facility expansion, currently in progress, is scheduled to end in February 2012. We have provided an overview of the expansion project, including a diary, timelines, and photos, at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/. You are now invited to apply for time on the neutron beam instruments at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). The deadline for new AND continuation proposals is October 4, 2011. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM You must have an account, or create one, on the NCNR Information Management System (NCNR-IMS) to submit a proposal. See our pages at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov for details. Also, please complete the Submit Visitor Registration Form NOW if you have any intention of submitting a proposal and subsequently visiting the NCNR. Our proposal form now allows you to upload the description of your proposed experiment as a pdf file. Continuation proposals must be accompanied by an experimental report. Quick Access Proposals may be submitted at any time, but are held to a higher standard. Approved new and continuation proposals will be allocated instrument time in the period from March 2012 through September 2012. Please see our Web pages ( hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/call/current_call.html) for details. -------------------------------------- Instruments being offered in the current call for proposals are: --Instruments supported by the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG3) Ultra-Small Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS) instrument Cold Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (SPINS) High-Flux Backscattering Spectrometer(HFBS) Disk-Chopper Spectrometer(DCS) Neutron Spin-Echo Spectrometer(NSE) --Other instruments Thermal Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (BT7) Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG7) Reflectometer - horizontal geometry (NG7) Polarized Beam Reflectometer (PBR) Neutron Imaging Facility (NIF) High-Resolution Powder diffractometer (BT1) ----------------------- Applicants should list publications resulting from use of previously allocated instrument time. There is a strict length limit of 8000 characters for the description of research section, if entered as plain text. If uploaded as a pdf, this section may be no longer than 4 letter-size pages, nor more than 600 kb in file size. Note the Tips on Proposal Writing section in the proposal instructions. IMPORTANT - Please inform us of any papers published or in press since August 1, 2010, that have resulted from NCNR instrument time or from collaboration with NCNR staff. Please send citation references to tanya.burke at nist.gov, including title, authors, affiliations, journal, volume, pages, and year of publication. Additional information: Some monetary assistance is available through an outreach program of the University of Maryland, for new NCNR users from U.S. universities (up to a maximum of $500). Preference is given to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. See details at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/outreach.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Kamitakahara wkamitakahara at nist.gov (301) 975-6878 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE FOR NEW AND CONTINUATION PROPOSALS IS Tuesday, October 4, 2011. From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Mon Sep 12 00:23:19 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:23:19 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Call for proposals: NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Message-ID: The NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) invites proposals for beam time on its six beamlines: C2 High Resolution Powder Diffractometer C5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer (Polarized beam option) D3 Reflectometer (Polarized beam option) E3 Triple-axis Spectrometer L3 Stress-Scanning Diffractometer N5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer Information on the beamlines is available on the NRC-CNBC website: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/facilities/cnbc/spectrometers.html Proposals are accepted at anytime. The application form may be downloaded from the Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering: hxxp://www.cins.ca/beam.html ------------------- Daniel Banks Strategic Planning & Communications Officer | Agent de planification strat?gique et de communication Canadian Neutron Beam Centre | Le centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada 613-584-8298 hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cnbc/ | hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ccfn/ ------------------- CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Mon Sep 12 15:54:16 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:54:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Partner Countries in first in-kind instrumentation meeting Message-ID: <49318128-8AEE-4ED8-B7E9-B35BD7E32798@esss.se> ESS Partner Countries in first in-kind instrumentation meeting For the first time, more than 110 scientists from the ESS Partner Countries have met to jointly plan their in-kind contributions to the ESS scientific instruments, that will define the future ESS science. The first ESS In-Kind Contributions Meeting for Neutron Science for the ESS, IKON-1, was concluded today in Lund, Sweden. Over 110 scientists from ESS partner laboratories took part to present and take part of planning for the in-kind contributions. ESS will be the world?s most powerful neutron source for materials and life sciences, but also the world?s first long pulse neutron source. In order for the scientific community to harness the best opportunities for science and technology from the ESS, the instruments must be carefully designed. - We have set ourselves an ambitious goal. ESS will be a world-leading source with unparalleled neutron intensity and with long pulses. That has never been done before, says Dimitri Argyriou, ESS Science Director. - We will have to think out of the box to develop new instruments that will be able to draw all of the benefits from the ESS long pulse beam characteristics, while foreseeing the needs of the science community ten, 20, and even 30 years into the future, says Ken Andersen, ESS Head of Instrumentation. This first meeting provided information on the progress of the ESS and the current status of instrument development, as well as valuable discussions on the choice and design of the best possible instruments for ESS. The meeting also included presentations on in-kind contributions from some of the ESS Partner Countries, namely Germany, Denmark and Switzerland. - The in-kind contributions are vital, continues Dimitri Argyriou. We could not assemble a suite of instruments without the expertise of the ESS partner laboratories and research institutes. - The enthusiasm shown has been truly encouraging. We are now moving ahead full speed, says Arno Hiess, Head of Neutron Science at ESS. The forthcoming IKON meetings will be focused on the current work done by the many partners to ensure a common vision and keep the current momentum in providing the best possibilities for science. The IKON meetings will be held twice a year as a forum for presentation of technical progress. All current and future ESS Partner Countries participants in the in-kind work packages in the ESS Instrument Collaboration will be welcomed. The forthcoming meetings will be The design of the ESS instruments will be performed within work packages led by ESS and the ESS partner laboratories. The instrument concepts will be presented at the ESS Science & Scientists Meeting in Berlin in May 2012. __________________________________________ Marianne Ekdahl Communications Officer - Press & Politics European Spallation Source ESS AB E-mail: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Phone: +46 (0) 46 222 83 89 SMS: +46 (0) 761 33 33 97 International web page: www . ess-scandinavia . eu Swedish web page: www . ess-scandinavia . se www . facebook . com/EuropeanSpallationSource hxxp://twitter.com/ESS_Scandinavia hxxp://twitter.com/MarianneEkdahl From ekkebusae at ornl.gov Tue Sep 13 15:56:03 2011 From: ekkebusae at ornl.gov (Ekkebus, Allen E.) Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:56:03 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Soft Matter Using Neutron Data Message-ID: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F30CB005EE99@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Soft Matter Using Neutron Data Spallation Neutron Source, Oak Ridge National Laboratory November 9-11, 2011 Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the J?lich Centre for Neutron Science are organizing a workshop on modeling and simulation using neutron data of materials such as complex fluids, polymers, and proteins at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). The goal of the workshop is to provide attendees with an opportunity to identify current status and plan for future development of opportunities of modeling and simulation of soft matter science, a science area where there is substantial J?lich and Oak Ridge activity. Of particular benefit to all attendees will be the interactions between experimenters and those knowledgeable of modeling and simulation techniques to exchange ideas with the goal of collaborations in the writing of proposals. These proposals will lead to the performance of experiments that are tailored to enable significant advances. One of the goals of the ORNL neutron sciences program this year is to develop collaborations among neutron scattering experimenters and scientists involved with modeling and simulation. Each session speaker is asked to identify mechanisms for collaboration as well as those key experiments (and related key personnel) that should be performed on instruments at the SNS and HFIR, including the Neutron Spin Echo instrument. Active feedback will enable a summary of future actions to be discussed on the last day. Included in the Workshop will be a summary that integrates current research capabilities along with the recommendations for future collaborations and research directions. It will also serve as an important milestone when communicating with funding agencies and the public. Contributed talks and posters are actively solicited with limited scholarship funding available for successful submitters. The workshop will be held at the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, on Wednesday afternoon through Friday midday, November 9- 11, 2011. Visit the website http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/ModSim2011/ for details. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Roger.Eriksson at esss.se Fri Sep 16 14:55:13 2011 From: Roger.Eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:55:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Energy for Sustainable Science Message-ID: Energy for Sustainable Science ESS, CERN and The European Association of National Research Facilities (ERF) have the great pleasure of welcoming you to a workshop entitled Energy for Sustainable Science: When: October 13-14 Where: Lund, Sweden How: Register at www . esss . se/energyworkshop The workshop will focus on challenges and solutions today and tomorrow for large-scale research facilities to meet their energy demands in a sustainable way. Guests will learn about the energy future of Europe from heavyweight policymakers and industry, hear straight from laboratory directors about on-going sustainability programs, and follow the details of technical solutions from the scientists and engineers who deliver the goods on the floor of the laboratories where the research for a sustainable future is conducted. Welcome. ______________________ Thomas Parker Energy Manager European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Phone: +46 46 222 6701 E-mail: thomas.parker at esss.se www . esss . se ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www . esss . se From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Wed Sep 14 08:09:43 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:09:43 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] job offer: Physicist at JCNS Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155012F91B07B25@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> PHYSICIST (m/f) (with Ph.D.) as second instrument scientist for the diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis (DNS) Advertising institute: JCNS-2 The J?lich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) provides scientists at universities and research institutions in Germany and throughout the world with access to neutron instruments of the highest performance class. For our instrument DNS (diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis) at the FRM II reactor in Garching we are seeking a second instrument responsible. Job Description: * Participation in the user operation of the diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis DNS at FRM II * Involvement in the optimization and further instrument developments of DNS * Involvement in the development of software systems for data reduction, visualization and data analysis of single-crystal time-of-flight spectroscopy based on large arrays of position-sensitive detectors * Implementation of your own research projects based on the unique strength of DNS * Participation in the institute's research programme with a focus on magnetism and correlated electrons systems Your profile: * Excellent and highly motivated Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics * Extensive experience with scattering methods (neutron and/or x-ray scattering) * Experience with software development * Strong interests in studying challenging scientific and technical issues * Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with groups of Forschungszentrum Juelich and external users from research and industry * Willingness to undertake official travel (e.g. in the context of conducting experiments at other research neutron sources) * Well-structured and systematic working method Our offer: * Challenging and varied work in an interdisciplinary and international team * Employment initially for a fixed term of three years * Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVoeD). Place of employment: Garching (near Munich, Germany) Forschungszentrum Juelich aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons. Please send your application to: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de hxxp://www.fz-juelich.de/jcns/EN/Home/home_node.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From stonemb at ornl.gov Mon Sep 19 17:00:44 2011 From: stonemb at ornl.gov (Stone, Matthew B.) Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:00:44 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Inelastic Neutron Scattering Workshop, Nov 16-17, 2011 at ORNL Message-ID: The Neutron Scattering Sciences Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is sponsoring a User Meeting conference November 14 and 15, 2011. Following this meeting, we are organizing a two day workshop, November 16 and 17, at ORNL entitled Forum on Inelastic Neutron scattering from Correlated Electron Systems (http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/fins2011/) The workshop will provide a forum for inelastic neutron scatterers in the field of correlated electron studies, especially magnetism and superconductivity, to discuss their current research and future needs. Presentations will focus on research done at the ORNL neutron scattering facilities. This workshop will also be used to educate and encourage graduate students and post-docs in the field. In addition to a poster session and invited talks, workshop sessions are planned for discussions of inelastic instrumentation needs for the SNS and HFIR, sample environment equipment for the inelastic suite, enabling programmatic research among multiple user groups, and software requirements. Contributed talks and posters are actively being solicited, please see the website http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/fins2011/ for more details. Sincerely, Workshop Organizers Doug Abernathy (ORNL) Matthew Stone (ORNL) Seunghun Lee (University of Virginia) From yamali at ansto.gov.au Wed Sep 21 02:47:02 2011 From: yamali at ansto.gov.au (HERNANDEZ, Yamali) Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:47:02 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] First Announcement-Sample Environment Workshop [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: First Announcement The 7th International Sample Environment Workshop will be held, 17th through the 20th of September, 2012 at the Amora Hotel Jamison in the city of Sydney. This workshop aims to bring together experts in sample environments from major neutron scattering facilities to discuss new developments and techniques applicable to the needs of the user community. The forum will provide the perfect environment for open discussion between scientists, engineers, technical staff and companies. The main goals are for continuous improvement in the efficiency of neutron scattering sample environments and improving capabilities at the facilities. If you would like more information, please go to: hxxp://www.ansto.gov.au/sew2012 SE at NSF local organising committee: Paolo Imperia Cherylie Thorn Scott Olsen Michael Zettinig Joseph Bevitt Natasha Raisani Yamali Hernandez (NIST) From epg at ansto.gov.au Wed Sep 21 04:44:18 2011 From: epg at ansto.gov.au (GILBERT, Elliot Paul) Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:44:18 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Call for Satellite Meetings for SAS2012 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, As part of the next International Small-Angle Scattering Conference, we are issuing an invitation to the community to organise and host satellite meetings. Satellite meetings may have a focus on a scientific theme, application, address aspects of instrumentation, specialised methods or sample environments but must have a clear association with small-angle scattering. 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In the Steering Committee the 17 ESS Partner Countries are represented. - With Switzerland signing the Memorandum, the engagement in ESS from European governments is further strengthened, which gives us a very stable ground for the European collaboration on ESS, says Lars B?rjesson, Chairman of the ESS Steering Committee. The Memorandum of Understanding ?An International Collaboration regarding the European Spallation Source? provides the base for the participation of the Partner Countries in the Pre-Construction Phase of the ESS, the next generation neutron source for materials research and life science. The Memorandum will be complemented later on by agreements detailing the participation of the respective Partner Countries. - For the ESS project, the Swiss participation in the Pre-Construction work means that we can benefit from the vast Swiss experience in neutron science and from building and operating an accelerator-based spallation source, says Colin Carlile, the ESS Director-General. Through signing the Memorandum, Switzerland will participate in the project planning and design work that will result in a final technical design for ESS, the building-up of the future ESS organisation and eventually an international convention. The Swiss contribution to the ESS will be provided by the Paul Scherrer Institute in collaboration with industrial and university partners. Through PSI, Switzerland will contribute with design work and project planning for the ESS target station and several instruments. The instrument R&D and design work will be done in collaboration with scientists in Denmark. The PSI is the largest research institute in Switzerland, building and operating several large-scale research facilities. One of them is the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source, SINQ, which is one of four accelerator-based spallation sources currently in operation around the world. From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Mon Sep 26 15:43:29 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:43:29 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] ESS and ILL start joint R&D in neutron science References: Message-ID: ESS and ILL start joint R&D in neutron science Today, the European Spallation Source and the Institut Laue-Langevin initiate an extensive collaboration for research and development activities within neutron science. In a Memorandum of Understanding agreed on today, ILL and ESS set the framework for the future cooperation, which aims at developing joint scientific and technological projects. The ESS will be a world-leading centre for materials research with neutrons and will host the world?s most powerful neutron source. The ILL is an international research centre operating the most intense steady neutron source in the world, and has been the world-leading centre for neutron science and the development of neutron instrument technology for more than 40 years, generating scientific output of high quality. - It is a great moment when ESS and ILL will now join forces. As a former Director of ILL, I am particularly pleased. I am convinced that ESS and ILL will be able to drive neutron science forward together, and strengthen European science overall, says Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. - This collaboration will also allow ESS as a European project to take benefit from ILL?s leading role in neutron science. The scientific collaboration will cover joint development of neutron scattering instrumentation, beam-line components and neutron optics, as well as development of detector technologies. It will also include joint hosting and organizing of scientific and technical meetings involving the science community. - I am convinced that the future extensive collaboration between ILL and ESS will be a major step towards maintaining the pre-eminent role of Europe in neutron science well beyond 2020, and helping to meet the grand challenges of our society, explains Richard Wagner, Director of the ILL. The ILL is based in Grenoble, France, jointly with the synchrotron ESRF, on the European Photon and Neutron Science campus. Research done at ILL focuses primarily on fundamental science in a variety of fields: condensed matter physics, chemistry, biology, nuclear physics and materials science. ILL is funded and managed by France, Germany and the United Kingdom, in partnership with 11 other European countries and India. For more information, please contact: Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. E-mail colin.carlile at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 02 Marianne Ekdahl, Communications Officer Press & Politics. E-mail marianne.ekdahl at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 89 Please also see ESS web site www . esss . se and the ILL web site www . ill . eu From william.kamitakahara at nist.gov Wed Sep 28 20:01:29 2011 From: william.kamitakahara at nist.gov (Kamitakahara, William) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:01:29 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] reminder - NCNR CALL FOR PROPOSALS Message-ID: CALL FOR PROPOSALS The long shutdown for facility expansion, currently in progress, is scheduled to end in February 2012. We have provided an overview of the expansion project, including a diary, timelines, and photos, at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/. You are now invited to apply for time on the neutron beam instruments at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). The deadline for new AND continuation proposals is October 4, 2011. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM You must have an account, or create one, on the NCNR Information Management System (NCNR-IMS) to submit a proposal. See our pages at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov for details. Also, please complete the Submit Visitor Registration Form NOW if you have any intention of submitting a proposal and subsequently visiting the NCNR. Our proposal form now allows you to upload the description of your proposed experiment as a pdf file. Continuation proposals must be accompanied by an experimental report. Quick Access Proposals may be submitted at any time, but are held to a higher standard. Approved new and continuation proposals will be allocated instrument time in the period from March 2012 through September 2012. Please see our Web pages ( hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/call/current_call.html) for details. -------------------------------------- Instruments being offered in the current call for proposals are: --Instruments supported by the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG3) Ultra-Small Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS) instrument Cold Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (SPINS) High-Flux Backscattering Spectrometer(HFBS) Disk-Chopper Spectrometer(DCS) Neutron Spin-Echo Spectrometer(NSE) --Other instruments Thermal Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (BT7) Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG7) Reflectometer - horizontal geometry (NG7) Polarized Beam Reflectometer (PBR) Neutron Imaging Facility (NIF) High-Resolution Powder diffractometer (BT1) ----------------------- Applicants should list publications resulting from use of previously allocated instrument time. There is a strict length limit of 8000 characters for the description of research section, if entered as plain text. If uploaded as a pdf, this section may be no longer than 4 letter-size pages, nor more than 600 kb in file size. Note the Tips on Proposal Writing section in the proposal instructions. IMPORTANT - Please inform us of any papers published or in press since August 1, 2010, that have resulted from NCNR instrument time or from collaboration with NCNR staff. Please send citation references to tanya.burke at nist.gov, including title, authors, affiliations, journal, volume, pages, and year of publication. Additional information: Some monetary assistance is available through an outreach program of the University of Maryland, for new NCNR users from U.S. universities (up to a maximum of $500). Preference is given to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. See details at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/outreach.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Kamitakahara wkamitakahara at nist.gov (301) 975-6878 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE FOR NEW AND CONTINUATION PROPOSALS IS Tuesday, October 4, 2011. From fernandezbja at ornl.gov Wed Sep 28 20:16:25 2011 From: fernandezbja at ornl.gov (Fernandez-Baca, Jaime A.) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:16:25 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Updating the NSSA database Message-ID: <334E233A660AAC4291E54034556542974592FF6698@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Dear members of the neutron scattering community: We are in the process of updating the database of the Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA, http://neutronscattering.org/ ). Over the years many members have moved and changed their affiliations/contact information and we have not been able to keep up with these changes. If you have not heard from us for some time chances are that we do not have your current information. If this is the case please reply to this message with a note indicating our current affiliation, e-mail and mailing address. You can do the same if you are not a current NSSA member and would like to be or if you do not remember if you are a member or not. It is important for us to be able to reach you and to keep you informed about the NSSA activities, we also are arranging to restore the free subscription to Neutron News to all our members and we would like to have their current mailing addresses. We remind you that there is no cost to be a member of the NSSA and that membership in the society is open to individuals in academia, industry, and government over the world. Thank you for your kind attention . With regards, Jaime Fernandez-Baca Membership Secretary Neutron Scattering Society of America Jaime A. Fernandez-Baca Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P. O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6393 Phone 865-576-8659 FAX 865-574-6268 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sylvia.mclain at bioch.ox.ac.uk Wed Oct 5 14:36:29 2011 From: sylvia.mclain at bioch.ox.ac.uk (Sylvia McLain) Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:36:29 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] PDRA position availiable Message-ID: <4E8C4F4D.3080900@bioch.ox.ac.uk> Inquiries are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work on structural studies of membrane and membrane components in solution, using neutron, NMR and computer simulation. This post is a fixed-term position of three years. This multi-technique based project is suitable for an enthusiastic researcher interested in applying neutronic and computer simulation techniques to understand how membranes and their protein and lipid components interact give rise to their life-giving functions. The successful applicant to this post will be based in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Oxford and will work under the supervision of Dr. Sylvia McLain. He or she will also work with Dr. Chris Lorenz (King's College London) as well performing experiments at the ISIS Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Didcot, UK). Applicants should possess a doctorate in physics, chemistry or related field. Previous experience in neutron scattering, particularly in diffraction techniques, or computer simulations will be an advantage. Applicants should ideally but not necessarily have 1 to 2 years of postdoctoral experience. Informal inquires with CV are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Sylvia McLain. -- Dr. Sylvia McLain Department of Biochemistry University of Oxford New Biochemistry South Parks Road Oxford, UK OX1 3QU Tel: +44 (0)1865 613 325 From elena at lanl.gov Wed Oct 5 19:38:44 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:38:44 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines Message-ID: <4E8C9624.40403@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, After 10 years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, Alan Hurd has stepped away from his duties as Director of the Lujan Center to pursue the next phase of his career. The LANSCE community thanks Alan for his years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Center. Please join us in bidding Alan farewell and best wishes in his future endeavors. LANSCE has begun an international search for the new Leader of the Lujan Center. The Lujan Center is a national user facility for neutron scattering supported by the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) of the Department of Energy's Office of Science. The Lujan Center is also directly used for research supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) national security mission. The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from the NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is home to the Laboratory's neutron scattering science capability; the Lujan Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Lujan Center Leader, is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Lujan Center Leader will be expected to develop personnel, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Lujan Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. A detailed description of the job requirements and information how to apply can be found at: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/orgs/hr/jobs/ Job number: IRC1887 - R&D Manager 4 - LANSCE-LC/Lujan Center Lansce-LC Sincerely, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, After 10 years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, Alan Hurd has stepped away from his duties as Director of the Lujan Center to pursue the next phase of his career. The LANSCE community thanks Alan for his years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Center. Please join us in bidding Alan farewell and best wishes in his future endeavors. LANSCE has begun an international search for the new Leader of the Lujan Center. The Lujan Center is a national user facility for neutron scattering supported by the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) of the Department of Energy?s Office of Science. The Lujan Center is also directly used for research supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration?s (NNSA) national security mission. The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from the NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is home to the Laboratory?s neutron scattering science capability; the Lujan Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Lujan Center Leader, is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Lujan Center Leader will be expected to develop personnel, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Lujan Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. A detailed description of the job requirements and information how to apply can be found at: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/orgs/hr/jobs/ Job number: IRC1887 - RD Manager 4 - LANSCE-LC/Lujan Center Lansce-LC Sincerely, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: From alain.menelle at cea.fr Fri Oct 7 08:49:29 2011 From: alain.menelle at cea.fr (MENELLE Alain) Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:49:29 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] LLB call for proposals : deadline November 1st Message-ID: The next deadline for beam time request at LLB-Orphee is November 1st. We have now 5 selection committees : ? Chemical physics, biological systems ? Crystallographic and magnetic structures ? Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers ? Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials ? Excitations Please use the corresponding form to answer to this call : hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr/fr-en/llb-pro-06-V6-am.doc Due to the preparation of the installation of new spectrometers, during this round, we will not accept proposals on Paxe and Mibemol. You will find all the necessary information's on our Web page : hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ Alain Menelle Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (UMR12, CEA-CNRS) Associate director CEA Saclay, b?t.563, p.219, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : +33-1-69-08-96-99 +33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : +33-1-69-08-82-61 hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr alain.menelle at cea.fr From sinq at psi.ch Fri Oct 7 09:55:13 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:55:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] SINQ - call for proposals I/12 Message-ID: <4DC278E4-3CA5-4A17-B755-FC6C142258A8@psi.ch> The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq, !! new address !!) will be: ********* November 15, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period I/12 between 01/05/2012 and 31/08/2012. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/access-to-sinq hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/call-for-proposals _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following instruments will be open for new proposals in cycle I/12: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/instrumentation Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': hxxps://duo.psi.ch _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commission. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: hxxp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Mon Oct 10 12:46:26 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:46:26 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School 2012: registration is open Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155013BB2073955@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear colleagues, Juelich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) is happy to announce that registration is open for the 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 entitled "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" taking place March 05 - 16, 2012 in Juelich, Germany. The IFF Spring School 2012 comes timely to the centennial anniversary of the discovery of X-ray scattering from single crystals by Max von Laue, Walter Friedrich and Paul Knipping in 1912. For further information and to apply for participation please visit our webpage www . iff-springschool . de Deadline for application is December 09, 2011. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Juelich! With best regards, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From granada at cnea.gov.ar Tue Oct 11 15:34:35 2011 From: granada at cnea.gov.ar (Rolando Granada) Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:34:35 -0300 Subject: [Neutron] ICANS-XX Announcement Message-ID: <3D13E17DB4AC4BE681C38D0D70559A6D@ROLEX3> Greetings! Please find the attached announcement for ICANS-XX. The 20th Meeting of the International Collaboration on Advanced Neutron Sources will be held March 4-9, 2012, in Bariloche, Argentina. We hope to see you there. hxxp://www.icansxx.com.ar/index.php Dr. Rolando GRANADA Centro At?mico Bariloche e Instituto Balseiro Comisi?n Nacional de Energ?a At?mica 8400 S . C . de Bariloche (RN) ARGENTINA TE: +54 (0)2944 445223 hxxp://www.cab.cnea.gov.ar/ granada at cnea.gov.ar -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ICANS-XX_Poster.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 930528 bytes Desc: not available URL: From loewenhaupt at physik.tu-dresden.de Mon Oct 17 12:52:38 2011 From: loewenhaupt at physik.tu-dresden.de (Michael Loewenhaupt) Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:52:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] JunProf at TU Dresden Message-ID: <4E9C08F6.7010900@physik.tu-dresden.de> The Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics, offers for initially 4 years starting as soon as possible a *Junior Professorship (W1) in Neutron Spectroscopy of Condensed Matter with Tenure Track * on a civil servant position limited in time. The successful candidate is expected to represent the discipline of experimental solid states physics in research and teaching. Mandatory teaching assignment amounts to 4 semester hours per week. The field of expertise of the junior professorship shall include neutron spectroscopy of condensed matter. The successful candidate may be granted a high priority access to the PANDA neutron spectrometer at the research reactor FRM II in Garching/Munich. In particular, an active participation in the DFG - Graduate School GRK 1621 "Itinerant Magnetism and Superconductivity in intermetallic Systems" as well as in further planned coordinated research activities in the research area of correlated electron systems at the TU Dresden is expected. In this research field the Dresden campus of the TU Dresden together with the independent research institutes (the Max Planck Institutes for Chemical Physics of Solids and for the Physics of Complex Systems, the Leibniz Institute of Solid State and Materials Research Dresden as well as the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf) is a worldwide leading research location. Applications of exceptional scientists, who have a documented research experience in neutron spectroscopy, are encouraged. The applicants must fulfil the employment qualification requirements of the Higher Education Act of Saxony (namely of ? 63 S?chsHSG). With the positive evaluation an extension of employment for the total of 6 years is intended. Within an option for tenure track full employment as a W2-Chair is possible without further advertisement according to ? 59 par. 2 S?chsHSG. The decision upon this option is taken five years after the start of the junior professorship. Applicants from women are particularly welcome. The same applies to disabled people. Applications, together with supporting documents (curriculum vitae, evidence of academic and professional background, list of academic publications, list of academic teaching experience in two copies, evidence for the highest academic degree in one certified copy) are to be submitted *not later than 23.11.2011* (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service applies) to: TU Dresden, Dekan der Fakult?t Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften, Herrn Prof. Dr. Bernhard Ganter, 01062 Dresden, Germany. -- _________________________________ Prof. Dr. Michael Loewenhaupt # TU Dresden # Institut fuer Festkoerperphysik # D-01062 Dresden, Germany # # Tel.: +49-351-463-36055 # -34671 (Secr.) # Fax : +49-351-463-37734 # _________________________________ From jeffrey.lynn at nist.gov Mon Oct 17 16:59:02 2011 From: jeffrey.lynn at nist.gov (Lynn, Jeffrey W) Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:59:02 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR Cold Triple Axis Instrument Scientist Position Message-ID: Instrument Scientist NIST Center for Neutron Research The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking candidates for a position as Instrument Scientist for the SPINS cold triple axis spectrometer. The position is in the Condensed Matter Physics team which supervises thermal and cold neutron triple axis spectrometers. A doctorate in condensed matter physics or related discipline and experience in triple-axis neutron spectrometry or related techniques is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate is expected to assist scientific users on the SPINS spectrometer, contribute to ongoing and planning for future instrument upgrades, contribute to the running of the facility, as well as perform their own independent research taking advantage of the wide range of neutron instrumentation available at the NCNR. Appointments typically are initially for two years with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years. Salary is in the range from $70,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Please send inquiries and your resume (electronically) to: Dr. Jeffrey Lynn, NIST Fellow Team Leader, Condensed Matter Physics NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology email: Jeff.Lynn at nist.gov Homepage: hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/staff/jeff NCNR Homepage: hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/ From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Tue Oct 18 10:56:55 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:56:55 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Winners of the 1st Illustrating NMI3 picture competition Message-ID: <007701cc8d73$e2ffc470$a8ff4d50$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the winners of the 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition: The first prize goes to Martin Kreuzer from Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin for his striking fish-eye photograph of the instrument BioRef at HZB. His photograph will be displayed on the cover of the next issue of Inside NMI3, to be published in November. There were three second prize winners of this first competition. The three pictures will be displayed inside the next issue of Inside NMI3: Stephen Kill from ISIS for his photograph of the new high-field muon spectrometer (HiFi) at ISIS. Sergey Klimko from Laboratoire L?on Brillouin for his photograph of a new spin- flipper for neutron resonance spin-echo (NRSE) spectrometer MUSES at LLB, CEA-Saclay. Marcus Trapp from Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin for his photograph of the guide system of the time-of-flight reflectometer BioRef, at HZB. The third prize goes to Stephen Kill from ISIS for his photograph of students at the ISIS Muon Training School. This picture will be used to illustrate the schools section on the new NMI3 website. For more information and to view the pictures, please visit the News & Press pages on our website: www . nmi3 . eu The committee of 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition would like to thank and congratulate all participants and invite them to submit pictures again at the next edition of the competition. Kind regards The 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition committee Juliette Savin (Competition organiser) Miriam F?rster J?rgen Neuhaus Andrea Voit From elena at lanl.gov Thu Oct 20 19:07:31 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:07:31 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] Two Announcements to the LANSCE User Group from your Executive Committee Message-ID: <4EA05553.2030505@lanl.gov> Colleagues, On behalf of the LUG EC we would like to make two Announcements to the LANSCE User Group. Please send your replies to Steve Conradson (Chair) conradson at lanl.gov . *-Workshop on New Experimental Capabilities, January 8-10, 2012, at LANSCE* *-Annual Election of Executive Committee Members* For more detailed information please check the LANSCE User Group page: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug.shtml. *Workshop on New Experimental Capabilities at LANSCE, January 8-10, 2012.*Meetings at LANSCE, foreign nationals without access on those dates must register by November 4, 2011 to obtain onsite access. Online registration is available: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml** Open to users and potential users of all LANSCE facilities The Office of Defense Programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration as part of its development of a long term strategy for constructing new experimental capabilities to meet NNSA missions in the 21st century has sent out a call to the NNSA laboratories soliciting proposals for major facilities > $100M. In response, LANSCE will be requesting a pulse stacker with an optimized target and a new, superconducting accelerator with 3 GeV proton energy and five times the current of the existing one. The pulse stacker on the proton storage ring will increase the current by two orders of magnitude and simultaneously enhance the energy resolution to make LANSCE the most intense epithermal facility in the world for high-resolution neutron energy measurements at WNR. The new accelerator will improve the spatial and temporal resolution and the penetrability of the proton beam to provide experimental data from materials dynamics tests that will validate the ability of newly developed constitutive models to accurately predict microscopic (10 micron) to macroscopic (10 cm) materials performanceat pRad. In addition, Lujan Neutron Scattering Center will be hosting workshop sessions on New Directions in Local Structure and Neutron Radiography. The purpose of the workshop is to solicit input from the user community, specifically on what opportunities might be created by these proposed upgrades and what instrumentation and staff would be required to realize this new scientific potential. This information will become part of the final proposal. All members of the LANSCE User Group, particularly those with expertise and projects in these areas, are encouraged to participate. In the spirit of the meeting we will also hold a session on additional LANSCE improvements. For more specific information on the Local Structure and Radiography contact Jim Rhyne (rhyne at lanl.gov ), for Nuclear Sciences contact Steve Wender (wender at lanl.gov ), and Frank Merrill (fmerrill at lanl.gov ) for Materials Dynamics. ** ** *Annual Election of LANSCE User Group Executive Committee Members* ** The LANSCE User Group (LUG) Executive Committee (EC) plays a vital role in the success of the scientific program at LANSCE by keeping LANSCE informed of User interests and needs and providing a window to the Users to LANSCE operations and policies. In these roles the EC provides direct user input to LANSCE management on matters ranging from day-to-day facility operations to future facility upgrades. Since the purpose of User Facilities, although sponsored by the Office of Science or the NNSA and managed by their host organization, is to provide experimental capabilities for Users, the LUG as the primary customer and the EC as its representative carry substantial weight in these matters.The EC also represents the User Group to the outside world: Executive Committee members are frequently invited to interact with LANSCE and Los Alamos management, attend meetings with LANSCE sponsors, and participate in other policy and advocacy activities such as those performed by the National User Facility Organization. The Executive Committee is comprised of a chair, the ex officio chair, a vice chair, and ten regular members representing the different facilities and specific user subgroups, such as industry and students. The vice chair is elected by the EC and ascends to the chair position the following year. The EC members are elected by the entire LUG membership to serve formerly two and currently three year terms. Terms of the regular members are staggered to assure continuity in the Executive Committee. A LUG member becomes a candidate for an open EC position by being nominated -- self-nominations are completely acceptable -- and subsequently endorsed by two additional members. Send nominations and endorsements by email to the current chair (Steven Conradson, conradson at lanl.gov ). As a member of LUG, we request your assistance in this process by nominating and endorsing candidates to serve on the EC. This year, because we are in the transition from both two to three years terms and from topical to a facilities oriented distribution of the EC, we are seeking three candidates for regular EC positions to represent the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center. Because of this transition the candidate receiving the third largest number of votes will join the EC for only a two year term beginning in January 2012. In addition, we also seek a graduate student or post-doctoral scientist for a one year term. Nominations will be accepted starting immediately and going through Monday, November 21, 2011. Candidates must submit a brief biographical sketch and statement of interests that will be posted. Please send your nominations and endorsements to conradson at lanl.gov . The ballot with the final slate of candidates will be placed on the LUG pages of the LANSCE web site (hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug.shtml) by November 25, 2011 and voting will occur through 19 December, 2011. There will also be an amendment to the charter of this ballot, designating that all LANSCE users automatically become LUG members for two years with the choice to opt out and that other interested people can join the LUG by registering via the website: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml -- LUG EC -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2012 Meeting and Election Announcement LUGEC.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 288311 bytes Desc: not available URL: From steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de Thu Oct 20 19:44:29 2011 From: steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de (Steitz, Roland) Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:44:29 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Job announcement F 2011/15 at Helmholtz-Center Berlin (HZB) Message-ID: <073BB137103FEC4CB509E0CCFFA6B4F20F8EB0C1@didag1> Dear colleagues, attached please find the announcement of an open post at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), which we wish to share with the neutron scattering community worldwide. We should be very grateful if you spread the job announcement via the neutron mailing list. Many thanks in advance. With best regards, Roland Steitz [cid:image003.png at 01CC8F60.AD8A0DC0] Advertisement of a Vacancy Reference No. F 2011/15 The Scientific Division Functional Materials - Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials - is offering a post doctoral position - Neutron Reflectometry The appointment is valid for 3 years. The payment is based on the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The Helmholtz-Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres and has about 1100 employees. It hosts the user facilities for neutron scattering, tomography and radiography BER II at the Lise-Meitner campus in Berlin Wannsee and the electron storage ring BESSY II at the Wilhelm-Conrad-R?ntgen campus in Berlin Adlershof. The Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials at the Lise-Meitner Campus combines expertise on versatile fields of soft condensed matter with the power of a neutron and X-ray scattering facility. The institute serves the BER II and BESSY II user facilities open to guest scientists from all over the world. To probe the structure and dynamics of condensed matter, BER II and BESSY II provide the national and international research community access to state-of-the-art neutron and x-ray scattering equipment and expertise. The Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials at the Helmholtz-Centre Berlin invites applications for a postdoctoral position in neutron reflectometry. The position is open to post-doctoral candidates who hold a Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, biophysics, material science, engineering or similar with a strong background in experimental research in soft matter or biology. Experience in neutron or X-ray reflectometry or small angle neutron or X-ray scattering will be considered particularly appreciated. The successful candidate will participate in the research and development work associated with state-of-the-art neutron scattering instrumentation at the neutron reflectometers V6 and BioRef. She/he will collaborate with renowned guest scientists from all over the world doing research in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the BER II user program. She/he will participate in the instrument development scheme at V6 and BioRef. The candidate will also conduct her/his own research program in the field of soft condensed matter research primarily using neutrons, photons and dedicated lab.-based techniques, in particular in the study of bio-lubrication, responsive solid-liquid interfaces and biomimetic systems. At BER II 30% of the instrument beam time is reserved for in-house research. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Roland Steitz (phone: +49-30-8062-42149, email: steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de). Closing date: November 18, 2011. For more information see: http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/funkma/soft-matter/index_en.html As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, a list of publications and copies of degrees to Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, quoting reference No. F2011/15 (email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de). ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 6936 bytes Desc: image003.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: F 2011-15 ENGL2.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 21480 bytes Desc: F 2011-15 ENGL2.pdf URL: From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Oct 21 09:00:30 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:30 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.46 Oct 2011 Message-ID: <4EA1188E.6000304@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 46, Oct. 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] BUDGET REQUEST FOR JFY2012. RESTORATION WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATION TO HAVE BEAMS IN DECEMBER. J-PARC REVIEW WILL BE HELD FROM THE NEXT YEAR. J-PARC IAC WILL BE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY. 2. [Accelerator Division] RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. J-PARC HOSTED THE 4TH ACFA HPPA MINIWORKSHOP. 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] NEW PRODUCTION TARGET FOR HADRON HALL. T2K STATUS: RECOVERY FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGES FOR BEAM IN DECEMBER. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] STEADY-GOING RECOVERY AND PROGRESS FOR RESUMING OPERATION. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS HAS PROGRESSED. 1ST AOCNS WILL BE HELD ON NOV. 20-24 AT TSUKUBA, JAPAN. DEVELOPED A 1-DIMENSIONAL ELLIPTIC MIRROR. A KICKER-SEPTUM SYSTEM IS UNDER INSTALLATION. 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] TOKAI RADIOACTIVE ION ACCELERATOR COMPLEX (TRIAC) WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO KOREA. 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITION 7. [Safety Division] APPLICATION FOR LICENSES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY WERE SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, SPORTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MEXT) ON SEP. 16. 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BUDGET REQUEST FOR JFY2012. Our funding agency, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Technology (MEXT), submitted a budget request for us to the Ministry of Finance in September/October. The final decision will be made in December, so that nobody knows what would happen at this moment. However, the requested budget is to operate 9 cycles in the JFY2012, whereas the 9 cycles correspond to approximately a 200-day operation for users that means the full usage of the J-PARC. In addition, the budget to install a 400 MeV Linac (as we planned in the fourth year and the final year) and budgets to power up the MR and to construct a neutron beam line are also included. Furthermore, already approved amount of 17 Oku (1.7 billion) Yen for the Linac + 3 GeV Upgrade will be available in JFY2012. From the next year, the operational budget for the Linac and 3 GeV will be covered entirely by a new budget scheme that is directly controlled by the Government instead of JAEA. This change certainly guarantees all J-PARC facilities to be open to all domestic and international users, such as universities, institutions, and industry. RESTORATION WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATION TO HAVE BEAMS IN DECEMBER. Our recovery work is steadily and smoothly in progress. However, we had faced serious difficulties on the shortage of budget in summer. We had a number of discussions in order to minimize effects in the anticipated beam schedule, and rearranged work plans for item by item. Finally, we succeeded in postponing some elements in November or later without changing the beam schedule of December and maintain the original budget. For example, the road repair in front of the Linac building has been postponed later. We expect to have the 3rd supplemental budget for J-PARC soon. If this budget comes in, then, we will start restoration work of the elements, which had been postponed in so far, for the J-PARC full recovery. J-PARC REVIEW WILL BE HELD FROM THE NEXT YEAR. The review of the J-PARC activity has been conducted by eminent review panels approximately every four to five years. The first one was held in 1999-2000 before the project started. The previous one, which was the third one, was held in 2007, just before the operation of J-PARC started. The next one is the fourth major review. It is anticipated that the 4th review will be held for, at least, 6 months from January of 2012 through the end of June of 2012. The review issues will be 1) past achievements, 2) effects from the earthquake, 3) a roadmap toward power-up to 1 MW, 4) future plans, 5) organization for operations, etc. Inside the J-PARC Center a special team has been created to prepare this review. Also, this team will interact frequently with our funding agencies, MEXT. J-PARC IAC WILL BE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY. The next International Advisory Committee (IAC) will be held on February 27(Mon)- 28(Tue). Around that time, many committees such as Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (A-TAC) and other committees will also be held. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. The restoration of the accelerator from the earthquake disaster is proceeding on schedule in general, and resumption of beam is in prospect from the middle of December. In the linac, the cooling water system began operating by using a temporary water supply system and it permitted a full-scale test of the ion source and the electromagnet power supplies. As a result of this, progress was made to confirm the soundness of the components. Precision alignment of the acceleration cavities such as Drift Tube Linac (DTL) and Separated-type Drift Tube Linac (SDTL) has been completed and it has aligned at 0.1 mm or less to the beam line. As a next step, reinstallation of vacuum pumps and waveguide is underway. A PPS (Personnel Protection System) inspection has been passed by the radiation safety manager of J-PARC for high-power conditioning of acceleration cavities. The high power conditioning of the RFQ (Radio Frequency Quadrupole linac) will be followed by that of the DTL and SDTL cavities. On the restoration construction work, repair on partitioning wall, doors, fire extinguisher water tank, ducts and plumbing have been advanced. An oil leak is found in all three turbo refrigerators for air-conditioning and a repair plan is under arrangement. In the RCS (3-GeV synchrotron), repair work by the construction company has been completed and operation test of air conditioning and pumps has started. As a result, it was found that one of three turbo refrigerators had faults and repair work is needed. Test operations of some of the accelerator components have been performed for 24 hours continuously. As a result, four of 24 units of dry scroll pumps stopped although there were no vacuum leaks. For this reason, we decided to perform total maintenance check of the pumps. The restoration work of the cooling water system has been completed and the test operation will be finished by the end of October. Then, we will perform the power test of accelerator components. In the MR (50-GeV synchrotron), alignment work of magnets has continued. The skill level has been going up gradually, and work will be expected to be finished by the end of October. In addition to the earthquake restoration, some work for performance improvement has been carried out. The cooling water of RF system was together with the electromagnet system until now. The separation work in order to avoid the influence of corrosion by copper ions has been underway. A pump system has been installed in the machine room No.2 and the piping work to the cavity has been finished. A test operation will be expected early in November. In addition to that, layout change has been advanced as a part of power upgrade of the ring collimator. A movable type shield and new two absorbers have been installed. The further improvement in beam power will be expected with additional collimators installed next year. J-PARC HOSTED THE 4TH ACFA HPPA MINIWORKSHOP. The 4th ACFA (Asian Committee for Future Accelerators) HPPA (High Power Proton Accelerator) mini-workshop was held at IQBRC (Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center) on October 5-6 (hxxp://www-conf.kek.jp/acfa-hppa11/). Nearly 50 accelerator experts from Korea, China and Japan attended the workshop. The main topic of this workshop was commissioning and operation of HPPA. The 16 talks were presented on Korean PEFP (Proton Engineering Frontier Project), Chinese ADS (Accelerator Driven System) and CSNS (Chinese Spallation Neutron Source), and J-PARC. The lively discussion was carried out and we shared knowledge and experiences on the Asian HPPA activities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by Y. YAMANOI & T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTION TARGET FOR HADRON HALL. (by Y. YAMANOI) The T1 target is the only production target in the Hadron Experimental Hall at present. The present production target designed for the beam power of 750 kW is a rotating nickel disk of direct water-cooling and assumes beam loss of 30%. However, even before the Great East Japan Earthquake, the proton beam extracted from MR to the Hadron Hall was approximately 3.0 kW because of the difficulty of reducing beam loss at the extraction devices. The radiation shield structure around the T1 was, however, designed and constructed against the 30% loss of 750kW beam, which means the absolute loss of 250kW at the T1 target. The yield of secondary particles can be increased if we can use a thicker and heavier target even for the present relatively low primary proton intensity. Therefore, we decided to install the platinum square bar target with indirect water-cooling. The thickness of this Pt target is equivalent to 50% beam loss, and is known from the preliminary experiment to provide approximately twice as many kaons to experiments than the rotating nickel target. The temperature of this Pt target will reach approximately 850 degree Celsius at the primary proton beam power of 50 kW. Then large shear stress by thermal expansion occurs in the bonding plane of Pt target and Cu block prepared for the indirect cooling. In order to avoid this problem, a nickel sheet was put between the Pt bar and the Cu block, and the bond of Pt, Ni, Cu was made by the hot isostatic pressing (H.I.P) method. In the next period (the first beam time after the Great Earthquake), we are going to use this Pt target to supply secondary beams to experiments. T2K STATUS: RECOVERY FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGES FOR BEAM IN DECEMBER. (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The repair work of neutrino facility and neutrino beam line to recover from the earthquake damages is continuing for beam expected in December. Facility for recovery work of the neutrino beam line is almost ready and there remains some civil engineering work to recover subsided ground, which will be started in October or in the beginning of November. Re-alignment of superconducting magnets is finished and normal conduction magnets will be re-aligned until the middle of October. Inspection of beam monitors confirmed that they are healthy (not broken) and there remains small works for recommissioning them. Test operation of the horns was done successfully. Detailed inspection of T2K near detector ND280 found a problem in P0D (pi-zero detector) readout electronics. We will open the ND280 magnet in November for repair of P0D readout electronics, then will close it by the end of December. Inspection of the cooling water system for the ND280 magnet by engineers of the German company was finished in the beginning of October and then test operation of the magnet is done successfully. T2K collaboration meeting was held at Tokai from September 26 to October 1, where not only status of recovery but also progress of analysis were reported, and there were discussions to finalize the analysis based on the data taken until the earthquake. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STEADY-GOING RECOVERY AND PROGRESS FOR RESUMING OPERATION. 1. Neutron Source The Materials and Life science experimental Facility (MLF) building and its surrounding grounds have been repaired and conventional facilities in MLF have been restored almost to their original conditions. Vacuum breaks found in aluminum neutron beam ducts of neutron beam shutter blocks is under smooth recovery. Measures to prevent loosening of bolts for the duct flanges by impulsive force are being taken for all the 17 ducts that are currently in use. A liquid nitrogen storage tank and a helium buffer tank for the cryogenic hydrogen system, both of which are 2.5 m in diameter and 10 m in height and were leaned by ground subsidence, were made upright. The first operation of the system after the earthquake is scheduled in November. A gas supplying system for a new target vessel with a bubbler that is able to generate microbubbles expected to mitigate the pressure waves is being installed onto the target trolley. A cutting device to get PIE (Post Irradiation Examination) specimens from the first target vessel was tested and improved to have enough power to cut it out. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS HAS PROGRESSED. 1ST AOCNS WILL BE HELD ON NOV. 20-24 AT TSUKUBA, JAPAN. 2. Neutron Science Re-installing many of beamline front shields, which are stacked at the upstream position in each beamline and some of which severely moved and leaned, has been carried out for three months from June, and completed in the middle of September. Thousands of clasps to protect slips of the front shield blocks were attached. The subsidence of the annex buildings reached as large as 15 cm. In the west annex building where BL18 (SENJU), BL19 (TAKUMI) and BL20 (iMATERIA) are located, all of the shielding and instruments were removed from the building before August, and then the building was elevated by a concrete injection method. From the beginning of October, the shielding and instruments once taken away will be brought back and realignment and offline commissioning will be started. For the user operation of the 2011B period (January to March, 2012), 50 neutron proposals have been submitted for 2 cycles in February and March; after evaluation by four referees, all the proposals will be reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee (NSPRC) held on November 4th, and the results will be approved by the MLF advisory board on November 14th. We are collaborating extensively for the 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (AOCNS) to be held on Nov. 20-24, 2011 at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA). Please visit the web site below for details. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS DEVELOPED A 1-DIMENSIONAL ELLIPTIC MIRROR. 3. Neutron Instrument A 1-dimensional elliptic mirror has been developed in combination with a supermirror (m=4) coated with ion-beam sputtering and precise elliptic surface figured with numerically-controlled local wet etching process. Neutrons in wideband wavelength were focused with a focal spot size down to 0.1 mm and peak intensity gain up to 52 without significant diffuse scattering. A KICKER-SEPTUM SYSTEM IS UNDER INSTALLATION. 4. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) MUSE staff have been working on fixing damage caused by the earthquake on March 11, 2011. The helium ducts, control cables, power cables, compressed air piping, and support stand for the on-line refrigerator system were damaged, due to a settlement, about 10 cm around at 1.5 m outside the MLF building. They were replaced in accordance with the high pressure gas regulations and the systems are now under the process of inspection. The proton beam transport line from the 3-GeV Rapid Cycling Synchrotron to MLF (3NBT) was severely damaged at the expansion joint to MLF. For the repairing of the wall, water ducts for the air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target were removed and are planned to be re-installed in October. Anchor bolts split out from the concrete blocks above the Decay-Surface Muon Line (D-line) ceiling were fixed. We are planning to recover from all the damage by the end of November, 2011, anticipating the beam time planned on this December 12th, 2011. We are now working on installation of a kicker and septum system to allow a single bunched muon beam up to 60 MeV/c towards Decay- Surface Muon Instruments (D1 and D2 Instruments) area in the MUSE secondary D-line. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] by Hiroari MIYATAKE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TOKAI RADIOACTIVE ION ACCELERATOR COMPLEX (TRIAC) WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO KOREA. TRIAC is an ISOL based radioactive ion beam (RIB) facility at the Tokai campus. It was shut down this March after five years of operation for users, and the exotic nuclear science group has been moving to RIKEN for a new project relevant to the ISOL facility of the second generation. Existing accelerators, charge breeder, and beam lines of TRIAC will be transferred to the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) within this year. These devices will be reconstructed there under the collaboration with the exotic nuclear science group for R&D works of the future large facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hiroyuki OIGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITION. Technology acquisition for liquid metal as a spallation target and core coolant is one of the critical challenges in the development of an accelerator-driven system (ADS) for transmutation of long-lived nuclear waste. From this viewpoint, the flow measurement of the liquid metal is very important to validate the feasibility of a design and to know the local corrosion of materials, but such a measurement in a high temperature condition is not so easy because of its physical characteristics. In the Transmutation Section, a flow visualization technique has been developed by using the ultrasonic velocity profiler method. The maximum temperature of the conventional transducer for the flow measurement is about 250 degrees Celsius, though the required temperature range is about 300 to 500 degrees in ADS. Thus, development of a new transducer has been started, where comprehensive investigation for structure and material is underway. One of the prototype transducers adopts a Li oxide element, which is expected to show good adaptability to the maximum temperature condition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICATION FOR LICENSES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY WERE SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, SPORTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MEXT) ON SEP. 16. The 11th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC met on July 29 and discussed the alterative application of J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the new secondary beam lines including the muon beam line in the Materials and Life Science Facility. These applications were submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on September 16. The operation license is expected to be issued in December. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (AOCNS), Nov. 20-24, 2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS 2) 3rd MLF Symposium, Jan. 19-20, 2012, Tokai, Ibaraki (Language: Japanese) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/MLFsympo/index.html 3) 3rd Japan Spallation Neutron Source (JSNS) International Advisory Committee (NIAC-3), Feb. 8-10, 2012, Tokai, Ibaraki (Language: English) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. 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Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Fri Oct 21 11:32:05 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:32:05 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Novel target station concept a milestone in the technical design of ESS References: Message-ID: <309F8849-5A55-4180-8D02-CD8E853921D6@esss.se> Novel target station concept a milestone in the technical design of ESS ESS has decided to use tungsten as target station material in the future research facility European Spallation Source. The decision is a milestone in the technical design of ESS, and will secure the best scientific performance combined with minimum environmental impact. The current decision means that the ESS baseline design is a rotating target made of the metal tungsten, which is a novel concept, but based on international experience. It will now be the base for the final ESS technical design, to be completed in early 2013. The decision is based on detailed studies of several materials and concepts, to which a large number of international scientists have contributed. - The choice of target conceptual design is probably the most important single decision in the technical design of ESS, says Patrik Carlsson, ESS Machine Director. This choice means that we will can reach a very high performance, excellent scientific opportunities and fulfill environmental safety requirements comparatively easy. ESS will be a research facility where neutrons are use for the scientific study of organic and inorganic materials. The neutrons are produced in the target station, and the design of the target station is therefore of vital importance to the future scientific opportunities at ESS. Since ESS will be the most powerful neutron source ever constructed, the design of the target is based on a significant amount of R&D and the assembled knowledge of a large number of experts worldwide. - I am particularly pleased that the decision will make an important contribution to minimising the environmental impact of ESS. Reducing the environmental impact has been one of our main selection criteria, says Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. I see it as natural for a modern large-scale laboratory to take responsibility for making research sustainable. The decision has been taken by the ESS AB Board of Directors and by the representatives from the 17 Partner Countries in the ESS Steering Committee, on the basis of work performed by ESS and the ESS collaboration partner laboratories. The new target station design replaces the 2002/2003 ESS technical design based on a liquid mercury target. Other alternatives, which have been studied, are for example pure lead in liquid form and a mixture of lead and bismuth. Frequently Asked Questions about the decision: See the ESS web site: hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu __________________________________________ Marianne Ekdahl Communications Officer - Press & Politics European Spallation Source ESS AB E-mail: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Phone: +46 (0) 46 222 83 89 SMS: +46 (0) 761 33 33 97 International web page: www . ess-scandinavia . eu Swedish web page: www . ess-scandinavia . se www . facebook . com/EuropeanSpallationSource hxxp://twitter.com/ESS_Scandinavia hxxp://twitter.com/MarianneEkdahl From haltod at helmholtz-berlin.de Fri Oct 21 15:09:12 2011 From: haltod at helmholtz-berlin.de (Marie Haltod) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:09:12 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc position at Helmholtz Center Berlin Message-ID: <4EA16EF8.2070205@helmholtz-berlin.de> HELMHOLTZ CENTER BERLIN FOR MATERIALS AND ENERGY Division Magnetic Materials Institute of Complex Magnetic Materials Scientist Ph.D. (Physicist or cognate disciplines) The Institute of Complex Magnetic Materials invites applications for a postdoctoral position for the 3He neutron spin filter project. The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin neutron source BER II and the Berlin synchrotron storage ring BESSY II, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The successful candidate will commission the filling station for 3He neutron spin filters and subsequently transfer it to routine operation. This includes test experiments at the neutron beam and further instrumental developments concerning methods to determine and control the 3He polarisation. He / she will collaborate with instrument scientists and users to adapt the 3He neutron spin filters to the experimental conditions and to support them during the application of these filters in the frame of neutron scattering experiments Candidates are expected to have a PhD or equivalent advanced degree in physics or cognate disciplines. He /she should have good knowledge in atomic physics and in optics as well as experience in laser applications, vacuum techniques and - in particular - in instrumental developments. Experience in neutron scattering and resonance methods would also be greatly appreciated. The appointment is for 2 years. The work place will be situated at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Germany. For more information regarding the position, please contact Dr. A. Rupp, tel.: +49-30-8062431 77, email: rupp-a at helmholtz-berlin.de Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of two academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, (Email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. M2011/11. The deadline for the application is 31 October 2011. -- Marie Haltod Sekretariat Institut f?r Komplexe magnetische Materialien phone +49-30-8062-42689 fax +49-30-8062-43689 Mailing address: Institut f?r Komplexe magnetische Materialien Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin, Germany ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Fri Oct 21 15:03:06 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:03:06 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] First announcement Neutrons and Food 2012 Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E0175E9FA@SRV362.tudelft.net> First announcement Neutrons and Food 2012 We would like to invite you to participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food 2012.The workshop will be held in Delft, starting with a welcome reception Sunday evening 29 January 2012 and finishing with an excursion to the Reactor Institute Delft Wednesday afternoon 1 February. Aim The aim of the workshop is to identify the scientific needs of food science. The other aim is to show the progress and possibilities of neutron scattering in food science to the European food science community. The anticipated outcome is a better view of the needs of the food science community for the application of neutron scattering and on the other side a better view of the possibilities of neutron scattering in food science. The anticipated outcome will help the European Spallation Source to create the best tools for good food science. This is why this workshop is one of the ESS science symposia. Previous workshop In 2010 a success full Neutrons and Food workshop was held in Sydney to identify the future scientific needs in the application of neutron scattering to Food Science. The application of neutron scattering to food-based systems is still in its infancy but has significant potential to understand the complex relationship between food structure, processing, rheology, nutrition, food quality and security. The strength of the previous workshop was that both the neutron and food communities were present in equal numbers. Topics * Introduction Neutrons and Food * Dairy * Lipids and fats * Protein and complexes * Glassy states * Food packaging (biodegradable plastics) * Plant materials * Carbohydrate/biopolymers * Digestion and metabolic processes * Nutrition and health * Drinks and beverages * Sample environment * Status ESS and recommendations Registration and abstracts We expect to open the registration and call for abstracts in November. Wim Bouwman (Delft University of Technology) and Erik van der Linden (Wageningen University) [Description: ESS Science Symposia logo] -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. The Center Leader is a member of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Management Team and is expected to work with the LANSCE Facility Director and other research leaders at LANSCE in setting scientific and budgetary priorities. The Center Leader will be a visible and effective champion for neutron scattering science in the U.S., partnering closely with Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor leadership at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the NIST Center for Neutron Research, as well as with BES's photon sources and nanoscience research centers, to advance and grow the U.S. neutron scattering science community. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is the home of the Laboratory's neutron scattering science capability and the Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Center Leader is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Center Leader will be expected to manage, lead and develop people, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. The job ad is available at hxxps://jobs.lanl.gov/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?akRegionCode=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY_PAGE&akRegionApplicationId=800&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&transactionid=93758070&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=1887&p_spid=1827&oapc=5&oas=kpBRGIssBmW7Cm_UwCZx-w For further information regarding this position, please contact John Sarrao (sarrao at lanl.gov), the chair of the search committee, or Pat Beck (pbeck at lanl.gov), the Human Resources lead for this position. From yamali.hernandez at nist.gov Thu Oct 27 17:36:33 2011 From: yamali.hernandez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:36:33 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR Sample Environment position Message-ID: The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking an associate to operate and maintain sample environment equipment for neutron scattering research. The NCNR is a national user facility that develops and makes available to the general scientific community advanced neutron instrumentation. The role of sample environment staff is to enable users of the NCNR to perform scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields. The applicant will be primarily responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. Experience with one or more of the following equipment is preferred but not required: superconducting magnets, He-3 dilution refrigerators, and closed-cycle refrigerators. Other duties will include instructing non-experts in correct techniques and safe operation of equipment, troubleshooting electronics and software problems, and maintenance of sample environment group areas including inventory and restocking of supplies. The position is full time and requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or physics. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, organizational and mechanical skills, as well as proficiency with general computing environments. They must be able to work effectively in a team as well as efficiently perform assigned independent tasks. The position will be open until November 10, 2011 or until filled. Expressions of interest along with a resume should be sent (preferably electronically) to: Yamali Hernandez yamali at nist.gov 100 Bureau Dr. Bldg. 235 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 301-975-5295 240-393-6300 From john.copley at nist.gov Thu Oct 27 19:58:51 2011 From: john.copley at nist.gov (John Copley) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:58:51 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument scientist (backscattering) at NCNR Message-ID: <4EA99BDB.8010805@nist.gov> *Instrument Scientist *NIST Center for Neutron Research _ _The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR ) is seeking candidates for an Instrument Scientist position at the HFBS backscattering spectrometer . This position is within the Chemical Physics of Materials team which also manages the DCS time-of-flight spectrometer , the NSE neutron spin echo spectrometer , and the FANS filter analyzer spectrometer .A doctorate in condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline is required, and experience in neutron scattering or related techniques is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to assist users of the HFBS spectrometer, to participate in ongoing and future instrument upgrades, to contribute to the day-to-day running of the facility, and to perform their own independent research program, taking advantage of the wide range of neutron instrumentation available at the NCNR.Appointments are typically for an initial two years with the possibility of extension.Salary is in the range from $70,000 to $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Please send inquiries and/or your resume (electronically) to: Dr. John R.D. Copley, Team Leader, Chemical Physics of Materials NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology jcopley at nist.gov (301)975-5133 or to: Dr. Dan Neumann, Group Leader, Neutron Condensed Matter Science NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology dan at nist.gov (301)975-5252 From lemee at ill.eu Tue Nov 1 20:26:01 2011 From: lemee at ill.eu (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Marie-H=E9l=E8ne_Lem=E9e-Cailleau?=) Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:26:01 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] FPSchool-2012: announcement & application Message-ID: <4EB047C9.3040009@ill.eu> Dear Colleagues, We draw your attention to the 5th Annual School on Advanced Neutron Diffraction Data Treatment using the FULLPROF suite to be held in Grenoble at the Institute Laue-Langevin from 23 to 27 January 2012. We invite you to visit our website hxxp://www.ill.fr/dif/FPSchool/ for more details and application. Brief scientific scope of FPSchool - 2012: FPSchool aims to contribute to the training of scientists in treatment of X-ray and neutron diffraction data. The school is based on intensive hands-on sessions using the computer programs of theFullProf Suite. It will take place over 4 days with lectures in the morning and hands-on tutorials in the afternoon. The tutorials will give the essential tools necessary to use productively theFullProf Suite at an average level. In addition to general applications, magnetic structure determination and refinement will be specifically addressed. The number of participants is limited to 30. Many thanks in advance for helping in the diffusion of this information. Best regards, -- The Organizing Committee Juan RODRIGUEZ-CARVAJAL Marie-H?l?ne LEM?E-CAILLEAU Gabriel CUELLO _______________________________________________________________ FPSchool - 2012 5th ILL annual school on Advanced Neutron Diffraction Data Treatement using the FULLPROF Suite 23-27 January 2012 ILL Grenoble, France. Email:FPSchool at ill.eu URL:hxxp://www.ill.eu/dif/FPSchool/ _______________________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Best regards from Garching and hope to see you soon, Flavio Carsughi Ina Lommatzsch (User Office) -------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. J?rgen Neuhaus Technische Universit?t M?nchen Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) D-85747 Garching Germany Tel.: (+49) 89 2891 2187 Fax.: (+49) 89 2891 4995 hxxp://www.frm2.tum.de/ From roger.eriksson at esss.se Thu Nov 3 15:14:20 2011 From: roger.eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:14:20 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement Science & Scientists at ESS, 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin Message-ID: <4CCCFDD8-4D28-4A17-97BC-7B636F2911ED@esss.se> Registration is Open to the Next Science and Scientists meeting in Berlin The second Science and Scientists at ESS meeting has been announced. Building on the exchange during the first S&S meeting in Prague, ESS invites you to the next S&S meeting in Berlin. The second meeting aims to bring together researchers in the various science areas and experts in neutron instrumentation to exchange ideas and progress further towards building the world?s premier neutron research facility. The meeting will take place in Berlin, Germany, 19-20 April 2012. For more information and registration please go to hxxp://esss.se/ess_conferences ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www . esss . se From sinq at psi.ch Mon Nov 7 08:35:57 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:35:57 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: SINQ - call for proposals I/12 Message-ID: <9DB0832C-8531-434B-AB10-FBF5DB1A9FA7@psi.ch> Please remember: The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq, !! new web address !!) will be: ********* November 15, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period I/12 between 01/05/2012 and 31/08/2012. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/access-to-sinq hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/call-for-proposals _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following instruments will be open for new proposals in cycle I/12: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/instrumentation Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': hxxps://duo.psi.ch _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commission. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: hxxp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From recruitment at ill.fr Mon Nov 7 11:51:42 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:51:42 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist at the ILL (small angle neutron scattering) Message-ID: <4EB7B83E.4010002@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy : *RESEARCH SCIENTIST* - m/f - (small angle neutron scattering) Small angle neutron scattering (SANS) has become a major component of structural biology at the ILL to study interactions and low resolution structures in large biological macromolecular complexes. Furthermore the PSB (Partnership for Structural Biology) provides additional outstanding facilities for structural biology, including a Deuteration Laboratory for isotope labeling of biological molecules, and a wide variety of complementary biophysical methods. With the presence of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, the Institute of Structural Biology and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the campus provides an exciting research environment for biology. /Duties:/ The ILL is inviting applications for a scientist to take charge of the biological aspects of the SANS instrument D22 in the Large Scale Structures group. Duties would include: instrument maintenance and development, running data collection and analysis software, local contact for biology experiments both on D22 and on the other SANS instruments of the group, and to coordinate the system of beamtime block allocation to experimenters. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop strong collaborations for her/his own scientific work. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in physical or life sciences. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with an active research interest in biology, experience in neutron or X-ray small angle scattering. The post represents an excellent opportunity for a young postdoctoral scientist to develop expertise, broaden their experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists who are able to obtain a secondment period from their home institute will also be considered. /Notes:/ Fixed-term contract of 5 years. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the head of the Large Scale Structures Group: Dr. R Cubitt, Tel. +33(0)4.76.20.72.15, e-mail: cubitt at ill.fr (please do not send your application to this address) or via hxxp://www.ill.fr/lss. Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications no later than 08.12.2011, via our website: hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers (Vacancy reference: 11/24). Human Resources Service Institut Laue Langevin hxxp://www.ill.fr From hanna.wacklin at esss.se Mon Nov 7 18:00:30 2011 From: hanna.wacklin at esss.se (Hanna Wacklin) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:00:30 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Announcement: "Next generation instrumentation for the investigation of three-dimensional structures in thin films" - an ESS Science Symposium Message-ID: Dear neutron users, it is our pleasure to announce the following workshop on off-specular reflectivity - see you in Brussels! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Next generation instrumentation for the investigation of three-dimensional structures in thin films Workshop on off-specular neutron scattering An event sponsored by the ESS Brussels 9-10 January 2012 The past few years have seen an increase in studies where the non-invasive investigation of lateral structures is becoming critical, in particular for buried interfaces. These lateral structures are critical in many fields, from magnetic multilayers, to lipid bilayers, to the self-assembly of complex composites, amongst others. The meeting brings together experts on specular and off-specular scattering community to identify the remaining challenges to be overcome. Accepted speakers: F. Cousin (LLB), J. Daillant (Paris), G. Fragneto (ILL), A. Higgins (Swansea), B. Klosgen (Odense), S. Langridge (ISIS), A. Rennie (Uppsala), E. Schneck (Munich), J. de Silva (Dublin), R. Steitz (HMI), K. Temst (Leuven), B.Toperverg (Bochum), H. Wacklin (ESS), J. Webster (ISIS) To register and more information : hxxp://www.ulb.ac.be//sciences/physsol/conference/ Organizers: M.Sferrazza (Brussels), M. Geoghegan (Sheffield), M. Strobl (ESS) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Hanna Wacklin Instrument Scientist - Neutron Reflectometry European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767726749 E-mail: hanna.wacklin at esss.se www . esss . se From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Wed Nov 9 07:21:15 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:21:15 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] The workshop Neutrons and Food is open for registration Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E01762561@SRV362.tudelft.net> How can neutron scattering help to make wine tastier, to extend the shelf life time of food by improved packaging, improve the recipe for fresh cheeses, fight obesity or make the crust of bread ever more crispy? If you want to know more or if you have any ideas, please participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food to be held 29 January ? 1 February 2012 in Delft. More information can be found at neutronfood . tudelft . nl. The deadline for abstracts is 8 December 2012 From info at mrs.org Wed Nov 9 17:20:04 2011 From: info at mrs.org (Neutron Scattering Society of America) Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:20:04 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Call for Nomination of Invited Speakers--2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <01338921.0BD00132@ci.mrs.org> 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF INVITED SPEAKERS Dear Colleague: We are soliciting your nominations for invited speakers for the 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering. We are mainly interested in nominations of speakers not affiliated with the nominee. The 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS) will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington DC from June 24-28, 2012. Hosted by the NIST Center for Neutron Research and sponsored by the Neutron Scattering Society of America, this sixth conference in the series will feature a combination of invited and contributed talks, posters sessions, tutorials and an industrial exhibit. NOMINATION Your nomination should include two separate documents. First, a PDF document with one publication that supports the nomination. Second, a PDF document with the following information: --Nominee: name, affiliation and email --Nominator: name and affiliation --Sorting Category: see below for list --Justification: a short paragraph (150 words max) SORTING CATEGORIES Sorting categories are listed below as well as on the conference Web site at www . mrs . org/acns-2012. --Plenary and Prize sessions --Sources, Instrumentation and Software --Soft Condensed Matter --Hard Condensed Matter --Biology --Chemistry --Energy and Engineering Applications --Neutron Physics Please submit your nominations before November 30 to kriss at mrs.org. We thank you for your assistance and hope to see you in Georgetown in June. Nitash Balsara, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair Stephan Rosenkranz, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair This message is being sent to you as a service of the Materials Research Society (www . mrs . org). If you do not wish to receive further messages by e-mail, contact MRS Member Services by phone at 724-779-3003, fax at 724-779-8313 or by e-mail at info at mrs.org. From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Thu Nov 10 08:29:36 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:29:36 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School March 05 - 16, 2012 Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155014032BA5F74@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the updated programme of the IFF Spring School "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" to be held at Forschungszentrum Juelich in March 2012. For information and registration please visit: www . iff-springschool . de Yours sincerely, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Mon Nov 14 11:21:58 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:21:58 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] New NMI3 website www.nmi3.eu Message-ID: <013c01cca2b7$3dce8000$b96b8000$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to visit our new website and register at www . nmi3 . eu. Register before the end of 2011 - there are lots of beautiful NMI3 T-Shirts to win*! By registering with us, you become a member of the NMI3 community and can be kept up-to-date on the latest NMI3 news. Upon registration, you can opt to receive our bi-annual newsletter and other email correspondence. We hope that you enjoy our new website and look forward to seeing you soon on www . nmi3 . eu. Kind regards Juliette Savin Information Manager NMI3 *Visitors who register before the end of 2011 will enter a draw to win an NMI3 T-Shirt. The winners will be announced in January 2012. Technische Universit?t M?nchen Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) Lichtenbergstra?e 1 85748 Garching Germany ---------------------------------- Phone: +49(0)89 289 14615 Fax: +49(0)89 289 14570 From winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk Tue Nov 15 10:15:25 2011 From: winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk (winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:15:25 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Materials engineering at a long pulse source, 9-10 December 2011, ISIS UK Message-ID: Dear colleagues, the European Spallation Source and ISIS are organizing a symposium together on "Materials engineering at a long pulse source". The workshop will be held on 9-10 December 2011 at ISIS, UK. hxxp://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/news/events/2011/essmaterialsengineering.html Attending the symposium is free, however, registration is required. Registration closes on 30th November at 16:00. Please pass this email to your colleagues who may be interested in the symposium. I look forward to meeting you in the symposium! Yours sincerely, Shu Yan --------------------------------------- Dr. Shu Yan Zhang Instrument Scientist ISIS Facility, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Oxford Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK OX11 0QX Tel: (0044) 1235 445011 Fax: (0044) 1235 445720 Email: shu-yan.zhang at stfc.ac.uk www . scitech . ac . uk www . isis . rl . ac . uk -- Scanned by iCritical. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The beam time will be distributed for the reactor operation cycles in the period from May to December, 2012 on the basis of the proposal evaluation results by the Expert Committees and in accordance with the FLNP JINR User Policy regulations. The detailed description of the instruments and sample environment is available at hxxp://flnp.jinr.ru/34/. More information is available in the attached file. Best regards, Denis Kozlenko Head of the IBR-2 User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Ionic liquids have distinct performance advantages over conventional molecular liquids as electrochemical solvents and lubricants on account of their unusual and tuneable physical properties, which include thermal and electrical conductivity and stability, and nonvolatility. In both lubrication and electrochemistry, adsorption of ions to the solid surfaces, and the near surface liquid nanostructure, play key roles in determining performance. This project will elucidate ways to control ionic liquid surface adsorption and liquid nanostructure at the molecular level under operating conditions. You should have (or be about to receive) a PhD in chemistry, chemical physics, or related areas, and have a proven record of experience with one or more of the following: radiation scattering and reflectance techniques, atomic force microscopy, nanotribology, scanning tunneling microscopy, or the physical properties of ionic liquids. Contact for enquiries: Dr Rob Atkin (rob.atkin at newcastle.edu.au) +61 2 4921 7107 Timescale of appointment: Fixed Term Contract - Up to three years subject to satisfactory performance Salary: (Level A6) A$70,188 (52500 euro) + 17% superannuation Anticipated start date: After 1st March 2012. Expressions of interest: should be emailed to Rob Atkin (rob.atkin at newcastle.edu.au). Include a full academic C.V. and contact details for two referees. From sinq at psi.ch Fri Nov 18 08:46:07 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:46:07 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Five open positions at LNS/LDM - Paul Scherrer Institut/Switzerland Message-ID: Switzerland is a partner of the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden. This next generation neutron source will be operational with its first instruments in 2019. The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and the Laboratory for Developments and Methods at PSI as partners in the Swiss-Danish ESS++ instrumentation consortium are opening the following Post-Doc positions: in Small Angle Neutron Scattering High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Bio-SANS hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0207-1 in Reflectometry High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Elliptical Reflectometer hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0208-1 in Spectroscopy High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Extreme Environment Spectrometer hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0209-1 in Diffraction High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Hybrid-Diffractometer TIPSI hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0210-1 in Neutron Optics development of neutron focusing/polarizing optics hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0211-1 For further information please contact: Christian R?egg Head of Laboratory for Neutron Scattering Christian.Rueegg at psi.ch Michel Kenzelmann Head of Laboratory for Development and Methods Michel.Kenzelmann at psi.ch hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/open-positions-at-sinq P.S. By mails sent through the neutron mailing list it may happen that you need to replace the "hxxp" by "http" to make the links working! From elena at lanl.gov Fri Nov 18 22:39:08 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:39:08 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines - November 2011 Message-ID: <4EC6D07C.7030506@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, LANSCE will host the 2012 Topical User Workshop on January 8-10, 2012. Registration for the workshop is now open: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml This workshop will solicit user input on four major research areas: New Directions in Local Structure Research, Neutron Radiography Capability, Nuclear Science, and Material Dynamics. All current and potential LANSCE users are encouraged to participate. -------- The 2010 LANSCE Activity Report is now available online: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/news/activity.shtml This issue covers major activities and accomplishments during CY2010. We hope you enjoy reading as much as we did preparing the report. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, LANSCE will host the 2012 Topical User Workshop on January 8-10, 2012. Registration for the workshop is now open: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml This workshop will solicit user input on four major research areas: New Directions in Local Structure Research, Neutron Radiography Capability, Nuclear Science, and Material Dynamics. All current and potential LANSCE users are encouraged to participate. -------- The 2010 LANSCE Activity Report is now available online: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/news/activity.shtml This issue covers major activities and accomplishments during CY2010. We hope you enjoy reading as much as we did preparing the report. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: AR2010cover150h.png Type: image/png Size: 26516 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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In addition to general applications, magnetic structure determination and refinement will be specifically addressed. The number of participants is limited to 30. Best regards, -- The Organizing Committee Juan RODRIGUEZ-CARVAJAL Marie-H?l?ne LEM?E-CAILLEAU Gabriel CUELLO _______________________________________________________________ FPSchool - 2012 5th ILL annual school on Advanced Neutron Diffraction Data Treatement using the FULLPROF Suite 23-27 January 2012 ILL Grenoble, France. Email:FPSchool at ill.eu URL:hxxp://www.ill.eu/dif/FPSchool/ _______________________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: FPS_2012_poster.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 482546 bytes Desc: not available URL: From meilleurf at ornl.gov Mon Nov 28 19:29:34 2011 From: meilleurf at ornl.gov (Meilleur, Flora) Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:29:34 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Joint Ph. D position, NCSU & ORNL Message-ID: <6005A018DA581B4A80C06850774590950967C5354E@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Applications are invited for a Ph. D fellowship in X-ray and neutron macromolecular crystallography in the laboratory of Dr. Flora Meilleur in the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Department at NCSU and the Neutron Sciences Directorate at ORNL. Research will focus on the elucidation of enzymatic mechanisms using a combination of high resolution X-ray and neutron crystallography. Interested candidates should hold a BS or MS degree and have a strong background in biochemistry, biophysics or a related discipline. Previous experience in molecular biology and protein purification is a plus. The successful candidate will complete the graduate training program at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, NC during their first year and will be located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the remainder of their doctoral research. This fellowship is supported in part by an NSF IGERT (Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program) award. The application requires US residency. Interested candidates should submit their application at http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/applygrad.htm. For more information on the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry department and the graduate program at NCSU, please visit: http://biochem.ncsu.edu/. For more information on the Neutron Sciences directorate, please visit: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/. Please contact Flora Meilleur (fmeille at ncsu.edu or meilleurf at ornl.gov) with any questions regarding the position. 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ISIS is an interdisciplinary research centre at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory co-located with the Diamond Light Source and the Research Complex at Harwell. Uniquely operating across two target stations, we provide state of the art facilities for a wide range of research into the atomic and molecular behaviour of materials. We support a national and international community of more than 2000 academic and industrial scientists. In addition to the competitive salary, an excellent index-linked pension scheme and generous leave allowance are offered. Further information on ISIS can be found at hxxp://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk. Closing date is the 2nd January 2012 and interviews will be held in February 2012. ________________________________ Large Scale Structures Advanced spin labelling techniques (Offspec: IRC36475, Larmor: IRC36359) Spin labelling techniques offer exciting new possibilities for neutron enabled science. At ISIS the Offspec instrument delivers spin labelling capability and is to be complemented by the Larmor instrument in the second phase of instrument construction on the second target station. To support this ambitious science programme in reflection, small angle scattering and diffraction we require both a permanent and fixed term position for the Offspec and Larmor instruments respectively. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Dr R.M. Dalgliesh robert.dalgliesh at stfc.ac.uk Nanomagnetism and superconductivity researcher (IRC36455) A fixed term vacancy exists to contribute to the scientific programme within the nanomagnetism research group. The group has strong collaborative research projects in a wide range of magnetism and superconductivity. The post is focussed on exploiting neutron and complementary techniques to provide a quantitative nanoscale understanding of magnetic and superconducting materials. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Prof Sean Langridge sean.langridge at stfc.ac.uk New tools for the analysis of protein solution structure (IRC36496) A fixed term vacancy exists to contribute to the development of analysis tools that exploit small angle neutron scattering as a tool for structural biology. The biology group requires the development and application of robust and effective analysis techniques to fully exploit the high quality data. The applicant will have demonstrated skills in structural analysis and modelling of proteins and a familiarity with one or more programming languages. Experience of analysing small angle scattering data or the development and deployment of web services would be an advantage. For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Cameron Neylon cameron.neylon at stfc.ac.uk. ________________________________ Crystallography Crystallography Group Leader (IRC36435) The Crystallography Group at ISIS delivers a world class scientific programme across a broad range of materials science. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent scientist to provide scientific and strategic leadership to the Crystallography Group, to shape the development of neutron crystallography, to deliver an international acknowledged research programme and to contribute to wider STFC issues at a senior level. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Prof Sean Langridge sean.langridge at stfc.ac.uk. Chemical crystallographer (IRC35435) A permanent vacancy exists to develop the chemical crystallography programme at ISIS. The successful candidate will collaborate with members of the Crystallography Group to provide a high standard of scientific support with a focus on chemical crystallography. The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a personal scientific programme in the area of chemical crystallography. A strong background in chemical crystallography using neutron and x-ray, single crystal and powder diffraction is essential. Further information can be obtained by contacting Prof. Sean Langridge sean.Langridge at stfc.ac.uk. Experimental scientist for neutron imaging (IRC35936) A fixed-term vacancy exists to contribute to the development of the first UK neutron imaging beamline Imat at ISIS. The applicant will be familiar with neutron imaging techniques. The position offers the opportunity to develop a personal scientific programme in a materials science subject, by using neutron imaging or neutron diffraction techniques. Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Winfried Kockelmann winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk. Engineering materials scientist (IRC35236) A permanent vacancy exists for a scientist to support the user programme of the Engin-x neutron strain scanner at ISIS. A strong background in strain analysis using neutron or x-ray methods is essential. Experience in developing neutron instrumentation components and data analysis software will be an advantage. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dr. Winfried Kockelmann winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk. ________________________________ Disordered Materials Nimrod instrument scientist (IRC35815) A permanent vacancy exists for a scientist to join the ISIS Disordered Materials Group and support the operation of the newly constructed near and intermediate range order diffractometer, Nimrod. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop collaborative and personal research programmes in the area of atomic and nano-scale structure of liquids and complex materials. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dr Daniel Bowron, daniel.bowron at stfc.ac.uk . ________________________________ Neutron Spectroscopy Experimental scientist in catalysis and nanoscience (IRC36016) A fixed-term vacancy exists to support and develop our science and instrumentation programme on the Tosca neutron spectrometer in the areas of chemical catalysis and/or nanoscience. This post represents an excellent opportunity to create both collaborative and personal scientific research programmes exploiting the capabilities of neutron scattering in key areas of chemistry and materials research. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Prof Felix Fernandez-Alonso felix.fernandez-alonso at stfc.ac.uk . Computational scientist (IRC36019) A fixed-term vacancy exists to develop our science and instrumentation programme on the neutron spectrometers Osiris and Iris. Parallel to ongoing instrument developments, the post holder will develop and integrate modern computer modeling paradigms into existing data-analysis tools. This post represents an excellent opportunity to develop both collaborative and personal scientific research programmes exploiting the capabilities of neutron scattering in key areas of chemistry and materials research. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Prof Felix Fernandez-Alonso felix.fernandez-alonso at stfc.ac.uk . ________________________________ -- Scanned by iCritical. From info at mrs.org Wed Nov 30 17:10:07 2011 From: info at mrs.org (Neutron Scattering Society of America) Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:10:07 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] DEADLINE EXTENDED--Invited Speaker Nominations for 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <0133F53D.7D330107@ci.mrs.org> 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF INVITED SPEAKERS--DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 7, 2011 Dear Colleague: The deadline to nominate invited speakers for the 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering has been extended to December 7. We are mainly interested in nominations of speakers not affiliated with the nominee. The 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS) will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington DC from June 24-28, 2012. Hosted by the NIST Center for Neutron Research and sponsored by the Neutron Scattering Society of America, this sixth conference in the series will feature a combination of invited and contributed talks, posters sessions, tutorials and an industrial exhibit. NOMINATION Your nomination should include two separate documents. First, a PDF document with one publication that supports the nomination. Second, a PDF document with the following information: --Nominee: name, affiliation and email --Nominator: name and affiliation --Sorting Category: see below for list --Justification: a short paragraph (150 words max) SORTING CATEGORIES Sorting categories are listed below as well as on the conference Web site at www . mrs . org/acns-2012. --Plenary and Prize sessions --Sources, Instrumentation and Software --Soft Condensed Matter --Hard Condensed Matter --Biology --Chemistry --Energy and Engineering Applications --Neutron Physics Please submit your nominations by December 7 to kriss at mrs.org. We thank you for your assistance and hope to see you in Georgetown in June. Nitash Balsara, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair Stephan Rosenkranz, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair This message is being sent to you as a service of the Materials Research Society (www . mrs . org). If you do not wish to receive further messages by e-mail, contact MRS Member Services by phone at 724-779-3003, fax at 724-779-8313 or by e-mail at info at mrs.org. From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Thu Dec 1 16:45:05 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:45:05 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Neutrons and Food Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E01785365@SRV362.tudelft.net> Dear Colleague, We would like to invite you to participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food 2012.The workshop will be held in Delft, starting with a welcome reception Sunday evening 29 January 2012 and finishing with an excursion to the Reactor Institute Delft Wednesday afternoon 1 February. The aim of the workshop is to identify the scientific needs of food science. The other aim is to show the progress and possibilities of neutron scattering in food science to the European food science community. The anticipated outcome is a better view of the needs of the food science community for the application of neutron scattering and on the other side a better view of the possibilities of neutron scattering in food science. The anticipated outcome will help the European Spallation Source to create the best tools for good food science. This is why this workshop is one of the ESS science symposia. The proceedings of the workshop will be published in the Journal of Neutron Research. Neutrons and food is a relatively new topic so would attract interest and in particular any papers which include technical or methodological innovations. Topics * Introduction Neutrons and Food * Dairy * Lipids and fats * Protein and complexes * Glassy states * Food packaging (biodegradable plastics) * Plant materials * Carbohydrate/biopolymers * Digestion and metabolic processes * Nutrition and health * Drinks and beverages * Sample environment The deadline for abstract submission is 8 December 2011. More information can be found at hxxp://neutronfood.tudelft.nl/ and on the attached poster. We look forward to welcome you in Delft, Wim Bouwman (Delft University of Technology) and Erik van der Linden (Wageningen University) -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Funded primarily by its three founder members: France, Germany and the United Kingdom, the ILL has also signed scientific collaboration agreements with 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: *RESEARCH SCIENTIST **(M/F)* *Duties:* Working within the Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group,you will be co-responsible for the Neutron Spin Echo Spectrometer IN11 (hxxp://www.ill.fr/YellowBook/IN11). IN11 uses the highest energy-resolution neutron-scattering technique available, especially well suited for quasi-elastic scattering studies in soft condensed matter, materials and magnetism. In addition to carrying out a personal research programme and establishing scientific collaborations, you will assist ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments on IN11 and other ILL instruments. Furthermore you will participate in the operation of IN11 and the development of the new spectrometer WASP. *Qualification and experience:* You hold a PhD in physics, chemistry or a similar field. Experience with neutron scattering would be appreciated. Given the relative complexity of the technique, an interest in instrumentation, computing and development is essential, although applications from non-specialists in this field are explicitly encouraged. The post represents an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. *Language skills:* As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage. *Notes:* This post is a Fixed-term contract : 5 years// Further information can be obtained via (hxxp://www.ill.fr/tof), by contacting the head of the TOF&HR Group: Dr. Hannu Mutka, tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.74 44, e-mail: mutka at ill.eu or Dr. Peter Fouquet, tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.72 04, e-mail: fouquet at ill.eu (please do not send your application to these addresses). ** *Benefits:* Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. *How to apply:* Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications,no later than *15/01/2011*, via our website:hxxp://www.ill.eu/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/28*) /In line with our policy of Equal Opportunities, we encourage both men and women with relevant qualifications to apply./ -- Institut LAUE-LANGEVIN Service Ressources Humaines BP 156 - 38042 GRENOBLE Cedex 9 T?l.: + 33 (0)4 76 20 71 11 -------------- next part -------------- INSTITUT MAX VON LAUE PAUL LANGEVIN DA/SRH/GRI-02/12/2011 ILL ref. 11/28 www . ill . eu VACANCY 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: RESEARCH SCIENTIST (M/F) Duties: Working within the Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group, you will be co-responsible for the Neutron Spin Echo Spectrometer IN11 (hxxp://www.ill.fr/YellowBook/IN11). IN11 uses the highest energy-resolution neutron-scattering technique available, especially well suited for quasi-elastic scattering studies in soft condensed matter, materials and magnetism. In addition to carrying out a personal research programme and establishing scientific collaborations, you will assist ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments on IN11 and other ILL instruments. Furthermore you will participate in the operation of IN11 and the development of the new spectrometer WASP. Qualification and experience: You hold a PhD in physics, chemistry or a similar field. Experience with neutron scattering would be appreciated. Given the relative complexity of the technique, an interest in instrumentation, computing and development is essential, although applications from non-specialists in this field are explicitly encouraged. The post represents an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. Language skills: As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage. Notes: This post is a Fixed-term contract : 5 years Further information can be obtained via (hxxp://www.ill.fr/tof), by contacting the head of the TOFHR Group: Dr. Hannu Mutka , tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.74 44, e-mail: mutka at ill.eu or Dr. Peter Fouquet , tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.72 04, e-mail: fouquet at ill.eu (please do not send your application to these addresses). Benefits: Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. How to apply: Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than 15/01/2011, via our website: hxxp://www.ill.eu/careers (Vacancy reference: 11/28) In line with our policy of Equal Opportunities, we encourage both men and women with relevant qualifications to apply. -- Institut LAUE-LANGEVIN Service Ressources Humaines BP 156 - 38042 GRENOBLE Cedex 9 Tl.: + 33 (0)4 76 20 71 11 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Yours sincerely, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From meilleurf at ornl.gov Fri Dec 9 16:22:47 2011 From: meilleurf at ornl.gov (Meilleur, Flora) Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:22:47 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology - Course Announcement Message-ID: <6005A018DA581B4A80C06850774590950967C53BB7@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> First Announcement: Third Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology Oak Ridge, TN. June 4 - June 8, 201 2 Application deadline: March 19 , 2012 The Course in Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at educating and enabling a new generation of researcher to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Attendees will participate in an intensive course focusing on neutron techniques used in structural biology. The course is designed for graduate students with knowledge of protein function and structure, new or with limited experience of neutron scattering. Course Objectives: 1. Educate graduate students in neutron scattering techniques, instrumentation and data collection, analysis and interpretation by offering courses taught by neutron scattering scientist. 2. Expose participants to cutting-edge research in structural biology by presenting seminars from national and international scientists to detail how neutron scattering integrate in their research program. 3. Build interactions between graduate participants and their university groups and ORNL neutron scattering experts to develop new research projects. Detailed information can be found on the course web page: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2012. The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support (1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to meilleurf at ornl.gov before March 19 , 2012 . Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course organization will not be able to offer travel or accommodation support. The number of participants will be limited to 15. Attendance to the course is free of charge for all selected participants. Best Regards, Flora Flora Meilleur Assistant Professor Molecular & Structural Biochemistry N C State University & Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Phone: 865-241-2897 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Tue Dec 13 10:48:04 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:48:04 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School 2012: registration still open Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155014F6D6DC6B0@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear Colleagues, Please let me inform you that registration for the IFF Spring School 2012 "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" to be held at Forschungszentrum Juelich from March 05 - 16, 2012 is still possible until December 31, 2011. Please feel free to communicate this information to all interested colleagues. For more information and registration please visit www.iff-springschool.de. Looking forward to meeting you all in Juelich, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www.iff-springschool.de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Dec 13 13:10:25 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:10:25 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader - Sample Environment at ESS Message-ID: Group Leader - Sample Environment The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for the position of a "Group Leader - Sample Environment". Description of department: The Sample Environment group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments at ESS are world-leading. Description of position/main responsibilities: The role of the Sample Environment Group will allow future users of ESS to perform neutron scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields once ESS delivers the first neutrons in 2019. The group will be responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. The unique characteristics of ESS will allow new experiments, formerly not possible requiring sample environment that e.g. operate synchronous with the ESS pulse structure. To determine top priorities and future research trends, consultation with different user communities and leading researchers overseas is of paramount importance to allow not only high-profile neutron experiments, but also complementary characterisation to be carried out at ESS. The successful candidate will establish and lead the Sample Environment group at ESS. The Sample Environment group will be responsible for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kinds of devices and components providing not only high and low temperatures, high magnetic fields, and high pressure but also unique hardware for soft-matter experiments using fast neutron instruments. The candidate will have to liaise with external groups, in-kind contributors, as well as the instruments scientists at ESS in Lund, to establish the framework for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kind of devices and components with a strong focus on standardisation and automation. Academic qualification: Masters degree in physics or any of the natural sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in using/designing of sample environment, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. Motivational leadership skills Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Desirable experience: PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences. Management of a team of scientist, engineers and technicians; project management incl. budgeting and reporting. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location Permanent position. The position will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but ESS would like to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. The recruitment process is on going and the deadline may be changed. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website. For further information please contact the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se or Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Anne S?fstr?m Lanner, anne.safstromlanner[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fernandezbja at ornl.gov Thu Dec 15 04:44:39 2011 From: fernandezbja at ornl.gov (Fernandez-Baca, Jaime A.) Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:44:39 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Nominations for the Neutron Scattering Society of America Prizes and Fellows Message-ID: <334E233A660AAC4291E5403455654297463265B570@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> REMINDER The deadline for the nomination of candidates for NSSA prizes and for the nomination of candidates to be named as NSSA Fellows is December 16, 2011. The Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA) Requests Nominations of Candidates for the 2012 NSSA Prizes and of Candidates to be elected as NSSA Fellows The Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA) is requesting formal nominations for the NSSA prizes and for candidates to be elected as Fellows * The Clifford G. Shull Prize in Neutron Scattering, * The NSSA Sustained Research Prize, * The NSSA Science Prize, * The NSSA Prize for Outstanding Student Research. * NSSA Fellows THE DEADLINE FOR ALL NOMINATIONS IS DECEMBER 16, 2011 Jaime Fernandez-Baca Membership Secretary Neutron Scattering Society of America Jaime A. Fernandez-Baca Leader, Triple Axis Spectroscopy Group Quantum Condensed Matter Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P. O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6393 Phone 865-576-8659 FAX 865-574-6268 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From axel.steuwer at esss.se Thu Dec 15 09:10:58 2011 From: axel.steuwer at esss.se (Axel Steuwer) Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:10:58 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Science Symposia 2012 Call For Proposals Open In-Reply-To: <4EE9AB21.6010309@esss.se> References: <4EE9AB21.6010309@esss.se> Message-ID: <4EE9AB92.2090802@esss.se> Lund, 15 Dec 2011 Dear Colleagues We are happy to announce that the new call for proposals in the ESS Science Symposia series is now open. This call is for Symposia to take place throughout 2012. Deadline for application is 31 January 2012. We envisage that the decision on submitted proposals will be made around 20 Feb 2012 and the decisions will be announced shortly thereafter. The documents for guidelines and call for proposals can be downloaded from our website at http://ess-scandinavia.eu/symposia Feel free to contact us on symposia at esss.se for any information. We look forward to receiving many excellent proposals! Best regards Axel Steuwer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From epg at ansto.gov.au Fri Dec 16 08:19:48 2011 From: epg at ansto.gov.au (GILBERT, Elliot Paul) Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:19:48 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] CALL FOR PAPERS SAS2012 NOW OPEN - SYDNEY - 18-23 NOV 2012 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: SAS2012 - call for papers and registration is now open On behalf of the Australian and New Zealand small-angle scattering communities, I am delighted to invite you to attend the 15th International Small-Angle Scattering conference (SAS 2012), in the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia from 18 - 23 November 2012. The call for papers and registration is now open with further information available at www.sas2012.com The Organising Committee is dedicated to providing a contemporary and dynamic feel to SAS 2012 with exciting social events and networking opportunities combined with high quality science in a spectacular setting. We will be showcasing talent from the next generation of small-angle scatterers as well as highlighting emerging areas of the field. The conference will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on the waterfront of the magnificent Darling Harbour precinct and close to the heart of the city. This is the first time the event has been held in this region and it is our intention to make it a world-class conference for all delegates both professionally and socially. I look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in November 2012. 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URL: From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon Dec 19 07:41:07 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:41:07 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop on Second Guide Hall for the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney Australia, 16-18 April 2012 - please register interest in attending online [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <5E0B45A784E57F43B12AC6E068A90BCD620976@EXMBS2-B51.ansto.gov.au> Workshop on Second Guide Hall for OPAL Next Phase of Expansion at the OPAL Reactor 16-18 April 2011, at ANSTO, Sydney, Australia We are starting to think about the options for the OPAL Reactor, beyond the instruments located in the present Neutron Guide Hall. These include possibilities for a second cold source, a hot source, positron science, fundamental neutron-based physics and the possibility doubling the present number of instruments, using purposed-designed and optimised guides in a second guide hall on the south side of the reactor. The OPAL Reactor was designed from the outset to allow these possibilities, and one might anticipate that the case could be made to start on such expansion in this decade. In order to flesh out more of the details, we are holding a 3-day workshop at the Bragg Institute, together with the Australian/New Zealand user community, interested state and overseas agencies and selected international experts. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Attendees include: Peter B?ni TU-M?nchen, Germany Craig Buckley Curtin University Steve Buckman Australian National University Kurt Clausen Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland Ian Gentle University of Queensland Patrick Hartley CSIRO Mark Hoffmann University of New South Wales Brendan Kennedy Sydney University Duncan McGillivray University of Auckland, New Zealand Anton Middelberg University of Queensland Dan Neumann NIST Center for Neutron Research, USA Richard Newbury University of New South Wales Catherine Pappas Technical University of Delft, Netherlands Roger Pynn Indiana University, USA Ivan Schuller University of California San Diego, USA Mike Snow Indiana University, USA Bill Stirling CEA, France John Stride University of New South Wales Oleg Sushkov University of New South Wales Clemens Ulrich University of New South Wales John White Australian National University For Australian and New Zealand university attendees, AINSE will support travel and accommodation for up to two from each member university. Travel and accommodation for these attendees must be booked through AINSE by contacting Mrs Sandy O'Connor sjo at ansto.gov.au. In order to register, please fill in the online registration form. Local Organisers: * Rob Robinson * Joseph Bevitt * Frank Bruhn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. 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The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments at ESS are world-leading. Description of position/main responsibilities: The role of the Sample Environment Group will allow future users of ESS to perform neutron scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields once ESS delivers the first neutrons in 2019. The group will be responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. The unique characteristics of ESS will allow new experiments, formerly not possible requiring sample environment that e.g. operate synchronous with the ESS pulse structure. To determine top priorities and future research trends, consultation with different user communities and leading researchers overseas is of paramount importance to allow not only high-profile neutron experiments, but also complementary characterisation to be carried out at ESS. The successful candidate will establish and lead the Sample Environment group at ESS. The Sample Environment group will be responsible for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kinds of devices and components providing not only high and low temperatures, high magnetic fields, and high pressure but also unique hardware for soft-matter experiments using fast neutron instruments. The candidate will have to liaise with external groups, in-kind contributors, as well as the instruments scientists at ESS in Lund, to establish the framework for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kind of devices and components with a strong focus on standardisation and automation. Academic qualification: Masters degree in physics or any of the natural sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in using/designing of sample environment, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. Motivational leadership skills Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Desirable experience: PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences. Management of a team of scientist, engineers and technicians; project management incl. budgeting and reporting. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location Permanent position. The position will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but ESS would like to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. The recruitment process is on going and the deadline may be changed. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website. For further information please contact the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se or Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Anne S?fstr?m Lanner, anne.safstromlanner[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From j.voigt at fz-juelich.de Mon Dec 19 14:52:43 2011 From: j.voigt at fz-juelich.de (=?Windows-1252?Q?Voigt=2C_J=F6rg?=) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:52:43 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop "New routes to single phase multiferroics" Message-ID: New Routes to Single-Phase Multiferroics 505. WILHELM UND ELSE HERAEUS - SEMINAR Conference Homepage April 23rd - 25th 2012 Physik-Zentrum Bad Honnef, Germany Multiferroic materials challenge our fundamental understanding of magnetic and ferroelectric order. The related properties, including the magnetoelectric coupling, make them promising for future applications in information technology. A strong magnetoelectric coupling is incompatible with traditional mechanisms of ferroelectricity, and so far no multiferroic material fulfilling all technological requirements has been found. To overcome these difficulties, new routes need to be treaded in materials research. In consideration of this, active scientists in the field will be brought together in the 505th WE-Heraeus seminar, in order to discuss the search for new materials and mechanisms, and their better understanding. The latter requires the development of new experimental and theoretical methods, which will also be a subject of the seminar. Younger colleagues will profit particularly from the exchange with experienced researchers in the field. The preliminary list of confirmed invited speakers includes : T. Kimura, Osaka Univ (Opening lecture) D. Khomskii, Univ. K?ln M. V. Mostovoy, Univ. Groningen J. van den Brink, IFW Dresden M. Braden, Univ. K?ln P. Hatton, Durham Univ. M. Kenzelmann, PSI Villigen S. Ishiwata, Univ. Tokyo A. Loidl, Augsburg Univ. M. Fiebig, Univ. Bonn U. Staub, PSI Villigen J. Hamann-Borrero, IFW Dresden E. Schierle, HZ Berlin N. Spaldin, ETH Z?rich M. Lezaic, FZ J?lich A. Stroppa, CNR-SPIN L?Aquila K. D?rr, IFW Dresden A. Shuvaev, TU Wien H. Walker, ESRF The organizing comitee Prof. Dr. Manuel Angst Dr. J?rg Voigt PD Dr. Joachim Hemberger Dr. J?rg Strempfer Dr. J?rg Voigt _/ J?lich Centre for Neutron Science _/ Peter Gr?nberg Institut, JARA-FIT _/ Forschungszentrum J?lich _/ D-52425 J?lich _/ _/ Email: j.voigt at fz-juelich.de _/_/ Tel: +49 2461 61 6020 Fax: +49 2461 61 2610 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The detector group is currently focused on performing the necessary research and development for alternatives to He-3 detectors for neutron detection. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide simulation expertise for the detector group. This is in close collaboration with existing efforts at FRM-II in Munich and the ILL in Grenoble. This collaboration focuses upon gaseous detectors, with thin layers of Boron-10 as a converter material. The successful candidate will lead this collaborative effort and build upon existing results in order to understand the performance and optimise the design of future such detectors. Qualifications PhD in physics, computing or any of the natural sciences. Prior experience with using simulation tools and Monte Carlo techniques are required, as is a demonstrated ability in data analysis. In particular, familiarity with detector simulation and simulation programs such as GEANT, MCSTAS, MCNP, or GARFIELD, etc. would be advantageous. Good programming and computing skills are a necessity. As this position will involve working closely with collaborating institutes, a willingness to spend extended periods posted abroad and to be able to work effectively in a team is essential. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is time limited, 24 months, and will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden with extended periods at other facilities, in particular FRM-II in Munich and ILL in Grenoble. Start date The position is to be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering http://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is February 19, 2012. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information regarding the position, please contact Richard Hall-Wilton, richard.hall-wilton[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide expertise for the Neutron Optics Group and work on innovative methods and designs for the transport of neutrons beams to experiments. The work will address issues such as neutron transport performance, coupling of guide systems to the moderators, and neutron supermirrors with reduced ?-ray production rate. Qualifications Academic qualification PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent working experience and knowledge. Desirable experience: Experience in optics, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. A strong computational and/or mathematical background, with experience in developing models of optical systems will be advantageous. Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. NB! Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading centre for materials research. Possibility for personal development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and Swedish language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 12 February, 2012. The recruitment process is ongoing and the deadline may be shortened. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information please contact the leader of the Neutron Optics group, Dr Phillip Bentley phillip.bentley[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrument Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Thu Dec 22 14:17:45 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:17:45 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS, MAXIV and Lund University start first joint laboratory References: Message-ID: <4ED546E5-F02A-40E7-B6D2-966CC9DEE2A8@esss.se> ESS, MAXIV and Lund University start first joint laboratory The European Spallation Source, MAXIV Laboratory and the Department of Physics at Lund University start the first joint laboratory. The new laboratory is the first step towards the building-up of joint infrastructure in the future Science City to be located between MAXIV and ESS. The Joint Detector Laboratory will be the first facility shared by ESS, MAXIV and Lund University. In the laboratory, novel types of detectors suitable for the future ESS and MAXIV facilities will be developed. ESS and MAXIV will be complementary research facilities. In order to fully make use of the potential scientific synergies of these two leading research facilities, initiatives are being taken to strengthen the scientific exchange between MAXIV, ESS and Lund University. The development of joint infrastructures, such as joint laboratories, is one part of this. - The Joint Detector Laboratory will be an important step in the process of bringing ESS and MAXIV closer. It will also serve as example for how competences and infrastructure at a university can benefit the MAX IV and ESS facilities, says Jesper Andersen, Science Director at the MAX IV Laboratory. ESS will have around 30 times higher neutron flux than existing neutron sources, which makes it a particular challenge to build detectors. Building the MAXIV detectors pose a similar challenge, since MAXIV will have the most brilliant synchrotron light of any X-ray research facility. The Photonuclear Group of the Division of Nuclear Physics, based at the existing MAX-lab, has vast experience of photon and neutron detector development. In the Joint Detector Laboratory, novel types of detectors will be developed and built. Through collaborating, all three parties will benefit from the sharing of knowledge and resources. - This is particularly important to ESS for several reasons. Firstly, this is the first ESS laboratory and our first physical infrastructure here in Lund. In fact, we consider this as a first step towards Science City. Secondly, detector development is crucial to ESS, and we need to build up expertise here in Lund, says Richard Hall-Wilton, Group Leader for the ESS Detector Group. - There are large similarities between detectors for X-rays, neutrons and nuclear physics. The pooling of equipment and skills will mean that we can develop better detectors, says Dr Kevin Fissum at the Photonuclear Group at the Lund University Department of Physics. The first stage in the collaboration will mean sharing the existing detector laboratory at MAX-lab. In a second stage, during 2012, the activities will be significantly expanded. Detectors are essential equipment in laboratories using particles or light to study different materials. The detectors measure how the neutrons or the synchrotron light interact with the scientist?s sample. Thus they are crucial for the gathering of information that will enable understanding of the characteristics of the sample. The Joint Detector Laboratory will be operated by the MAXIV Laboratory, ESS and the Department of Physics at Lund University. Science City is the area planned to be built between ESS and MAXIV. Science City will host laboratories and other infrastructure jointly operated by ESS and MAXIV, and other activities related to research and development. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From frick at ill.eu Thu Dec 22 14:19:00 2011 From: frick at ill.eu (Bernhard Frick) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:19:00 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] First announcement - Solid State Proton Conductors Conference SSPC16, Grenoble 10-14 September, 2012 Message-ID: Dear Colleague, It is our pleasure to invite you to participate to the 16th edition of the international conference "Solid State Proton Conductors" (SSPC16), which will be held in Grenoble, France, in days 10-14 September, 2012. SSPC conferences are devoted to solid state protonics, a lively research field with focus on fundamental mechanisms and ultimate applications of proton transport through solid materials. SSPC16 will put special attention to the use of modern scattering techniques (Neutrons/X-rays) for studying properties of novel energy materials. The conference will benefit from the unique scientific environment of Grenoble, including world-class large scale facilities as the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Laue Langevin Institut (ILL). Please download the SSPC16 flyer with a preliminary program by clicking here and visit our website at http://sspc16.weebly.com for further details. You can also contact us at sspc16 at gmail.com Abstract submission will open mid-January 2012. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Grenoble in September 2012. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Dr. Sandrine Lyonnard Laboratory of Ionic Polymer Conductors CEA-INAC ? Grenoble Local Organizing Committee S.Lyonnard/S. Mossa/G. Gebel /H. Mendil / L. Gonon / V. Mareau CEA-INAC F. Lefebvre-Joud/E. Bouyer CEA-LITEN M. Mar?chal / CNRS-LEPMI B.Frick/J. Combet Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) G. Portale European Syncrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The work will be conducted in collaboration with a range of different research groups at Chalmers, as well as with research groups at other Swedish Universities and at Universities abroad. Job description The majority of the student's working time will be devoted to his/her own research, with the main objective to obtain a PhD degree at the end of the project. For this purpose, it is expected that the student will be able to develop and pursue his/her own scientific ideas, and communicate his/her results in a wide context, through the publication of scientific articles and oral presentations at international conferences, for example. In addition, the position will normally include 20% department work, mostly teaching duties. The employment is limited to a maximum of five years. Qualifications We are looking for a PhD student with a Master degree and strong interest in physics and/or materials physics, or a related discipline. Candidates must have strong social skills, work ethic, and collaboration and communication (oral and written) skills. Candidates must also show great potential to drive projects independently. Application procedure Applications will be accepted through Chalmers webpage (www.chalmers.se) which also contains more information about the position. The closing date for applications is 2012-01-26, however, the review of applications will commence before that. For additional information, please contact: Asst. Prof. Maths Karlsson Dept. of Applied Physics, Chalmers Phone: +46 31 772 8038 Email: maths.karlsson at chalmers.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From johnson at ill.fr Thu Dec 22 21:41:18 2011 From: johnson at ill.fr (johnson at ill.fr) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:41:18 +0100 (CET) Subject: [Neutron] MDANSE 2012 - school: Molecular Dynamics to Analyse Neutron Scattering Experiments Message-ID: <1abe59052e12f43705a4b755e672d091.squirrel@195.83.126.17> MDANSE 2012 - school: Molecular Dynamics to Analyse Neutron Scattering Experiments 27-30 March 2012, Institut Laue Langevin, Grenoble, France Organizers: Miguel A. Gonzalez, E. Pellegrini, E. Farhi, D. Richard, M. Johnson The purpose of this school is to train students and scientists in the use of atomistic simulation tools to analyze and interpret neutron scattering data. Lectures on simulation and analysis methods will be followed by examples adapted to the fields of interest of the participants. The school will focus mainly on practical training using a range of simulation and analysis codes on personal computers and the cluster at ILL, so the number of participants will be limited to 30. To apply to particpate in this school and for more information go to http://www.ill.eu/MDANSE. Please send enquiries to mdanse(at)ill.eu. From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Dec 22 22:26:23 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:26:23 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Wrong duration, PostDoc Position - Neutron Optics at ESS Message-ID: <3DFA8E47-10D8-4D77-95F8-AF5D8EBC2701@esss.se> Unfortunately the duration period was wrong in the ad sent out earlier today from the Neutron mailing list. Please disregard the previous e-mail regarding this position. Welcome to apply for the below opening. PostDoc Position - Neutron Optics The Neutron Optics Group of the Instrument Support Division at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Post Doc ? Neutron Optics. Description of position/department The Neutron Optics Group is part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at ESS. The Neutron Optics group focuses on enhancing the performance of neutron sources, moderators and beam delivery systems at ESS. Description of main responsibilities. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide expertise for the Neutron Optics Group and work on innovative methods and designs for the transport of neutrons beams to experiments. The work will address issues such as neutron transport performance, coupling of guide systems to the moderators, and neutron supermirrors with reduced ?-ray production rate. Qualifications Academic qualification PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent working experience and knowledge. Desirable experience: Experience in optics, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. A strong computational and/or mathematical background, with experience in developing models of optical systems will be advantageous. Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. NB! Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading centre for materials research. Possibility for personal development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and Swedish language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is time limited position for 24 months. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 12 February, 2012. The recruitment process is ongoing and the deadline may be shortened. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information please contact the leader of the Neutron Optics group, Dr Phillip Bentley phillip.bentley[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrument Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. 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The new facilities will provide the critical science and technology capabilities necessary to execute the 21st century responsibilities of NNSA in executing its mission and in supporting the broader national security agenda. The NNSA facility call, coupled with LANL plans to invest in critical Laboratory capabilities provides a real opportunity to enhance research at LANSCE. The intent of the one-and-a-half day focused user meeting is to allow the user community a means to affect LANSCE's response to the call. Detailed information on the Workshop may be found at: http://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugtopics.shtml We hope to see you there! - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Arsen Gukasov From D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk Fri Dec 30 01:20:03 2011 From: D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk (Don Paul) Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:20:03 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] PhD student position in Superconductivity and Muons Message-ID: <815C7FC5-AB82-446A-A7F9-99BD0145A022@warwick.ac.uk> The ISIS Neutron & Muon Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick wish to appoint a doctoral research student for the study of unconventional superconducting materials which exhibit unusual pairing mechanisms. The PhD student on this project would be involved in the growth and characterisation of polycrystalline and single crystals of such materials, would receive training in a wide variety of techniques of relevance to superconductivity and magnetism research and gain an appreciation of the field of neutron and muon physics for the study of vortex physics. This PhD studentship is available from the beginning of October 2012. Please note, due to restrictions applied by the funding agency, only a UK or EU student can be supported on this project. To discuss the background to this project further contact either: D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk or Adrian.Hiller at stfc.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------ Professor Don Paul Superconductivity & Magnetism Group Department of Physics University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom email phrje at warwick.ac.uk tel 024 76 523603 ------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Artur.Braun at empa.ch Sat Dec 31 02:08:05 2011 From: Artur.Braun at empa.ch (Braun, Artur) Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:08:05 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Call for Papers: MSE 2012 Symposium D4 - Thin film characterization with synchrotron radiation / X-rays and neutrons: small probes for big problems Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the Symposium D4: "Thin film characterization with synchrotron radiation / X-rays and neutrons: small probes for big problems" at the Materials Science & Engineering Meeting MSE 2012 in Darmstadt/Germany, September 2012. http://www.dgm.de/dgm/mse-congress/php/symp_chair.php?lg=en http://webdb.dgm.de/dgm_lit/topics/FMPro?-db=w_topics&-max=25&-format=comment_overview.htm&-lay=web&-Op=eq&mark=0&TgNr=1071&Symp_Nr=D4&-token.1=1071&-token.2=&-token.3=symporg&-find I would appreciate if you could circulate this information among your peer. It would be very interesting to have in Darmstadt presentations on thin film characterization with x-rays and neutrons. Best regards and have a Happy New Year Artur Braun Dr. Artur BRAUN, Physicist, Marie Curie Fellow Group Leader Ceramic Energy Materials Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology ?berlandstrasse 129 CH - 8600 D?bendorf, Switzerland Phone: +41 (0) 58 765 4850 Fax: +41 (0) 58 765 4150 Mobile: +41 (0) 79 849 6183 Topical Editor "Energy Materials" Current Applied Physics Call for Papers: MSE 2012 in Darmstadt September 2012: Symposium D4 on Thin Film Metrology Progress in artificial photosynthesis for solar hydrogen generation and water splitting New Empa-Basel-Argonne Lab paper [cid:image001.png at 01CCC75C.195F0CC0] "Work. Finish. Publish." (Michael Faraday) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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At ANSTO, the centerpiece of our activities is the OPAL research reactor, and along with the Bragg Institute's state-of-the-art neutron-beam instruments, places Australia at the leading edge of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields. We are currently undertaking the Major Capital Works programs to deliver new cutting-edge neutron beam instruments for the Bragg Institute. We are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to design and develop Data Acquisition Electronics (DAE) products as part of this exciting expansion. This leadership position steers a group of engineers, technicians and other external resources to provide detectors, data acquisition hardware and software instrument control for neutron beam instrumentations at OPAL. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in electronic engineering of data acquisition systems using FPGA and or ASIC based hardware, and detailed knowledge of the design, specification, procurement, assembly, testing and installation and commissioning of designs. Given the leadership responsibilities of this position, to be successful, you must have demonstrated experience as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary team. You will have proven problem solving ability in delivering creative and systematic solutions, and solid technical analytical, computing skills and experience. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on 61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. For further information please consult the vacancies page of our website www.ansto.gov.au Applications close: 30 January 2011 Dr Nick Hauser Computing & Electronics Group Leader Bragg Institute, Building 82 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 AUSTRALIA T +61 2 9717 9474 F +61 2 9717 9799 M 0417 418 542 E nick.hauser at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute http://gumtree.codehaus.org Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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At ANSTO, the centerpiece of our activities is the OPAL research reactor, and along with the Bragg Institute's state-of-the-art neutron-beam instruments, places Australia at the leading edge of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields. We are currently seeking an Instrumentation Electronics Technician to assist in the design, development, installation, and commissioning of instrument electronic systems within the Bragg Institute. You will be required to diagnose, isolate and rectify faults in complex instrumentation systems, develop prototype designs for instrument upgrades under the instruction of team leader, and document and draft instrument changes to the as built and original specifications. To be successful in this position, experience with Scientific and/or Industrial computer and electronic based instrumentation technologies is essential. You will require experience analysing schematic diagrams, drawings and manuals on complex systems including electronic schematics and printed circuit board layouts, in addition to experience working with programmable devices and equipment such as PLD, FPGA and Embedded Microprocessor Microcontroller technologies. Experience in Nuclear instrumentation systems including radiation detectors, analog amplifiers, discrimination systems and high voltage power supplies will be highly regarded. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment and must be Australian citizens. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on 61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. 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URL: From nha at ansto.gov.au Wed Jan 5 02:44:53 2011 From: nha at ansto.gov.au (HAUSER, Nick) Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:44:53 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Advertisement for DATA ACQUISITION ENGINEER in Sydney, Australia. Closing date 26 January 2010 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: Data Acquisition Engineer 3 Year Fixed Term, Full Time Salary range $89K to $94K (plus 15.4% super) * Competitive salary package * Leading edge Research ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. Bragg Institute is an international leader in Neutron Beam and X-ray Science, recognised for the excellence of its scientific endeavours, its facilities, its techniques and its people. The Bragg Institute was set up in 2002, with the explicit intent of fostering strong interactions with academic and commercial research organizations both within Australia and overseas. Due to extensive expansion of the Bragg Institute, we currently have a vacancy for a Data Acquisition Engineer. This role will deliver high performance data acquisition electronics and software for the neutron beam instruments and be responsible for managing this process through the engineering lifecycle - design, manufacture, procurement, installation, commissioning and maintenance. You will be degree qualified in Bachelor of Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with extensive experience in developing real-time data acquisition systems, as well as experience in design and configuration of FPGA based hardware, PCI device drivers and histogramming software. To be considered you must have extensive experience in the build, configuration and deployment of applications on the Linux operating system, and C and C++ applications using software development methodologies. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on +61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. For further information please consult the vacancies page of our website www.ansto.gov.au Applications close: 26 January 2011 Dr Nick Hauser Computing & Electronics Group Leader Bragg Institute, Building 82 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 AUSTRALIA T +61 2 9717 9474 F +61 2 9717 9799 M 0417 418 542 E nick.hauser at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute http://gumtree.codehaus.org Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. 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There will be a particular focus on materials for batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, light weight materials, and photovoltaic, solid state lighting and thermoelectricity. / /For further details, please visit the workshop webpage: http://www.esrf.fr/events/conferences/usersmeeting2011/Energy-workshop This Workshop will be held as a companion meeting of the 2011 ESRF Users' Meeting & Associated Workshops, which will be hosted at the ESRF between 7 - 11 February 2011. This General meeting (including a PLENARY MEETING on February 8 - 9) will provide, in addition, an opportunity for scientists interested in cutting-edge research to discuss the most recent advances in science using synchrotron radiation and to learn about the progress of the ESRF Upgrade Programme. We look forward to meeting you during the Energy Workshop and 2011 Users' Meeting Best regards, The organizing committee/ -- Dr Emmanuelle Suard, ILL, Diffraction group, D2B responsible, EASY ACCESS for Powder diffraction Phone +33/ (0)4 76 20 71 64 email: suard at ill.eu From johnsonkk at ornl.gov Thu Jan 6 16:00:47 2011 From: johnsonkk at ornl.gov (Johnson, Kyle) Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:00:47 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HFIR and SNS) Message-ID: <4114A3396F1890438102238220C45CAF0567EFF2A0@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals Proposals for beam time at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) will be accepted via the web-based proposal system until Midnight Eastern Time, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. This call is for experiments anticipated to run June-November 2011. 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The School, organised by the Teaching Committee of the Italian Crystallographic Association (AIC), is aimed at providing the theoretical and practical skills needed for the characterisation of crystalline structures at different length scales, by means of the combined application of diffraction techniques (classical and total scattering), spectroscopies (vibrational, XAS, RIXS and NMR) and computational methods. The School is mainly directed to researchers involved in structural characterisation field and will include lectures on both theory and applications of the experimental methods cited above. Particular attention will be granted to *practical sessions and data analysis*, with teachers available for suggestions/help on software?s use and tutorials, making it of interest also for non academic participants. Registration will open in February (*deadline: April 8th*). 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URL: From gmi at ansto.gov.au Wed Jan 19 01:43:48 2011 From: gmi at ansto.gov.au (MCINTYRE, Garry) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:43:48 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Position open for Instrument Scientist - Strain Scanner - in Sydney, Australia [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605723B78@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Instrument Scientist Neutron Scattering (KOWARI) Permanent Ongoing Salary range A$89K to A$109K (plus 15.4% super) Leading-Edge Research ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. Based in Sydney, we have recently commenced operation of the new 20 MW OPAL Reactor along with its initial suite of nine instruments, and have built up our team of scientists at the Bragg Institute to the point that we are the leading group of neutron-scattering scientists in the Southern Hemisphere. We are seeking an instrument scientist to operate and perform research using the KOWARI strain scanner at the OPAL Reactor, develop the user community on KOWARI and other neutron-scattering instruments on OPAL, and provide research and development leading to significant outcomes that meet with ANSTO's strategic directions. KOWARI is a state-of-the-art diffractometer dedicated to the nondestructive determination of residual stresses deep inside materials and engineering components, particularly in fatigue and tensile-testing experiments. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a high-quality research program, in collaboration with Australian universities, industry, other ANSTO divisions, in particular the Institute of Materials Engineering, and overseas scientists. Possible research areas can include engineering, materials science, and physics. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Engineering, Physics or Materials Science, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams. Experience in neutron scattering and/or synchrotron radiation will be a strong asset. The Instrument Scientist will be part of the scientific team and will report to the Research Leader for Hard Condensed Matter. Although this position has no direct reports the position may involve a substantial project-leadership role. For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications Close: 21 February 2011 Please click here to access the Position Information Package Dr Garry J. McIntyre Research Leader in Hard Condensed Matter The Bragg Institute, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC NSW 2232, Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9334, Fax: +61 (2) 9717 3606 e-mail: garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_garry_mcint yre -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We are seeking an instrument scientist to operate and perform research using the TAIPAN thermal 3-axis spectrometer at the OPAL Reactor, develop the user-community, and provide research and development leading to significant outcomes that meet with ANSTO's strategic direction. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a high-quality research program, in collaboration with Australian universities, industry, other ANSTO divisions and overseas scientists. Possible areas can include physics, chemistry and materials science. The successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams. Experience in neutron scattering and/or synchrotron radiation will be a strong asset. The Instrument Scientist will be part of the scientific team and will report to the Research Leader for Hard Condensed Matter. Although this position has no direct reports the position may involve a substantial project-leadership role. For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications Close: 21 February 2011 Please click here to access the Position Information Package Dr Garry J. McIntyre Research Leader in Hard Condensed Matter The Bragg Institute, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC NSW 2232, Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9334, Fax: +61 (2) 9717 3606 e-mail: garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_garry_mcint yre -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We are happy to make this unique facility available to other users on a collaborative basis - for instance, for work on magnetic materials or nanostructures, superconductors, or the alignment of mesoscopic objects in fluid suspension. An ILL proposal deadline is approaching, and if you would like to suggest a collaboration there (or elsewhere) please contact one of us for further information. "Ted Forgan" , "Alex Holmes" < a.t.holmes at bham.ac.uk>, "Elizabeth Blackburn" , -- Prof. E.M. (Ted) Forgan School of Physics & Astronomy University of Birmingham Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K. +44-121-414-4678 E.M.Forgan at bham.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vaknin at ameslab.gov Thu Jan 20 18:49:19 2011 From: vaknin at ameslab.gov (David Vaknin) Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:49:19 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ames Laboratory Message-ID: <4D38759F.1060200@ameslab.gov> *Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ames Laboratory* *neutron and X-ray scattering* A postdoctoral research position in neutron and X-ray scattering is now available at Ames Laboratory, at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The research is focused on the application of elastic and inelastic neutron and x-ray scattering techniques to studies of magnetism in multiferroic systems and materials with coupling between magnetism and superconductivity. Candidates should have a PhD degree in physics, or a related area with some experience in scattering techniques. Applicants should send their applications, including two letters of recommendations, by e-mail to Dr. David Vaknin at vaknin at ameslab.gov . From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Jan 21 08:53:12 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:53:12 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.43 Jan 2011 Message-ID: ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 43, Jan 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS. BUDGET WAS ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF 2010. EXPERIMENTAL PROPOSALS WERE IN DUE. MAYOR OF TOKAI VILLAGE VISITED ISIS AND CERN. CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO J-PARC INITIATED. NEW DORMITORY WILL BE OPEN ON JANUARY 17TH. A-TAC AND IAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES TO BE HELD. 2. [Accelerator Division] THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] NEW BEAMLINE K1.1BR WAS COMMISSIONED. OCT. AND NOV. RUN FOR SLOW EXTRACTION SUMMARY. T2K ACCUMULATED MORE DATA AFTER SUMMER SHUTDOWN. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] 200 KW OPERATION FOR THE 2010B PERIOD HAS STARTED. CONSTRUCTION OF SIX NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. "FLY PASS SYSTEM" WAS NEWLY INTRODUCED TO MUSE FOR THE MuSR MEASUREMENTS WITH A TINY VOLUME. 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] THE FIRST OBSERVATION OF LASER RESONANCE IONIZATION OF IRIDIUM ATOMS. POLARIZED RADIOACTIVE INDIUM BEAM PRODUCED BY TILTED FOILS. THE REACTION CROSS SECTIONS OF 12C(ALPHA,GAMMA)16O WERE MEASURED FOR ASTROPHYSICAL INTEREST. 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] DEVELOPED THE ULTRASONIC DOPPLER METHOD FOR FLOW MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID METAL. 7. [Safety Division] THE 10TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC MET ON DEC. AND THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC. 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS During the fall run significant progress has been observed in the accelerator performance. First, the extraction efficiency for slow spill beams to the hadron hall reached 99.5 %. Namely, only 0.5 % loss is observed at the extraction point. This was due to fine tuning of a dump magnet. This high extraction efficiency is very close to the theoretical limit, since the original calculation showed that this number would be the maximum limit. Note that the extraction efficiency for the slow beam at KEK-PS was 90 %. Second, the beam power for the 3 GeV went up to 200 kW and that for the 50 GeV to 115 kW. The accelerator people are ready for 300 kW, but we will run at this level for a while, because we would like to see stability for the neutron source for a while. BUDGET WAS ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF 2010 The next-year budget was announced from our funding agency at the end of December, being subject to the approval of Diet, though. For JAEA an 8 cycle operation was approved (9 cycles, which is 200 days, is our ultimate goal). Also, the 400 MeV upgrade and a neutron beamline were approved and they are in the budget. In addition, a budget associated with a new third party operation was approved. Furthermore, an improvement of the Linac and 3 GeV toward 1 MW operation was approved under the new frontier special budget framework. For KEK a 6 cycle operation was approved. Altogether, 115 Oku Yen was approved for JAEA and 66 Oku Yen was approved for KEK. In addition, out of the 2010 Supplemental Budget, 5.4 Oku Yen was approved at KEK for construction of the ultra slow muon channel and 2.8 Oku Yen was approved at JAEA for construction of a neutron beam line. Furthermore, 7 Oku Yen is reserved for a new third party operation. Overall our budget status is reasonably good. EXPERIMENTAL PROPOSALS WERE IN DUE December 7 was the deadline for submission of new MLF proposals and December 6 was the deadline for submission of new Particle and Nuclear Physics proposals. The PAC for Particle and Nuclear Physics will be held on January 14-16, 2011. MAYOR OF TOKAI VILLAGE VISITED ISIS AND CERN In October of 2010, the Mayor of Tokai Village, Tatsuya Murakami, visited ISIS and CERN to study and learn how these two places are handling foreign visitors. The delegation of about 10 people received enthusiastic receptions at both places. The Village announced after the trip to take care of more things for foreign visitors at J-PARC. CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO J-PARC INITIATED In December of 2010, the new budget initiative for construction of a special road directly to the J-PARC site was approved in Tokai Village. We anticipate the completion of this new road at the end of FY2011. If this road is in place, then users can come directly to the J-PARC campus without going through the main JAEA gate. We are discussing how to create a new gate to the J-PARC. NEW DORMITORY WILL BE OPEN ON JANUARY 17TH On January 17 a new dormitory with 49 rooms will be open for users. The place is near the area of Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center. Details will be given at Users Office, or, some place in this Newsletter. In addition, a new cafe was already open in the 2nd floor of Ibaraki Quantum Research Beam Center and also near the MLF Experimental Facility. A-TAC AND IAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES TO BE HELD On February 17-19 our annual Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (A-TAC) will be held, followed by our annual International Advisory Committee (IAC) on February 21 and 22. In addition, the annual Muon Science Advisory Committee (MuSAC) and the annual Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC) will be held on February on 18-19 and February 28 to March 2, respectively. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Ainosuke ANDO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED 1. MR (Main Ring / 50-GeV Synchrotron) (1) As mentioned in the previous newsletter, MR is now ready for the 8-bunch operation without problems of beam-heating up to the beam power of 750 kW. (2) The collimator in 3-50BT ; Beam Transfer line from RCS (3-GeV synchrotron) to the MR, has been improved to permit a 2-kW beam loss, which makes active forming of the beam shape possible. This will give us an advantage to understand and to reduce beam losses in the MR. 2. RCS (3 GeV Synchrotron / Rapid Cycling Synchrotron) (1) Many different types of charge exchange foils have been mounted to obtain an optimum thickness and shape from the viewpoint of the minimum beam loss in the accumulation stage where the loss is dominated by large angle Rutherford scattering due to multi-passage of the foil. (2) The chromaticity correction will be done during the full acceleration period by AC power supplies for sextupole magnets. This would contribute to the reduction of beam loss at dispersive points in the acceleration. 3. MPS (Machine Protection System) There are concurrent beam supplies from RCS to MLF (Materials and Life science Facility) and MR. Previously when an MPS interlock in one side activated, the supplies to both sides were interrupted for maximum protection. After operational experience, this system has been updated so as to suspend only the corresponding supply to the source facility of an interlock. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by J.IMAZATO, S.SAWADA, M.IEIRI and K.H.TANAKA and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW BEAMLINE K1.1BR WAS COMMISSIONED (by Jun IMAZATO) A low-momentum separated-kaon beam line, K1.1BR, which was completed this summer, has been commissioned in this October successfully. The TREK group, intending to use its beam for their stopped K+ experiments, performed kaon beam survey and tuning. Thanks to a Fitch type Cherenkov counter with high performance, the kaon beam could be tuned efficiently under the electro-static separator (ESS) operation up to +-300 kV. For the standard slit openings used for experiments, a K+ beam could be observed with nearly the expected intensity. Thanks to the beam optics employed for K1.1BR named "intermediate imaging", a fairly good K/pi ratio of about 1 could be confirmed even for the single stage separation by ESS. An exactly round beam spot with the diameter of 1.1 cm (in sigma) was formed at the experimental target point. After the beam tuning, the kaon beam was delivered to a test experiment of a liquid argon detector prototype. For a while, this beam line will be used as a test beam for detector development. OCT. AND NOV. RUN FOR SLOW EXTRACTION SUMMARY (by S.SAWADA, M.IEIRI and K.H.TANAKA) Autumn Slow Extraction run of 50-GeV PS started on October 12th and ended on November 16th. Total beam time used for experiments was approximately 400 hours. Beam time used by each experimental team was summarized below. Beam Line Exp. Beam Time(hr) K1.8 E19 258 ----------------------------------------- K1.8BR E17 119 ----------------------------------------- KL E14 384 ----------------------------------------- K1.1BR T25 12 E06 128 T32 147 E06 30 T38 55 ----------------------------------------- Especially E19(Search for Penta Quark, Theta+, via the p(pi-,K-)X Reaction) used the beam as the FIRST official "Experimental Beam Time". Thanks to the stable slow extraction beam operation by the 50-GeV PS crew members, i.e. less than 10% down time, each experimental team enjoyed the beam and performed the experiments successfully. T2K ACCUMULATED MORE DATA AFTER SUMMER SHUTDOWN (by T.TSUKAMOTO) Many works on the T2K neutrino beam line facility and T2K near detector ND280 have been done during this summer shutdown. In addition to work for maintenance such as a test for remote maintenance of target station equipments, work to install many new equipments such as a new horn power supply were carried out. Neutrino beam operation started from the middle of November. Delivered proton beam intensity was started from about 75kW and was increased to about 115kW. Accumulated data is about 4.2 e+19 POT (Protons On Target) after this summer shutdown and 7.6 e+19 POT in total. Analysis of data accumulated by this summer corresponding to 3.23e+19 is being carried out and a status report was presented at the T2K collaboration meeting held on December 9-11. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 200 KW OPERATION FOR THE 2010B PERIOD HAS STARTED 1. Neutron Source The MLF operation was resumed on Oct. 15, 2010. Normal operation of the new accumulator, which was replaced in the summer maintenance period, was confirmed, so that the functionality to suppress a pressure fluctuation of the cryogenic hydrogen circulation system was recovered. The operation from October through December was halted twice due to heat exchange degradation in the cryogenic hydrogen system. Contamination of impurities (possibly water vapour) in helium gas is a possible reason, and elimination of the impurities is on going for the next operation cycle in January. Proton beam power of MLF was stepped up from 120 kW to 200 kW in December. We have not seen any relevant problems in the target, moderator, shielding and instrument systems during a short trial period, and we decided on a continuous operation with this power until the next major power-up scheduled for next fall. The beam optics of the proton beam transport line was determined when a couple of octupole electromagnets would be introduced. The beam current density onto the mercury target is expected to be reduced with flatter proton beam profile. The specifications of the octupole electromagnets were also finalized for procurement. The designs of a target vessel with bubblers and a gas supply system to the bubblers to mitigate pressure waves are ongoing to fabricate and install in the 2011 summer shutdown period. The prediction code of accumulated gas at each component in mercury circulation loop is being developed to control the supplied gas to the bubblers through experimental data obtained in mercury and water loops. CONSTRUCTION OF SIX NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING 2. Neutron Science After the power-up from 120kW to 200kW in December, significant improvement in data quality has been observed in many instruments. Diffractometers can perform quick experiments, and statistics in inelastic scattering data have been obviously much advanced. Now we can foresee great output from MLF in 2011. User operation for the 2010B period (from December 2010 to March 2011) has started and 54 accepted general proposals called by J-PARC as well as 31 general proposals called by Ibaraki prefecture (proposals from industrial users to two Ibaraki prefecture beamlines) are being carried out. The call for next term proposals (2011A) was closed and 130 general proposals were submitted. The submitted proposals will be reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee, and results of each proposal will be informed to applicants by the end of the fiscal year. A vacuum tank of TAIKAN (BL15, Small Angle Scattering Instrument) was installed on Dec. 23rd. An annex building for SPICA (BL09, Special Environment Powder Diffractometer) is under construction. For PLANET (BL11, High Pressure Diffractometer), choppers, supermirror guide tubes and all the shielding were installed already. Beamline shielding for DNA (BL02, Inverted Geometry Spectrometer) is under construction. The construction of two other new instruments, VNR (BL17, Vertical Reflectometer) and SENJU (BL18, Single Crystal Diffractometer), is also continuing. "FLY PASS SYSTEM" WAS NEWLY INTRODUCED TO MUSE FOR THE MuSR MEASUREMENTS WITH A TINY VOLUME 3. Muon Science At the MUSE Decay-Surface Muon (D1) area, a surface muon beam has been delivered with a beam size larger than 40mm in diameter. Therefore, we are having a serious problem on S/N ratio in the muSR measurements, in particular for small specimens of less than 40mm in diameter, because of background due to muons not stopped in the sample. In order to overcome this problem, we have installed so called, "Fly Pass System" which is an extension of the muon beam duct even downstream of the sample specimen. Muons not stopped at the sample specimen are designed to pass away in the extended duct to further distance. Therefore, the S/N ratio even with use of a 5x5mm^2 specimen was discovered to become better than 1/1. This development will enable us to perform muSR experiments at MUSE with a tiny volume such as a precious single crystal, etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] by Hiroari MIYATAKE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE FIRST OBSERVATION OF LASER RESONANCE IONIZATION OF IRIDIUM ATOMS The laser resonance ionization of iridium atoms was successfully achieved for the first time in collaboration with RIKEN SLOWRI group. The wavelengths of the first and the second laser pulses were found. The ionization scheme will be used for the lifetime measurements of neutron-rich isotopes by KEK isotope separation system (KISS). The laser resonance schemes for other elements will be searched for. POLARIZED RADIOACTIVE INDIUM BEAM PRODUCED BY TILTED FOILS The radioactive nuclear beam of In-123 was successfully polarized by applying the tilted foil technique in collaboration with the Osaka Univ. group. The radioactive isotopes of In-123 were produced by fission reactions of uranium with proton beams from the tandem accelerator at Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). They were ionized by JAEA Isotope Separator On-Line (ISOL), converted to multi-charged ions by the charge breeder and accelerated up to the energy of 305 keV/nucleon by two linear accelerators at Tokai Radioactive Ion Accelerator Complex (TRIAC). Penetrating 20 thin carbon foils, the accelerated beam was polarized to about 1% degree of polarization. THE REACTION CROSS SECTIONS OF 12C(ALPHA,GAMMA)16O WERE MEASURED FOR ASTROPHYSICAL INTEREST The reaction cross sections of 12C(alpha,gamma)16O were measured at three different energies, 1.12MeV/nucleon, 0.77 MeV/nucleon and 0.70 MeV/nucleon in collaboration with JAEA group. Gamma-ray angular distribution measurements solve the interference pattern of E1 and E2 components of gamma transitions, which are considered to affect the heavy element synthesis at 300 keV stellar temperature. In order to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of measurements, the 2 MHz pulsed alpha beam was developed at TRIAC by newly importing a chopper and a pre-buncher. Typical beam intensity on the water-cooled 12C target was about 5 micro A. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hirofumi TSUJIMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPED THE ULTRASONIC DOPPLER METHOD FOR FLOW MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID METAL In the Accelerator Driven System (ADS), which has been developed in JAEA, liquid Lead Bismuth Eutectic (LBE) alloy would be used for a coolant and a spallation neutron target. To estimate the thermo- fluid behavior of the LBE coolant and the spallation target in ADS accurately, verification of the CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis is important. However, the measurement of liquid metal flow is difficult because of its opaque nature. To acquire the velocity information in the flowing LBE, the measurement technique by using ultrasonic Doppler method has been developed in JAEA. This technique was applied to an actual LBE flow (150 degrees C) in an LBE target model to measure the three-dimensional flow structure near the beam window. The measured results showed that the flow structure was not symmetric for the direction of gravity, and the symmetrical structure for the horizontal direction was collapsed with increasing of the flow rate, more than 30 l/min. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE 10TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC MET ON DEC. AND THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC The 10th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC met on Dec. 7, 2010 and discussed the alterative application of all J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the abolition of the injection dump in the 50GeV proton synchrotron, the power-up and the shielding reinforcement for a primary beam line including beam dump for the Hadron Facility, the new secondary beam lines in Materials and Life Science Facility. These applications were submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on Dec. 15. As five-years of radiation handling is approaching in J-PARC, the first periodical inspection will be carried out by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) in Jan. 2011, to make sure that radiation installations are maintained in compliance with technical standards by the Radiation Hazards Prevention Law. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 2nd MLF Symposium, Jan. 17-18, 2011 at KEK, Tsukuba (Language: Japanese) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/MLFsympo/index.html 2) The International Workshop on Neutron Applications on Strongly Correlated Electron Systems 2011 (NASCES11), Feb. 23-25, 2011 at Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center, Tokai (Language: English) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/NASCES/index.html 3) Workshop on High Magnetic Field & High-Pressure Environments for Neutron Scattering Experiments at MLF/J-PARC, Mar. 8-9, 2011 at Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center, Tokai (Language: Japanese) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/extreme/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. 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Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From ljp at lanl.gov Thu Jan 27 16:30:56 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:30:56 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposal: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <001201cbbe37$30ecdfe0$92c69fa0$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Get Involved!Register your interest today at http://esss.se/s-and-s. ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 011127announcement.jpg Type: image/jpg Size: 113102 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aundrea at lanl.gov Fri Jan 28 01:09:55 2011 From: aundrea at lanl.gov (Aundrea R. Espinosa) Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:09:55 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines-Proposal Call 2011 Message-ID: <828CD2DB-8D4C-403E-A655-29BE917C25A5@lanl.gov> January 27,2011 Colleagues, We bring to your attention LANSCE?s proposal call LANSCE ? Nuclear Science: LANSCE is accepting proposals for Nuclear Science and ICE House experiments for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting proposals is 6:00 p.m. (1800) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period from June through Mid-December 2011 and from January through the end of February 2012. Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left ?WNR? proposal call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. LANSCE ? 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals: Proposal call is open for beam time at the LANSCE -Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left ?Lujan Center? first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Select one nominee for each of the 7 positions available (far right bar). * You can also view a biographical sketch of each candidate. * The ballot is active until February 4th at 5:00 pm MST. * You can only complete one ballot. Thank you for participating! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Nancy Hess LUG-EC, chair nancy.hess at pnl.gov (509)371-6385 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Tue Feb 1 19:50:02 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:50:02 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] NIST Center for Neutron Research-Summer Schools 2011 Message-ID: Subject: NCNR Summer Schools 2011 This year the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) will offer two summer schools over two consecutive weeks in June. The first week will be devoted to the study of soft matter systems and the second week will focus on the dynamics of hard matter. For information about the schools, please visit: http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/summerschool/ss11 Please note that this year the schools will be conducted during a scheduled long facility shutdown. Thus, whilst the classes will get hands on experience with the instruments they will use previously collected data for analysis. Week 1: "Methods and Applications of High Resolution Neutron Spectroscopy and Small Angle Neutron Scattering" This class will run from Sunday, June 12, to Friday, June 17. Students will explore the use of neutron spin echo and backscattering spectroscopies as well as small angle neutron scattering (SANS) to the study of soft matter. The instruments used during this week will include the NG3 30 meter SANS instrument, and the Neutron Spin Echo and High Flux Backscattering spectrometers. Week 2: "Methods and Applications of Cold and Thermal Neutron Spectroscopy" This class will run from Saturday, June 18, to Friday, June 24. Students will learn various neutron spectroscopic techniques employed to study hard condensed matter systems. The instruments used during this week will include the cold neutron triple-axis spectrometers SPINS and MACS, the thermal neutron triple-axis spectrometer BT7, and the time-of-flight Disk Chopper Spectrometer. The NCNR summer schools will teach the attendees to assess the applicability of the techniques to their own research, and will provide the technical guidance needed to write effective experiment proposals. The NCNR summer schools are sponsored in part by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRS, DMR- 0944772). There is a $100 registration fee and attendees are responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses. However, thanks to the NSF, some limited support will be available for graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty. Applicants have the option of applying for one or both weeks with applications for each being considered independently. Attendance during each week will be limited to 32 participants. Only applicants from North American institutions will be accepted. To apply, please visit: http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/summerschool/ss11 Early application is strongly advised since attendance is strictly limited and past NCNR summer schools have been highly oversubscribed. Deadline: April 1, 2011. Yamali Hernandez and Brian Kirby National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6102 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6102 Tel: (301) 975-5295 (YH), (301) 975-8395(BK) FAX: (301) 921-9847 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . Kenneth W. Herwig Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory herwigkw at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ekkebusae at ornl.gov Wed Feb 2 18:35:34 2011 From: ekkebusae at ornl.gov (Ekkebus, Allen E.) Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:35:34 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering, June 11 - 25, 2011 Message-ID: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F3044430471C@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> The 13th National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering will be held June 11 - 25, 2011, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory. The application deadline is February 28, 2011. Details about the School (and the application form) are provided by the Argonne Division of Educational Programs at http://www.dep.anl.gov/nx. The main purpose of the National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering is to educate graduate students on the utilization of major neutron and x-ray facilities. Lectures, presented by researchers from academia, industry, and national laboratories, will include basic tutorials on the principles of scattering theory and the characteristics of the sources, as well as seminars on the application of scattering methods to a variety of scientific subjects. Students will conduct short experiments at Argonne's Advanced Photon Source (APS) and Oak Ridge's Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) facilities to provide hands-on experience for using neutron and synchrotron sources. Notes and videos (neutron portion only) of the lectures from last year's school are available at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/nxs2010/lecture-notes-videos.shtml. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Wed Feb 2 23:36:21 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:36:21 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposal: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <004601cbc329$9dc28ec0$d947ac40$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in single crystal crystallography and related computation methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal diffraction instruments. Candidates with experience in macromolecular crystallography using synchrotron radiation are also welcomed to apply. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instrumentation Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays in essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instrumentation Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or lattice excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal excitations spectrometers. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. 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ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It is time now to start developing the ideas for the first set of instruments that will be ready for users from day 1 in 2019. This means in turn that we will start new collaborations to be added to the collaborations already in place. With almost 70 people now working at ESS AB in Lund, there are more than 300 people, ranging from administrators to scientists, involved in the project around Europe and beyond. ESS is a project that is moving forward and we are gearing up for the challenges ahead! The land for ESS is secured, we are currently recruiting the person that will lead the Project office that we are setting up in Lund and we are also recruiting scientists and support staff as the pre-construction phase of the facility gets underway. This week, the MoU formalising the collaboration between the 16 partner countries represented in the ESS Steering Committee will be signed at the Swedish Embassy in Paris and in another couple of weeks the first report on the Sustainability policy will be presented. The policy emphasises that ESS will be built in a environmentally friendly way which also brings with it lower operating costs. We are also happy to announce three larger conferences this year. The 4th High Power Targetry Workshop will be held in Malm?, Sweden in May, followed by the first Science & Scientists at ESS meeting in July as a satellite meeting to the ECNS conference. In the autumn we will arrange the first Green Energy for Sustainable Science conference. You'll find more information on these conferences on our website http://esss.se. To summarise: 2011 will mean new hope, attracting new partners, new collaborations, new ideas and will require a lot of dedicated work. All to meet our overall goal: first neutrons in 2019. ESS will be a different kind of neutron source! Colin Carlile Meetings on Science @ ESS On the 22nd and 23rd July 2011 ESS will arrange a kick-off meeting to discuss the future scientific goals of the facility as a satellite to the ECNS meeting. ? It will be a way for us to inform the research community of the progress so far and to get the science community involved in the development of the first set of instruments, says Dimitiri Argyriou, Science Director at ESS AB. A new generation of neutron facility also needs a new generation of instruments, but to get that we need input and involvement from the community that will use them. The meeting will start on Friday afternoon with a plenary session and will continue on the next day. Later that evening the work will continue in the more relaxed atmosphere of the dinner. We will ensure that there will be sufficient time for questions and comments about the ESS Design Update and the development of the first set of instruments. ? This is the kick-off meeting about the future science at ESS. There will be a series of meetings involving scientists from various fields of research starting later in 2011. Now is the time to get involved, says Dimitri Argyriou. You can register your interest to participate on the conference website: http://www.esss.se/s-and-s. This meeting will be limited to 170 participants. The main Science & Scientists @ ESS meeting will be held in Berlin on the 19th and 20th April 2012. Put the date in your diary even now! Link to the website Green Energy for Sustainable Science Conference Big Science is an important key to a sustainable future, but can Big Science facilities be sustainable in themselves? A growing number of involved scientists from a multitude of disciplines seem to think it is worth trying. The European Spallation Source has committed to an energy programme called ?Responsible, Recyclable and Renewable?. The primary energy will come from renewable sources and the waste heat produced in the facility will be recycled into the local district heating system. - This is the responsible way of building a research facility, says Thomas Parker, Energy Manager at ESS. But it isn't the easy way. We have two sustainability partners, E.ON and Lunds Energi, that provide us with know-how and engineers. The first report from the sustainability group is due in March. The aim for the GESS conference is to share and discuss sustainability challenges and strategies in large scale research facilities. To pre-register to the conference visit the website. Link to the GESS site Germany injects 21M? into the ESS Pre-construction phase In November, Germany announced a significant financial contribution to the ESS Design Update. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research will contribute with 15 M? and other German institutions will contribute with 6 M?. The money will be used by those German institutions that are involved in the ESS Design Update in close cooperation with the ESS team in Lund on a series of work programmes over the next three years to prepare for the construction of ESS. Denmark becomes a shareholder in ESS AB Denmark became the second shareholder in European Spallation Source AB when they acquired 26% of the shares. At the same time three representatives from Denmark became members of the Board. Thus both the host countries are now shareholders in ESS AB. The ESS Data Management and Software Centre is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, benefiting from the Nordic Data Grid and Danish expertise on high-power computing. During the Design Update the centre is being used for simulations and calculations. France signed MoU In December at the French Embassy in Sweden a number of MoUs were signed between research organisations in France and Sweden about cooperation on the ESS Design Update. The agreements cover essential R&D on key ESS accelerator components, as well as the development of instrumentation and the exchange of scientists. Several Swedish and French institutions are involved in these cooperations. In the photo: Christiane Alba-Simionescu, Director of LLB Saclay, P?r Omling, Director General of the Swedish Research Council and Bernard Bigot, Administrateur G?n?rale of the CEA sign MoUs linking Swedish and French institutes collaborating on ESS. Next issue of the Newsletter In the next newsletter there will be portraits of the newly appointed Science Director, Dimitri Argyriou, and the newly appointed Head of Administration, Matti Tiirakari. There will also be a feature about the Project Group that will be responsible for the construction of the facility. The next issue will be published in the beginning of March. European Spallation Source ESS AB / www.esss.se / info at esss.se Director General and CEO Colin Carlile / +46(0)761 333399 / colin.carlile at esss.se Communications Officer and Editor Roger Eriksson / +46(0)46-2226718 / roger.eriksson at esss.se ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Memorandum will be complemented later on by agreements detailing the participation of the respective Partner Countries. > > - The construction of ESS is a key element in the European efforts to further develop world-leading research infrastructures. Today?s agreement is a real step forward, says Lars Borjesson, Chairman of the Steering Committee. > > The Pre-Construction Phase is the first step towards realizing the European Spallation Source. It will cover the update of the ESS technical design, the site planning and licensing. It is planned to end in 2012, and be followed by the Construction Phase. > > The MoU specifies that this phase will also result in: > > - time lines for construction and operation > > - a funding scenario for ESS construction and operation > > - a detailed budget and cost book > > - a proposal on organizational structure of the ESS > > - a signature-ready agreement on international partnership for construction and operation of ESS > > - The international MoU will give us the essential framework needed for participation of the Partner Countries and coordination of the work ahead, says Colin Carlile, Director-General of ESS. > > - We are particularly proud that the international collaboration for one of Europe?s largest future science facilities is agreed in France, since France has a strong engagement in strengthening European research, says Gabriele Fioni, Deputy Director-General at the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, who will sign the MoU on behalf of France. > > The European Spallation Source is currently partnered by 16 European countries: Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland. > > > For more information, please contact: > > Colin Carlile, ESS AB Director. E-mail colin.carlile at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 02 > > Marianne Ekdahl, Communications Officer Press & Politics. E-mail marianne.ekdahl at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 89 > > > ESS IN SHORT: > > The European Spallation Source ? the next generation facility for materials research and life science > > The European Spallation Source (ESS) will be a multi-disciplinary research laboratory based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS can be likened to a large microscope, where neutrons are used instead of light to study materials ? ranging from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules ? to gain knowledge about their structure and function. ESS will be up to 100 times better than existing facilities, opening up new possibilities for researchers in for example health, environment, climate, energy, transport sciences and cultural heritage. > > ESS is an intergovernmental research infrastructure project, and it will be built in Lund in southern Scandinavia. At least sixteen European countries will take part in the construction, financing and operation of the ESS. Sweden and Denmark will co-host the ESS and cover 50 percent of the 1,4 B? investment costs and 20 percent of the operating costs together with the Nordic and Baltic states. > > The European Spallation Source ESS AB is a public limited company, today owned by the Swedish and the Danish states. ESS AB is planning the future international ESS organisation. Building is expected to start around 2013, the ?rst neutrons to be produced in 2019 and the facility to be fully operational around 2025. > > ESS will support a user community of 5000 researchers and will have great strategic importance for the development of the European Research Area. Near by there will be complementary laboratories, such as the synchrotron MAX IV in Lund and XFEL and PETRAIII in Hamburg. > > > This information was brought to you by Cision http://www.cisionwire.com > http://www.cisionwire.com//international-collaboration-on-ess-agreed-in-paris80846 > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Fri Feb 4 16:43:27 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:43:27 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011 Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C05D3D736@EVS1.aecl.ca> The Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering will be holding the 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011. The school will be organized by the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre at the Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario. The school consists of morning lectures followed by afternoon hands-on experiments on the spectrometers at the NRU reactor at Chalk River. The curriculum is a broad overview of neutron methods and applications in a wide range of scientific areas, such as magnetism, industrial, and soft materials. The school is aimed at graduate students and post-docs who have no prior knowledge of neutron scattering techniques, and with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, or mineralogy. For further information and to register, visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Address inquiries to Dr. Zahra Yamani (zahra.yamani at nrc.gc.ca); Tel: 613 584 8811 x 43932. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From smithda at ornl.gov Fri Feb 4 17:39:28 2011 From: smithda at ornl.gov (Smith, Deborah Ann) Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:39:28 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate - Powder and Single-Crystal Diffraction Groups Message-ID: Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate - Powder and Single-Crystal Diffraction Groups Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, TN ORNL11-44-NSSD Project Description: The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for an immediate Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate to be jointly affiliated with the Powder Diffraction Group and the Single-Crystal Diffraction Group. This position is offered through the Neutron Sciences Career Development Program (COP). With the United States' highest flux reactor-based neutron source for condensed matter research, the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and the world's most intense pulsed, accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), ORNL is becoming the world's foremost center for neutron science. Research at these facilities encompasses the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for up to 2,000 researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world . To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. The Neutron Scattering Science Division (NSSD) carries out and enables excellent and vibrant science programs using neutron scattering instruments by supporting a world-class user science program, developing and participating in signature science programs across ORNL, and conducting cutting-edge in-house research. NSSD is responsible for operating and developing the neutron scattering instruments located at both the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and HFIR. The Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate serves as the technical specialist in supporting day-to-day neutron beam line operation and assists facility users and NSSD personnel in the performance of experiments and subsequent data analysis. Major Duties/Responsibilities: * Works with and provides technical guidance to users and NSSD Instrument Scientists in the performance of experiments and analysis. * Serves as the technical specialist for the operation and maintenance of sophisticated equipment used for neutron scattering, primarily the HB2A Neutron Powder Diffractometer and HB3A Neutron Four-circle Diffractometer, both located at the HFIR * Plans and leads in the testing and evaluation of new or developmental equipment, particularly, sample environment equipment associated with these diffractometers. * Ensures that beam line operations are performed under safe and environmentally sound conditions and that NSSD users perform their experiments in a safe and environmentally sound manner. * Proposes, develops, and presents procedures for operating and maintaining beamline equipment. * May give work direction to technicians, craft workers, and otherwise experienced personnel. The Neutron Sciences Career Development Program (CDP) was founded to nurture the creative development of neutron scattering instrumentation at ORNL. This initiative is viewed as a critical part of keeping the neutron scattering instruments at ORNL on the cutting edge of design and scientific functionality and keeping them competitive worldwide. This program is designed to provide an environment in which early-career scientists and technicians can be a part of innovative concepts for neutron-related instrumentation, while helping end users develop proposals, conduct experiments, and analyze data. This is an Instrument Associate position offered through the ORISE CDP with an initial appointment of three years with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The CDP is designed to attract high-quality candidates, who would gain scientific experience in a world-class neutron scattering facility, with potential to be hired as regular laboratory staff upon exemplary performance and hiring need. Qualifications: M.S. degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or related field, or B.s. degree plus 2 years of experience in the same. Good communications and interpersonal skills required. Ability to work in a team environment required. Demonstrated computer literacy including proficiency in word processing required. Direct experience working on neutron scattering related instruments and software is highly desirable. Must be capable of working with scientists and engineers from verbal or written instructions. Must be able to serve as a liaison with other support groups such as engineering, radiological protection, sample environment, user office, etc. Periods of off-normal work hours and infrequent travel will be required. Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. Technical Questions: Questions regarding the position can be directed to Drs. Huibo Cao (caoh at ornl.gov), Clarina dela Cruz (delacruzcr at ornl.gov), Ovidiu Garlea (garleao at ornl.gov), or Bryan Chakoumakos (chakoumakobc at ornl.gov). How to Apply: Qualified applicants must apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). 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The registration link can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/registration/index_de.html The participation is possible only for those who have registered and payed fee of 50 Euro. This fee includes the workshop material and covers the coffee breaks, welcome reception and workshop dinner but does not cover e.g. accommodation. The deadline is rather soon - February 10th. You are also welcome to submit a one-page abstract. Instructions and further info about the workshop, accommodation possibilities, requirements to enter our research site and information aout our high-field project can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/index_de.html With best regards, K.Prokes **************************************************************** Karel Prokes Inst. for Complex Magnetic Materials Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-141 09 Berlin, GERMANY tel.: +49 30 8062 42804 fax.: +49 30 8062 43172 e-mail: prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzende des Aufsichtsrats: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph, Stellv.Vors.: Dr. Jutta Koch-Unterseher Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer, Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 **************************************************************** From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Mon Feb 7 17:23:54 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:23:54 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0560D709@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleagues, We would like to remind you the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held in days 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. You can submit your abstract(s) until 15 February 2011 using the on-line Abstract Submission Form. The on-line Abstract Submission Form and more details about the conference are available at the conference web page http://ecns2011.org/ We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague next year. Organizing team of ECNS2011 --------------------------- Organising Secretariat GUARANT International spol. s r.o. / ECNS 2011 Opletalova 22, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 284 001 444 | Fax: +420 284 001 448 Email: ecns2011 at guarant.cz Website: www.ecns2011.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From magnetic at nist.gov Tue Feb 8 23:48:36 2011 From: magnetic at nist.gov (magnetic) Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:48:36 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] NIST/GEORGETOWN School on Representational Analysis and Magnetic Structures (RAMS II) July31-Aug5, 2011 Message-ID: <1D29799D27DA2D4A9EB92221D92FBBD78BB21124@MBCLUSTER.xchange.nist.gov> This is the first announcement of the 2nd NIST School on Representational Analysis and Magnetic Structures (RAMS II). The workshop is targeted towards young researchers interested in applying representational analysis to the solution of magnetic structures using neutron diffraction. The workshop will cover representational analysis, theory of magnetic structures, and FULLPROF. Sessions will include both lecture and hands on "labs" working with standard programs such as SaraH and FULLPROF to solve magnetic structures. Invited speakers include Laurent Chapon (ISIS), Andrew Wils (U. College, London), V. Ovidiu Garlea (ORNL), and A.B. Harris (U. Penn). The workshop will be hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (USA). The workshop will begin Sunday, July 31 and end Friday morning, August 5th. Registration will include housing in the Georgetown dorms (arrival July 31, checkout Aug 5) with a private room/private bathroom. To register, visit: www.magnetism-school.org Registration will cost a non-refundable $450 US dollars (taxes already included). To pay, please contact Mark Green (asiazag at umd.edu). The deadline for registration is May 13, 2011. Attendance will be limited to 20 participants, so apply soon. For questions regarding the workshop please contact us at magnetic at nist.gov Best, Mark Green and William Ratcliff (Organizers) From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Wed Feb 9 16:57:00 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:57:00 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0560E310@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleague, We would like to remind you the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held in days 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. You can submit your abstract(s) until 15 February 2011 using the on-line Abstract Submission Form. The on-line Abstract Submission Form and more details about the conference are available at the conference web page http://ecns2011.org/ We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague! Organising team of ECNS2011 --------------------------- Organising Secretariat GUARANT International spol. s r.o. / ECNS 2011 Opletalova 22, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 284 001 444 | Fax: +420 284 001 448 Email: ecns2011 at guarant.cz Website: www.ecns2011.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This fee includes the workshop material and covers the coffee breaks, welcome reception and workshop dinner but does not cover e.g. accommodation. ************************************************************************ The deadline for registration has been shifted to February 16th night ************************************************************************ You are also welcome to submit a one-page abstract. Instructions and further info about the workshop, accommodation possibilities, requirements to enter our research site and information aout our high-field project can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/index_de.html With best regards, K.Prokes **************************************************************** Karel Prokes Inst. for Complex Magnetic Materials Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-141 09 Berlin, GERMANY tel.: +49 30 8062 42804 fax.: +49 30 8062 43172 e-mail: prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzende des Aufsichtsrats: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph, Stellv.Vors.: Dr. Jutta Koch-Unterseher Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer, Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 **************************************************************** From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Wed Feb 16 08:27:19 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:27:19 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - New Abstract Submission Deadline is 28 February, 2011 Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0568066D@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleague, We would like to inform you that the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, has been shifted to 28 February, 2011. You can submit your abstract until 28 February, 2011. Please use the on-line Abstract Submission Form available at the conference web page http://ecns2011.org/ You will find there also more details about the ECNS2011 Conference. We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague in July. Organising team of ECNS2011 --------------------------- Organising Secretariat GUARANT International spol. s r.o. / ECNS 2011 Opletalova 22, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 284 001 444 | Fax: +420 284 001 448 Email: ecns2011 at guarant.cz Website: www.ecns2011.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . Kenneth W. Herwig Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory herwigkw at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From roger.eriksson at esss.se Thu Feb 17 23:15:18 2011 From: roger.eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:15:18 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] The registration is open to Science & Scientists@ESS meeting 22nd-23rd July 2011 in Prague Message-ID: <7B35CD03-E98B-4196-8DBC-72E6F7DB6968@esss.se> Science & Scientists @ ESS meeting, 22nd and 23rd July 2011, Prague, Czech Republic. The registration is open on http://esss.se/s-and-s. Register today, the meeting will be limited to 170 participants. Excerpt from the ESS Newsletter, January 2011: "On the 22nd and 23rd July 2011 ESS will arrange a kick-off meeting to discuss the future scientific goals of the facility as a satellite to the ECNS meeting. ? It will be a way for us to inform the research community of the progress so far and to get the science community involved in the development of the first set of instruments, says Dimitiri Argyriou, Science Director at ESS AB. A new generation of neutron facility also needs a new generation of instruments, but to get that we need input and involvement from the community that will use them. The meeting will start on Friday afternoon with a plenary session and will continue on the next day. Later Friday evening the work will continue in the more relaxed atmosphere of the dinner. We will ensure that there will be sufficient time for questions and comments about the ESS Design Update and the development of the first set of instruments. ? 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The closing date is 1 May 2011. The school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school is heavily oversubscribed, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Anderson (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) and more to be announced soon. ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. 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Hydrogen and gas storage systems ? hydrogen/fuel cells ? Catalysis ? New materials for hydrogen production applications ? Solar cells ? Energy storage batteries and fast ionic conductors Each of topics will be introduced by an overview presentation by a renowned expert in their respective field. In addition the current status and future of photon and neutron sources as well as new and emerging experimental techniques will be addressed. The deadline for registration and abstracts is 10 of March, 2011 For more information please see: http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/WEH481 or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany Email: Margarita.Russina at helmholtz-berlin.de -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-I1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================= From moywrigh at indiana.edu Thu Feb 24 15:52:10 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:52:10 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Second announcement - UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [cid:image002.jpg at 01CBD408.8148CD50] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. The second meeting (UCANS-II) will be held at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, USA, July 5-8, 2011. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at http://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 92938 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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AINSE offers fellowships for exceptional researchers in the following research areas: 1. neutron scattering; 2. biological problems using radionuclide techniques; 3. high-resolution climate records using nuclear techniques; and 4. multi-scale materials modelling or structural materials for extreme environments We emphasise that applications for Research Fellowships will also be considered where the research aligns with the broad spectrum of research foci supported by AINSE or which require use of OPAL neutron scattering facilities or other ANSTO facilities and which align with the joint research interests of ANSTO and AINSE member universities. Applications are now open for AINSE 2011 Research Fellowships Closing date: 31 May 2011 2011 forms Application Form (Word) Guidelines (PDF) Research Fellowship Committee Professor John White, Chair Australian National University Professor Bruce King, University of Newcastle Professor Andrew Cheetham, University of Western Sydney Professor Brendan Kennedy, University of Sydney Dr Robert Robinson Head, ANSTO Bragg Institute Professor John Dodson, ANSTO Head, IER Professor Lyndon Edwards, ANSTO Head, IME See also AINSE Research Fellows ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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URL: From r.zorn at fz-juelich.de Fri Feb 25 12:31:27 2011 From: r.zorn at fz-juelich.de (Reiner Zorn) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:31:27 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] 15th JCNS Laboratory Course Neutron Scattering: September 5-16, 2011 Message-ID: <4D67930F.6000607@fz-juelich.de> Dear colleagues, Juelich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) is happy to announce that registration is open for the 15th Laboratory Course Neutron Scattering taking place September 5-16, 2011 in Juelich and Garching/Munich, Germany. The course will consist of one week of lectures and exercises and one week of practical training at the instruments of the research reactor FRM II. It is the aim of the course to give a realistic insight into the experimental technique and its scientific power. Students of physics, chemistry, material science and biosciences are invited to apply for participation. There is no tuition fee. Accommodation and meals during the course will be provided by JCNS. Travel expenses will be reimbursed for a limited number of foreign students. For further information and to apply for participation please visit our website www.neutronlab.de Deadline for application is May 20, 2011. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Juelich and Garching! Best regards, Reiner Zorn ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From OSNS at stfc.ac.uk Fri Feb 25 14:19:03 2011 From: OSNS at stfc.ac.uk (OSNS at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:19:03 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Registration is OPEN for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering, 5-16 September 2011, University of Oxford In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering website is available again and has instructions on how to register for the school: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Regards Martyn From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk [mailto:martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk] Sent: 21 February 2011 18:00 To: neutron at neutronsources.org Subject: [Neutron] Registration is OPEN for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering, 5-16 September 2011, University of Oxford ________________________________ 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering 5 - 16 September 2011 St. Anne's College, University of Oxford An ideal introduction to the theory, techniques and applications of neutron scattering [Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford] www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ Registration for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is OPEN! 21 February 2011 We are pleased to announce that registration for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is open! The closing date is 1 May 2011. The school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school is heavily oversubscribed, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Anderson (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) and more to be announced soon. ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. There will be opportunities for punting on the Oxford rivers, visiting historic places and exploring the city. ________________________________ Further information If you cannot find the information you need about the School on our website, please drop us an email at osns at stfc.ac.uk and we will try to answer your questions. ________________________________ Organisers ? Sean Langridge (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Martyn Bull (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Victoria Garcia Sakai (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? 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The tasks comprise the conceptual layout and design of neutron diffractometers and spectrometers that may be build at the ESS and their optimisation to the parameters of the long pulse spallation neutron source ESS. After an initial layout phase using analytical considerations further assessment of concepts and designs shall be conducted using computer simulation codes (e.g. McStas and VITESS). For the verification of certain results experiments at existing instruments and test beam lines in Garching (FRMII), Berlin (HZB) and Oak Ridge (SNS) can be performed. The project requires close collaboration and information exchange with the ESS-AB organization in Lund (Sweden). Introduction into the field and support by experienced scientists and engineers in J?lich will be given throughout. Qualifications and skills required: A university degree plus a PhD in physics; ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team; ability to work on your own initiative; ability to collaborate with research groups from FZJ and external users; knowledge on the field of scattering experiments or optics; computer skills, in particular knowledge of C/C++; willingness to travel to other institutions and facilities for information exchange and experiments. Contact: Dr. Michael Monkenbusch J?lich Centre for Neutron Science & Institute for Complex Systems (m.monkenbusch at fz-juelich.de) -- mit freundlichen Gruessen (with my best regards), Dr. Michael Monkenbusch J?lich Centre for Neutron Science & Institute for Complex Systems Forschungszentrum J?lich D-52425 J?lich Tel. +49-2461-61-4314 Fax +49-2461-61-2610 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From murugova at jinr.ru Mon Feb 28 11:41:15 2011 From: murugova at jinr.ru (Tatiana Murugova) Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:41:15 +0300 Subject: [Neutron] SANS-YuMO User Meeting in Dubna Message-ID: <313285410.20110228134115@jinr.ru> Dear colleagues! We are very pleased to invite you to participate to the SANS-YuMO User Meeting that will be held at the Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics of Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna on May 27-30. Meeting goal The SANS-YuMO User Meeting is devoted to the 75-th anniversary of Professor Yuriy Mechislavovich Ostanevich (1936-1992), an outstanding physicist in neutron physics and the founder of the small angle neutron scattering spectrometer and group at JINR Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics. During the last 4 years the reactor IBR-2 was stopped for refurbishment. At the end of 2010 the physical start up of the IBR-2M reactor was done. In 2011 the putting into operation of the neutron instruments installed at the IBR-2M reactor will face new challenges. The small angle neutron scattering (SANS) instrument is one of the most popular and requested spectrometers all over the neutron centers of the world. SANS is applied to a very wide range of scientific problems, and in spite of an apparent of over 30 SANS instruments in operation worldwide at both, reactor and spallation sources, the demand for beam time considerably outstrips the time available. Specific features of our modernized YuMO SANS instrument enclose the unique combination of PSD and two detector system with a wide q-range. The main goal of this user meeting is to discuss with experts the development possibilities of the YuMO spectrometer taking into account scientific and technical requests of the instrument users. Supports of our plans for spectrometer development and discussions about new features are expected. Topics The scientific program will cover the following fields: Scientific and methodical researches on the YuMO spectrometer within near- and long-term perspectives. Development of the YuMO spectrometer on the modernized IBR-2M reactor. Current state of small angle neutron method. Organized by Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering - IFIN HH, Romania Romanian Neutron Scattering Society Sponsored by Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering - IFIN HH, Romania Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, Czech Republic Meeting Proceedings We are kindly waiting for your abstracts to be included in the Book of abstracts. After the Meeting the papers of the presented works will be published in online Journal of Physics: Conference series? Dates to Remember 30.03.2011 - Deadline for registration 25.04.2011 - Deadline for abstract submission 26.05.2011 - Arrival of participants 27.05.2011 - Registration and opening; submission of papers for a book of Proceedings 30.05.2011 ? 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This month we will feature a science highlight related to materials behavior under extremes utilizing the Proton Radiography Facility > Proton Radiography studies the strength of materials at very high strain-rates > > A series of proton radiographs showing the evolution of instability in two copper samples manufactured with different processing techniques. The data are multiple frames from a single event taken at 1 microsecond intervals using proton radiography at LANSCE > > > > > > > Proton radiography provides an ideal probe to diagnose dynamic materials under extreme pressures, strains, and strain rates. The depicted experimental series, utilizes a flat metal plate with perturbations of known wavelength and amplitude machined into one side of the plate. The detonation products from high explosives (HE) rapidly accelerate the sample, generating shock-free, planar loading on the perturbed side of the plate. This sinusoid acts as a seed for the onset of Raleigh-Taylor (RT) instability growth as the sample accelerates. The perturbation growth rate is directly related to the dynamic yield strength of the metal. The growth of the RT fingers depends sensitively on the initial conditions of the material, which vary with processing. Thus, the slower-growing fingers in the pre-strained (stronger) sample reveal that it resists high strain-rate deformation more than the annealed (softer) sample. The amplitude of the RT unstable perturbations are measured from radiographs aqcuired as a function of time. These experiments provide data to validate the calculations that model such behaviors under extreme conditions. This technique has been used to investigate the high strain-rate strength of different metals manufactured under various processing techniques. > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphases on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Scientist in Neutron Spectroscopy Your tasks: You will support the external user program and will be actively involved in the technical development of the instruments. Depending on your research interests and experience, you will be co-responsible for a triple-axis (RITA-2) and/or time-of-flight (FOCUS, MARS) spectrometer at SINQ. You will pursue an independent and ambitious research program preferably in the fields of strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, and/or superconductivity. Your profile: The successful candidate holds a PhD in experimental physics or chemistry and has an excellent scientific record. Experience in both triple-axis and time-of-flight spectroscopy is advantageous, but not mandatory. You have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: http://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0074-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Scientist in Neutron Spectroscopy (index no. 3302-00): https://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0074/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Thu Mar 3 22:07:12 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:07:12 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] REMINDER: LANSCE Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <007901cbd9e6$f733be60$e59b3b20$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center 1. -Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR) 10. Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) Proposal Guidance and Submission Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The aim of the workshop is to discuss this transition from the point of view of the most effective use of the knowledge accumulated during the design/construction of modern instruments at continuous sources as well as from the use of first instruments at spallation sources. The workshop will bring together experts in the neutron scattering instrumentation with the aim to discuss the latest advances in neutron instrumentation at the continuous sources and short pulse spallation sources through the prism of the use of the gained experience for the design of the long-pulse spallation source instrumentation. We will also discuss the state of the art in some vital components of neutron instruments (choppers, polarizers/analyzers, detectors, etc.) and necessary developments towards their usage for the spallation source instrumentation. Further information and updates to the workshop please find at the workshop website http://www.jcns.de/Workshop_2011 or contact Dr. Alexander Ioffe J?lich Centre for Neutron Science at FRM II Forschungszentrum J?lich GmbH Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany e-mail: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. 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We would appreciate it if you could pass this on to any suitable candidates who might be interested. The closing date is April 4. Kind regards Chris Ling and Brendan Kennedy ------------------- POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN MATERIALS CHEMISTRY/PHYSICS REFERENCE NO.142/0111 - Neutron scattering and synchrotron X-ray methods - Collaborative research using Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) reactor at ANSTO - Packaged salary $88K-$94K p.a. The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students. The School of Chemistry is one of the main centres for chemical research and education in Australia. We attract an outstanding cohort of undergraduate students as well as postgraduate research students to this vibrant and world class research environment. We seek to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate with an experimentalist background and prior experience in solid-state chemistry and/or condensed matter physics. You will participate in innovative research involving application of neutron scattering and synchrotron X-ray methods to better understand the structure-properties relationships of complex metal oxides. Based at the University of Sydney and closely working with Professor Brendan Kennedy and Dr. Chris Ling, you will be required to conduct experiments at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) having access to its Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) reactor which is a state-of-the-art 20 Megawatt reactor. Some of the requirements are: - PhD in Chemistry, Physics or equivalent discipline - expertise in solid-state materials synthesis - ability in crystallography ? including Rietveld refinement of structures - experience in the use of major neutron and/or synchrotron facilities - eligible for security clearance to carry out experiments at the OPAL facility, ANSTO - ability to work well in a team and to conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision - good written and verbal communication skills - experience in writing research papers. Prior experience in physical properties measurements using a QD PPMS in addition to ab initio simulations of materials structure and dynamics will be highly regarded. This is an opportunity to join a well established solid-state and materials chemistry research group and to collaborate with a leading group of neutron scatterers in the Southern Hemisphere. The position is full-time fixed-term for two years subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Further offers may be available subject to funding, need and performance. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. Remuneration package: $88K-$94K p.a. including leave loading and up to 17% super. Some assistance towards relocation cost and visa sponsorship may be available for the successful appointee if required and level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by reference number 142/0111 for more information and to apply. Initial enquiries can be directed to Fabrice No?l on +61 2 8627 1718 or fabrice.noel at sydney.edu.au CLOSING DATE: 4 April 2011 (11:30pm Sydney time) The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged as they are underrepresented in this field. ? The University of Sydney ------------------- DR CHRIS D LING | Senior Lecturer | School of Chemistry THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY T +61 2 9351 4780 | F +61 2 9351 3329 E chris.ling at sydney.edu.au | W http://sydney.edu.au/science/chemistry/~ling_c CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Zahra.Yamani at nrc.gc.ca Wed Mar 9 14:14:38 2011 From: Zahra.Yamani at nrc.gc.ca (Yamani, Zahra - NRC) Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:14:38 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011 In-Reply-To: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C05D3D736@EVS1.aecl.ca> References: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C05D3D736@EVS1.aecl.ca> Message-ID: A reminder that the registration is now open for 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011. Places are limited to 30 students and allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis, so please register as early as you can. For more information and to register visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Thank you, Zahra Yamani, Organizer 2011 Summer School ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- Dr. Zahra Yamani National Research Council Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Chalk River Laboratories Room 139, Building 459, Station 18 Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0 Canada http://www.cins.ca/people/yamani/ http://neutron.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca E-mail: Zahra.Yamani at nrc.gc.ca Tel: (613) 584-8811 Ext. 43932 Fax: (613) 584-4040 From: Banks, Daniel - NRC [mailto:Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 10:43 AM To: neutron at neutronsources.org Subject: [Neutron] 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011 The Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering will be holding the 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011. The school will be organized by the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre at the Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario. The school consists of morning lectures followed by afternoon hands-on experiments on the spectrometers at the NRU reactor at Chalk River. The curriculum is a broad overview of neutron methods and applications in a wide range of scientific areas, such as magnetism, industrial, and soft materials. The school is aimed at graduate students and post-docs who have no prior knowledge of neutron scattering techniques, and with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, or mineralogy. For further information and to register, visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Address inquiries to Dr. Zahra Yamani (zahra.yamani at nrc.gc.ca); Tel: 613 584 8811 x 43932. CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. 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Neutron scattering experiments will be mainly carried out at the OPAL research reactor in Sydney. Experimental Collaborate with an international team of scientists and perform state of the art experimental research at the Bragg Institute and other science facilities: ? Neutron diffraction to investigate structural and magnetic properties. ? lnelastic neutron scattering for the investigation of fundamental excitations. ? Use of complementary experimental methods (including magnetometry, X-ray synchrotron methods, and Raman light scattering). ? Sample growth and characterization will be an essential part of the research program. ? Data analysis, interpretation and publication of the experimental results. Your prolile ? We are looking for candidates with PhD in Science and strong backgrounds in condensed matter physics. Experience as a user of large scale research facilities like neutron sources or synchrotrons, in Raman light scattering, or in crystal growth would be an advantage. ? Interested in travel overseas for experiments, conferences or other collaborative efforts. ? Ability to work in an international team. Salary Level A: $72k - $76k per year, plus superannuation and leave loading. This is a full time position for a period of 2+1 years. Online application through: http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/11031108.html For further questions please contact: A/Prof. Clemens Ulrich on (++61 2) 9385 7494 or ulrich at phys.unsw.edu.au Dr. Annemieke Mulders on (++61 2) 6268 8884 or a.mulders at adfa.edu.au Dr. Garry McIntyre on (++61 2) 9717 9334 or garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au Applications close 7 April 2011 From chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw Mon Mar 14 15:48:03 2011 From: chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw (Chih-Hao Lee) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:48:03 +0800 Subject: [Neutron] International Conference on Neutron and X-ray Scattering 2011-ICNX2011-- call for papers Message-ID: <000001cbe256$d2df8580$789e9080$@nthu.edu.tw> National Tsing Hua University and National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center at Hsinchu, Taiwan, announce a conference 2011 entitled International Conference on Neutron and X-ray scattering 2011 (ICNX2011) to be held at National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan, from June 27 to July 1st. This conference is the 3rd in the series of conferences. The previous conferences were held in Serpong and Bandung, Indonesia ICNX2007 and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ICNX2009. The objective of this conference is to bring together the scientists who develop neutron and X-ray scattering instruments and methods, perform characterization experiments and data analysis on soft and solid state matter. The complementary applications of using X-ray and neutron beam give a better view of the structures of condensed matter. We hope to attract more international users to exchange more brilliant ideas for the new scattering facilities during this meeting. The main topics of the conference: - Membranes and interfaces of soft condensed matter - Magnetism and highly correlated systems - Time resolved in-situ studies and dynamics - Nanostructured or thin film materials - Coherent X-ray scattering and imaging - Instrumentation and theory developments - Industrial applications using scattering methods - X-ray and neutron complementary crystallography - Opportunities from new facilities Further information and updates to the conference please find at website: http://www2.ess.nthu.edu.tw/ICNX2011/ or contact Professor Chih-Hao Lee Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013 e-mail: chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Mar 14 18:11:55 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:11:55 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00cb01cbe26a$eba30010$c2e90030$@gov> Special Note: Many of you may be concerned with the ramifications of the Continuing Resolution (CR). We want to assure you that LANSCE - Lujan Center intends to operate the user program as scheduled, starting in June 2011 and continuing through February 2012 (covers two proposal calls). You are thus urged to submit proposals on the assumption that Lujan Center will be operating its full schedule. Likewise if you have concerns about effect of the CR on your own funding we still urge you to submit your regular proposals. We will do everything possible to adjust the experiment schedule to accommodate funding issues. Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Besides introductory lectures on neutron scattering, experts will present contemporary research on materials related to materials science aspects of energy and environmental research Afternoons will be devoted to hands-on exercises in neutron scattering data analysis (small-angle scattering, reflectometry, powder diffraction, pair distribution function analysis, neutron vibrational spectroscopy, radiography). Candidates should apply at http://lansce.lanl.gov/neutronschool before April 15. The number of participants is limited to 30. Participants will be selected on the basis of a statement of interest and two letters of recommendation. Travel, hotel, and meals will be covered (details on web site). Participation in the school is open to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers only. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Address inquiries to Dr. Luke L. Daemen, lld at lanl.gov or Dr. Monika A. Hartl, hartl at lanl.gov The school is sponsored jointly by the National Sciece Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy. From axel.steuwer at esss.se Wed Mar 16 06:15:47 2011 From: axel.steuwer at esss.se (Axel Steuwer) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:15:47 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Science Symposia Message-ID: <4D804783.306@esss.se> Dear Colleagues The ESS invites the European Neutron User Community to organise and host a series of workshops under the series title "/ESS Science Symposia/" that focus on the scientific opportunities and challenges for research with neutrons at ESS. The ESS Science Symposia should focus on the science that will be enabled by ESS's superior neutron brilliance and novel time structure. The workshops should discuss a specific community's requirements for neutron scattering instrumentation as well as supporting facilities, laboratories and sample environments.It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques. Please find attached the Call for Proposals and General Guidelines. For more information, please look us up on 'http://ess-scandinavia.eu/symposia' or contact us on 'symposia at esss.se' Best regards Axel Steuwer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: SymposiaCallForProps.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 210997 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: http://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. 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Bordallo) Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:18:56 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science Message-ID: <4D850FB0.3000207@fys.ku.dk> *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science:* *A Workshop - School devoted to the combined application of neutron scattering, NMR, and molecular dynamics simulations * We are pleased to announce the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science*//which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen.//This first meeting initiates a series of annual workshops which bring together widely recognized experts to promote advanced training for young post-graduates, postdocs and researchers devoted to developing a practical approach to neutron scattering who have already some background in this domain and desire to learn complementary techniques as well as exchange their experience. Detailed information about the Workshop is available at https://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291 The primary objective of this first school is to provide an understanding of current methodology in spectroscopic techniques applied to the dynamics of molecules in condensed phase systems. Each module will be introduced by a motivating talk, where scientific achievements are carefully explained, so that the students get a broader notion of the benefits of the technique that will be discussed. The students will be given a small project and will be guided by the lecturers to a solution. In parallel with, and following the school a small but intensive scientific meeting will be held with ample time for discussions between experimentalists and theoreticians involved in neutron scattering, NMR and molecular dynamics simulations. This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy* and by the *ESS Science Symposia*. There is no fee for the participants, but attendance will be limited. *The school is limited to 20 students to be selected from the applications received *. Excursion and conference dinner at The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, the most visited art museum in Denmark, will be sponsored by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. *Organizers:* Heloisa N. Bordallo (bordallo at fys.ku.dk), Juergen Eckert (juergen.eckert at mrl.ucsb.edu), Gerd Buntkowsky (Gerd.Buntkowsky at chemie.tu-darmstadt.de) and Janez Mavri (janez.mavri at ki.si). *Local Support: *Kim Lefmann (lefmann at fys.ku.dk), Lise Arleth (lia at life.ku.dk), Klas Risveden (klas.risveden at fys.ku.dk) and Helle Kiilerich (helle at nbi.dk). ----------------- Heloisa N. Bordallo Associate Professor (Lektor) Niels Bohr Institute (H.C. ?rsted Institute, bldg. D)University of Copenhagen Universitetsparken 5 2100 Copenhagen bordallo at fys.ku.dk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bkh at mit.edu Mon Mar 21 22:19:24 2011 From: bkh at mit.edu (Boris Khaykovich) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:19:24 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Post-doctoral position in neutron optics research at the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory Message-ID: Post-doctoral position in neutron optics research at the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. Our group at MIT has a post-doctoral position opening in neutron optics research. Experience and interest in neutron (or x-ray) scattering methods and instrumentation are important prerequisites for this position. MIT has a long history of groundbreaking research in neutron science and currently several faculty members are involved in both applications of neutron scattering and neutron instrumentation. Recently we have demonstrated neutron beam focusing by axisymmetric mirror systems based on a pair of mirrors consisting of a confocal ellipsoid and hyperboloid (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2010.11.110). Such a system, known as a Wolter mirror configuration, is commonly used in x-ray telescopes. This position would emphasize the development of these novel optics for neutron applications such as SANS and imaging, with special interest in improving the performance of instruments at Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). The successful candidate will design and optimize focusing optics for particular neutron instruments, using both ray-tracing simulations and measurements of test mirrors. The design includes modeling and measurements of the effects of figure errors and surface roughness. (The MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory has a new neutron spectrometer with an optics test station, which is used in the neutron optics research program.) The opportunity will exist to use the new mirrors for neutron experiments at SNS or other facilities, especially for SANS and imaging. This project is conducted in collaboration with the x-ray optics group at NASA and with scientists at SNS. Contact: Dr. Boris Khaykovich bkh at mit.edu Boris Khaykovich, PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology Nuclear Reactor Laboratory NW13-242 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Phone: +617-253-2861 e-mail: bkh at mit.edu From takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp Tue Mar 22 07:46:09 2011 From: takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp (TAKEDA Masayasu) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:46:09 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Tokai Research and Development Center (Japan Atomic Energy Agency) announcement Message-ID: <8859AC5F-471A-4933-A147-D3F29C969A73@jaea.go.jp> 2011.3.22 Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your concern of the devastating earthquake of March 11. The Japanese Research Reactor JRR-3 at Tokai site of JAEA was in the regular maintenance period when the earthquake took place. Although Tokai-mura was not hit by Tsunami and there were no personnel injuries, many facilities of the institute were seriously damaged. The preliminary inspection seems to indicate that JRR-3 reactor itself isn't damaged and no radioactive leakage has been detected. The instruments both in the reactor hall and neutron guide hall on first sight haven't suffered any severe damage, although the further detailed inspection is needed. We will make a recovery plan of JRR-3 based on the detailed inspection results as soon as possible. At the moment, however, we are afraid its full recovery may take time. All efforts will be taken in collaboration with the Quantum Beam Science Directorate and ISSP Neutron Science Laboratory of Tokyo University. We shall try to keep you informed. Uetsuka, Hiroshi Director General of Nuclear Science Research Institute, Tokai Research and Development Center, JAEA From recruitment at ill.fr Wed Mar 23 10:23:56 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:23:56 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Vacancy for a senior research scientist at ILL Message-ID: <4D89BC2C.4000301@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy for a: *SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST (m/f)* **The ILL's Diffraction Group is currently seeking a scientist to lead the group's activities in single crystal neutron diffraction and polarised neutrons. You will develop a scientific programme, in collaboration with external users, in at least one of the following fields: strongly correlated electron systems (heavy fermions, superconductivity, giant magneto-resistance, metal insulator transitions, etc), multiferroics, spin densities, magnetic frustrated systems. You will be expected to contribute to ongoing technical and instrumental work as well as to the development and preparation of proposals for new initiatives. You will be expected to assume responsibility for user support on specific ILL instruments (in particular D3 and D10).You should be able to participate in software development for single crystal data treatment and contribute actively to a dynamic, multidisciplinary research group. /Qualifications and experience: **/You hold a PhD in condensed matter physics or an equivalent field and have at least ten years of postdoctoral research experience in neutron scattering. You are able to show: * strong experience in magnetism, crystallography and neutron diffraction * a record of technical excellence and achievement in neutron scattering studies of magnetic materials, as reflected in peer-reviewed publications and presentations at internationally recognised conferences * familiarity with a range of neutron scattering techniques and experience with the execution of neutron experiments at low temperatures, high magnetic fields and high pressures * familiarity with theory in the field and appropriate data analysis techniques * excellence in communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills * reliability and an ability to work efficiently, conscientiously, and professionally in a team environment * proven collaborative research experience, and an ability to establish effective and productive partnerships. /Notes:/* *This post is permanent. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information on the ILL Diffraction group can be obtained via http://www.ill.fr/dif/or by contacting the Head of the Diffraction Group: Dr. Juan Rodr?guez-Carvajal (jrc at ill.eu) Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *25.04.2011*, via our website:http://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/09*) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru Wed Mar 23 15:20:13 2011 From: mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru (mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:20:13 +0300 Subject: [Neutron] The workshop on "Spin Chirality and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction" Message-ID: We are pleased to announce the workshop on Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction. The workshop on "Spin Chirality and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction" will be held in St.-Petersburg, Russia from 25 to 27 May 2011. Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute takes the initiative to organize this workshop aiming to give a floor to the participants for the exchange of ideas and recent achievements. We will welcome among conference visitors the leading scientists in the field of investigations of the structural and magnetic properties of noncentrosymmetric crystals and artificial structures. The program of the workshop will cover the following topics: 1) Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction (DMI) in cubic ferromagnets without center of symmetry; 2) DMI in antiferromagnets without center of symmetry; 3) DMI in nanostructures at the surfaces and interfaces; 4) DMI and weak ferromagnetism. Invited speakers: Sergey M. Stishov (HPPI, Troitsk, Russia) Alexander Moskvin (Ural State University, Ekaterinburg, Russia) Ulrich Roessler (IFW, Dresden, Germany) Heribert Wilhelm (Oxford Diamond Light Source, UK) Sergey Maleyev (PNPI RAS, Gatchina, Russia) Filipp Rybakov (IMP, Yekaterinburg, Russia) Sebastian Muehlbauer (ETH Z?rich, Switzerland) Kazuhisa Kakurai (JAEA, Tokai, Japan) Alexander Ovchinnikov (Ural State University, Ekaterinburg, Russia) Shuichi Wakimoto (JAEA, Tokai, Japan) Vladimir Dmitrienko (IC RAS, Moscow, Russia) Dmitry Chernyshov (SNBL ESRF, Grenoble, France) Dieter Lott (Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany) Roland Wiesendanger (Univ. of Hamburg, Germany) Stefan Bluegel (Juelich Forschungszentrum, Germany) Stefan Heinze (Juelich Forschungszentrum, Germany) We are forced to collect the Workshop fee from all participants since the workshop implies to get together narrow group of experts in the field of DM interaction in magnetism (50-60 persons). The workshop fee (200 Euro) includes conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, welcome and closing parties. Further information could be found at http://lns.pnpi.spb.ru/dmi Hope to see you in the heart of Saint-Petersburg during the famous time of white-nights. ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Evgeny Moskvin Scientist Disordered State Physics Laboratory Neutron Research Department Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institut RAS Gatchina, St. Petersburg, 188300, Russia Tel: +7(81371) 4 6715 Fax: +7(81371) 3 9023 E-mail: mosqueen at pnpi.spb.ru web: http://www.pnpi.spb.ru/ From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Mar 25 06:22:19 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:22:19 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter Special Issue Message-ID: ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, Mar 15, 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== March 15, 2011 Status Report Shoji Nagamiya, Director of J-PARC Center You might be worrying effects caused by a big earthquake on March 11 in Japan. First of all, the best news to J-PARC is that no single persons were injured or dead. Next door of a coal electric generator, four persons passed away. In addition, no significant radiation problems occurred in that incident. Furthermore, on March 13, all non-Japanese users were able to escape from Tokai to Tsukuba or to the Airport, thanks to our staff members at J-PARC. In the afternoon of March 11, when this big earthquake occurred, I was in Tsukuba. Although the shake in Tsukuba was already big, the damage at Tokai was much bigger. Next day, I drove to Tokai to see J-PARC. The J-PARC is located on the seaside where a big Tsunami came. At the northside of J-PARC, a big parking lot exists and, there, over 200 cars were parking. They were brand new cars fabricated by Nissan and waiting for export. All the car were completely smashed immediately after the big Tunami came. However, at least, there were no Thunami effects on J-PARC. The surrounding roads are severely damaged, whereas J-PARC buildings have no significant damages, since all the buildings were constructed with many many long iron underpins. Also, since we protected to the Tsunami of about 10 meters, no Tusnami attacked the J-PARC. Of course, inside is not clear. We heard that there are no indications that the magnets fell down, but detailed inspection must be needed to see the effects. All roads from KEK to Tokai are damaged, in particular, freeway. Trains are not running. It took a few days to recover electricity. Walter is not available in Tokai as of March 15. We are facing shortage of foods, gasoline, etc. Unfortunately, therefore, J-PARC will be closed for a while, until further notice. From the next week a serious work will start to recover the J-PARC, immediately after seeing the recovery of electricity and water. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From sinq at psi.ch Mon Mar 28 11:28:27 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:28:27 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI: JUM@P11 - registration is open now ! Message-ID: ** Second announcement: Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI JUM at P11 - registration is open now ** Dear colleagues, registration is now open for the second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI - JUM at P 11 - on September 15-16, 2011 at PSI, Villigen, Switzerland. Further information and online registration is available from the JUM at P11 webpage: http://indico.psi.ch/event/jump11 The meeting will consist of a plenary session with keynote and invited lectures, two poster sessions and various topical parallel workshops related to the methods offered at the PSI user facilities SLS, SINQ and SmuS. PSI Thesis Medal: In the framework of the Users' Meeting PSI will also award the PSI Thesis Medal 2011 for an outstanding PhD thesis that contains substantial scientific results achieved at one or more of the large PSI user facilities, SLS, SINQ and SmuS. The call for nominations is open until June 1, 2011. All necessary information like criteria for eligibility, the expected content of a nomination and the submission procedure is summarized under a dedicated link from the JUM at P11 webpage: http://indico.psi.ch/internalPage.py?pageId=0&confId=42 We are looking forward to seeing many of you at PSI in September! Sincerely yours PSI User Office PSI Users' Association -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Job Description: Organisation of the user operation of the JCNS instruments; announcement of the user programme, selection of proposals with an international commitee; coordination of the experiment times; reporting; administration of the EU funded access programme (NM13); organisation of user meetings and workshops; editing of the annual report of JCNS; public relation for JCNS; maintaining the JCNS homepage, announcements in journals etc.; cooperation with other neutron scattering centres; participation in international conferences and workshops; possibility for own research work at the instruments at JCNS. What we expect from you: University degree in physics or chemistry (Ph.D.); skills in cooperating with international scientists; management skills; outstanding ability to communicate; good command of English; ability to mediate between various groups; ability to present the results of JCNS in the international context; basic knowledge of neutron scattering techniques and experience in project management are of advantage. For application see http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/JCNS/222-2010-JCNS.html With best regards Thomas Brueckel Dieter Richter *********************************************************************** Laura Diart Sekretariat Prof. Dieter Richter J?lich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS-1) & Institute for Complex Systems (ICS-1) Forschungszentrum J?lich D-52425 J?lich Tel.: +49-2461-61-5774 Fax: +49-2461-61-2610 Email: neutronscattering at fz-juelich.de Web: http://www.fz-juelich.de/iff/d_ins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:08:22 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:08:22 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist at ESS Message-ID: <0E6BFF55-DA7A-4F8E-97A0-E887A3B7EDD2@esss.se> Note: The application date has been prolonged. Welcome to apply! Instrument Scientist - Macromolecular Neutron Crystallography at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in macromolecular single crystal crystallography. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new macromolecular single crystal neutron diffractometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the macromolecular neutron diffractometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in single crystal crystallography and related computation methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal diffraction instruments. Candidates with experience in macromolecular crystallography using synchrotron radiation are also welcomed to apply. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 17th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:12:13 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:12:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Neutron Imaging and Tomography at ESS Message-ID: Note: The application day has been prolonged. Welcome to apply! Instrument Scientist - Neutron Imaging and Tomography at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in neutron imaging and tomography instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new neutron imaging and tomography concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron imaging and tomography instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 10th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:14:58 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:14:58 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer at ESS Message-ID: <29C10002-E1CF-4572-9169-54F4D416D3C8@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in single crystal neutron spectrometer instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new single crystal excitations spectrometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the single-crystal excitation spectrometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or lattice excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal excitations spectrometers. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 11th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tproffen at ornl.gov Tue Mar 29 19:27:53 2011 From: tproffen at ornl.gov (Proffen, Thomas E.) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:27:53 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] DISCUS Workshop Annoucement (May 21-24, 2011) Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F30E88621CB7@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> What: DISCUS Workshop Where: Stony Brook University, Department of Geoscience and Chemistry When: May 21-24, 2011 Registration: Free Website: http://www.lks.physik.uni-erlangen.de/diffuse_workshop/index.html Finally the DISCUS workshop is coming to the US. This is the third workshop on diffuse or total scattering and defect structure simulation. The main focus is the simulation of nanoparticle structures and strategies to refine model parameters based on total scattering data. The workshop is a mix of lecture and hands on experience using the DISCUS program. Register soon on the website listed above, there are still a few spots available. Looking forward to seeing you, Thomas Proffen, Reinhard Neder and John Parise -- Thomas Proffen Powder Diffraction Group Leader, Distinguished R&D Staff Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008; Bldg. 8600; Rm B436 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6475 (865) 574-5350 -- phone (865) 574-6080 -- fax tproffen at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sinq at psi.ch Wed Mar 30 15:46:21 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:46:21 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Position at LNS/PSI Switzerland: Instrument scientist on the time-of-flight spectrometer FOCUS Message-ID: <7A22F134-97EE-4506-A5DB-C1D24F473CA1@psi.ch> The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering (LNS) at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, Villigen, Switzerland) is responsible for the operation and development of instrumentation at the spallation neutron source SINQ. The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphasis on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow Instrument scientist on the time-of-flight spectrometer FOCUS Your tasks: You will be responsible for the completion and commissioning of the polarisation option for the time-of-flight instrument FOCUS. You will conduct your own research projects linked to the existing in-house research activities of the LNS. You will support the external user program at FOCUS. Your profile: The successful candidate holds a PhD in experimental physics or chemistry and has experience in neutron scattering. Know-how in neutron instrumentation is desirable. You have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: http://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0097-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3302-01): https://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0097/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Should you be considering attending this meeting, we encourage you to decide sooner rather than later and to register on the website: http://ess-scandinavia.eu/s-and-s This will be a very important element in our process for the eventual selection of the instrument suite for ESS. With our best wishes p.p. Marie-Louise Ainalem on behalf of Colin Carlile ESS Director-General -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From c.pappas at tudelft.nl Tue Apr 5 14:17:54 2011 From: c.pappas at tudelft.nl (Catherine Pappas - TNW) Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:17:54 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Belgian and Dutch user meeting: SyNeW 2011 Message-ID: <22E12362-BE97-4816-84CE-45A2A8584C39@tudelft.nl> Dear Colleagues we would like to draw your attention to SyNeW 2011. It is the next Belgian and Dutch user meeting of synchrotron and neutron radiation large-scale facilities and will be held in Amsterdam on June 22nd. It will be a one day meeting giving an overview of the latest scientific results and most recent trends and developments at the national and European levels. To participate please register and submit your contribution online at www.nwo.nl/synew. There will be no registration fee. Please note the deadlines - abstract submission: May 16th - final registration: June 10th Hoping to see you in Amsterdam and with best regards Catherine Pappas ============================ Neutrons and Positrons Methods in Materials Faculty of Applied Sciences Delft University of Technology Mekelweg 15 Tel: +31 15 278 4597 2629 JB Delft Fax: +31 15 278 8303 the Netherlands Mobile: +31 63 95 65 235 ============================ Tel: +31 15 278 4597 Fax: +31 15 278 8303 Mobile: +31 63 95 65 235 ============================ From ken.andersen at esss.se Tue Apr 5 19:03:08 2011 From: ken.andersen at esss.se (Ken Andersen) Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:03:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Instrument Design School 7th-17th June 2011 in Sweden Message-ID: <22F38DC1-60EB-4E1F-BF6D-4BFC1BDE8B65@esss.se> Dear colleague, The European Spallation Source is organising a Neutron Instrument Design School near Lund 7th-17th June 2011. Registration and information are now available on the web site: http://ess-scandinavia.eu/nids The Neutron Instrument Design School aims to help train the people working on neutron instrument design to optimise a long-pulse instrument for neutronic performance. The first 1.5 days will consist of introductory lectures, giving an overview of the science enabled by neutron scattering. We will then transfer to the cosy fishing village of Vik on the East coast of Sk?ne for eight full days of instrument design. The first week will consist of lectures and tutorials in which simple analytical and conceptual methods are covered for the optimisation of different instrument types. The second week will cover Monte Carlo simulation tools, such as McStas and Vitess, with a similar programme to the previous simulation school held on the island of Ven 17th-21st of May 2010. 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Selected students will have all travel and local expenses fully covered by the school. Lectures will be given by world experts in neutron scattering and energy-environment related topics and these will be are supplemented by hands-on experiments using the Lujan Center neutron scattering instruments. The school is supported by grants from both the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. Dr. Jim Rhyne, Deputy Director for Science of the Lujan Center, and Dr. Heinz Nakotte, Gardiner Professor of Physics at New Mexico State University have served as the school?s organizer and co-organizer since its inception. Dr. Greg Kubas of the Chemistry Division at LANL and AAAS Fellow in Chemistry will present the Banquet talk. Six other LANL scientists are among the twenty four lecturers who will participate in the school. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Although the deadline for submission of abstracts has passed, your members might find interesting the list of subjects that will be discussed at the conference, which include the use of neutron sources, synchrotrons, etc. Further information on the conference can be found at the conference web site www.crete11.org. Thank you, Dr. George Vourvopoulos Conference co-chair From rro at ansto.gov.au Fri Apr 8 00:37:12 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:37:12 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Deadline for Neutron Scattering and Deuteration Proposals at the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney, Australia: Deadline 22 May 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605D3CFF4@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Proposals at the OPAL Neutron Beam Facility and National Deuteration Facility Deadline 22 May 2011, for beam time between October and December 2011 ANSTO is open for proposals for the following neutron-beam instruments and facilities: Echidna (high-resolution powder diffractometer) Wombat (high-intensity powder diffractometer) Koala (Laue diffractometer) Kowari (strain scanner) Taipan (thermal 3-axis spectrometer) Biological and Chemical Deuteration (at the National Deuteration Facility - NDF) Proposals should be submitted using our on-line system, https://neutron.ansto.gov.au Deadline: 22 May 2011. * For single visit proposals for neutron instruments, select round "2011-2 Neutron" * For 3 year program proposals for neutron instruments, select "2011-2 Neutron Program" * For National Deuteration Facility proposals, select round "2011-2 Deuteration" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/access.html http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/sinq_call.html _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following intruments will be open for new proposals in cycle II/11: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/instruments.html Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': https://duo.psi.ch A detailed online help on DUO is available from the SINQ website: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/duo/DUO_help.html _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commision. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: http://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:16:08 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:16:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader - Neutron Optics at ESS AB Message-ID: The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Group Leader - Neutron Optics. Description of position The successful candidate will establish and lead the Neutron Optics group at the ESS. The Neutron Optics group will be responsible for the design and maintenance of the beam extraction and beam delivery systems of all the neutron instruments. The immediate focus will be on the beam extraction, integrating in-pile guides, supermirror switches for bispectral sources and optics for pulse-shaping choppers. Calculational work on shielding materials will also be required to reduce the cost of very long guides. The Neutron Optics group is based at the ESS in Lund, but will cooperate closely with the neutronic simulation groups in Copenhagen. Qualifications Academic qualification: PhD in one of the physical sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of neutron scattering instruments, with a strong element of neutron optics, such as guide design or focusing optics. Desirable experience: Management of a team of scientists and engineers, project management, thin-film deposition techniques. Description of department The Neutron Optics group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Neutron Optics group will develop and design neutron optics solutions for the ESS instruments, such as guides, beam extraction and focusing. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Chopper group will ensure that the technical solutions for the neutron chopper requirements of the ESS instruments will be available when needed, and will manage the purchasing, maintenance and operation of all the neutron chopers at the ESS. Qualifications Academic qualification: Masters degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering. Essential experience: Several years of experience in the design and operation of high-speed rotating machinery using both mechanical and magnetic bearings. Experience in both personnel management and project management. Desirable experience: Working with neutron choppers in an academic research environment. Description of department The Chopper group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Chopper group will develop, install and maintain neutron choppers for the ESS instruments. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:24:04 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:24:04 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Beam Extraction Engineer at ESS AB Message-ID: <1CD7278B-6A67-4660-A533-41566977434B@esss.se> The Design Office at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Beam Extraction Engineer to participate in the design effort of the neutron beam line extraction from the target of the ESS. Description of position The ESS project is in the Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. The target and neutron beam extraction are critical in ensuring that a sufficiently large number of high quality beam ports are available for scientific experiments. The successful candidate should have a background in mechanical and/or nuclear engineering and will deal with the integration of various in-pile neutron-optical components, such as choppers, reflecting optics and shutters into the target station shielding, as well as the engineering aspects of the shielding around neutron guides, optimising weight and cost without compromising shielding effectiveness. In addition the sucessful candidate will lead an R&D programme to deal with issues related to radiation damage in in-pile neutron optics. This work will be carried out in the ESS Project Directorate on behalf of the Science Directorate in a close collaboration with the Target and Instrument Support Divisions of the ESS. Experience in existing nuclear facilities, research reactors or spallation sources will be highly advantageous. Qualifications * Master of Science or equivalent in mechanical engineering and/or nuclear engineering. * A minimum of 5 years experience in the implementation of engineering activities as functional descriptions, requirement definitions, design (conceptual, pre-detailed and detailed studies), and definitions of complex interface systems. * A minimum of 5 years experience in design work involving an advanced 3 D-CAD system, including 3 years with CATIA. * Previous experience in the design of complex components, preferably in nuclear field, support systems, radiation analysis, assembly and remote handling tools would be advantageous. Description of department The Design office contributes to the overall integration of ESS. Main areas are Cad-service, Coordination, Integration and Design. The work is performed in remote-design collaboration with our partners around Europe. Duration & Location It is a permanent position. The position is stationed in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Design Office Manager, Peter R?dahl, peter.radahl[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:53:41 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:53:41 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Cad Quality Design Coordinator at ESS AB Message-ID: The Design Office at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Cad Quality Design Coordinator. Description of position We are seeking a senior CAD Quality Design Coordinator to promote and contribute to the implementation of the Design Office Computer Aided Design (CAD) Quality processes, particularly with regards to Design Office work instructions concerning CAD data and CAD Data-based methods. The CAD Quality Design Coordinator will supervise, with regards to CAD data quality, the CAD design activities performed by Designers at ESS and the partnership around Europe. He/she will develop, coordinate and check CAD data and CAD Data Base (DB) studies over the entire life-cycle and contribute to collaboration. The successful candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering and will be responsible for the quality of the CAD in general, as well as performing CAD data reviews of design tasks in their early design phase. He/she will perform coordination and development task as Design Coordinatior in collaboration with the PLM solution center. This work will be carried out in the Design Office in Lund, Sweden, in a close collaboration with our 16 European partner countries. Qualifications * Master of Science or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering and/or higher diploma in Computer-Aided Design or equivalent. * A minimum of 5 years experience (including experience as Leading Designer) in a Mechanical Design Office in a large multi-disciplinary project performed in an international environment, preferably in a remote design collaboration manner. * A minimum of 7 years experience in design work involving advanced CAD system (3D, drawings and multi-discipline process diagrams), including 3 years with CATIA 5 and experience with ENOVIA V6. Experience with previous versions of Enovia, Matrix One or with other integrated database systems would be advantageous. Description of department The Design office contributes to the overall integration of ESS. Main areas are Cad-service, Coordination, Integration and Mechnical design. The work is performed in remote-design collaboration with our partners around Europe. Duration & Location It is a permanent position. The position is stationed in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Design Office Manager, Peter R?dahl, peter.radahl[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invitation & Announcement of the abstract deadline: 30 April 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to the MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation organized by the German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht to be held from 7 to 9 September 2011 in Hamburg, Germany with Pre-Conference Events on 6 September 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. To download the Call for Abstracts, please visit: http://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf Please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de for further information. Important: We recommend to book your conference accomodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany http://gems.hzg.de -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? Fax +49 (0)3641 31 16 243 post at conventus.de www.conventus.de Please got to http://conventus.de/newsletter/?L=1, if you do not want to get any further information about this conference, conferences in general or your address has changed. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Fri Apr 8 17:48:31 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:48:31 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" Message-ID: The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities. The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics. The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form. For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959. For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351. Deadline: April 20, 2011. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alain.menelle at cea.fr Sat Apr 9 01:47:15 2011 From: alain.menelle at cea.fr (MENELLE Alain) Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:47:15 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] LLB call for proposals : deadline May 1st Message-ID: The first session of 2011's Selection Committees at Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (CEA-Saclay, France) for neutron diffraction experiments to be performed end of 2011 will take place soon. The deadline for submission of proposals for beam time request, on our spectrometers installed around the ORPHEE reactor is : May 1st 2011 We have now 5 selection committees : 1 Chemical physics, biological systems 2 Crystallographic and magnetic structures 3 Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers 4 Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials 5 Excitations You will find all the necessary information's on this next call on our Web page : http://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ Alain Menelle ---------------------------------------------------- Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (CEA-CNRS) CEA Saclay, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : 33-1-69-08-96-99??? 33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : 33-1-69-08-82-61??? alain.menelle at cea.fr ---------------------------------------------------- From sinq at psi.ch Mon Apr 11 15:12:38 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:12:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement: 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research Message-ID: <639FE8BD-2817-4CF2-9977-B94E834C2F29@psi.ch> Theme 2011 - Probing Phase Transitions using Photons, Muons and Neutrons Dear colleagues We would like to draw your attention to the 10th PSI Summer School, taking place from August 13 - August 19 in Zug. It is the very first time that the PSI Summer School will be held in Zug - on the premises of the Institut Montana Zugerberg (international boarding school), Zug, Switzerland. In this Summer School more than 20 world-class experts will introduce the different aspects of phase transitions from an experimental and theoretical point of view. Phase transitions are not only a well known fact of everyday life, but also an important field of current research and of technological applications. At the end of the school you will not only understand why water turns into ice. You will know how to apply modern methods to the problem of phase transitions and you will have established contacts to the speakers and participants allowing you to utilize the gained knowledge for your own research. As in the 2 previous years, the PSI Summer School offers again a twofold educational program with the school in Zug followed by hands on training at the PSI facilities in Villigen. The practical training will be available for approximately 20 students. The transfer from Zug to Villigen will take place on Friday, August 19, 2011. 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research / August 13 - 19, 2011 / at the Institut Montana Zugerberg, Zug, Switzerland Practical Training at the Paul Scherrer Institut - Neutron & Muon Sources & Swiss Synchrotron Light Source / August 20 - 22, 2011 / at PSI Villigen, Switzerland We appreciate you forwarding this information to potentially interested graduates students at your institute/department. For more information and registration please have a look at http://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 Best regards Daniela Jahns, on behalf of the organizing committee ======================================== Assistant to Prof. J. Friso van der Veen CH - 5232 Villigen PSI phone: +41 56 310 42 23 fax: +41 56 310 31 51 PSI Summer School 2011 in Zug, August 13 - 22, 2011 http://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 zug2011 at psi.ch -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Wed Apr 13 12:41:19 2011 From: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de (Russina, Margarita) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:41:19 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] =?windows-1252?q?_1st_announcement_of_workshop_on_=22Pe?= =?windows-1252?q?rspectives_in_Terahertz_Spectroscopy_with_Neutrons=94_to?= =?windows-1252?q?_be_held_on_November_29-30=2C_2011_in_Helmholtz_Zentrum_?= =?windows-1252?q?Berlin=2C_Germany=2E?= Message-ID: <895CC01126DF9C4E8D62F209BB46BC4A147EBF06@didag2> Dear Colleagues, Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin and European Spallation Source Project are pleased to announce the workshop on ?Perspectives in Terahertz Spectroscopy with Neutrons? to be held on November 29-30, 2011 in Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Germany. The workshop will bring together young and experienced scientists who are using or planning to use neutron terahertz spectroscopy for their research. The scope of the event is to address the new application directions and answer the questions: what are the important scientific issues to be addressed by help of neutron TOF spectroscopy. The unique feature of neutron scattering is that it delivers direct microscopic information in both space and time, while other spectroscopic probes are either local (such as hyperfine field methods) or macroscopic in the spatial dimension (such as light scattering). Time-of-Flight (TOF) spectroscopy with cold neutron allows us best to explore phenomena in condensed matter on the terahertz frequency range (10?eV -150meV) and on a length scale from 0.5 to 100 ? . This method can be applied to study extremely broad range of phenomena in complex systems, e. g. quantum phenomena in magnetism, microscopy dynamics of proteins, and fast ionic diffusion in conducting systems. The high data rates and new instrumental capabilities of modern spectrometers open up new opportunities for systematic, in situ and kinematic investigations or study of excitation spectrum of complete Brillouin zones. Direct neutron spectroscopic measurements in the space and time domain allow us to benchmark and validate molecular dynamic model calculations forming a very powerful tool in exploring nanoscale dynamics and functionality. The program will include sessions on soft matter, magnetism, and material science. An overview of new trends in neutron TOF spectroscopy instrumentation and data handling and interpretation approaches will also be presented. For more information please look at https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/aktuell/events/index_de.html#hzbev_355 or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Hahn-Meitner Platz1, 14109 Berlin Germany Margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Phone: (+)49 30 8062 4 3159 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The 14-day school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University, and students are taught by world-experts in using neutron scattering for a wide range of science. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school receives a large number of registrations, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Andersen (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Martin Dove (University of Cambridge, UK) ? Dr Joao Cabral (Imperial College, London, UK) ? Professor Katia Pappas (Technical University Delft, The Netherlands) ? Dr Bernhard Frick (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Jayne Lawrence (King?s College, London, UK) ? Professor Michael Preuss (University of Manchester, UK) ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. There will be opportunities for punting on the Oxford rivers, visiting historic places and exploring the city. ________________________________ Further information If you cannot find the information you need about the School on our website, please drop us an email at osns at stfc.ac.uk and we will try to answer your questions. ________________________________ Organisers ? Sean Langridge (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Martyn Bull (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Victoria Garcia Sakai (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? 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The Rosenfest Lectures will be held May 19-20, 2011 at the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Rosenfest will have a series of lectures in honor of Dr. Louis Rosen, the Father of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). A free tour of LANSCE, open to the public, will be conducted the afternoon of May 20. Tour participation is limited. Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: http://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. 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The instrument suite at the SANRAD facility will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron imaging and tomography instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists on the beam lines at Necsa have the opportunity to create new ideas based on optimum gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science applications. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue his/her own research. Synergies with the X-ray imaging facility as well as strong l inks with universities will be encouraged. The successful candidate will be part of the Radiography/Tomography team and lead collaborations on national and international level, Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is highly recommended. Qualifications Minimum qualifications is a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology with a strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognized international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The Neutron radiography project is in its final design phase and ready for start of construction. The neutron imaging instrument forms an important component of the neutron beam line facilities at Necsa and is currently the only reported operational neutron tomography facility in Africa and in the southern hemisphere. Research done at the facility is multi-disciplinary and involved many users from different fields of science. Location Necsa , West of Pretoria, North-West Province, South Africa. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th June 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews from 1st July 2011, so please note this in your calendar. 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It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques. The ESS Science Symposia present an important opportunity to have a direct say into the planning and construction of ESS and its science. The outcome of these workshops in the form of a report will be presented directly to the Science Advisory Council of ESS, as well as the general meeting 'Science & Scientists' to be held between the 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin, and will have influence over the research landscape at ESS. The ESS will contribute to the cost of the Symposia with a fixed sum of 12.5k EUR per workshop as well as assist where possible with logistics. We invite applications to organize and host an ESS Science Symposium in an area of science relevant to ESS. Applications are accepted via email to ' symposia at esss.se ' no later than 31st of April 2011 (at midnight) for Symposia in 2011. We envisage to fund around 10 symposia between 2011 and 2012. There will be a second call later in 2011 for Symposia to be held in 2012. For more information and the documents, please consult also our website http://www.esss.se/symposia We look forward to many exciting proposals! Best Regards Axel Steuwer Email: axel.steuwer at esss.se Tel.: +46761333388 -------------- next part -------------- Dear Colleagues

this is just a reminder to the ESS Science Symposia.

The ESS invites the European Neutron User Community to organise and host a series of workshops under the series title “ESS Science Symposia” that focus on the scientific opportunities and challenges for research with neutrons at ESS. The ESS Science Symposia should focus on the science that will be enabled by ESS’s excellent neutron brilliance and novel time structure. The workshops should discuss a specific community’s requirements for neutron scattering instrumentation as well as supporting facilities, laboratories and sample environments. It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques.

The ESS Science Symposia present an important opportunity to have a direct say into the planning and construction of ESS and its science.

The outcome of these workshops in the form of a report will be presented directly to the Science Advisory Council of ESS, as well as the general meeting ‘Science & Scientists’ to be held between the 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin, and will have influence over the research landscape at ESS.

The ESS will contribute to the cost of the Symposia with a fixed sum of 12.5k EUR per workshop as well as assist where possible with logistics.
We invite applications to organize and host an ESS Science Symposium in an area of science relevant to ESS.
Applications are accepted via email to ‘ symposia at esss.se’ no later than 31st of April 2011 (at midnight) for Symposia in 2011.
We envisage to fund around 10 symposia between 2011 and 2012. There will be a second call later in 2011 for Symposia to be held in 2012.

For more information and the documents, please consult also our website http://www.esss.se/symposia

We look forward to many exciting proposals!
Best Regards

Axel Steuwer

Email: axel.steuwer at esss.se
Tel.: +46761333388


From rro at ansto.gov.au Sun Apr 17 10:51:21 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:51:21 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Post Doctoral Fellowship - Post Doctoral Fellowship, in Sydney, Australia, closing date 1 May 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605DF5E95@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> See http://anstocareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNe wApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=f869ca85-55fb-4442-849d-9 eb00091121e&JobListID=22FC4F47%2DE994%2D46A3%2DB8C9%2D9BC901269F43&jobsL istKey=951b1bb7%2D793d%2D4f67%2D8f90%2D34af46343fc8&persistVariables=Job ListID,jobsListKey,JobID Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Bragg Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship Neutron-scattering of porous materials for CO2 capture 2 year term (with possible 1 year extension) Salary range: A$74,890 (plus 15.4% superannuation) ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. The Bragg Institute is the research centre for the construction and use of neutron-scattering instrumentation at the new OPAL reactor facility, located close to Sydney. Scientists at the Institute help users of this instrumentation to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and materials sciences, as well as pursuing their own research interests. The Energy project is one of several research programs of the Bragg Institute that is aimed at using neutron scattering to understand and direct improvements in sustainable energy materials, which include materials used for hydrogen storage and separation, batteries, and fuel cells. We are currently seeking a PhD graduate in chemistry or materials science to join the team of researchers in the Energy project to engage in neutron scattering experiments and data analysis to characterize and understand porous materials used for CO2 separation, sequestration, and conversion. The successful candidate will have strong problem solving and communication skills, a proven publication record, and will work well within small cross-disciplinary teams to perform neutron scattering experiments in conjunction with local University collaborators. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment. For further technical information please contact Vanessa Peterson on +61 (02) 9717 9401 or at vanessa.peterson at ansto.gov.au For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications close: 1st May 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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Sessions will include both lecture and hands on "labs" working with standard programs such as SaraH and FULLPROF to solve magnetic structures. Invited speakers include Laurent Chapon (ISIS), Andrew Wils (U. College, London), V. Ovidiu Garlea (ORNL), and A.B. Harris (U. Penn). The workshop will be hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (USA). The workshop will begin Sunday, July 31 and end Friday morning, August 5th. Registration will include housing in the Georgetown dorms (arrival July 31, checkout Aug 5) with a private room/private bathroom. To register, visit: www.magnetism-school.org Registration will cost a non-refundable $450 US dollars (taxes already included). To pay, please contact Mark Green (asiazag at umd.edu). The deadline for registration is May 13, 2011. Attendance will be limited to 20 participants and only a few spots remain, so apply soon. For questions regarding the workshop please contact us at magnetic at nist.gov. Best, Mark Green and William Ratcliff (Organizers) From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Wed Apr 20 21:02:20 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:02:20 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" Message-ID: The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities. The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics. The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form. For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959. For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351. Deadline: April 20, 2011. -------------- next part --------------

The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. 

This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities.

The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics.

The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form.

For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959.

For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351.

Deadline: April 20, 2011.

 

 

From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Apr 22 11:50:44 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:50:44 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.44 Apr 2011 Message-ID: <4DB14F74.4010607@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 44, April 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== This issue covers topics before the Gigantic Earthquake on Mar 11. The next issue will be released earlier than the standard interval for the periodical issue to report the status after the earthquake. ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED UNTIL THE EARTHQUAKE. IAC, ATAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES WERE HELD. ASIAN RELATIONS. NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR J-PARC ORGANIZATION. 2. [Accelerator Division] 145 KW BEAM FOR THE NEUTRINO USER RUN 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] EXPERIMENTS MADE PROGRESS. T2K RESUMED DATA TAKING AFTER END YEAR/NEW YEAR SHUTDOWN. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] STABLE OPERATION AT 220 KW. THE FIRST BEAM ON A SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING INSTRUMENT WAS RECORDED. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] CAN BEAM TRIPS CAUSE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FUEL CLADDINGS FOR ADS? 6. [Safety Division] THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC AND THE APPLICATION FOR OPERATION OF THE WHOLE FACILITY WAS GRANTED BY MEXT. 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED UNTIL THE EARTHQUAKE Until the Gigantic Earthquake in Eastern Japan the accelerator had been running very smoothly. The power has been increased continuously to the level of 200 kW at 3 GeV (320 kW continuous extraction already tested nicely) and 145 kW in the Main Ring. Also, a preparation study to go up to 400 kW at 3 GeV was in progress. Unfortunately, the big earthquake hit on March 11. The present issue of the Newsletter is the summary before this earthquake. IAC, ATAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES WERE HELD On February 21 and 22 the annual IAC (International Advisory Committee) was held. From this time Jean-Michel POUTISSOU took over the chair after many years of service for the chair of John WHITE. In association with this IAC, the Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) was held on February 17-19. Also, the annual Muon Science Advisory Committee (MuSAC) and the annual Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC) were held on February 18-19 and February 28 to March 2, respectively. At the IAC, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) also joined it and many experimental results were presented. Also, users opinions were addressed. The report was about to be sent to us. Many useful comments will be written there, while our urgency has been changed since the IAC time, namely the recovery of J-PARC is now the first priority as compared to the other important issues written there. Of course, since this is an important document, we shall read it carefully. ASIAN RELATIONS The J-PARC collaboration with Korea became stronger. In February six Korean undergraduate students visited J-PARC for ten days in a program called "J-PARC Internship". The J-PARC side prepared several lecture courses and experimental courses. This is the first trial and we shall continue this tradition. On the occasion of the Director's visit to Taiwan, a new movement for collaboration started to be generated with Taiwan as well. NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR J-PARC ORGANIZATION The J-PARC operation was changed as follows. The Head of the Administration Division was changed from Michihiro MURASAWA to Tetsuo TAKAHASHI as of January 1, 2011. From April 1 of 2011, one of the deputy Directors (for KEK) will be changed from Hitoshi KOBAYASHI to Koichiro NISHIKAWA. Also, the Head of the Accelerator Division will be changed from Ainosuke ANDO to Kazuo HASEGAWA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Ainosuke ANDO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 145 KW BEAM FOR THE NEUTRINO USER RUN 1. Ion source In Run #36, the accelerators were continuously operated for two months (November and December, 2010). The total operation time of the ion source was 1270 hours with the H-minus ion current of 17 mA. Then from Run #37, i.e., from January, 2011, the operation cycle became 1.5-months for beam service and 2-days for the ion source exchange. 2. 145 kW Beam for User in Fast Extraction of MR (50-GeV synchrotron) 145 kW beam has been served for the neutrino user run from March 7, 2011. The accumulated proton numbers on the target reached to almost one third of the first goal which is 3.1e20 by the end of June, 2011. 3. ATAC (Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee) The tenth meeting of ATAC was held from 17-19, February, 2011. The accelerator team frankly presented their achievements from March, 2010 and issues to be improved and/or overcome and was greatly encouraged through the discussion with and by the recommendations of ATAC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by T.KOMATSUBARA, T.TAKAHASHI and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPERIMENTS MADE PROGRESS (T.KOMATSUBARA and T.TAKAHASHI) The E14 KOTO collaboration has been working on the detector construction for the KL -> pi0 nu nubar experiment. The goal is to make the first observation of this very rare decay, whose branching ratio is predicted to be 2.57 (37) (4) e-11 in the Standard Model. The experiment moves the existing KEK-PS E391a detector to J-PARC and applies necessary modifications. One major upgrade is to replace the 7cm x 7cm x 30cm undoped CsI crystals in the E391a calorimeter by the 2.5cm x 2.5cm x 50cm and 5cm x 5cm x 50cm crystals used in the KTeV experiment at Fermilab in the US. Their improved energy resolution is essential to detect the neutral pion in the final state of the decay. All the crystals and phototubes were stored and tested at Osaka University, and then moved to the J-PARC site for the calorimeter construction. The KOTO collaborators installed a large "dry room" in the experimental area of the Hadron Hall and started the calorimeter construction in May 2010, and finished stacking the 2.7K CsI crystals on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011. They expect to perform the commissioning of the calorimeter in the next beam time. E19 (Search for Penta Quark, Theta+, via the p(pi-,K-)X Reaction) reported the preliminary analysis results of the data obtained in the Nov. RUN at the PAC11 held on Jan.14-16. -- No peak structure was observed in the missing mass spectrum within the present sensitivity of about 0.3 micro-barn/sr on the average from 2 to 15 degrees at the incident momentum of 1.92GeV/c. A large-size Aerogel Cherenkov Counter was newly constructed and installed in the SKS spectrometer. The counter discriminates pions and kaons both in online trigger and offline analysis. The new counter has a larger effective area of 1950mm(H) x 1200mm(V) than the previous one of 1350mm(H) x 1200mm(V), thus, the momentum acceptance of the SKS will be enlarged. T2K RESUMED DATA TAKING AFTER END YEAR/NEW YEAR SHUTDOWN (by T. TSUKAMOTO) In the end year/new year shutdown period, T2K ND280 magnet was opened and closed to replace the TPC frontend board in which a problem was found in last November. T2K neutrino beam line resumed the operation from January, 2011. Beam power of 145kW was achieved with a new operation condition 9e+13 proton/pulse and 3.04sec repetition without any problems in the T2K neutrino beam line. Accumulated POT (Protons On Target) is 7.0e+19 in this year 2011 until Mar.11 and 1.45e+20 in total. T2K presented the results at winter conferences based on the data from 3.23e19 POT, which was accumulated from January to June in 2010. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STABLE OPERATION AT 220 KW 1. Neutron Source Because of an effort to remove impurities in a helium refrigerator for hydrogen provision to moderators even through the New Year's holidays, operation of the neutron source at 220 kW from late January to early March was generally stable. A swirl bubbler with a complicated design, that will be able to inject microbubbles into flowing mercury to mitigate the pressure waves in the target vessel, was successfully machined from stainless steel, and installed in the fabricated target vessel. THE FIRST BEAM ON A SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING INSTRUMENT WAS RECORDED. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. 2. Neutron Science For the user operation of the 2011A period (the first half of FY2011), 121 general proposals were submitted by Dec. 7. Each of the proposals was pre-reviewed by four referees, and reviewed by eight subcommittees (38 proposals to the crystal subcommittee, 8 to liquid & amorphous, 5 to nanomaterials, 2 to biomaterials, 21 to magnetism & strongly correlated systems, 19 to industrial application, 8 to R&D). Adoption/rejection and beamtime allocation for each proposal was discussed in the neutron science proposal review committee held on March 3. Although decisions by the MLF advisory board held on March 11 were interrupted by the severe earthquake on that day, the final results will be informed soon. Commissioning of TAIKAN (BL15, Small Angle Scattering Instrument) was started in March and the first beam profile was recorded. Construction of an annex building for SPICA (BL09, Special Environment Powder Diffractometer) was completed on Feb. 4. The first beam of PLANET (BL11, High Pressure Diffractometer) was scheduled on March 11, but the earthquake occurred on that day. The construction of DNA (BL02, Inverted Geometry Spectrometer), VNR (BL17, Vertical Reflectometer) and SENJU (BL18, Single Crystal Diffractometer) are also suspended. Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC): Dan Neumann (NIST), Rob Robinson (ANSTO), Kurt Clausen (PSI), John Haines (SNS), Gunter Bauer (Julich), Kazu Yamada (Tohoku), Toshiji Kanaya (Kyoto), and Yoshiaki Kiyanagi (Hokkaido), met on 28 Feb to 2 March. The committee appreciated the good progress of the MLF facility in these years. A report will come up soon. International Workshop on Neutron Application on Strongly Correlated Electron System (NASCES) was held on 23 to 25 February. About 80 participants got together from all over the world and enjoyed well prepared lectures and enthusiastic discussion on scientific topics and newly emerged instruments and experimental methods. Two domestic workshops, high magnetic field applications and high pressure applications, were also held on 8 and 9 March. More than 100 participants got together and discussed what kinds of equipment the facility should supply for users and how we can have a collaborative environment with university groups. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hirofumi TSUJIMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CAN BEAM TRIPS CAUSE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FUEL CLADDINGS FOR ADS? In addition to the development of the Transmutation Experimental Facility (TEF), the Transmutation Section of the J-PARC Center is also conducting a design study on the future Accelerator-Driven System (ADS) for transmutation of long-lived nuclear wastes through cooperation with the Research Group for Nuclear Transmutation Technology of the Nuclear Science and Engineering Directorate, JAEA. In the design study of ADS, one of the most important criteria is the maximum temperature of the fuel cladding. In our design, the fuel claddings are made of Mod.9Cr-1Mo steel, and their maximum temperature is limited below 550 degrees C to mitigate the corrosion by lead- bismuth eutectic (LBE). In addition, the integrity of the fuel claddings should be evaluated not only for steady state but also for transient state. Especially, frequent beam trips as experienced in existing high-power proton accelerators are considered problematic because they may cause thermal fatigue of the fuel claddings for ADS. The evaluation results showed that the structural strength of fuel claddings could be sufficiently kept under the conditions of both steady and transient state, if we do not consider irradiation effects. While irradiation effects on material properties are considered not so serious under the practical condition of the ADS according to judgment from existing irradiation data, it is of importance to accumulate further experimental data for material irradiation by protons and neutrons. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC AND THE APPLICATION FOR OPERATION OF THE WHOLE FACILITY WAS GRANTED BY MEXT As five-years of radiation handling is approaching in J-PARC, the first periodical inspection was carried out by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) in Jan. 2011, to make sure that radiation installations are maintained in compliance with technical standards by the Radiation Hazards Prevention Law. The application for the operation of all the facilities was granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on Feb. 25. The main topics are the abolition of the injection dump in the 50GeV proton synchrotron, the power-up and the shielding reinforcement for a primary beam line including beam dump for the Hadron Facility, and the new secondary beam lines in the Materials and Life Science Facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering, Nov. 20-24, 2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk Tue Apr 26 10:22:16 2011 From: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk (Peter Willendrup) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:22:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc in Radiation Physics Message-ID: <966869F8-5329-4063-83EC-0009B677A8B6@risoe.dtu.dk> (Copied from hxxp://www.dtu.dk/Om_DTU/ledige_stillinger.aspx?guid=0e64f539-3d86-495e-b71b-68b28f8d5f07) Postdoc in Radiation Physics The Radiation Physics Programme at Ris? National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark, is seeking candidates for a Postdoc position to work on neutron transport simulations for the design update of the European Spallation Source (ESS). The Radiation Physics Programme is carrying out fundamental and applied research within the areas of retrospective radiation dosimetry, medical and industrial dosimetry, and reactor physics. The programme presently consists of 25 people including Researchers, Technicians and PhD students, engaged in research, innovation and education. Job description The successful candidate will join a research project funded by the Danish Agency for Science Technology and Innovation in support of the design update phase of ESS. The design update includes simulation of essential ESS components including the target-moderator and beam extraction system. The project aims at interfacing Monte Carlo neutron transport codes for hot/thermal and for cold neutrons and applying these in the optimization of the target/moderator and beam extraction system of the neutron spallation source. The project will be undertaken in close collaboration with the ESS organization in Lund, Sweden, and with other European project participants. Qualifications The candidate should have a PhD in theoretical or experimental physics with a strong background in computational physics or equivalent. Assessment In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to: ? scientific production and research potential at international level ? innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas ? an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience ? the ability to contribute to development of the department?s internal and external cooperation We offer We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international academic environment with excellent possibilities for professional and personal development. The successful candidate will work in an environment with activities and expertise in radiation physics, dosimetry, radioecology and medical applications of radionuclides. Salary and terms of employment The candidate will be employed for a two-year period as a Postdoc. The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The place of work is Ris? DTU in Roskilde. Further information Further information may be obtained from Head of Programme Bent Lauritzen, +45 46774906. Application We must receive your online application by 15 May 2011. Follow the link "apply online" and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV, a list of publications indicating scientific highlights and other relevant documents. Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- From john.copley at nist.gov Mon Apr 25 17:41:04 2011 From: john.copley at nist.gov (John Copley) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:41:04 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] News of the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) Message-ID: <4DB59610.6080908@nist.gov> The NCNR reactor was shut down on April 3, as planned. It is scheduled to restart in February 2012. The NCNR home page, hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov, now contains a link to new and improved Expansion Initiative pages that include information about activities during the outage. The Photos (hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/photos.html) and Weekly diary (hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/weeklydiary.html) links are likely to be of particular interest to users. Please send any comments or concerns to John Copley (john.copley at nist.gov) and Dan Neumann (dan.neumann at nist.gov). See also the list of contacts. -- John R.D. Copley National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6102 (for mail) 100 Bureau Drive, Building 235, Room E151 (for packages) Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6102, USA TEL: (301)975-5133 (office), (301)975-6220 (secretary) FAX: (301)921-9847 From alain.menelle at cea.fr Wed Apr 27 01:56:37 2011 From: alain.menelle at cea.fr (MENELLE Alain) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:56:37 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] LLB call for proposals : deadline at the end of the week Message-ID: The deadline for neutron beam time request at LLB-Orphee is next Sunday : May 1st. Last LLB/Orph?e newsletter (in French) is available at : blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr/tr/Lettre_LLB_Avril_2011.pdf Be careful, we have now five selection committees instead of four : 1 - Chemical physics, biological systems 2 - Crystallographic and magnetic structures 3 - Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers 4 - Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials 5 - Excitations Additional information's are available on our Web page : blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ You have to send your proposals to : proposals-llb at cea.fr Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (UMR12, CEA-CNRS) CEA Saclay, b?t.563, p.219, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : +33-1-69-08-96-99 +33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : +33-1-69-08-82-61 blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr alain.menelle at cea.fr From moywrigh at indiana.edu Tue Apr 26 21:22:10 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:22:10 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [cid:image003.jpg at 01CC0425.B61F56F0] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. 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Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Besuchen Sie uns auf unserem neuen Webauftritt unter www.fz-juelich.de From mecasens at conventus.de Wed Apr 27 22:49:31 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus on behalf of Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:49:31 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] =?iso-8859-1?q?Reminder_-_MECA_SENS_VI=3A_6th_Internati?= =?iso-8859-1?q?onal_Conference_on_Mechanical_Stress_Evaluation_by_Neutron?= =?iso-8859-1?q?s_and_Synchrotron_Radiation_=96__September_7_to_9=2C_2011?= =?iso-8859-1?q?=2C_Hamburg_=28Germany=29?= Message-ID: <20110427224931B97A8D23F3$83304FC47C@PC> MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation ? September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invitation & Reminder of the abstract deadline: 30 April 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to the MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation organized by the German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht to be held from 7 to 9 September 2011 in Hamburg, Germany with Pre-Conference Events on 6 September 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. To download the Call for Abstracts, please visit: blockedhttp://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf Please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de for further information. Important: We recommend to book your conference accomodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany blockedhttp://gems.hzg.de -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? 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From moywrigh at indiana.edu Thu Apr 28 21:54:23 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:54:23 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 Message-ID: [cid:image002.jpg at 01CC05BC.8ABB8F40] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. 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The early registration fee for the lectures is only $100. A RARE PUBLIC tour of LANSCE will occur on Friday, May 20th. The tour is not $100.00, it's not $1,000, it's FREE! There will be special activities -building a buckyball, magnet mania , accelerator lecture- designed for minors which will held at the Lujan Center from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Please register separately for this special tour. Both registrations can be located at: rosenfest.lanl.gov Hope to see you there! Now you can delete this message. :) Best, Leilani Conradson Rosenfest Event Manager ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ ? The Rosenfest Lectures will be held May 19-20, 2011 at the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Rosenfest will have a series of lectures in honor of Dr. Louis Rosen, the Father of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). A free tour of LANSCE, open to the public, will be conducted the afternoon of May 20. Tour participation is limited. Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: blockedhttp://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. 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Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future >From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to ?international relations. ?Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19.? Register for Rosenfest: blockedhttp://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. ?Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. ? Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. ?Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. ? Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.),?Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL),?Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.)?Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF,?Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT,?Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.),?LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and?University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.),?Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE,?LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) ? Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate ?life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General?Leslie R. Groves. The statues were commissioned by Los Alamos County?s Art in Public Places and the LA Historical Society. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Magnetism Department undertakes world leading research in quantum magnetism, superconductivity and novel materials. It offers a state-of-the-art materials synthesis program as well as a full range of standard sample characterization facilities including x-ray laue and powder diffraction, SQUID, transport and thermal measurements. We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of condensed matter. The position is to use primarily the experimental techniques of x-ray and neutron scattering to explore the physics of correlated electron systems and emphasis will be given to the investigation of quantum magnetism. The X-ray and neutron experiments will take place both in-house and at external sources, and bulk properties measurements will be used as complimentary techniques. Experimental data will be used to test and develop current theoretical models. The candidate should have or be close to achieving a PhD in condensed matter physics. Experience of x-ray and neutron scattering are important. The appointment is for two years. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Prof Bella Lake (email: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49-(0)30-8062-42058). The deadline for application is 31st May 2011. Applicants should send a cover letter, detailed CV and the contact details of three academic referees to Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, quoting reference no. M 2011/4 Prof Bella Lake Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, M-N1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D - 14109 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 8062 42058 Fax: +49 30 8062 43172 Email: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de blockedhttp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/magma/supraleitung/ ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin blockedhttp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From sinq at psi.ch Mon May 9 09:35:54 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 09:35:54 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Friendly Reminder SINQ: Call for proposals II/11 Message-ID: <90FA220A-39D8-451D-98FD-C6C1C3C2EE68@psi.ch> The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch) has been slightly extended to: ********* Monday, May 16, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period II/11 between 01/09/2011 and 30/11/2011. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/access.html blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/sinq_call.html _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following intruments will be open for new proposals in cycle II/11: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/instruments.html Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': blockedhttps://duo.psi.ch A detailed online help on DUO is available from the SINQ website: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/duo/DUO_help.html _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commision. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From moywrigh at indiana.edu Mon May 9 14:46:09 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 12:46:09 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [X] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu From mecasens at conventus.de Mon May 9 23:35:39 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus on behalf of Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 23:35:39 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] MECA SENS VI - September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany): Abstract deadline extended to 23 May 2011 Message-ID: <20110509233539C3E53C4F79$2F1084C8A0@PC> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission of your abstract now possible until: 23 May 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, Due to a high number of requests the abstract deadline for MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation has been extended to 23 May 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. Please go to blockedhttp://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf to download the Call for Abstracts. For online submission of your abstract and any further information, please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de. Important: We recommend to book your conference accommodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany blockedhttp://gems.hzg.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? Fax +49 (0)3641 31 16 243 post at conventus.de www.conventus.de Please go to blockedhttp://conventus.de/newsletter/?L=1, if you do not want to get any further information about this conference, conferences in general or your address has changed. From crossdr at ornl.gov Thu May 12 23:03:17 2011 From: crossdr at ornl.gov (Cross, Doug) Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 17:03:17 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Research Staff Member - Neutron and X-Ray Scattering Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F31585750EF3@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> I would like to post the following to the neutron mailing list: Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Research Staff Member with expertise in neutron scattering. The full job description follows: Position Title Research Staff Member - Neutron & X-Ray Scattering (NB50245784) Job Description The X-Ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group in the Materials Science and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (www.ornl.gov) is seeking a mid-career to senior level materials scientist with a specialty in the area of Neutron and/or X-Ray Scattering basic energy sciences research. Applications are invited from candidates with demonstrated track records for conceiving and developing innovative forefront materials research programs leading to advances in fundamental understanding of condensed matter science, materials physics, nanostructures, or other energy-related research areas. The successful candidate will benefit from interactions with the diverse experimental and theoretical materials research programs at ORNL and from the forefront ORNL research capabilities, including the Spallation Neutron Source, the High Flux Isotope Reactor, the National Center for Computational Science, the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, and state-of-the art electron microscopy facilities. In addition, the X-ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group has strong, ongoing programs focused on using advanced techniques at leading synchrotron x-ray facilities such as the Advanced Photon Source (APS), the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II under construction) and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). In particular, the X-ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group exploits novel x-ray and neutrontechniques based on user facilities to investigate the local microstructure in technologically-important materials and advanced materials processing techniques in conjunction with collaborative, first-principles theory and modeling. Qualifications The position requires a Ph.D. in physics, materials science, applied physics, chemistry or a closely related science and engineering discipline. A minimum of 5 years of experience and a preexisting scientific reputation in the fields of neutron diffraction is a requirement. Excellent written and oral presentation skills are essential. Experience in leading and developing technical programs will also be an important asset. REMARKS: No clearance required. Please visit http://jobs.ornl.gov/apply.shtml and apply to requisition NB50245784. Doug Cross Sr. Recruiter Energy and Environmental Sciences Directorate Physical Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory Bldg. 1505 Phone: (865) 574-7276 crossdr at ornl.gov [cid:image001.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] [cid:image002.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] [cid:image003.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 1296 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have strong research and teaching links. They are seeking to strengthen these links through the creation of a joint academic position between the School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW and the Bragg Institute at ANSTO. The School of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking applications for academic staff at the lecturer level to contribute to its research and teaching activities. The School currently has 16 research and teaching academic staff plus another 30 research only academics and approximately 130 higher degree research students. The School has strengths in structural materials, in particular ceramics and metallurgy, electronic, energy and other functional materials, particle science and technology and sustainable materials processing, in particular in process metallurgy. The 100-strong Bragg Institute is the leading group of neutron and X-ray scatterers in the Southern Hemisphere, with responsibility for the user program and research at the new 20-MW OPAL Research Reactor, along with some in-house X-ray equipment and formal involvement with the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne. The Institute is multidisciplinary with applications in physics, chemistry, crystallography, bio- and earth sciences and engineering. Applicants are being sought to strengthen and be future leaders in these organisations' internationally-leading research. The successful applicant will conduct research with the aim of developing an understanding of novel improvements to existing materials to take them to more extreme environments. The research will have a specific focus on nuclear materials science and the use of neutron-scattering and synchrotron radiation methods. Specific areas of interest may include relevant material physics, metallurgy, advanced ceramics, structural integrity and atomistic modelling. They will be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, outstanding research leadership relative to opportunity in the areas of focus with pre-existing experience, or potential in the view of the selection committee, in attaining competitive research funding and recruiting and leading a research team, including research students, and high quality undergraduate teaching. The level of appointment may be from Lecturer to Professor and will be based upon academic criteria at UNSW. The successful appointee will is expected to have a significant research presence at the Bragg Institute. This is a convertible position with an initial appointment of 5 years and an expectation that the position will be converted to a continuing one within this period, based upon satisfactory performance. Enquiries should be directed to the Head of School, Professor Mark Hoffman mark.hoffman at unsw.edu.au Applications close : 12 August 2011 Information pack Apply online ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From bordallo at fys.ku.dk Tue May 17 13:24:16 2011 From: bordallo at fys.ku.dk (Heloisa N. Bordallo) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 13:24:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] DEADLINE approaching: The First NBIA Meeting on ESS Science Message-ID: <4DD25AE0.6040500@fys.ku.dk> Dear colleagues, I would like to remind you about the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science* //which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen./ /This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy*, by *ESS Science Symposia*, by the *PhD School of the University of Copenhagen *and**by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. The meeting is also part of the *?resund Materials Innovation CommunityProgram*. The list of invited speakers include: * Dimitri N. Argyriou - ESS AB, Sweden* *Valeria Arrighi - Heriot-Watt University, Scotland* *Herman J.C. Berendsen - University of Groningen, the Netherlands * *Heloisa N. Bordallo - University of Copenhagen, Denmark * *Gerd Buntkowsky - Technische Universit?t Darmstadt, Germany* *Jozica Dolenc - **ETH Z?rich, Switzerland* *Juergen Eckert - UCSB, USA* *Donald **Engelman - Yale University, USA * *Herve Jobic - Universit? Lyon 1, France* *Mark Johnson - Institut Laue-Langevin, France* *Lynn Kamerlin - Stockholm University, Sweden* *Beat H. Meier - ETH Z?rich, Switzerland* *Peter Schurtenberger - Lund University, Sweden* *Neal Skipper - University College London, UK* *Jernej Stare - National Institute of Chemistry, Slovenia * *Jan Swenson **- Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden* *Michael**Vogel - Technische Universit?t Darmstadt, Germany* *Leo van W?llen - Universit?t M?nster, Germany* * The deadline for registration is May 21st. * Please register (blockedhttps://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291) if you would like to attend. Best regards, The organizers _______________________________________________________________________________________________- *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science:* *A Workshop - School devoted to the combined application of neutron scattering, NMR, and molecular dynamics simulations* We are pleased to announce the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science*//which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen.//This first meeting initiates a series of annual workshops which bring together widely recognized experts to promote advanced training for young post-graduates, postdocs and researchers devoted to developing a practical approach to neutron scattering who have already some background in this domain and desire to learn complementary techniques as well as exchange their experience. Detailed information about the Workshop is available at blockedhttps://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291 The primary objective of this first school is to provide an understanding of current methodology in spectroscopic techniques applied to the dynamics of molecules in condensed phase systems. Each module will be introduced by a motivating talk, where scientific achievements are carefully explained, so that the students get a broader notion of the benefits of the technique that will be discussed. The students will be given a small project and will be guided by the lecturers to a solution. In parallel with, and following the school a small but intensive scientific meeting will be held with ample time for discussions between experimentalists and theoreticians involved in neutron scattering, NMR and molecular dynamics simulations. This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy*, by *ESS Science Symposia* and by the *PhD School of the University of Copenhagen*. There is no fee for the participants, but attendance will be limited. *The school is limited to 20 students to be selected from the applications received *. Excursion and conference dinner at The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, the most visited art museum in Denmark, will be sponsored by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. *Organizers:* Heloisa N. Bordallo (bordallo at fys.ku.dk ), Juergen Eckert (juergen.eckert at mrl.ucsb.edu ), Gerd Buntkowsky (Gerd.Buntkowsky at chemie.tu-darmstadt.de ), Janez Mavri (janez.mavri at ki.si ) and Klas Risveden (klas.risveden at fys.ku.dk ). *Local Support: *Kim Lefmann (lefmann at fys.ku.dk ), Lise Arleth (lia at life.ku.dk ), Gitte Michelsen (gittem at fys.ku.dk) and Helle Kiilerich (helle at nbi.dk ). The meeting is also part of the Oresund Materials Innovation CommunityProgram. blockedhttp://www.interreg-oks.eu/se/Menu/Projektfaser/Genomf?rande/EU-+og+program -- Heloisa N. Bordallo Associate Professor (Lektor) Niels Bohr Institute (H.C. ?rsted Institute, bldg. D) University of Copenhagen Universitetsparken 5 2100 Copenhagen bordallo at fys.ku.dk From martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk Tue May 17 13:17:50 2011 From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk (martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 11:17:50 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] ISIS scientist wins neutron prize for novel nanoscience technique Message-ID: ISIS scientist wins neutron prize for novel nanoscience technique [Robert Dalgliesh receives the Willis Prize Award from Dr Ali Zarbakhsh] Robert Dalgliesh receives the Willis Prize Award from Dr Ali Zarbakhsh. View full-size image Dr Robert Dalgliesh from the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source has been awarded the prestigious BTM Willis Prize for neutron scattering. This is in recognition of his development of novel neutron techniques that are opening up new areas of fundamental and applied research in nanoscience. The prize is awarded bi-annually by the Neutron Scattering Group of the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Dr Dalgliesh has built a new instrument called Offspec, one of instruments on the ISIS Second Target Station. It is designed to look at microscopic structures such as those found in polymer blends (plastics) and surfactants (soaps and detergents). Researchers frequently use the well-established techniques of neutron reflectometry and small-angle scattering for studying samples at the nanoscale. However, both techniques have limitations; reflectometry is best suited to measuring nanometre structures perpendicular to a surface, and small-angle scattering is restricted to an upper size limit of a few hundred nanometres. ?Dr Dalgliesh?s work in building Offspec has been vital in addressing these limitations? said Dr Ali Zharkbash, Chair of the IOP/RSC Neutron Scattering Group. ?By labeling neutron trajectories with spin-echo techniques, the Offspec instrument is now able to study structures across a surface and to access bigger particle sizes such as those found in the complex aggregate structures such as cheese, yoghurt and milk. Previous studies have shown that processing conditions and methods can change the structure of these products on the micron scale and this can alter taste, texture and shelf life.? Aggregate structures in milk products such as cheese are of particular interest to researchers from the Netherlands, which contributed funding for the construction of Offspec. Dr Robert Dalgliesh explained the importance of ISIS to the scientific community: ?Neutron scattering enables us to get results we can?t get with any other technique. Using Offspec, it is now possible to look at the structure of surfaces, buried interfaces between materials and complex assemblies of molecules in a new way. The development of these new techniques will help to significantly increase our understanding of extremely challenging and technologically important types of material.? ?This is a great achievement by a talented young scientist,? said Dr Andrew Taylor, ISIS Director. ?Offspec is already showing that it will revolutionise our ability to understand surface structure in both biological and physical systems.? The first publication from Offspec confirmed a prediction dating back to Isaac Newton; that neutrons undergo a slight shift or 'slip' along a surface before reflection in exactly the same way as light. Upcoming experiments include investigation into phase separating polymer blends, liquid crystals and particulate dispersions. ________________________________ The BTM Willis prize is sponsored by the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry. It is named after Professor Terry Willis, one of the pioneers of the use of neutron scattering in the United Kingdom. -- Scanned by iCritical. From sinq at psi.ch Tue May 17 08:51:16 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 08:51:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: PSI Thesis Medal and Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI: JUM@P11 Message-ID: ** Reminder: PSI Thesis Medal and Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI JUM at P11 ** Dear colleagues, registration is now open for the second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI - JUM at P 11 - on September 15-16, 2011 at PSI, Villigen, Switzerland. Further information and online registration is available from the JUM at P11 webpage: blockedhttp://indico.psi.ch/event/jump11 The meeting will consist of a plenary session with keynote and invited lectures, two poster sessions and various topical parallel workshops related to the methods offered at the PSI user facilities SLS, SINQ and SmuS. PSI Thesis Medal: In the framework of the Users' Meeting PSI will also award the PSI Thesis Medal 2011 for an outstanding PhD thesis that contains substantial scientific results achieved at one or more of the large PSI user facilities, SLS, SINQ and SmuS. The call for nominations is open until June 1, 2011. All necessary information like criteria for eligibility, the expected content of a nomination and the submission procedure is summarized under a dedicated link from the JUM at P11 webpage: blockedhttp://indico.psi.ch/internalPage.py?pageId=0&confId=42 We are looking forward to seeing many of you at PSI in September! Sincerely yours PSI User Office PSI Users' Association From elena at lanl.gov Tue May 17 18:26:14 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 10:26:14 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] New LANSCE Website Message-ID: <4DD2A1A6.30105@lanl.gov> Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of the new external lansce.lanl.gov website. The new lansce.lanl.gov offers comprehensive information on LANSCE as a whole along with pertinent information about our facilities such as recent news, events, and media downloads. The new site also offers enhanced resources and easy navigation for users, administrators and the general public. Please take some time to explore our new site and feel free to send me comments. As more data and information is developed and shared, our site will continue to grow. This is the start to increasing LANSCE's online visibility within the User Community and beyond. Thank you for your patience, and thank you to my friends and colleagues for their generous time and support in this endeavor. Best regards, Elena -- *E. Fern?ndez* Senior Public Information Specialist Los Alamos Neutron Science Center | New Mexico State University, Department of Physics elena at lanl.gov | abraxcat at nmsu.edu | 505.665.0541 | lansce.lanl.gov "Dubium sapiente initium." - Ren? Descartes New LANSCE Logo -------------- next part -------------- Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of the new external lansce.lanl.gov website. The new lansce.lanl.gov offers comprehensive information on LANSCE as a whole along with pertinent information about our facilities such as recent news, events, and media downloads. The new site also offers enhanced resources and easy navigation for users, administrators and the general public. Please take some time to explore our new site and feel free to send me comments. As more data and information is developed and shared, our site will continue to grow. This is the start to increasing LANSCE's online visibility within the User Community and beyond. Thank you for your patience, and thank you to my friends and colleagues for their generous time and support in this endeavor. Best regards, Elena -- E. Fernndez Senior Public Information Specialist Los Alamos Neutron Science Center | New Mexico State University, Department of Physics elena at lanl.gov | abraxcat at nmsu.edu | 505.665.0541 | lansce.lanl.gov Dubium sapiente initium. - Ren Descartes -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansce logo 350.png Type: image/png Size: 62398 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansce logo 350.png Type: image/png Size: 62398 bytes Desc: not available URL: From martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk Thu May 19 04:03:05 2011 From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk (martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 02:03:05 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Institute of Physics briefing on neutron scattrering. Message-ID: The UK Institute of Physics hass issued a case study on neutron scattering as part of its series highlighting the vital contribution physics research has made to major technological development. Neutron scattering is routinely used in modern science to understand material properties on the atomic scale. Originally developed as a tool for physics, the method has led to advances in many areas of science, from clean energy and the environment, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, through to nanotechnology, materials engineering, fundamental physics and IT. blockedhttp://www.iop.org/publications/iop/2011/page_47521.html -- Scanned by iCritical. From moywrigh at indiana.edu Sun May 22 23:19:45 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 21:19:45 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II abstract submission deadline extended to June 1 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: UCANS-II - Second Meeting of the Union of Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources July 5-8, 2011 Bloomington, Indiana blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 1. Deadlines: * Abstract submission deadline - June 1 Submit online at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/abstract_submission.htm * Early registration deadline ($350) - June 1 Step 1: register at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/registration.htm Step 2: pay registration at blockedhttps://www.confmanager.com/main.cfm?cid=2505&tid=32 * Deadline for Lodging reservations - June 5 Book directly through the hotels. See our Lodging page for details at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/lodging.htm Moya Wright Events and Publicity Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu From pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk Tue May 24 15:28:20 2011 From: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk (Peter Willendrup) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 15:28:20 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] New McStas release: 1.12c Message-ID: Hello everyone, A reasonably serious bug in our rectangular focusing routine was identified by several McStas users and has now been corrected. We felt that this warranted an update of the stable McStas release, meaning a new 1.12c release. The 1.12c release is available now from blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download. A complete liste of changes is available at blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download/src/CHANGES For those of you looking forward to the 2.0 release, all required new functionality has been implemented, but documentation is still lacking. The 2.0 release will become officially available once the documentation has been updated, hopefully fall 2011. Regards on behalf of the McStas team, Peter Willendrup -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- From barkerbm at ornl.gov Wed May 25 20:43:16 2011 From: barkerbm at ornl.gov (Barker, Buffie M.) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 14:43:16 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group Leader Message-ID: <1929E3C81FEE194EA0D9319E8995CB7B75B4B170D1@EXCHMBA.ornl.gov> The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Group Leader for Inelastic Neutron Scattering. With the United States' highest flux reactor-based neutron source for condensed matter research (the High Flux Isotope Reactor) and the world's most intense pulsed, accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), ORNL is becoming the world's foremost center for neutron science. Research at these facilities encompasses the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for up to 2000 researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. To apply for this position: http://jobs.ornl.gov PURPOSE: The role of the Group Leader for Inelastic Neutron Scattering is to provide leadership and direction to the members of the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group for the successful operation of seven time-of-flight spectrometers at the SNS and four triple-axis spectrometers at the HFIR in the research programs carried out by NSSD. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ensures that the beamlines operated by the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group meet the operational and functional requirements of the scientific research programs in which they are involved; * Actively promotes and personally participates in user-driven research involving inelastic neutron scattering; * Fosters a strong scientific research culture within the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group, ensuring the participation of group members in (i) their own research fields, (ii) the user research programs at the SNS and HFIR, and (iii) the NSSD/ORNL Science Thrust areas; * Ensures that the beamlines operated by the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group remain world leading through the active development and deployment of new instrumentation and techniques for inelastic neutron scattering; * Performs line management responsibilities for the instrument scientists and the scientific associates in the group: o Works with these individuals to develop performance plans; o Periodically reviews and/or updates individual performance plans; o Performs year-end evaluations (using input as appropriate, e.g. Science Center leads and Project Program Manager); o Ensures training requirements are established for, and achieved by, group members; o Approves travel for group members. * Promotes and ensures a culture of safe operation of the neutron scattering instruments in the group: o Reviews all instrument-specific operations procedures and hazards analyses; o Periodically observes and comments on operations and activities surrounding the group instruments. * Communicates organizational goals and expectations to group members: o Conducts regular group meetings with an emphasis on communication, safety, schedule, and reliability; o Provides leadership and vision for the group; o Improves performance where needed by assessing execution and taking actions to correct or improve performance. * Coordinates activities with other groups and resources in other divisions; * Identifies staffing and other resource requirements needed for instrument operations, repairs, maintenance, and upgrades; * Develops and manages the overall group budget; * Assembles the weekly/monthly metrics and reports these to the Division Office; * Participates in periodic reviews of the performance and scientific impact of the instruments in the group, with the goal to engage the user community in defining upgrade paths and establishing priorities; * Promotes workshops focused around the development and application of inelastic neutron scattering techniques; * Maintains a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics in the work environment; * Ensures compliance with, and leadership for, environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements. Qualifications Required: The successful candidate must have a PhD in science or engineering, with a minimum of five years of experience beyond the doctorate in inelastic neutron scattering research and instrumentation, preferably with both time-of-flight and triple-axis spectrometers. While outstanding candidates from all relevant science disciplines are invited to apply, areas specifically targeted for growth and development are; energy materials (including energy storage systems, photovoltaics, catalysis and solid-state materials), environmental geosciences (including carbon sequestration and chemistry in extreme environments), nanostructured materials (including soft-matter, polymers and self-assembly), and biological systems (bio-energy, bio-membranes and structural biology). The candidate should have demonstrated successful line and/or project management experience in leading a group of scientific researchers. A strong scientific research track record in inelastic neutron scattering is essential, preferably demonstrating success in multi-group collaborations. Experience of successfully working within a user-facility environment is desirable. The candidate will lead and personally contribute to a team environment addressing technically- and scientifically-challenging problems. A distinguished record of research achievement, as evidenced by scholarly publications (a minimum of 10), patents, and/or funded research grants, is required. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, fostering collaborations among all levels, disciplines, and diverse cultural backgrounds of the organization. The successful candidate must possess a demonstrated record of supporting the professional development of research staff and must also foster and maintain high standards in Scientific Ethics, Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) and Quality Assurance. 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The candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field and should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a list of at least three potential references to: Professor Robert McQueeney (mcqueeney at ameslab.gov) at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA. Applications must be received by July 30, 2011 for full consideration. Ames Laboratory is an EEO/AA employer. From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri May 27 10:09:29 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 17:09:29 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, May 2011 Message-ID: <4DDF5C39.3090802@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, May 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] DAMAGE DUE TO THE BIG EARTHQUAKE - OVERALL OBSERVATIONS. MAJOR POINTS. BUDGET. WHEN TO RECOVER? NEW ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY STARTED. 2. [Accelerator Division] STATUS OF ACCELERATOR FACILITIES 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] FIGHTING FOR RECOVERY OF HADRON FACILITY. STATUS OF NEUTRINO FACILITY. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] MLF BUILDING LOOKS LIKE STANDING AGAINST A SEVERE EARTHQUAKE, BUT..... DAMAGE EVALUATION OF NEUTRON BEAMLINE AND INSTRUMENTS IS ONGOING. DAMAGES OF MUSE WERE NOT TOO SERIOUS. 5. [Safety Division] THE INSPECTION WAS POSTPONED 6. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DAMAGE DUE TO THE BIG EARTHQUAKE - OVERALL OBSERVATIONS The Eastern Japan Earthquake registering a magnitude of 9 hit a broad area in Japan, including Tokai, at 14:46 of March 11, 2011. We had serious damage. Since most readers already know what happened to J-PARC, I will summarize the situation very briefly. 1) No tsunami hit the J-PARC. This is due to our tsunami protection up to 8 meters. 2) Major components for the Linac, 3 GeV, 50 GeV, Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF), neutrino facility, and hadron facility received no serious damage, due to many underpins for the corresponding buildings. 3) On the other hand, all roads around the buildings and utilities, in particular power supplies and cooling water supplies, received significant damage. In addition, new added buildings were dropped by 30 cm and they were damaged. MAJOR POINTS 1) Power Supplies and Cooling Water: Power lines and cooling water are gradually recovering for 50 GeV, neutrino, hadron and MLF. However, for 3 GeV both power supplies and cooling water were significantly inclined and damaged. Since the access road to 3 GeV was also damaged, we are now repairing the road first and, then, inspecting both power and water lines. We set the first priority now for the recovery of these. 2) Power Lines: Also, the power cables were sharply bent, in particular, in the 3 GeV and Linac area. Over one thousand cables are being checked one by one. Currently, we still have problems to apply high voltages at the Linac, since the high voltage power panel was damaged. 3) Alignment: Alignment of all elements has been initiated. We noticed that the biggest movement was observed for the Linac. The floor in the middle was approximately a 4 cm smooth drop. GPS measurements together with laser alignment will be done for the entire system. This work will be completed before the summer. 4) Movement of Shielding Walls: Some significant movement was detected in the neutron shield area as well as in the hadron shield area. In both cases a few 1000 tons of shield materials must be first removed and then reinstalled before fixing this movement. 5) Linac Problem: Among the various accelerator buildings, the linac building had several serious problems. The crane does not work, many beam monitors have been destroyed, etc. In addition, it turned out, in the middle of Linac, the beamline sank about 4 cm, as described above. 6) Other needed repairs are described in the individual sections below. BUDGET Immediately after the Earthquake we inspected everything and estimated an approximate number for repairs to the level of 200 Oku Yen. After that, our more realistic estimate was dropped significantly. We are making a more accurate estimate. Recently the first supplemental budget was approved in Diet. The second supplemental budget will be approved in July or so. Our major target is this second supplemental budget. Meanwhile, we are spending our regular operation fund as much as possible for the repair work. WHEN TO RECOVER? 1) We will try to resume J-PARC activity including the accelerator complex, MLF, Hadron and Neutrino by December, 2011. 2) Within JFY2011 (until March 2012) we set a goal to have at least 2 cycles of operation for users. 3) Scheduling, in particular, for construction and repairs for buildings and roads are currently being negotiated both within JAEA and KEK. NEW ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY STARTED A new organization for the neutron science has officially started on April 1st of 2011. From October of 2011 the entire facility of the Linac and 3 GeV together with most of neutron facilities will be controlled directly by the Government, MEXT. The MEXT assigned its official organization to look over these neutron beam lines. The organization called Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Society (CROSS) was selected as this new organization. The CROSS also received funds from MEXT. The majority of the funding is to employ personnel. About 30 new scientists were hired. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STATUS OF ACCELERATOR FACILITIES The run cycle of Run#38 began on March 2, and beam delivery to neutrino users and to MLF (Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility) users at 220kW started on March 4 and March 7, respectively. The MR (50-GeV Synchrotron) RF (Radio Frequency) cavity, which stopped running in the previous run, was restored, and the beam tuning made it possible to deliver 145kW beam to the neutrino users. In the morning on March 11, the beam operation of the RCS (3-GeV Rapid Cycling Synchrotron) and the MR was stopped for the radiation survey in the accelerator tunnels as scheduled. Meanwhile the beam study had been carried out in the linac. The earthquake occurred when the beam was stopped temporarily to shift to the beam destination from the linac to the RCS. The beam was stopped as it was and also high-power equipment stopped. The flood of about 10cm was found from the floor level by the water leak of underground water in the linac tunnel on March 24. The urgent procurement of a diesel engine power generator and wiring work of a temporary housing enabled the pumping work to avoid further damage. The power obtained from the power station became possible in the linac, and checking work for the soundness of the equipment has been performed. It turned out that many current monitors and beam position monitors in the tunnel were damaged and the vacuum was not able to be kept. The procurement of replacements for the damaged devices started immediately. The restoration schedule of some conventional items becomes an issue such as damage of cables in the power electrical system, water leak in the tunnel, and unavailability of cranes and air-conditioning system, etc. The subsidence of the outdoor yard and the surrounding road is extensive at the RCS. The confirmation of the vacuum system etc. has been carried out by securing the lighting with a diesel engine power generator for a while. Abnormalities that may lead to big problems have not been found so far. It is necessary to use heavy machines to check the soundness of the equipment in the yard. To perform this, confirmation of safety is paramount because there are many hollows under the base of the equipment. As a first step, the restoration of the surrounding road was started on May 11. In the MR, water leaks in some places in the accelerator tunnel was observed, and a big water leak was stopped by the emergency repair. The ventilation system and the cooling water system have been restored. The level of the recovery is the most advanced compared with the linac and the RCS. Checks such as the power supply, diagnostics, and the vacuum equipment are also advanced, and no abnormality that may become a great stumbling block has been found as of now. To evaluate the displacement of the equipment and building by the earthquake, and to assess the impact of aftershocks that occur intermittently, the GPS (Global Positioning System) and the regular survey work has been underway. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by A. TOYODA, J. IMAZATO and T. TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FIGHTING FOR RECOVERY OF HADRON FACILITY (by A. TOYODA & J. IMAZATO ) Following the massive earthquake on March 11, a 4 m high tsunami hit the coast and Shinkawa river around the hadron hall. Fortunately, the tsunami stopped very near to the site boundary, so there is no damage to the hall by the tsunami. A few dozen personnel in the hall quickly evacuated and safely returned to Tsukuba or their university site. Systematic efforts to survey the property damage were started on March 17. One of them is a big depression (1 - 1.5 m) of the ground level around the hall. This caused damage of cables and piping. The other is damage of a transverse beam on the east wall surface. It is confirmed that the mechanical strength of the structure is of no concern. It is fortunate that there was no severe damage on large experimental apparatus such as SKS, the beamline shield and dump did not collapse, and magnets did not fall. Electricity for lights and outlets was restored on March 25, the drying machine for CsI crystals of KL group was restarted. On April 3, water and sewage systems were restored. On April 6, the overhead crane system and electricity for experiments came back, and beamline vacuum pumps were restarted. Before Golden Week (29 Apr - 5 May), a 40t truck trailer became possible to go into the hall by the restoration of hall driveway. The hadron hall is steadily recovering despite the worst earthquake. Morale of staff is so high that we are convinced to start a hadron experiment in the near future. STATUS OF NEUTRINO FACILITY (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The gigantic earthquake which hit the pacific coast of east-Japan at 14:56 on March 11th damaged the neutrino experiment facility, but quite fortunately, there were no humans hurt including visiting researchers. Investigation of damages in the neutrino experiment facility is in progress. There were significant damages on the ground surrounding the buildings as shown on page 21 and page 22 of blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/picture/2011/03/StatusEnglish0328.pdf for TS(Target Station) and the beam dump respectively. Some of the equipment located on the ground level also suffered significant damage. On the other hand, instruments installed underground such as magnets in the beamline tunnel or in the neutrino detector pit show no serious damage so far at the visual inspection level. After the earthquake hit, we observe 3.5mm subsidence at the downstream part of the tunnel, which shall require re-alignment of the magnets. Checks of equipment with test operation will start soon, to be follow by the repair work to realize the earliest-possible restart of the experiment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MLF BUILDING LOOKS LIKE STANDING AGAINST A SEVERE EARTHQUAKE, BUT..... 1. Neutron Source The MLF (Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility) building itself withstood the enormous quake and suffered less damage. The damage to the remote handling systems and the coolant facilities in the building were limited and most of their components looked sound. One of the major damages in the neutron source components was a vacuum break of aluminum neutron beam ducts of neutron beam shutter blocks. Many bolts for the duct flanges in more than half of the ducts were loosened because of an impact effect associated by a shutter movement and hitting the surrounding wall. The target trolley with 300 tons was moved back by strong vibration in the downstream of the proton beam line. The bellows seal mechanics of the mercury target that must be in contact with the helium vessel to protect a helium gas leakage was elongated because of the draw back. A new target container will be installed before resuming operation. The ground surrounding the main building subsided severely, which broke the outside facilities. The underground plumbing was also broken and the water supply has been turned off. A liquid nitrogen storage tank and a helium buffer tank for the cryogenic hydrogen system, both of which are 2.5 m in diameter and 10 m in height, were somewhat leaned and associated pipes were bent due to the subsidence. The damages in the tunnel of the proton beam transport line concentrate at the most downstream part connecting to the MLF building. It was found that the tunnel had unevenly settled and had been bent toward the ocean slightly. The magnets and the beam monitors have to be realigned. DAMAGE EVALUATION OF NEUTRON BEAMLINE AND INSTRUMENTS IS ONGOING 2. Neutron Instruments Damage evaluation of the neutron beamline and instruments is ongoing, and damages observed up to now are as follows. MLF has three external buildings for long-beamline instruments, and there are serious subsidence and cracks in those buildings. The west external building where an engineering diffractometer Takumi (BL19) and a beamstop of a powder diffractometer iMATERIA (BL20) are located showed subsidence by 14 cm. A new single crystal diffractometer SENJU (BL18) was being constructed in the building. The east 50 m building for a high resolution powder diffractometer SuperHRPD showed subsidence by 9 cm and displacement to the north by 3 cm. The new east building for BL09 also showed subsidence and tilted by 1/400. Because of the subsidence of external buildings, part of the supermirror guide tubes and shielding were broken at the boundaries between buildings. The earthquake caused movement and lean of many of shielding blocks, especially pre-shields surrounding the target station. The strength of the shielding anchor/tie was designed for Scale 5 and this was proved to be not strong enough for the gigantic quake. After reinforcement in the tie strength, the shielding will be re-installed by Summer. Nine of the 3 m long He3 position sensitive detectors (PSD's) showed breaking of wire. They were under 2kV during the shake. Fortunately, most long PSD's were not under HV and they were all OK. Short PSD's, scintillators, Ge detectors, etc. were not damaged. Many disc choppers seem to be OK. No additional damage was seen up to now in supermirror guide tubes in any beamlines except BL19 and BL08. Damage evaluation of T0 choppers and large vacuum pumps is not yet fully done because the cooling water system has not been recovered yet. DAMAGES OF MUSE WERE NOT TOO SERIOUS 3. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) MUSE suffered several damages from the earthquake. Fortunately those damages, as observed thus far, were not too serious. We believe they can be fixed in a half year. The following are damages over MUSE: 1) All the He ducts, control cables, power cables, and compressed air for the on-line refrigerator system for the superconducting magnet were damaged, due to a subsidence of about 10 cm to 1.5 m outside the MLF building. Also a buffer tank for the He gas was tilted by 2-3 degrees. 2) Air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target were damaged. In particular, it was found that water pipes and control cables must be removed and rebuilt, since the wall where they have been fixed was about to fall down. It is located at an expansion joint between MLF and the proton beam transport line from 3-GeV RCS (3NBT). 3) A lot of anchors for concrete shielding blocks were damaged by the strong quakes. Also, some concrete shielding blocks have cracks. 4) An air-sealing hatch to prevent flow of activated air between the primary proton beam tunnel (M2 tunnel) and the MLF experimental hall was damaged seriously. 5) A cable rack in the M2 tunnel was hit by the heavy concrete blocks and was damaged. Meanwhile, on 16-20 May 2011, the International Conference on Muon Spin Rotation, Relaxation and Resonance (muSR2011) will be held in Mexico, and many experimental results which were obtained at MUSE will be reported. In the night session of the second day, a "TRIUMF-J-PARC meeting" is planned. In this meeting, we will discuss a possible collaboration between J-PARC and TRIUMF for, especially, construction of the Ultra Slow muon, U-line, experimental equipment and scientific programs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE INSPECTION WAS POSTPONED The state of radiation monitor system is being inspected. The inspection of the MLF scheduled on March 14 by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) was postponed for the Gigantic Earthquake on Mar 11. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon May 30 09:33:38 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 17:33:38 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Lecturer in High-Pressure Experimental Mineral Physics, at Macquarie University and ANSTO, Sydney, Australia - Deadline 17th July 2010 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B460613CD0B@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Lecturer in High-Pressure Experimental Mineral Physics (016AO) "Join a world-class research university - Macquarie University is a world-leader in research in the natural sciences, with 80% of all research areas ranked at world standard or above*." *Federal Government Excellence in Research Australia initiative Macquarie University and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have created this exciting collaborative opportunity for a research associate to work with staff at the Bragg Institute and Macquarie. The goal is to develop complementary high pressure, large-volume experimental facilities at both the Australian Synchrotron and the OPAL research. We are looking for a research associate (Lecturer, Level B) with expertise in high-pressure experimental studies to work on Earth materials under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions and to participate in core and collaborative research with the ANSTO neutron scattering and Australian Synchrotron facilities. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and self-directed individual. Experience with high-pressure experimental techniques is required and experience in deformation studies, x-ray or neutron diffraction, and crystallography, are all highly desirable. A PhD in Geoscience, Materials Science, Solid State Chemistry, Physics or related field from an accredited college or university is required. The candidate is expected to publish his/her research results and present at scientific conferences. Enquiries: Associate Professor Tracy Rushmer (Tracy.Rushmer at mq.edu.au) with a copy to Professor Robert Robinson (rro at ansto.gov.au). Appointment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term for a period of 5 years, and subject to probationary conditions. Package: Level B from $79,223 - $93,945 pa, plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Applications Close: 17 July 2011 Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From sinq at psi.ch Tue May 31 10:01:28 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 10:01:28 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Friendly reminder: 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research Message-ID: <36F20048-5563-4879-8039-867F990F43A6@psi.ch> Theme 2011 - Probing Phase Transitions using Photons, Muons and Neutrons Dear colleagues We would like to draw your attention once more to our 10th PSI Summer School, taking place from August 13 - August 19 in Zug. It is the very first time that the PSI Summer School will be held in Zug - on the premises of the Institut Montana Zugerberg (international boarding school), Zug, Switzerland. You can still register until June 30; there are still some places available. In this Summer School more than 20 world-class experts will introduce the different aspects of phase transitions from an experimental and theoretical point of view. Phase transitions are not only a well known fact of everyday life, but also an important field of current research and of technological applications. At the end of the school you will not only understand why water turns into ice. You will know how to apply modern methods to the problem of phase transitions and you will have established contacts to the speakers and participants allowing you to utilize the gained knowledge for your own research. As in the 2 previous years, the PSI Summer School offers again a twofold educational program with the school in Zug followed by hands on training at the PSI Facilities in Villigen. The practical training will be available for approximately 20 students. The transfer from Zug to Villigen will take place on Friday, August 19, 2011. 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research / August 13 - 19, 2011 / at the Institut Montana Zugerberg, Zug, Switzerland Practical Training at the Paul Scherrer Institut - Neutron & Muon Sources & Swiss Synchrotron Light Source / August 20 - 22, 2011 / at PSI Villigen, Switzerland We appreciate you forwarding this information to potentially interested graduates students at your institute/department. For more information and registration please have a look at blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 Best regards Daniela Jahns, on behalf of the organizing committee ======================================== Assistant to Prof. J. Friso van der Veen CH - 5232 Villigen PSI phone: +41 56 310 42 23 fax: +41 56 310 31 51 PSI Summer School 2011 in Zug, August 13 - 22, 2011 blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 zug2011 at psi.ch From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue May 31 17:46:37 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 17:46:37 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader Choppers at ESS Message-ID: <49D0056D-D549-44B3-95CB-E7DF3C8F41A8@esss.se> Group Leader - Choppers The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Group Leader - Choppers. Description of position The successful candidate will establish and lead the Chopper group at the ESS. The Chopper group will be responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of the choppers serving all the neutron instruments. The Chopper group leader will coordinate collaboration work with research laboratories, mainly in Europe, in order to develop chopper solutions for the neutron instruments of the ESS. The immediate focus will be on studying issues related to installing and maintaining neutron choppers in the high-radiation environment in and near the proton target monolith. The Chopper group will ensure that the technical solutions for the neutron chopper requirements of the ESS instruments will be available when needed, and will manage the purchasing, maintenance and operation of all the neutron choppers at the ESS. Qualifications Academic qualification: Masters degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering. Essential experience: Several years of experience in the design and operation of high-speed rotating machinery using both mechanical and magnetic bearings. Experience in both personnel management and project management. Desirable experience: Working with neutron choppers in an academic research environment. Description of department The Chopper group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Chopper group will develop, install and maintain neutron choppers for the ESS instruments. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se From recruitment at ill.fr Wed Jun 1 15:55:08 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:55:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist at the ILL (small angle neutron scattering) Message-ID: <4DE644BC.2080408@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy : * RESEARCH SCIENTIST - m/f -** (small angle neutron scattering) * Small angle neutron scattering (SANS) has become a major component of structural biology at the ILL to study interactions and low resolution structures in large biological macromolecular complexes. Furthermore the PSB (Partnership for Structural Biology) provides additional outstanding facilities for structural biology, including a Deuteration Laboratory for isotope labeling of biological molecules, and a wide variety of complementary biophysical methods. With the presence of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, the Institute of Structural Biology and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the campus provides an exciting research environment for biology. /Duties:/ The ILL is inviting applications for a scientist to take charge of the biological aspects of the SANS instrument D22 in the Large Scale Structures group. Duties would include: instrument maintenance and development, running data collection and analysis software, local contact for biology experiments both on D22 and on the other SANS instruments of the group, and to coordinate the system of beamtime block allocation to experimenters. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop strong collaborations for her/his own scientific work. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in physical or life sciences. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with an active research interest in biology, experience in neutron or X-ray small angle scattering. The post represents an excellent opportunity for a young postdoctoral scientist to develop expertise, broaden their experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists who are able to obtain a secondment period from their home institute will also be considered.* * /Notes:/ Fixed-term contract of 5 years.** Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the head of the Large Scale Structures Group: Dr. RCubitt, Tel. +33(0)4.76.20.72.15, e-mail: cubitt at ill.fr or via blockedhttp://www.ill.fr/lss. **Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications no later than *03.07.2011*, via our website:blockedhttp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/15*). Interviews are to be held on August 1st and 2ndin Grenoble. From mcqueeney at ameslab.gov Wed Jun 1 17:01:27 2011 From: mcqueeney at ameslab.gov (Robert McQueeney) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:01:27 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc position at Iowa State University/Ames Laboratory Message-ID: <093F3F64-5C09-4727-86A3-9D8E034BA6FA@ameslab.gov> Postdoctoral Research Associate - Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory Candidates are invited to apply for a Postdoctoral position in experimental condensed matter physics at Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory. The position will focus on the application of elastic and inelastic neutron and x-ray scattering techniques for the study of superconductivity and magnetism strongly correlated materials. Knowledge of strongly correlated electron systems and experience in neutron or x-ray scattering is desirable. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field and should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a list of at least three potential references to: Professor Robert McQueeney (mcqueeney at ameslab.gov) at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA. Applications must be received by July 30, 2011 for full consideration. Ames Laboratory is an EEO/AA employer. From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Thu Jun 2 06:20:16 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:20:16 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4DE70F80.4000203@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS ---------------------------------- Conference Secretariats Jun-ichi Suzuki and Fujio Maekawa Email: 1stAOCNS at ml.j-parc.jp ---------------------------------- From a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de Fri Jun 3 07:42:06 2011 From: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de (Ioffe, Alexander) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:42:06 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] JCNS Workshop on "Neutron instrumentation: from continuous to spallation sources" - the registration is opened Message-ID: <7EAC81DA-900E-4BBB-A891-4495E7A94BAF@fz-juelich.de> The registration for the JCNS workshop "Neutron instrumentation: from continuous to spallation sources" to be held on October 4-7, 2011 in Tutzing conference centre next to Munich, Germany is now opened . The registration form and abstracts can be submitted via the web-site: blockedhttp://www.jcns.info/Workshop_2011/ Deadline for abstract submission is July, 1, 2011. Please, find more details, the abstract and the registration form on our web-site. The workshop will bring together experts in the neutron scattering instrumentation to discuss the latest advances in neutron instrumentation at the continuous sources and short pulse spallation sources through the prism of the use of the accumulated experience for the design of the long-pulse spallation source instrumentation. The state of the art of key components like choppers, polarizers/analyzers, detectors etc. will be another key topic of the workshop. The scientific program includes invited and contributed presentations and posters related to large scale and inelastic instrumentation, neutron diffraction on powders and single crystals, engineering materials and macromolecular structures. Polarization analysis and larmor precession instruments are highlighted in this workshop as well. The workshop will be held in the Conference Center of the Evangelische Akademie in Tutzing right on the lakefront of the Starnberger See south of Munich. Attendees will be accommodated directly at the venue. The workshop fee of 430 Euro includes 3 nights and full board. For students a reduced fee of 250 Euro will apply. Do not hesitate to contact us in the case of further questions. Dr. Alexander Ioffe Juelich Centre for Neutron Science at FRM II Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany e-mail: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Besuchen Sie uns auf unserem neuen Webauftritt unter www.fz-juelich.de From leopoldo at fq.edu.uy Thu Jun 2 02:41:53 2011 From: leopoldo at fq.edu.uy (Leopoldo Suescun) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:41:53 -0300 Subject: [Neutron] 1st Argentinean Workshop on Neutron Beams for Research Message-ID: Please, disseminate this event: On behalf of the organizers J. R. Granada, J. Sacanell and G. Aurelio, I'm pleased to announce the 1st Argentinean Workshop on Neutron Beams for Research To be held at Centro At?mico Constituyentes, Av. Gral. Paz y Constituyentes, San Mart?n, Pcia. de Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 13 and 14, 2011 For more information and registration (no registration fee is requested but registration is mandatory to gain access to the Workshop room) blockedhttp://fisica.cab.cnea.gov.ar/hacesra10/ ------- En nombre del comit? organizador J. R. Granada, J. Sacanell and G. Aurelio me place anunciar el 1er Workshop Argentino sobre Haces de Neutrones para Investigaci?n que se desarrollar? en el Centro At?mico Constituyentes, Av. Gra Paz y Constituyentes, San Mart?n, Pcia. de Buenos Aires, Argentina el 13 y 14 de junio de 2011 Por m?s informaci?n y para inscribirse (la inscripci?n es gratuita pero solo personas registradas podr?n acceder al predio del workshop) blockedhttp://fisica.cab.cnea.gov.ar/hacesra10/ ------------- Thanks Leo -- Dr. Leopoldo Suescun Prof. Agr (Assoc. Prof.) de F?sica Tel: (+598) 29290648/29249859 Cryssmat-Lab./DETEMA Fax: (+598) 29241906 Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de la Republica ,_. | \ | v- ,' \ | ( \__Montevideo, Uruguay From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Fri Jun 3 16:01:27 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:01:27 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Call for proposals: NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C0661ED81@EVS1.aecl.ca> The NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) invites proposals for beam time on its six beamlines: C2 High Resolution Powder Diffractometer C5 Polarized Beam Triple-Axis Spectrometer D3 Reflectometer E3 Triple-axis Spectrometer L3 Stress-Scanning Diffractometer N5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer Information on the beamlines is available on the NRC-CNBC website: blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/facilities/cnbc/spectrometers.html Proposals are accepted at anytime. The application form may be downloaded from the Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering: blockedhttp://www.cins.ca/beam.html ------------------- Daniel Banks Strategic Planning & Communications Officer | Agent de planification strat?gique et de communication Canadian Neutron Beam Centre | Le centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada 613-584-8298 blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cnbc/ | blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ccfn/ ------------------- CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From PKWI at risoe.dtu.dk Fri Jun 3 21:06:40 2011 From: PKWI at risoe.dtu.dk (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Willendrup=2C_Peter_Kj=E6r?=) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:06:40 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] [mcstas-users] New McStas release: 1.12c In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello again everyone, Unfortunately, the McStas 1.12c release from May 24th contained a series of bugs, primarily in source components, related to a type-change of the neutron counter. We have decided that since only a limited number of people have downloaded the release, we will simply re-release McStas 1.12c with the above bugs fixed. If you already downloaded and installed the packages released on May 24th, please re-download and reinstall. Sorry for the inconvenience and best regards, Peter Willendrup -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- On 24/05/2011, at 15.28, Peter Willendrup wrote: > Hello everyone, > > > A reasonably serious bug in our rectangular focusing routine was identified by several McStas users and has now been corrected. We felt that this warranted an update of the stable McStas release, meaning a new 1.12c release. > > The 1.12c release is available now from blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download. > > A complete liste of changes is available at blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download/src/CHANGES > > > For those of you looking forward to the 2.0 release, all required new functionality has been implemented, but documentation is still lacking. The 2.0 release will become officially available once the documentation has been updated, hopefully fall 2011. > > > > Regards on behalf of the McStas team, > > Peter Willendrup > > > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Peter Willendrup - Development engineer > > RIS? DTU > Materials Research Division > Frederiksborgvej 399 > DK-4000 Roskilde > > Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 > Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 > Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 > Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > > _______________________________________________ > mcstas-users mailing list > mcstas-users at mcstas.org > blockedhttp://mailman.mcstas.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mcstas-users From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Jun 13 22:59:35 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:59:35 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00ed01cc2a0c$cd09d6d0$671d8470$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Friday, July, 8, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( blockedhttp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From tproffen at ornl.gov Tue Jun 14 17:36:24 2011 From: tproffen at ornl.gov (Proffen, Thomas E.) Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:36:24 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F315D4D35A04@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> (send on behalf of Toshiji Kanaya) Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aundrea at lanl.gov Tue Jun 14 19:17:02 2011 From: aundrea at lanl.gov (Aundrea R. Espinosa) Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:17:02 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE- User Program Headlines- June, 2011 Message-ID: <2E21B4CB-382F-4197-9C2C-73E429491627@lanl.gov> June, 2011 LANSCE Rosen Scholar Announcement Purpose The Rosen Scholar is a fellowship created to honor the memory of Louis Rosen, his accomplishments, hard work, and affection for the broad range of science performed at LANSCE. Louis Rosen?s outstanding leadership and scientific career at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) covered six-and-a-half decades and included conception of the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF), during 1960, that culminated with its commissioning in 1972. LAMPF was a unique nuclear science research tool through the 1990s. Now called Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), the facility continues to play a paramount role in basic sciences and national security needs for the country. From his scientific vision to his kind and effective mentoring, Rosen's tenure, from the Manhattan Project in 1943 till his passing in 2009, exemplified the best in leadership at all levels. The Rosen Scholar fellowship is intended to attract visiting scholars to LANSCE in the fields of Nuclear Science, Materials Science, Defense Science or Accelerator Technology. The Rosen Scholar is reserved for individuals whose career accomplishments in fields of research covered by LANSCE Facilities are recognized as outstanding by the scientific community and exemplifies the innovative and visionary qualities of Louis Rosen. The Rosen Scholar is expected to be resident at LANSCE and bring his/her scientific expertise to LANSCE as well as the broader Los Alamos scientific community. The position will support the Rosen Scholar at their current salary including relocation expenses for up to one year. Nomination and Selection Process Nominations for Rosen Scholar candidates are to be sponsored by at least one of LANSCE?s Facilities: IPF (Isotope Production Facility), UCN (Ultra-Cold Neutron), pRad (Proton Radiography), Lujan Center, and WNR (Nuclear Science). The nomination package should include a two page research statement, a one page support letter from one of the sponsoring facilities and a recent CV. The research proposal should address at least one of the following two points: (1) Advancement of LANSCE?s research portfolio or mission and (2) Future capabilities that advances LANSCE-based scientific research. Nominations should be sent to the LANSCE Division Office. Nomination packages will be evaluated in consultation with LANSCE Facilities and partner organizations that conduct scientific programs at LANSCE. All nominations are due by September 30th, 2011, for calendar year 2012. Best Regards, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- June, 2011 LANSCE Rosen Scholar Announcement Purpose The Rosen Scholar is a fellowship created to honor the memory of Louis Rosen, his accomplishments, hard work, and affection for the broad range of science performed at LANSCE. Louis Rosen?s outstanding leadership and scientific career at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) covered six-and-a-half decades and included conception of the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF), during 1960, that culminated with its commissioning in 1972. LAMPF was a unique nuclear science research tool through the 1990s. Now called Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), the facility continues to play a paramount role in basic sciences and national security needs for the country. From his scientific vision to his kind and effective mentoring, Rosen's tenure, from the Manhattan Project in 1943 till his passing in 2009, exemplified the best in leadership at all levels. The Rosen Scholar fellowship is intended to attract visiting scholars to LANSCE in the fields of Nuclear Science, Materials Science, Defense Science or Accelerator Technology. The Rosen Scholar is reserved for individuals whose career accomplishments in fields of research covered by LANSCE Facilities are recognized as outstanding by the scientific community and exemplifies the innovative and visionary qualities of Louis Rosen. The Rosen Scholar is expected to be resident at LANSCE and bring his/her scientific expertise to LANSCE as well as the broader Los Alamos scientific community. The position will support the Rosen Scholar at their current salary including relocation expenses for up to one year. Nomination and Selection Process Nominations for Rosen Scholar candidates are to be sponsored by at least one of LANSCE?s Facilities: IPF (Isotope Production Facility), UCN (Ultra-Cold Neutron), pRad (Proton Radiography), Lujan Center, and WNR (Nuclear Science). The nomination package should include a two page research statement, a one page support letter from one of the sponsoring facilities and a recent CV. The research proposal should address at least one of the following two points: (1) Advancement of LANSCE?s research portfolio or mission and (2) Future capabilities that advances LANSCE-based scientific research. Nominations should be sent to the LANSCE Division Office. Nomination packages will be evaluated in consultation with LANSCE Facilities and partner organizations that conduct scientific programs at LANSCE. All nominations are due by September 30th, 2011, for calendar year 2012. Best Regards, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The department G-A1 (Research with Spallation Neutrons) operates the cold-neutron triple-axis instrument V2/FLEX with an international user community active in the fields of low-energy structural and magnetic excitations, strongly correlated electron systems, heavy-fermion physics and quantum magnetism. The current instrument upgrade program at FLEX is now in an advanced state. It aims at further enhancing the instrument capabilities and focuses on the optimization of neutron optical components including devices for polarized neutron work. The candidate is expected to take an active role in the commissioning of the instrument and transfering the instrument into full user service. The work will further include development and implementation of a multi-analyzer option for the secondary spectrometer with particular emphasis on data acquisition and visualisation software. The successful candidate will also participate in research work associated with the triple axis spectrometer and collaborate with renowned guest scientists from all over the world in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the HZB user program. She/He is encouraged to conduct her/his own research programme in the field of condensed matter physics using neutron scattering facilities at HZB in general. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Klaus Habicht (email: habicht at helmholtz-berlin.de, phone +49-(0)30-8062-42807). Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of three academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany,(Email:personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. G 2011/2. The deadline for the application is 15 July 2011. Further Information Dr. Klaus Habicht Tel. 030/8062-42807 Closing Date: 15 . 07 . 2011 -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-I1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Jun 17 08:06:25 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:06:25 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter Special Issue (June, 2011) Message-ID: <4DFAEEE1.4030400@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, June 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== June 15th, 2011 INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT T2K Collaboration High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, The University of Tokyo J-PARC Center The T2K experiment, whose primary purpose is to study neutrino interactions at a large distance from their source, has detected 6 electron neutrino candidate events based on the data collected before March 11, 2011?when it was interrupted due to the great East Japan earthquake. For the first time, it was possible to observe an indication that muon neutrinos are able to transform into electron neutrinos over a distance of 295 km through the quantum mechanical phenomena of neutrino flavor oscillations.? The T2K experiment collected about 2% of the original goal of the total number of events to be collected before the great East Japan earthquake hit on March 11, 2011. After J-PARC resumes producing muon neutrinos, which is planned to happen by the end of 2011, the T2K experiment will continue striving to accumulate the target number of events to confirm electron neutrino appearance. The researchers aim to search for CP violation in leptons to explore the origin of matter in the universe by upgrading the accelerators at J-PARC to much higher intensity and enhancing the performance of the detectors. Electron neutrino appearance is the key to detecting leptonic CP violation, and the observation result indicates that the T2K experiment has made a significant step towards this future goal. The result was presented at the KEK seminar on June 15 and press release was issued from KEK/ICRR on the web. hxxp://www.kek.jp/ja/news/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html hxxp://www.kek.jp/intra-e/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html The paper describing the result was submitted to Physical Review Letters. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea . go . jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea . go . jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea . go . jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From petersonpf at ornl.gov Mon Jun 20 17:46:07 2011 From: petersonpf at ornl.gov (Peterson, Peter F.) Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:46:07 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron scattering workshops for new users In-Reply-To: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F30B6BC61EE6@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Message-ID: The neutron scattering facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, are offering workshops to familiarize new users with the scientific capabilities of instruments that have recently entered the user program. These workshops are targeted to graduate students, postdocs, and faculty who are interested in learning more about neutron scattering techniques and associated data analysis relevant to many science areas, including physics, chemistry, materials science, and biology, as well as about the instruments. It is expected that all attendees will participate in experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source or the High Flux Isotope Reactor; some of these experiments may involve a sample provided by the attendees. Limited financial support is available. August 31 ? September 2 Neutron Powder Diffraction Workshop, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA. Neutron powder diffraction is a widely used tool for structural characterization of a wide variety of materials such as superconductors, energy storage materials such as batteries, solid oxide fuel cells, zeolites, ferroelectrics etc. The aim of this workshop is to give members of the powder user community an (1) introduction to neutron powder diffraction, (2) how to choose between instruments at Oak Ridge for their research, (3) the proposal process, (4) experience of data collection and (5) finally Rietveld analysis of data collected at two general purpose powder instruments namely HB2A at HFIR and POWGEN at SNS. September 6-7 Introduction to the EQ-SANS, Oak Ridge, TN. The EQ-SANS is the newest small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) instrument at the Spallation Neutron Source. The EQ-SANS expands and complements the capabilities provided by the well-established SANS instruments located at ORNL?s High Flux Isotope Reactor. Unlike these instruments, the EQ-SANS is a time-of-flight (TOF) instrument. The use of TOF affords unique capabilities to the EQ-SANS that are not available to reactor-based SANS instruments. The goal of this workshop is to allow potential users of the instrument an opportunity to learn about the function and capabilities of the instrument through interaction with staff members and the instrument. The workshop will benefit both the experienced SANS user who has not worked with the instrument, as well as the novice researcher considering using SANS for their research. September 12-13 Getting to know the NOMAD, Oak Ridge, TN. The acronym NOMAD stands for Nanoscale Ordered MAterials Diffractometer and is located at the Spallation Neutron Source. It is designed for the determination of pair distribution functions from a wide range of materials spanning from dense gases to long range ordered crystalline materials. It combines a large accessible Q range, large detector coverage with high intensity while maintaining good resolution. For a typical sample of the order of ~0.5cm3, good statistical accuracy can be achieved in minutes or even seconds of data acquisition time. This one and a half day workshop is intended to give an overview over the capabilities of the instrument with an emphasis on hands on experiments. Suggestions of participant provided samples are welcome. September 29 - October 1 Neutron Diffraction @ TOPAZ, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA. A workshop on single crystal neutron diffraction will be held at the Spallation Neutron Source at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It will present invited and contributed talks to showcase cutting edge science and examples where neutron diffraction can make significant contributions; and provide training in neutron structure analysis and sample screening for the preparation of instrument beam-time proposals. TOPAZ is a high resolution wavelength-resolved Laue diffractometer with a versatile sample environment. Commissioning user experiments have demonstrated successfully the instrument capability for structural study of a vitamin B12 derivative, ion distribution in Li-ion battery materials, order and disorder in shape memory intermetallics, magnetic phase transition in multiferroic single crystal and functional thin films. Each workshop will provide attendees with the understanding and knowledge of neutron scattering and the capabilities associated these instruments. This will also provide attendees with a background for identifying a science case to be used when submitting a proposal for research during the upcoming call for proposals. In some cases and with prior approval, attendees will be able to a bring sample of their choosing to gather preliminary data on its suitability for analysis by neutron scattering. Because this is a hands-on workshop, attendance is limited. There is no registration fee. You will receive confirmation of your acceptance. Priority for selection for these workshops will be given to those individuals who have not previously participated in neutron scattering experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source. All attendees must be approved for site access to ORNL and complete safety training before the workshop. For more information about submitting an application to attend these workshops or other neutron scattering events around the world, see http://neutrons.ornl.gov/calendar/. Please contact me if you have any questions. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 From sinq at psi.ch Thu Jun 30 16:42:35 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:42:35 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Open position: postdoctoral fellow at PSI - Material Science and Simulation Group Message-ID: <2F993017-3429-4DCF-8B20-8694AEEB6018@psi.ch> The Paul Scherrer Institute is with 1400 employees the largest research centre for the natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland and a worldwide leading user laboratory. Its research activities are concentrated on the main topics structure of matter, energy and environmental research as well as human health. The group Material Science and Simulations (hxxp://mss.web.psi.ch/) part of NUM/ASQ performs research in the structural and mechanical properties of metals, alloys and composites using in-situ testing facilities at the neutron Spallation Source (SINQ) and at the Swiss Light Source (SLS), meanwhile exploiting synergies with computational modelling. For the development of a computational tool for the interpretation of diffraction data we are looking for a postdoctoral fellow in computational materials science. The main objective of this research is to develop new computational approaches for the interpretation of diffraction data obtained by powder diffraction and polychromatic Laue diffraction for the study of modern engineering materials subjected to strong nonlinear strain fields. The emphasis lies on a bottom up approach for calculation of diffraction patterns from simulated microstructural configurations with the aim to improve the understanding of the influence of dislocations on the diffraction profile. For more information please contact Prof Helena Van Swygenhoven-Moens (email: helena.vanswygenhoven at psi.ch, phone: +41-56-310-2931) or have a look here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0070-1 From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Jul 7 11:45:30 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:45:30 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] PhD student in physics, Lund Sweden Message-ID: <67B52F31-6494-4138-B9D8-45BFADAA8680@esss.se> PhD student in physics The Division of Nuclear Physics at Lund University (DNPLU) and the Detector Division of the European Spallation Source AB (ESS) jointly offer a PhD studentship in the field of neutron-detection techniques. Description of main responsibilities Following an initiative undertaken at DNPLU, discussions involving the establishment a three-party detector-development laboratory to be shared by DNPLU, the ESS, and The MAX IV Laboratory are well underway. The ultimate goal of this undertaking is to establish a center of excellence for detector development at Lund University. Of particular interest to the DNPLU and the ESS is the development of neutron-detection techniques. The Photonuclear Group of the DNPLU based at the existing MAX-lab has a long and well-documented history of neutron-detector development. Further information about the activities of the Photonuclear group may be found at hxxp://www.maxlab.lu.se/kfoto/index.html. The goal of this PhD project is to design, develop, construct, and then characterize a liquid-scintillator neutron-detector array, particularly in terms of its absolute efficiency for detecting neutrons of various energies. The array thus developed will then be employed in a photoneutron measurement at the Tagged-Photon Facility at MAX-lab. The successful applicant will thus be instrumental to the development of the three-party detector laboratory, and be amongst the first individuals to utilize it. Teaching at up to the 10% level may be a part of the duties of the successful candidate. Qualifications Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at an advanced level containing at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 are at an advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies. For special eligibility in Physics, an independent project, equivalent to 30 credits is required, together with courses at an advanced level that provide the relevant background for the planned area of research. Special eligibility may also be achieved through other equivalent education. For detailed requirements and the selection criteria, see the general study plan for physics at hxxp://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/upload/LUPDF/natvet/FU/Studieplan/E.Physics.pdf. Documented proficiency with the English language is required. The successful applicant will be expected to spend periods of up to a month at a time at accelerator and neutron facilities outside Sweden, in particular (but not limited to) Europe and the United States. Regulations for employment Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost, their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including research, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations. A strong interest in experimental techniques is a prerequisite for consideration. Technical competence and hands-on mechanical and electrical proficiency will be considered very strong merits. Experience with the LINUX operating system as well as with computer programming, in particular with the languages C++, C, and to a lesser extent FORTRAN, is an asset. In addition, experience with computer simulations of detectors using codes such as STANTON, GEANT, and MCNP is an asset, as well as data analysis using codes such as ROOT. Duration & Location The position is time limited, 4 years of full-time studies. Your work place will be The Division of Nuclear Physics at Lund University (DNPLU). Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxps://dfs.adm.lu.se/E-rek_CV/Login.aspx?Dnr=405083 and following the instructions. Reference number of the position (diarienummer) is NPA 2011/341. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2011. For further information please contact Kevin Fissum, Scientist, kevin.fissum at nuclear.lu.se orwww . lth . se/fysik/avdelningar/kaernfysik/ The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www . esss . se From johnsonkk at ornl.gov Thu Jul 7 14:06:30 2011 From: johnsonkk at ornl.gov (Johnson, Kyle) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:06:30 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HFIR and SNS) Message-ID: <4114A3396F1890438102238220C45CAF092D8C7BBD@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals Proposals for beam time at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) will be accepted via the web-based proposal system until midnight eastern time, Wednesday, September 7, 2011. This call is for experiments anticipated to run January through June 2012. Proposals will be reviewed for feasibility, safety, and potential for high-impact science. Users for approved projects must complete access and training requirements prior to beginning experiments. Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . J. Michael Simonson Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From recruitment at ill.fr Thu Jul 7 14:43:58 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:43:58 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist in diffuse and inelastic neutron scattering Message-ID: <4E15AA0E.3090608@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: * RESEARCH SCIENTIST***(Diffuse and inelastic neutron scattering) m/f Working within the *Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group*, you will be co-responsible for the polarized neutron spectrometer D7 participating both in its operation and technical development. In addition to carrying out your own active research programme, you will be responsible for assisting ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments. Duties will also include the promotion of scientific partnerships in your field of research. The instrument D7 is strongly anchored in magnetism. While wishing to preserve this focus we aspire to open D7 up to new communities and would consider applicants with research backgrounds in other fields, such as soft matter or materials science. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in the physical sciences or chemistry. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with knowledge of neutron scattering techniques. A strong background in instrumentation, in particular neutron polarization analysis, is an asset. The post represents an excellent opportunity for young postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. /Notes:/ This is a fixed-term contract : 5 years. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Time-of-Flight and High-Resolution Group Leader: Prof. H. Schober, Tel. +33 (0)4 76 20 72 06; e-mail: schober at ill.fr Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *12.09.2011*, *via our website*:hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/17*). From johnson at ill.fr Thu Jul 7 21:47:38 2011 From: johnson at ill.fr (johnson at ill.fr) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:47:38 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [Neutron] Neutrons and simulations Message-ID: <6497309acc095aad569126e6b7453920.squirrel@195.83.126.17> In 2010, at the 18th annual meeting (JDN18) of the French neutron scattering society, a summer school was held on the theme of 'neutrons and simulations', reflecting the growing use in neutron scattering work of numerical methods like molecular and lattice dynamics, based on density functional theory and classical force fields. Following the school, a set of 14 articles has been published (in ENGLISH), which is freely available at hxxp://www.neutron-sciences.org/index.php?option=com_toc&url=/articles/sfn/abs/2011/01/contents/contents.html Further details of the contents are given at the end of this mail. You may find these articles to be useful in your neutron scattering and numerical work and they can be downloaded from the web site (above). There are now about a dozen volumes in this neutron scattering collection, all being freely available, the articles being in French (mainly) and English. Natalie Malikova, Marie Plazanet, Mark Johnson JDN 18 - Neutrons et Simulations R?muzat, Dr?me Proven?ale, France, 04-08 Juin 2010 M. Johnson, N. Malikova and M. Plazanet (Eds.) Editorial Pr?face p. 1 N. Malikova, M. Plazanet et M. Johnson Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112000 R?sum? | PDF (658.0 KB) Editorial Preface p. 1 N. Malikova, M. Plazanet and M. Johnson Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112001 R?sum? | PDF (34.42 KB) - Introduction Numerical simulations and spectroscopy p. 3 F. Guillaume Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112002 R?sum? | PDF (317.2 KB) A guide to statistical physics issues in molecular simulations p. 15 J.-L. Barrat and R. Vuilleumier Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112003 R?sum? | PDF (186.0 KB) - Electronic Structure, Magnetism and Phonons Wavelets for electronic structure calculations p. 33 T. Deutsch and L. Genovese Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112004 R?sum? | PDF (1.156 MB) Introduction to the density functional formalism and some illustrative applications to magnetism p. 77 M. Zbiri, M. Johnson, H. Schober, S. Rols, N. Qureshi, S. Clarke and R. Mittal Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112005 R?sum? | PDF (1.959 MB) Numerical simulations and magnetism p. 105 S. Petit Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112006 R?sum? | PDF (1.269 MB) Introduction to the theory of lattice dynamics p. 123 M.T. Dove Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112007 R?sum? | PDF (1.661 MB) Phonons calculated from first-principles p. 161 K. Parlinski Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112008 R?sum? | PDF (107.3 KB) - From the Atomic Level Characterisation to Coarse-Grained Descriptions Force fields and molecular dynamics simulations p. 169 M.A. Gonz?lez Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112009 R?sum? | PDF (1.086 MB) nMoldyn - Interfacing spectroscopic experiments, molecular dynamics simulations and models for time correlation functions p. 201 V. Calandrini, E. Pellegrini, P. Calligari, K. Hinsen and G.R. Kneller Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112010 R?sum? | PDF (648.6 KB) A comparative thermodynamic and structural investigation of GexTe(1−x) and GexSbyTe(1−x−y) liquid alloys p. 233 C. Otjacques, J.-Y. Raty, J.-P. Gaspard, Y. Tsuchiya and C. Bichara Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112011 R?sum? | PDF (1.173 MB) Physics of fluids confined in nanochannels: A shared space for neutrons and simulation p. 247 D. Morineau Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112012 R?sum? | PDF (1.369 MB) Experiments ? Simulations ? Theories: Multiscale approaches for solutions p. 263 J.-F. Dufr?che, N. Malikova, M. Jardat, G. M?riguet, E. Dubois, B. Rotenberg, V. Marry, J. Molina and P. Turq Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112013 R?sum? | PDF (1.438 MB) Coarse-grained models for macromolecular systems p. 285 V. Hugouvieux Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112014 R?sum? | PDF (728.8 KB) - Design of New Instruments, Virtual Experiments Virtual experiments in a nutshell: Simulating neutron scattering from materials within instruments with McStas p. 303 E. Farhi and P. Willendrup Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112015 R?sum? | PDF (7.898 MB) From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Fri Jul 8 11:21:38 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:21:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Inside NMI3 - Focus on Joint Research Activities, Highlights from our Access Programme, News from around the World... Message-ID: <015901cc3d50$71259c30$5370d490$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> The first issue of NMI3?s brand new newsletter Inside NMI3 is available to download at: hxxp://neutron.neutron-eu.net/n_news In this first issue of Inside NMI3, you will find reports on recent research carried out thanks to our Access Programme, updates on two of NMI3?s Joint Research Activities, a list of forthcoming schools and general news from the neutron and muon worlds. Please see the table of content at the foot of this email. We hope that you enjoy reading Inside NMI3 and welcome any feedback. Please email us with comments at info at nmi3.eu The NMI3 Coordination Team ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- Inside NMI3 issue 1 July 2011 Activities Focus on Joint Research Activities Neutron Optics Detectors Highlights from our Access Programme Using muons to measure spin polarisation in organic spin-based devices Control of electron flow and magnetism in atomically thin metaloxides Neutron scattering in characterisation of magnetic fluids for anticancer treatment Vacant crystal sites provide valuable clues on the fast hydrogen transport in Mg-Ti-H films Inelastic neutron scattering reveals interaction between cobalt ions Schools & Workshops Foresight studies News from Around the World Coordination & Management ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- From klaus.pranzas at hzg.de Fri Jul 8 15:22:07 2011 From: klaus.pranzas at hzg.de (klaus.pranzas at hzg.de) Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:22:07 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Invitation to our Summer School "Application of Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation in Engineering Materials Science", 12th to 16th September, 2011, in Lauenburg. Deadline: 31st of July Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to the Summer School "Application of Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation in Engineering Materials Science", which will be held in Lauenburg near Hamburg, Germany, from 12th to 16th September, 2011. Co-organisers are Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, DESY, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Technical University Berlin and Technical University Leoben. The school will provide a systematic overview of application of neutrons and synchrotron radiation to the structural analysis of engineering materials. The relevant experimental methods will be covered in a three day course followed by a practical in the remaining two days. For more information please visit the following website which will be regularly updated: hxxp://www.hzg.de/summerschool The deadline for registration is the 31st of July. We would appreciate, if you could spread this information among colleagues and friends. Sincerely yours Andreas Schreyer ________________ Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht PO Box 1160 D-21494 Geesthacht, Germany web: hxxp://gems.hzg.de e-mail: andreas.schreyer at hzg.de phone : +49 4152 87-1254 fax: +49 4152 87-1338 Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 21502 Geesthacht Deutschland/Germany Gesch?ftsf?hrer/Board of Management: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kaysser, Dipl.-Ing. Michael Gan? Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates/Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Ministerialdirigent Wilfried Kraus Amtsgericht L?beck HRB 285 GE (Register Court) Internet: hxxp://www.hzg.de ACHTUNG - ATTENTION Die Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH hie? bis zum 1. November 2010 GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH. Until 1st November 2010 the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH was officially called GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH. From elena at lanl.gov Thu Jul 14 20:20:35 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:20:35 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines Message-ID: <4E1F3373.6060700@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines July 14, 2011 Colleagues, The Las Conchas fire does not prove a threat to LANL or LANSCE. It is safe to travel to Los Alamos and LANSCE is in full operations mode. LANSCE extends it deepest thanks and appreciation to the men and women who have fought to keep LANL and the town of Los Alamos safe from the Las Conchas fire. The Las Conchas fire is presently 57% contained. To date, the fire has burned approximately 149,240 acres. Please follow these links for up-to-date information on the Las Conchas fire: New Mexico Fire Information: hxxp://nmfireinfo.wordpress.com/ Incident Information System: hxxp://inciweb.org/incident/2385/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), New Mexico Air Quality: hxxp://www.weather.gov/aq/sectors/newmexico.php#tabs Environment at LANL: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/environment/ The evacuation of the Los Alamos town-site was lifted on Sunday, July 3 and LANL & LANSCE re-opened on Wednesday, July 6. Due to the hard-work of our staff, LANSCE has gone back into scheduled production after the emergency shutdown. LANSCE thanks all of our staff for their perseverance and professionalism during this stressful time. Users scheduled for beam time should plan to be present and ready as planned. - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines July 14, 2011 Colleagues, The Las Conchas fire does not prove a threat to LANL or LANSCE. It is safe to travel to Los Alamos and LANSCE is in full operations mode. LANSCE extends it deepest thanks and appreciation to the men and women who have fought to keep LANL and the town of Los Alamos safe from the Las Conchas fire. The Las Conchas fire is presently 57% contained. To date, the fire has burned approximately 149,240 acres. Please follow these links for up-to-date information on the Las Conchas fire: New Mexico Fire Information: hxxp://nmfireinfo.wordpress.com/ Incident Information System: hxxp://inciweb.org/incident/2385/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), New Mexico Air Quality: hxxp://www.weather.gov/aq/sectors/newmexico.php#tabs Environment at LANL: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/environment/ The evacuation of the Los Alamos town-site was lifted on Sunday, July 3 and LANL LANSCE re-opened on Wednesday, July 6. Due to the hard-work of our staff, LANSCE has gone back into scheduled production after the emergency shutdown. LANSCE thanks all of our staff for their perseverance and professionalism during this stressful time. Users scheduled for beam time should plan to be present and ready as planned. - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The purpose of this Research Officer (RO) position is: ? to foster access of scientific users to the CNBC, manage neutron scattering projects, and provide supervision enabling visiting students, researchers and clients to apply neutron scattering methods to a wide range of materials R&D; ? to establish a scientific program that capitalizes on the unique strengths of the CNBC neutron scattering facilities and attracts collaborative partners; and ? to lead CNBC projects for development of neutron-beam instruments, methods, analyses or new applications aligned with CNBC and NRC priorities. For more information, see: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/690C4DB4C5517837852578A800721089 Agent de recherche en diffusion des neutrons Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons du CNRC (CCFN-CNRC) Le Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons (CCFN) du CNRC, situ? au r?acteur NRU des Laboratoires de Chalk River, exploite six instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons en tant qu?installation destin?e ? des utilisateurs internationaux. Pr?s d?une centaine d?exp?riences de diffusion des neutrons sont effectu?es chaque ann?e dans le cadre de programmes de recherche et d?veloppement (R et D) de plus de deux cents chercheurs externes provenant de laboratoires universitaires et gouvernementaux, ainsi que d?entreprises de tout le Canada et de l??tranger. 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From mecasens at conventus.de Fri Jul 15 19:12:36 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus Congress Agency) Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:12:36 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Programme online: MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) Message-ID: <20110715191236C52AD16EF6$0279E84F65@PC> MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation Programme online? www . mecasens2011 . de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Sir or Madam, We are delighted to inform you that an overview of the preliminary scientific programme of the 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation is now available online. Please consult the conference website www . mecasens2011 . de for any further information. The information on this website will be updated continuously. You may go to hxxp://www.conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/MECASENS-VI-2011-Preliminary_Programme.pdf to download the preliminary MECA SENS VI programme. Registration: Please register - if not already done - online at www . mecasens2011 . de. Important: We recommend to book your conference accommodation well in advance! Due to other trade fairs taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions, please contact the organising agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). We are looking forward to welcoming you to Hamburg! With best regards on behalf of the conference chair and scientific committee, Wenke Sch?tte ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www . conventus . de From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Sun Jul 17 21:53:00 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:53:00 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [Neutron] 90 Minute Media School at ECNS2011 Message-ID: <9eb5a5de4dad2c19b1ce726898574ce4.squirrel@www.frm2.tum.de> 90 Minute Media School Wednesday 20th July during ECNS2011 - 14:00-15:30 A crash course in sharing your research with 
newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, social media and the public In 90 minutes we will equip you with the tools and tips you need to share your science with non-specialists and raise awareness of your research beyond your lab and the research journals. 
If you are a PhD student, post-doc or early career researchers, 90 Minute Media School is the perfect opportunity to learn and practice how to improve your communication skills through a mix of top tips and opportunities to try out what you?ve learnt Course Outline 1. From research paper to the general media: the science news cycle. 2. Language to use and language to avoid 3. How to be concise 4. Social media and how it can help you share your research 5. Adapting your style to different communication formats 6. The power of photography and video 7 Dealing with interviews Tutors Juliette Savin is Information Manager for NMI3. Juliette has worked for major science magazines and journals in France and the UK, and has run community science activities in Brazil. Martyn Bull is Head of Communications at the ISIS Neutron Source. Martyn has wide experience of communicating science in print, radio, TV and film and trains school teachers, students and businesses how to communicate science and technology. How to attend 90 Minute Media School will run on Wednesday 20th July during ECNS2011 from 14:00-15:30. Spaces are limited. You can sign up at the NMI3 booth in the main foyer of the conference venue. Participants are asked to bring a scientific article to use during the workshop. From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Mon Jul 18 11:20:43 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:20:43 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Position at HZB Berlin Message-ID: <4E23FAEB.6040605@helmholtz-berlin.de> The Scientific Division Large Scale Facilities invites applications for the position of a postdoctoral research scientist in the Department Research with Spallation Neutrons G-A1 The appointment is valid for 3 years, with the option of a permanent position, depending on experience and qualification of the successful candidate. The payment is in accordance with the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin neutron source BER II and the Berlin synchrotron storage ring BESSY II, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The department G-A1 (Research with Spallation Neutrons) conducts an extended research programme aimed at the development of methods and instrument concepts adapted to the characteristics of pulsed neutron sources. A sub-group within the department optimizes novel concepts by means of Monte Carlo simulation. Expert groups in detector development and neutron optics are integral parts of the department. The activities of the department in the main focus on spallation-source activities and it actively contributes to the Design-Update phase of the European Spallation Source ESS. Within this framework the design and construction of a separate beamline at the BER II is envisaged. The beamline will allow for for testing innovative methods and experimental approaches based on, e.g. Larmor labelling or beam modulation in space and time, as well as for performance characterization and optimization of neutron optical components, such as choppers and detectors. The candidate is expected to take an active role in the design and commissioning of the beamline, perform neutron ray-tracing simulations in close collaboration with the Monte Carlo simulation group of the department and to provide full support for proof-of-principle experiments. The successful candidate is encouraged to conduct her/his own scientific research programme, develop independent instrumental ideas and collaborate with in-house and guest scientists in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the HZB research program in the field of condensed matter physics using neutron scattering facilities at HZB in general. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Klaus Habicht (email: habicht at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49-(0)30-8062-42807). Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of three academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, (Email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. G2011/10. The deadline for the application is 15 August 2011. -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-A1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch / Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin / Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Tue Jul 19 06:51:56 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:51:56 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement of the J-PARC/MLF user program for the 2011B term Message-ID: <4E250D6C.2080608@jaea.go.jp> *Announcement of the J-PARC/MLF user program for the 2011B term* *The East-Japan Great Earthquake occurred on March 11, 2011 has caused considerable damage to the J-PARC facility, and we are making every effort for recovery with a prospect of resuming beam delivery at MLF by January 2012.*** *With this provisional schedule in mind, call for proposals on neuron and muon experiment program at the J-PARC/MLF for the second half term of FY2011 (2011B) opens on July 17, 2011. Users wishing to conduct experiments at MLF, including those for "public" neutron beam lines maintained by CROSS, are encouraged to submit proposals via the web-based "J-PARC proposal system".*** *1. Overview of MLF use* General information concerning the use of MLF such as access modes, types and categories of proposals, application and reviewing, procedures for conducting experiment are shown in the?following web-site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/applying/index.html *2.**Period of 2011B term (schedule)* **Acceptedproposals will be scheduled within the period from February to March, 2012 ** *3. Eligibility* **Applicants must belong to a legal organization or entity that may be any of the following: - Public or private colleges, universities, and institutions of higher education - Public or not-for-profit research organizations - Private companies Applicants belonging to the following parties are subject to the approval of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - Japan (MEXT). - Parties listed in the end user list of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry - Japan (METI) (hxxp://www.meti.go.jp/press/20100526001/20100526001-2.pdf) - Parties not contracting to the treaty on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT).** *4. Deadline for submission*** August 7, 2011, 17:00 (JST) *5. Application procedure* **Applicants are requested to submit proposals electronically through the J-PARC proposal system (hxxps://gamusha1.j-parc.jp/j-pas/auth/menu.jsp). ** *6. Available instruments* **Neutron and muon instruments available for users' program are as follows. Please visit the following web-site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/applying/koubo.html For more details on the instruments, please consult with "Contact person" listed below. Proton beam power available for experiments is expected to be about 100 kW or more. (1) Neutron instruments BL Name of instrument Contact person BL01 4D Space Access Neutron Spectrometer (4SEASONS) Ryoichi Kajimoto TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: r_kajimoto at cross.or.jp BL02 New Biomolecular Dynamics Spectrometer (DNA) Kaoru Shibata TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: k_shibata at cross.or.jp BL03 IBARAKI Biological Crystal Diffractometer (iBIX) Ichiro Tanaka TEL: +81-294-38-7093 E-mail: i.tanaka at mx.ibaraki.ac.jp BL04 Accurate Neutron-Neucleus Reaction Measurement Instrument (ANNRI) Hideo Harada TEL: +81-29-282-6789 E-mail: harada.hideo at jaea.go.jp BL08 Super High Resolution Powder Diffractometer (SuperHRPD) Takashi Kamiyama TEL: +81-29-284-4876 E-mail: takashi.kamiyama at kek.jp BL10 NeutrOn Beam-line for Observation and Research Use (NOBORU) Fujio Maekawa TEL: +81-29-282-6217 E-mail: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp BL12 High Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (HRC) Shinichi Itoh TEL: +81-29-284-4451 E-mail: shinichi.itoh at kek.jp Taku Sato TEL: +81-29-287-8905 E-mail: taku at issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp BL14 Cold-Neutron Disk-Chopper Spectrometer (AMATERAS) Kenji Nakajima TEL: +81-29-282-6936 E-mail: kenji.nakajima at j-parc.jp BL15 New Smaller-Angle Neutron Scattering Instrument (TAIKAN) Jun-ichi Suzuki TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: j_suzuki at cross.or.jp BL16 Soft Interface Analyzer (SOFIA) Norifumi Yamada TEL: +81-29-284-4274 E-mail: yamadan at post.kek.jp BL17 New Polarized Neutron Reflectometer with Vertical Sample Geometry (SHARAKU) Masayasu Takeda TEL: +81-29-284-3423 E-mail: takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp BL19 Engineering Materials Diffractometer (TAKUMI) Kazuya Aizawa TEL: +81-29-284-3744 E-mail: aizawa.kazuya at jaea.go.jp BL20 IBARAKI Materials Design Diffractometer (iMATERIA) Toru Ishigaki TEL: +81-29-352-3231 E-mail: toru.ishigaki at j-parc.jp BL21 High Intensity Total Diffractometer (NOVA) Toshiya Otomo TEL: +81-29-284-4333 E-mail: toshiya.otomo at j-parc.jp - Accepted proposals from universities or academic institutions to use any KEK neutron instruments (BL08, BL12, BL16, BL21) will be supported by the KEK inter-university research program. Those from private companies are requested to contact with the address shown below before application. - For the instrument (BL21) proposals on research of hydrogen storage materials are applicable. - Specific program for the instruments (BL03, BL20) conducted by Ibaraki Prefecture is called separately. Please contact the following IBARAKI Prefecture Office, IBARAKI Quantum Beam Research Center TEL: +81-29-352-3301 for more details. - For the public instruments (BL01, BL02, BL15, BL17) CROSS calls for proposals via the web-based "J-PARC proposal system" in common with MLF according to this guide. Please visit the following web-site. hxxp://www.cross.or.jp/tokai for more details. (2) Muon Instrument BL Name of instrument Contact person D1 D1 instrument Yasuhiro Miyake TEL: +81-29-284-4624 E-mail: yasuhiro.miyake at kek.jp D2 D2 instrument Yasuhiro Miyake TEL: +81-29-284-4624 E-mail: yasuhiro.miyake at kek.jp Accepted proposals from universities or academic institutions to use any KEK muon instruments (D1, D2) will be supported by the KEK inter-university research program. Those from private companies are requested to contact with the address shown below before application. *7. Status of MLF* Commissioning of both existing and newly-installed instruments will be started as soon as the accelerators and neutron sources are operational again. Detailed information on beam time, beam power, the status of each instrument will be delivered on time. Although J-PARC is doing its utmost to start all instruments as scheduled, there is uncertainty over when neutron and muon beam will return to service and when heavily damaged instruments will be ready. Your understanding would be greatly appreciated.** ** *8. Contact address* J-PARC Center Users Office (1) Non-proprietary research IBARAKI Quantum Beam Research Center, 162-1 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1106, Japan TEL: +81-29-284-3398 FAX: +81-29-284-3286 E-mail: j_proposal at ml.j-parc.jp (2) Proprietary research 2-4 Shirakata Shirane, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan TEL: +81-29-284-3586 FAX: +81-29-282-5996 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: J-PARC_MLF_2011B.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 81637 bytes Desc: not available URL: From thomas.gutberlet at helmholtz-berlin.de Thu Jul 21 09:52:58 2011 From: thomas.gutberlet at helmholtz-berlin.de (Gutberlet, Thomas) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:52:58 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] HZB-CALL FOR PROPOSALS 1st SEMESTER 2012 Message-ID: <26F9A0894F0120469449D39E034261CC0E8528A8@didag1> +++ HZB-CALL FOR PROPOSALS 1st SEMESTER 2012 +++ Dear colleagues, The HZB user coordination invites you to submit proposals for the next joint proposal round for our large scale facilities BESSY II and BER II with beam time being allocated in the first semester of 2012 (February to July). THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, 23:59 (CET). HZB users are asked to exclusively submit their proposals via GATE, by either choosing the Neutrons (BER II) or the Photons (BESSY II) link. Please note the guidelines ?How to Apply for Neutron Beam Time" which are available in the online section User Info. Users not yet registered in our data-base will have to do so before being able to apply for beam time or to be included as a co-proposer. More details can be found under hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/user/neutrons/user-info/call-for-proposals_en.html Concerning HZB Neutrons If you submitted a proposal for beam time at the HZB neutron facility BER II for the previous deadline March 1, 2011 (round 2011/II) please note that due to the delay of the restart of the BER II user operation caused by the current upgrade activities, your proposal is still under consideration, and that the Scientific Selection Panel will review your proposal during the upcoming panel meeting on November4, 2011 for allocation of beam time in the period 2012 (February to July) (round 2012/I). We would like to ask all proposers of round 2011/II to update their pending proposal if necessary before the end of the deadline on September1, 2011. Please choose ?modify my proposal? in the OPS section of GATE and select the appropriate OPS number. The respective experimental description is available as a link under ?Previously uploaded experimental descriptions?. Important:After you have finished all changes, please use the ?Next? button at the bottom of the web page until you have reached the ?Upload? web page. By pressing ?Submit? ? even without uploading a new document (in that case please ignore the message ?Your proposal is still missing the experimental description.?) ? you will finalize the changes for your proposal. In case you want to withdraw your pending proposal please delete the proposal. New applications for beam time are submitted as usual by choosing ?Write new proposal?. With respect to all new proposals for beam time at the neutron instruments of HZB-BER II please note that for most instruments we expect a significant overload as a consequence of the currently pending proposals. We very much hope for your understanding. In case of any problem, do not hesitate to contact the HZB User Office Neutrons; the appropriate contact information is given in the GATE pages. Any comment on the online-platform and your experiences with it is highly appreciated. Most relevant and partially new information on Available times EU-Transnational Access Program Beam time fees Travel Support Proposal Types Scientific Colleges Instrumentation please find on our web pages at hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/user/neutrons/user-info/how-to-apply-for-beam-time_en.html and linked pages there. With kind regards on behalf of the HZB User Coordination -- ********************************** Dr. Astrid Brandt User Coordination Neutrons mail brandt at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49 / 30 / 8062-42169 fax +49 / 30 / 8062-42824 www . helmholtz-berlin . de/user/neutrons ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Jul 25 22:59:11 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:59:11 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00f001cc4b0d$b4559f30$1d00dd90$@gov> From: owner-lansce-user-office at maillist.lanl.gov [mailto:owner-lansce-user-office at maillist.lanl.gov] On Behalf Of Lisa J. Padilla Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:56 PM To: lansce-user-office at lanl.gov Subject: LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Reminder: Deadline for submitting a proposal July 29, 2011 Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Friday, July, 29, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Wed Jul 27 03:21:04 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:21:04 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.45 Jul 2011 Message-ID: <4E2F6800.1040307@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 45, July 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== <> We have found out that J-PARC newsletters were not being delivered to some readers who have completed the registration for subscribing. The past newsletters can be found at: hxxp://j-parc.jp/en/topics/topics11.html We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. ----- HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] NEUTRINO GROUP OBSERVED SIX ELECTRON-NEUTRINO EVENTS. BUDGET SEASON FOR JFY2012. RECOVERY WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATED BEAM IN DECEMBER. J-PARC KEK-JAEA STEERING COMMITTEE, THE USERS STEERING COMMITTEE, AND J-PARC PAC WERE HELD. ACCESS ROAD. 2. [Accelerator Division] RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] EFFORTS TO RESUME EXPERIMENTS AT THE HADRON HALL. INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT AND STATUS OF THE NEUTRINO FACILITY. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] RECOVERING FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE AT JAPAN SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE (JSNS) IS PROGRESSING. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. MANY PROPOSALS WERE SENT TO SNS AND LANSCE. DAMAGE OF MUSE WILL BE FIXED BY NOVEMBER, 2011. 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] MODIFICATION AND REFRESHMENT OF JAEA LEAD-BISMUTH MATERIAL CORROSION LOOP (JLBL-1) 6. [Safety Division] THE 11TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC WILL MEET ON JULY 7. [Information System Division] SINET4 SUPPORTS J-PARC NETWORK CONNECTION TO THE WORLD 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEUTRINO GROUP OBSERVED SIX ELECTRON-NEUTRINO EVENTS The T2K neutrino group announced that they succeeded in the measurement of six electron neutrino events at Super Kamiokande, by using the entire data set taken before the earthquake. This implies that the probability of not having nu(muon) -> nu(electron) oscillation is less than 0.7%. Also, the data suggest a large mixing angle of theta(13). It further implies that, with higher intensity beams, it would be possible to measure anti-neutrino oscillation to detect CP violation in the neutrino sector. All in all, the data encourages us enormously. BUDGET SEASON FOR JFY2012 The budget season for the request of JFY2012 arrived. In JFY2012, we originally planned the installation of a 400 MeV Linac. However, the accelerator group told us that a 5-6 months shutdown would be required for this installation. Therefore, the J-PARC Center decided to defer this installation by one year to JFY2013. Instead, we will request a 9 cycle operation for JFY2012, where 9 cycles means approximately a 200-day operation for users. This proposal has been supported by our immediate funding agency (Quantum Beam Section at Monka-sho) as well as two organizations, KEK and JAEA, though it will take another few months before reaching the final decision. In addition to the above normal operational hours, we request 14.5 Oku Yen for the construction of the 400 MeV Linac (the final year of construction) and 17 Oku Yen for the promised Linac+3GeV Upgrade. Both proposals will be sent from JAEA. In addition, regular funding requests from both JAEA and KEK for equipment are included in the budget request. RECOVERY WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATED BEAM IN DECEMBER Our recovery work is in progress, with an expectation of the first beam in December. Although some delay is observed both at the Linac and 3 GeV, most of the recovery work for elements other than these two is progressing smoothly. Concerning the Linac, cooling water is the biggest issue. Pipes were disconnected at many places around the Linac. In addition, electricity, crane, etc. still have problems. As for the 3 GeV, the cooling tower and electricity are now in major recovery process. This process will take a few more months until September. J-PARC KEK-JAEA STEERING COMMITTEE, THE USERS STEERING COMMITTEE, AND J-PARC PAC WERE HELD KEK-JAEA Steering Committee meeting was held to approve the budget request. Also, the Users Steering Committee was held to discuss budget, future development of J-PARC, results from various experiments, etc. This implies that our life has returned to normal after a few months since the big earthquake. Also, many visitors gradually started to come to J-PARC to study the progress. In the KEK Tsukuba campus the 12th J-PARC PAC meeting was held on July 8-10. ACCESS ROAD The work associated with the J-PARC access road, which will be constructed primarily by the Tokai-Mura Village, has been stopped due to the earthquake. Now, the work resumed and both J-PARC side and Village side started to discuss many issues associated with it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER The accelerator steadily advances recovery efforts after the great earthquake. In the linac, underground water leakage to the accelerator tunnel was an issue just after the earthquake. Work to stop leakage of ground water was started and that of the downstream part has been almost finished, though the upstream part continues work. The amount of water leakage is about 2 to 3 cubic meters a day, which is estimated to be one fifth of that just after the earthquake. The inspection work of cranes and drilling survey of floors are underway. The building inclines to the west generally, and a lot of gaps under the floor were confirmed by the boring. Regular survey of the accelerator tunnel is carried out every two weeks and movement has been monitored. The subsidence of the straight section has settled. Continuous evacuation of the acceleration cavities has been carried out by ion pumps. Alignment of the first drift tube linac cavity has been finished and followed by the downstream cavities. In the RCS (3-GeV synchrotron), the earthwork and pavement of the surrounding road have been completed. The work in the yard area is on a full scale, and jack up of the transformers and repair work of the bases have progressed. A power outage is scheduled by the end of August for the recovery work of the yard and equipment. Meanwhile the tunnel is dehumidified by the help of a diesel engine power generator. Visual inspection in kicker magnets with a fiber scope was carried out, and the magnet system was successfully excited by 60 kV and 25 Hz of rating for a short time of one minute. The effects of the main magnet inclination inward have been preliminarily evaluated in a beam simulation. About 1mm of COD (closed orbit distortion) in the vertical direction is evaluated and this can be corrected by steering magnets. There is no significant beam loss increase up to 300 kW, but meaningful loss is expected at 400kW. In the MR (50-GeV synchrotron), work to stop leakage of ground water for walls and ceilings of the tunnel is continued. This is scheduled to be finished by the end of July, and from August we will start alignment work of magnets. As a result of the entire circumference survey by a laser tracker, 8 to 10 mm in vertical and about 30 mm in horizontal displacements are revealed. When these displacements are considered in a beam simulation, residual COD of +/-50 mm without correction, or 20 mm with some corrections, can be evaluated. Since these values are not small enough, we have decided to re-align the magnets. Test operation of some high power devices such as high frequency acceleration system, main magnets, injection and extraction system can be successfully performed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by J.IMAZATO and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EFFORTS TO RESUME EXPERIMENTS AT THE HADRON HALL (by J.IMAZATO) At the moment we are doing our best to recover the beamline functions in the Hadron Experimental Facility. As was described in the last Special Issue, the beam lines themselves were not seriously damaged, while a part of the Hall buildings wall has yet to wait for a repair. Beamline elements are being measured and realigned in the Hall as well as in the switchyard. Regarding experimental setups, we are also making efforts to bring them back to the initial conditions. At K1.8 the 10-cm displacement of SKS will be fixed after repairing the three damaged feet. Fortunately, no broken detector elements were found. The cryogenics system seems to be O.K. and it is intended to restart cooling in October. The final confirmation of the superconductivity soundness will be then made. It was a pity that a few chambers were broken at the K1.8BR setup, when the magnets moved. At the KL area the KOTO group is continuing their efforts toward the confirmation of the beam alignments and the engineering run when the beam is back. It turned out fortunately that all the CsI crystals are OK in spite of the two week interruption of the dry air supply just after March 11. In the summer the measurement and realignment of the KL beamline is planned. We will be ready to accept a test beam in December and start normal facility operation in early next year as indicated in the J-PARC beam recovery master plan. INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT AND STATUS OF THE NEUTRINO FACILITY (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The T2K experiment collected about 2% of the original goal of the total number of events to be collected before the great East Japan earthquake hit on March 11, 2011. Based on this data set the T2K experiment has detected 6 electron neutrino candidate events. For the first time, it was possible to observe an indication that muon neutrinos are able to transform into electron neutrinos over a distance of 295 km through the quantum mechanical phenomena of neutrino flavor oscillations. The result was presented at the KEK seminar on June 15 and a press release was issued from KEK/ICRR on the web. hxxp://www.kek.jp/ja/news/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html hxxp://www.kek.jp/intra-e/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html The paper describing the result was submitted to Physical Review Letters and was accepted for publication. After J-PARC resumes producing muon neutrinos, which is planned to happen by the end of 2011, the T2K experiment will continue striving to accumulate the target number of events to confirm electron neutrino appearance. Recovery work from damages by the earthquake is continuing. Some part of the ground surrounding buildings is severely subsided (about 1~2m), which consequently damaged some nearby facilities and piping/cabling, but buildings are generally fine. Temporary repair of subsided ground was quickly performed to access buildings for recovery work. No damages were found by inspection in superconducting magnets and cryogenics, and the test operation of superconducting magnet up to operating current was successful. Test operation of normal conducting magnets was also performed successfully except those of which some parts will be replaced. All beam monitors were checked and found OK except a few submerged parts. Since the tunnel was moved, realignment of most magnets will be done. Inspections of equipment in the Target Station (TS) are continuing and no serious damages have been found so far. Test operation of the horn power supply with a dummy load was done successfully. Test operation of horns will also be done then horns will be moved to the maintenance area for detailed visual inspection. Inspection and test operation of sub-detectors of T2K near detector ND280 was performed and no serious problems were found so far. There remains some inspection and tests to check details. No problems were found in ND280 magnet by the inspection. Test operation of the magnet will be done with operation of the cooling water system but we should wait for inspection and test by engineers of the German company, which can be done in September due to constraints on visiting Japan. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERING FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE AT JAPAN SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE (JSNS) IS PROGRESSING 1. Neutron Source The buildings and the conventional facilities were inspected thoroughly for any damages due to the earthquake. The restoration work has been started all over the Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF). The coolant facilities were overhauled and tested. All the magnets in the proton beam transport line were extensively surveyed and their movement caused by the quake were recorded. The positions of the magnets have to be corrected by a few mm. The alignment work is scheduled for this autumn. The mercury circulation system was operated with a rated mercury flow rate of 11.4 L/s, and the performance was confirmed to be good. Performance of the target trolley was also tested and all functions worked well. A seal performance test was carried out for the helium gas supply line to the bellows seal mechanics of the mercury target, where the possibility of helium leak was suspected, but the helium piping was confirmed to be sound. The present mercury target vessel will be replaced with a new one in October. The J-PARC neutron source is equipped with three supercritical hydrogen moderators, which have the thin fivefold coaxial tube structure made of aluminum alloy and stainless steel. Some R&D activities are going on to facilitate manufacturability of the moderators. A low thermal expansion material "Invar" is to be introduced to minimize thermal shrinkage of the moderator tubes when they are cooled down to 20 K. Weldability and bendability of Invar tubes have been confirmed to be workable. A combined component of multiple tubes including a dissimilar joint of aluminum alloy and stainless steel was fabricated successfully, which will contribute for easier concentric alignment and definite airtightness at the joints. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. MANY PROPOSALS WERE SENT TO SNS AND LANSCE. 2. Neutron Science The big shake of the earthquake caused movement of many shielding blocks of the pre-shields. The pre-shields are stacked at the upstream position in each beamline and some of them severely moved and leaned. At present, we are reinstalling many of pre-shields. Since makeshift space for shielding blocks is necessary for the reinstallation, iron plates were laid down recently in 18 m x 12 m in front of the rest house near the MLF building. To fix subsidence of the west annex building where BL18 (SENJU), BL19 (TAKUMI) and BL20 (iMATERIA) are located, these instruments will be taken away from the west annex building soon. For the user operation of the 2011A period (April to November, 2011), 184 proposals had been submitted; they were reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee and approved by the MLF advisory board. These proposals cannot be carried out until the accelerators, MLF neutron source and instruments will be recovered from the damage caused by the severe earthquake. However, thanks to the decision of Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (SNS) and Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), 24 and 5 proposals were selected and were sent to the respective facilities. Many neutron user facilities in the world showed support to the MLF facility and users of MLF and JRR-3. We greatly appreciate it. DAMAGE OF MUSE WILL BE FIXED BY NOVEMBER, 2011 3. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) The MUSE staff have been working on inspecting and fixing damage caused by the earthquake on March 11, 2011. First of all, we have removed a thousand tons of concrete blocks to investigate possible leakage from the 29 pillow-seals (vacuum duct joints) installed in the proton beam tunnel near the muon target (M2 tunnel), since the vacuum of the M2 tunnel was found to be broken. It turned out that all the pillow-seals have no leakage. Also we have removed all the concrete shield blocks to investigate damage on superconducting solenoid coils, turbines for the on-line refrigerator, and a DC separator. Fortunately, no serious damage was found in those components in the secondary decay muon beam line (D-line). The helium ducts, control cables, power cables, and compressed air for the on-line refrigerator system were damaged, due to a settlement of about 10 cm to 1.5 m outside the MLF building. These need to be replaced from the viewpoint of the high-pressure gas regulations. Water ducts for the air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target are about to be removed, since the wall where they have been attached is about to fall down at an expansion joint between MLF and the proton beam transport line from 3-GeV RCS (3NBT). Some concrete blocks above the D-line ceiling were so strongly shaken that anchor bolts for the joint were split out. Also the separation plate for air tightness between the tunnel and experimental hall was seriously deformed and will be replaced. We are planning to fix all the damage by the end of November, 2011 in anticipation of the beam time planned for this December, 2011. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hiroyuki OIGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MODIFICATION AND REFRESHMENT OF JAEA LEAD-BISMUTH MATERIAL CORROSION LOOP (JLBL-1) In JAEA, to develop LBE (Lead-Bismuth Eutectic) handling techniques and to evaluate feasibility of structural materials in LBE, JAEA Lead-Bismuth material corrosion Loop (JLBL-1) was made in 2001. Until now, over 26,000 hours of operation and 7 phases of material corrosion tests were performed. Recently, the performance of the loop has been degraded. For instance, a decrease of the LBE flow-rate and LBE leakage at an oxygen sensor have occurred. So some repair and modification were required. As repair and modification of JLBL-1, replacement and a position change of an oxygen sensor, maintenance of EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pump) and exchange of filters were conducted. After that, a test operation is underway. Tests for the oxygen sensors and the oxygen concentration control system will be done in the near future. The final goal is to perform corrosion/erosion test under the oxygen concentration controlled condition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE 11TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC WILL MEET ON JULY The 11th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC will meet on July 29, 2011 to discuss the alternative application of J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the new secondary beam lines including the muon beam line in the Materials and Life Science Facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Information System Division] by Atsushi MANABE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SINET4 SUPPORTS J-PARC NETWORK CONNECTION TO THE WORLD In March 2011, the National Institute of Informatics (NII) has upgraded SINET (Japan Science Information Network hxxp://www.sinet.ad.jp) from version 3 to 4. Thanks to NII support of J-PARC by the upgrading, the J-PARC network has obtained the possibility of a 10 Gbps network bandwidth both to the internet and to the Tokai-Tsukuba interconnection that was 1 and 2 Gbps, respectively. Since in order to realize the increased speed, the J-PARC network itself also should be upgraded, the replacement of the J-PARC network is being planned for the next summer (2012). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering, Nov. 20-24,2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS Abstract submission deadline: Aug. 22, 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. 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Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From ljp at lanl.gov Fri Jul 29 21:38:05 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:38:05 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center (Extended) Message-ID: <005701cc4e27$0998c640$1cca52c0$@gov> Deadline for submitting a proposal has been extended to August 1, 2011 Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2nd run cycle has been extended until 8:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday August 1, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Mon Aug 1 12:34:20 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:34:20 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] New version of VITESS (2.10) Message-ID: <4E36812C.6070006@helmholtz-berlin.de> Dear All, The version 2.10 of the VITESS simulation package has been released. The most important new features are: - New modules: 'elliptic_mirror', 'lense' (spherical and parabolic shape) and 'beamstop' - Option for multiple threads to reduce the calculation times in the modules that consume most CPU time. - Several new options of the guide module (hexagonal and octahedral shape, statistics and visualisation of trajectories, etc) The new version can be downloaded from the internet site "www . helmholtz-berlin . de/vitess" Kind regards, The VITESS Team -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-A1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch / Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin / Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From cole.618 at osu.edu Wed Aug 3 23:21:15 2011 From: cole.618 at osu.edu (Cole, David) Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:21:15 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Post Doc position Message-ID: <659B652F2F49A14DB65F96B1DB59950E1360803D@MS2.asc.ohio-state.edu> Folks, Below please see our Ad for a neutron scattering post doc at The Ohio State University. Thanks. Dave Cole Professor, Ohio Research Scholar School of Earth Sciences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structure and Dynamics of Fluids at Nanoscale Interfaces The Ohio State University School of Earth Sciences Project Description: The Subsurface Energy Materials Characterization and Analysis Laboratory - SEMCAL (Dr. David Cole, co-director; hxxp://www.geology.ohio-state.edu/faculty_bios.php?id=171 ), in the School of Earth Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in neutron scattering for a 2 year appointment with the possibility of extension to interrogate the interaction of fluids with mineral substrates (as planar surfaces or nanoporous media). This position will be part of OSU?s Sloan Foundation funded Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO) project targeting ?Reduced Carbon in Earth?s Crust and Mantle?. Studies will focus on fundamental and applied aspects of the interaction of C-O-H fluids (aqueous; non-aqueous) with solids (natural; engineered) across a wide range of length and time scales with the goal to reach a predictive level of understanding of fluid-mediated processes in complex earth and technological systems. Researchers will be able to take advantage of the collaborative interaction established between OSU and neutron scattering researchers in the Geochemistry and Interfacial Sciences Group of the Chemistry Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Emphasis is placed on static and dynamic neutron scattering from ambient conditions to elevated temperatures and pressures to understand the nano-scale properties of free and confined fluid-solid interfaces. Qualifications: Candidate must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Sciences, Geochemistry or closely related field. The candidate must have demonstrated experimental skills and experience in one or preferably several neutron scattering techniques (SANS, NR, QENS, NSE, diffraction). Programming skills are desirable. The candidate should be able to work independently and participate creatively in refining project directions. The candidate must have good oral and written communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues. Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than six years prior to the date of application appointment or must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. Contact: Applicants should send a CV, description of current research activities and interests, and contact information for at least two references to: Prof. David R. Cole, School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 432210-1398 (cole.618 at osu.edu). A formal job posting will soon appear in the HR section of the Ohio State University web site. For more information about the School of Earth Sciences, visit our web site at hxxp://www.geology.ohio-state.edu/ . From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Thu Aug 4 15:29:01 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:29:01 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Diffraction Project Facilitator | Animateur de projets de diffraction des neutrons Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C06A7C961@EVS1.aecl.ca> (Le fran?ais suit l'anglais) Neutron Diffraction Project Facilitator NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) Located at the NRU Reactor at Chalk River Laboratories, the NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) operates six neutron scattering instruments as an international user facility. Each year, about one hundred neutron scattering experiments are undertaken, supporting the research and development (R&D) programs of more than two hundred research participants from academia, government laboratories and industries from across Canada and abroad. The purpose of this position is primarily focused on: * Providing scientific support, project management and training to facilitate the neutron diffraction experiments of visiting students, researchers and clients. * Leading CNBC projects for development of neutron-beam instruments, methods or new applications aligned with CNBC and NRC priorities. For more information, see: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/BB3A1D0E95549C36852578C60070EAE6 ------- Animateur de projets de diffraction des neutrons Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons du CNRC (CCFN-CNRC) Le Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons (CCFN) du CNRC, situ? au r?acteur NRU des Laboratoires de Chalk River, exploite six instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons en tant qu'installation destin?e ? des utilisateurs internationaux. Pr?s d'une centaine d'exp?riences de diffusion des neutrons sont effectu?es chaque ann?e dans le cadre de programmes de recherche et d?veloppement (R et D) de plus de deux cents chercheurs externes provenant de laboratoires universitaires et gouvernementaux, ainsi que d'entreprises de tout le Canada et de l'?tranger. Les principales fonctions de ce poste sont les suivantes : * fournir un soutien scientifique, effectuer de la gestion de projets et de la formation pour aider les ?tudiants, chercheurs et clients invit?s ? effectuer des exp?riences de diffraction des neutrons; * diriger des projets du CCFN visant le d?veloppement d'instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons, de m?thodes ou de nouvelles applications en lien avec les priorit?s du CCFN et du CNRC. hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/FrenchAll/BB3A1D0E95549C36852578C60070EAE6 CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From recruitment at ill.fr Thu Aug 4 15:37:01 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:37:01 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Vacancy for a Research Engineer at ILL Message-ID: <4E3AA07D.8050905@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy for a: *RESEARCH ENGINEER* *in high pressure crystallography* *(m/f)* Under the direct supervision of the Laue instrument responsible, you will work closely with the members of the Diffraction and Sample Environment groups. In the framework of a French consortium involving ILL, ICMCB (Bordeaux) and University of Rennes 1, you will interact with teams involved in the development of new single molecule magnets, in particular in the field of high-pressure photomagnetism. Your duty will be focussed on the development of a new high pressure sample environment for neutron scattering studies at low temperature under light irradiation. **/Qualifications and experience:/ We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a keen interest in developing high pressure studies in medium pressure range for neutron scattering. You should have experience in material sciences, with a master's degree or higher. An experience in laser optics or cryogenics would also be greatly appreciated. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in neutron diffraction. /Notes:/ This is a fixed-term contract of 10 months (ending on 30/09/2012 at the latest). Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Marie-H?l?ne Lem?e-Cailleau, e-mail: lemee at ill.eu Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *18.09.2011*, via our website:hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/18*) From sinq at psi.ch Mon Aug 8 08:16:36 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:16:36 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Position at LNS/PSI Switzerland: Neutron Scattering Studies of Novel Materials Message-ID: The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering (LNS) at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, Villigen, Switzerland) is responsible for the operation and development of instrumentation at the spallation neutron source SINQ. The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphasis on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow Neutron Scattering Studies of Novel Materials Your tasks: You will conduct research projects on quantum materials with novel electronic and magnetic properties, in collaboration with existing in-house research activities at the LNS and instructed by Christian R?egg. As part of this 3-year postdoctoral position, you will support the external user program at SINQ on the triple-axis spectrometer RITA-II (Maximum 30% of your time). Your profile: You hold a PhD in experimental physics and have experience in neutron scattering studies of quantum/frustrated magnets or strongly correlated electron systems. Know-how in low-temperature, high-field or high-pressure instrumentation is desirable. You have good communication and organisation skills and enjoy working with students in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0164-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3302-02): hxxps://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0164/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Aug 12 04:58:36 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:58:36 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4E4496DC.6040209@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues, It's getting close to the deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration of the 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS). August 22, 2011 (Japan Standard Time) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS ---------------------------------- Conference Secretariats Jun-ichi Suzuki and Fujio Maekawa Email: 1stAOCNS at ml.j-parc.jp ---------------------------------- From barkerbm at ornl.gov Sun Aug 14 01:01:10 2011 From: barkerbm at ornl.gov (Barker, Buffie M.) Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:01:10 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Clifford G. Shull Fellowship 2012 Message-ID: <1929E3C81FEE194EA0D9319E8995CB7BAEEE1AE081@EXCHMBA.ornl.gov> PURPOSE: The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for the Clifford G. Shull Fellowship Program. With the world's most intense pulsed accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), and a world class continuous neutron source (the High Flux Isotope Reactor) ORNL aspires to become the foremost center for neutron science. Research at ORNL's neutron facilities will encompass the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for thousands of researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. The Clifford G. Shull Fellowship Program is aimed at attracting new scientific talent to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and its neutron science programs, making it possible for these outstanding new scientists to continue on the path to excellence while substantially contributing to ORNL and U.S Department of Energy missions and goals. The Shull Fellowship is open to fields of science and engineering that utilize neutron techniques and/or advance neutron science. Shull Fellows are expected to provide valuable stimuli to the research efforts of the Laboratory, make available the most recent developments of university science and engineering departments, and represent the Laboratory to its sponsors and collaborators in the scientific community. This position is a temporary, full-time assignment for 24 months, with the possibility to be converted to regular full-time employment. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Shull Fellowship Program is directed to recent doctoral degree recipients of exceptional ability who show clear and definite promise of becoming outstanding leaders in scientific research and development. The Program will provide them with the opportunity to: . develop neutron science programs in areas of national importance; . pursue research programs within their areas of interest and expertise; . collaborate with Laboratory R&D staff and distinguished scientists; and . have access to Laboratory expertise, facilities, and programs. Shull Fellows carry out and develop research programs to enhance the knowledge of the structure or dynamical behavior of advanced materials using neutron scattering as a primary tool; work with scientists in ORNL and other research institutions on collaborative research programs using neutron scattering experiments; educate and promote the use of neutron scattering to new user communities; publish research results in scientific journals; and assist Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor instrument scientists and design teams in the development of new instrumentation to meet research program goals. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Each applicant must be the recipient of an earned doctorate and must be no more than three years beyond the doctorate attainment. A PhD. in condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, biology, or related field is required. Applicants should not have previously held more than one postdoctoral appointment. Current ORNL postdoctoral appointees and staff members cannot be considered as valid applicants. Previous experience in neutron or X-ray scattering techniques is advantageous; however, outstanding candidates possessing characterization skills and expertise in nano-materials are also encouraged to apply. Strong written and oral communication skills and the desire to work in a team environment on scientifically-challenging problems are required. Applicants for this Shull Fellowship competition should have a PhD degree conferred on or after October 1, 2008. For more information regarding history of the program, qualifications, duration of appointments, and to apply, please visit: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/shullfellowship For full consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2011. In addition to your CV, please include a short research statement and names of at least three professional/academic references. Interviews will commence in early 2012. To apply for this position:?????? http://jobs.ornl.gov From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon Aug 15 07:16:03 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:16:03 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Deadline for Neutron Scattering and Deuteration Proposals at the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney, Australia: Deadline 15 September 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B46067272CF@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Proposals at the OPAL Neutron Beam Facility and National Deuteration Facility Deadline 15 September 2011, for beam time between January and June 2012 ANSTO is open for proposals for the following neutron-beam instruments and facilities: Echidna (high-resolution powder diffractometer) Wombat (high-intensity powder diffractometer) Koala (Laue diffractometer) Kowari (strain scanner) Platypus (reflectometer) Taipan (thermal 3-axis spectrometer) Biological and Chemical Deuteration (at the National Deuteration Facility - NDF), in conjunction with neutron experiments at OPAL Proposals should be submitted using our on-line system, hxxps://neutron.ansto.gov.au Deadline: 15 September 2011. * For single visit proposals for neutron instruments, select round "2012-1 Neutron" * For 3 year program proposals for neutron instruments, select "2012-1 Neutron Program" * For National Deuteration Facility proposals, select round "2012-1 Deuteration" For other National Deuteration Facility research proposals, for instance for NMR, optical spectroscopy or neutron experiments at facilities other than OPAL, Australian and New Zealand users should submit via AINSE's portal . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www . ansto . gov . au/research/bragg_institute www . ansto . gov . au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 16 16:06:53 2011 From: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de (Russina, Margarita) Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:06:53 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] 2nd Circular of the workshop Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" Message-ID: <895CC01126DF9C4E8D62F209BB46BC4A227A0C9D@didag1> Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to the workshop on ?Perspectives in Terahertz Spectroscopy with Neutrons. The workshop is organized by Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin and European Spallation Source Project as part of R?ntgen ?ngstr?m Cluster collaboration and will be held on November 29-30, 2011 in Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Germany. The workshop will bring together young and experienced scientists who are using or planning to use neutron Time-of-Flight spectroscopy for their research. Time-of-Flight (TOF) spectroscopy with cold neutron allows us best to explore phenomena in condensed matter on the terahertz frequency range (10?eV -150meV) and on a length scale from 0.5 to 100 ? . This method can be applied to study extremely broad range of phenomena in complex systems, e. g. quantum phenomena in magnetism, microscopy dynamics of proteins, and fast ionic diffusion in conducting systems. The high data rates and new instrumental capabilities of modern spectrometers open up new opportunities for systematic, in situ and kinematic investigations or study of excitation spectrum of complete Brillouin zones. Direct neutron spectroscopic measurements in the space and time domain allow us to benchmark and validate molecular dynamic model calculations forming a very powerful tool in exploring nanoscale dynamics and functionality. We invite you to join us for an exciting program, that will cover topics on soft matter, magnetism, and material science. An overview of new trends in neutron TOF spectroscopy instrumentation, data handling and interpretation approaches will also be presented. The list of the invited speakers include: M. Braden ( University K?ln, Germany) S. S?llow (Technical University Braunschweig, Germany) O. Stockert ( MPI Dresden, Germany) A. Z?ttel ( EMPA, Swiss) S. Fischer ( HU Berlin, Germany) A. Mayer ( DLR, Germany) M. Havenith (RU Bochum, Germany) H. Bakker (FOM Institute AMOLF, Netherlands) M. Johnson ( Institute Lauer Langevin, France) M. Tarek (Nancy University, France) J. Ollivier (ILL, France) T. Perring (ISIS, UK) The workshop registration is now open! For more information please look at hxxps://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neat/index_de.html or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Margarita.Russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Dr. Margarita Russina TOF spectroscopy group, Institute Functional Materials and Soft Matter E-mail: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tel: +49-(0)30-8062-4 3159, Fax: +49-(0)30-8062-4 2523 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 16 16:46:56 2011 From: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de (Russina, Margarita) Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:46:56 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] internet information to the workshop " Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" Message-ID: <895CC01126DF9C4E8D62F209BB46BC4A227A0CE2@didag1> Dear Colleagues, For more information on the workshop " Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" please use the website: hxxps://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neat/index_de.html or www . helmholtz-berlin . de under news and events please click on the workshop title. In the previous announcement some of the signs have been transferred incorrectly. If you still have trouble with that, please let me know. With best regards Dr. Margarita Russina TOF spectroscopy group, Institute Functional Materials and Soft Matter E-mail: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tel: +49-(0)30-8062-4 3159, Fax: +49-(0)30-8062-4 2523 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From Bjorn.Hauback at ife.no Wed Aug 17 12:56:43 2011 From: Bjorn.Hauback at ife.no (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Bj=F8rn_Christian_Hauback?=) Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:56:43 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist and Postdoctoral Fellowship at IFE, Norway Message-ID: Physics Department, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE); Kjeller, Norway and The European Spallation Source (ESS), Lund, Sweden have vacancies for: An Instrument Scientist and a Postdoctoral Fellowship IFE and ESS will share two positions as an Instrument Scientist and a Postdoctoral Fellow, but both positions will be located at IFE. Main tasks: The persons being employed will be involved in: . Specification, installation and operation of up to three different beamlines in the JEEP II reactor for development of techniques and/or instrumentation relevant to ESS. In particular there will be activities related to detector development. . Assist in operating neutron instruments at JEEP II in connection with visitors from ESS . Assist in arranging neutron scattering courses. Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have a PhD or similar in materials science or a closely related field. Experimental experience with techniques involving neutron scattering are desired. The evaluation of candidates will be based on scientific qualifications and ability to communicate efficiently. Good knowledge of the English language is essential. Location: Physics Department at IFE, Kjeller. Duration: Instrument Scientist: permanent. Postdoctoral fellow: 3 year, with possibility for extension. Start date: As soon as possible. We can offer: Social benefits including pension plan, life- and accident insurance. Salary based on qualification and experience. For more information regarding the position, please contact: Department Head Bj?rn C. Hauback, tel +47 63 80 60 78, bjorn.hauback at ife.no, Deputy Department Head Geir Helgesen, tel +47 63 80 60 83, geir.helgesen at ife.no Please forward covering letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates in English to: Physics Department c/ Bj?rn C. Hauback Institute for Energy Technology, P.O. Box 40, NO-2027 Kjeller, Norway or by e-mail to fysikk at ife.no Closing date for applications is: 30. September 2011. Applications with CV and certificates will not be returned. Please identify the application with: (IFE-ESS Positions). More information about the positions on www . ife . no. __________________________ Professor Bj?rn C. Hauback Department Head Physics Department Institute for Energy Technology P.O. Box 40 NO-2027 Kjeller Tel: +47 63 80 60 78 E-mail: bjorn.hauback at ife.no From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Aug 19 05:38:05 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:38:05 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Extension of the Deadline of Abstract Submission for 1st AOCNS Message-ID: <4E4DDA9D.5060300@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues The organizing committee of 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) has decided to extend the deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration to September 10th, 2011. Attached please find 3rd Announcement of the conference including a tentative list of speakers of for plenary lecture, facility report, keynote lecture and invited talk. Please submit your abstract and register through the web site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/index.html We look forward to seeing you in Tsukuba in November. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS ---------------------------------- Conference Secretariats Jun-ichi Suzuki and Fujio Maekawa Email: 1stAOCNS at ml.j-parc.jp ---------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ACONS-4.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 535056 bytes Desc: not available URL: From elena at lanl.gov Fri Aug 26 00:14:57 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:14:57 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines - August 2011 Message-ID: <4E56C961.3080000@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, Construction of a new building to expand our capabilities at the LANSCE/WNR Target-4 experimental area has started. The building doubles our capacity for neutron testing of semiconductor devices with the same neutron spectrum that presently exists at the ICE House. The new building also provides a special flight path essential for the success of neutron output measurements following fission (Chi-Nu). On this flight path, a pit in the floor under the detectors reduces the background from neutrons scattered from the concrete. The new building will cover the 15-degree Right and Left flight paths as well as parts of the 30-degree Right and Left flight paths, and will have a crane to move heavy shielding and equipment. Contractors are presently excavating in preparation for framing and pouring the foundation for the building. A detailed schedule is being developed that will couple the construction schedule with the installation of the flight paths. We will bring up the Target-4 flight paths in a staged sequential manner: The 90-degree Left (TPC) and the 60-Right (GEANIE) flight paths will be the first to receive beam because they are outside of the building construction area. The next flight paths to be brought on line will be the 30-degree flight paths (Ice House and ICE-II). The last flight paths will be the 15-degree Right and 15-degree Left flight paths because they require the most installation effort. We will keep users informed as the work progresses and look forward to operations in our new facility. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, Construction of a new building to expand our capabilities at the LANSCE/WNR Target-4 experimental area has started. The building doubles our capacity for neutron testing of semiconductor devices with the same neutron spectrum that presently exists at the ICE House. The new building also provides a special flight path essential for the success of neutron output measurements following fission (Chi-Nu). On this flight path, a pit in the floor under the detectors reduces the background from neutrons scattered from the concrete. The new building will cover the 15-degree Right and Left flight paths as well as parts of the 30-degree Right and Left flight paths, and will have a crane to move heavy shielding and equipment. Contractors are presently excavating in preparation for framing and pouring the foundation for the building. A detailed schedule is being developed that will couple the construction schedule with the installation of the flight paths. We will bring up the Target-4 flight paths in a staged sequential manner: The 90-degree Left (TPC) and the 60-Right (GEANIE) flight paths will be the first to receive beam because they are outside of the building construction area. The next flight paths to be brought on line will be the 30-degree flight paths (Ice House and ICE-II). The last flight paths will be the 15-degree Right and 15-degree Left flight paths because they require the most installation effort. We will keep users informed as the work progresses and look forward to operations in our new facility. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Mon Aug 29 13:29:51 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:29:51 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader - Electrical Engineering at ESS Message-ID: <85CC17B6-ED06-4B71-B24D-8ACE70E626B0@esss.se> Group Leader - Electrical Engineering The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a "Group Leader - Electrical Engineering". Description of position/department The Electrical Engineering group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will establish and lead the Electrical Engineering group at the ESS. The Electrical Engineering group will be responsible for the design and maintenance of highly integrated systems such as motion control, safety interlock, but also for general automation, including electronic and robotic systems, and cabling of all the neutron instruments, which are currently being designed at ESS. The immediate focus will be on liaising with external groups as well as the instruments scientists to define standards and to establish instrument motion control systems. Qualifications Academic qualification: PhD in engineering or physics. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of highly integrated systems, with a strong element of standardization. Desirable experience: Management of a team of engineers and electrical technicians, project management incl. budgeting and reporting. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Duration & Location The position is a permanent position. The Electrical Engineering group will be based at the ESS in Lund. Start date To be discussed but as soon as reasonably possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 1 December, 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www . esss . se From anne.safstromlanner at esss.se Tue Aug 30 09:50:52 2011 From: anne.safstromlanner at esss.se (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Anne_S=E4fstr=F6m_Lanner?=) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:50:52 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy at ESS Message-ID: <198042A3-B047-4E91-A791-596D3C8BE3F4@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy The Science Division at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a "Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy". Description of position/department The ESS project is in the Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. As the ESS will be a long-pulse neutron source; new instrument designs need to be developed to take full advantage of the source time structure. We are therefore seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at the ESS. Description of main responsibilities The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for one or more Instrument Scientist positions, specializing in single-crystal excitations, quasielastic scattering or molecular/chemical spectroscopy. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new neutron spectroscopy concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron spectrometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX- IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or atomic or molecular excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Duration & Location The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled no later than March 1, 2012. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions . It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 28th October 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. ______________________________________ Anne S?fstr?m Lanner HR Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 26 Phone: +46 46 222 67 26 E-mail: anne.safstromlanner at esss.se www . esss . se The European Spallation Source is a Partnership of 17 European Nations committed to the goal of collectively building and operating the world's leading facility for research using neutrons by the second quarter of the 21st Century From bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 30 19:02:34 2011 From: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de (Lake, Bella) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:02:34 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <422E4C8A7F77764498D8834232C3FEA722799922@didag1> 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering 8-16 March 2012 The 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering will be held from 8th to 16th March 2012, at the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin f?r materialien und energie. The program will consist of three days of lectures giving a theoretical introduction to methods of neutron scattering in condensed matter research. After the lectures, there will be several days of hands-on experiments at various neutron scattering instruments. The practical part will cover Triple-Axis-Spectroscopy, Powder Diffraction, Small Angle Neutron Scattering, Reflectometry, Time-of-Flight Techniques, Tomography and Polarisation Analysis. The school is primarily aimed at early stage researchers, e.g. PhD students and postdocs and is part of the curriculum of the Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences at the Technical University Berlin. The registration deadline is 15th October 2011. For further details please visit our website hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutronschool/index_de.html Bella Lake Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und energie Magnetism and superconductivity M-N1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany Tel +49 (0)30 8062 42058 Email bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de Website hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/magma/supraleitung/ ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From wenke.schuette at conventus.de Tue Aug 30 22:35:12 2011 From: wenke.schuette at conventus.de (Conventus Congress Agency) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:35:12 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Final programme online: MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) Message-ID: <20110830223512EDABBC2B60$B1EDDBFD3A@PC> 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation Programme online ? www . mecasens2011 . de Dear Sir or Madam, We are delighted to inform you that the final programme of the 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation is now available online. Please consult the conference website www . mecasens2011 . de for any further information. The information on this website will be updated continuously. You may also click here to download the MECA SENS VI programme. You can still register for MECA SENS VI - if not already done - online at www . mecasens2011 . de. Of course you can register on-site at the conference venue in Hamburg (University of Hamburg, Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1, 20146 Hamburg) as well. If you have any further questions, please contact the organising agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg! With best regards on behalf of the conference chair and scientific committee, Wenke Sch?tte -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www . conventus . de From william.kamitakahara at nist.gov Fri Sep 9 19:55:46 2011 From: william.kamitakahara at nist.gov (Kamitakahara, William) Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:55:46 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR CALL FOR PROPOSALS Message-ID: CALL FOR PROPOSALS The long shutdown for facility expansion, currently in progress, is scheduled to end in February 2012. We have provided an overview of the expansion project, including a diary, timelines, and photos, at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/. You are now invited to apply for time on the neutron beam instruments at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). The deadline for new AND continuation proposals is October 4, 2011. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM You must have an account, or create one, on the NCNR Information Management System (NCNR-IMS) to submit a proposal. See our pages at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov for details. Also, please complete the Submit Visitor Registration Form NOW if you have any intention of submitting a proposal and subsequently visiting the NCNR. Our proposal form now allows you to upload the description of your proposed experiment as a pdf file. Continuation proposals must be accompanied by an experimental report. Quick Access Proposals may be submitted at any time, but are held to a higher standard. Approved new and continuation proposals will be allocated instrument time in the period from March 2012 through September 2012. Please see our Web pages ( hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/call/current_call.html) for details. -------------------------------------- Instruments being offered in the current call for proposals are: --Instruments supported by the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG3) Ultra-Small Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS) instrument Cold Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (SPINS) High-Flux Backscattering Spectrometer(HFBS) Disk-Chopper Spectrometer(DCS) Neutron Spin-Echo Spectrometer(NSE) --Other instruments Thermal Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (BT7) Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG7) Reflectometer - horizontal geometry (NG7) Polarized Beam Reflectometer (PBR) Neutron Imaging Facility (NIF) High-Resolution Powder diffractometer (BT1) ----------------------- Applicants should list publications resulting from use of previously allocated instrument time. There is a strict length limit of 8000 characters for the description of research section, if entered as plain text. If uploaded as a pdf, this section may be no longer than 4 letter-size pages, nor more than 600 kb in file size. Note the Tips on Proposal Writing section in the proposal instructions. IMPORTANT - Please inform us of any papers published or in press since August 1, 2010, that have resulted from NCNR instrument time or from collaboration with NCNR staff. Please send citation references to tanya.burke at nist.gov, including title, authors, affiliations, journal, volume, pages, and year of publication. Additional information: Some monetary assistance is available through an outreach program of the University of Maryland, for new NCNR users from U.S. universities (up to a maximum of $500). Preference is given to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. See details at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/outreach.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Kamitakahara wkamitakahara at nist.gov (301) 975-6878 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE FOR NEW AND CONTINUATION PROPOSALS IS Tuesday, October 4, 2011. From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Mon Sep 12 00:23:19 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:23:19 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Call for proposals: NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Message-ID: The NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) invites proposals for beam time on its six beamlines: C2 High Resolution Powder Diffractometer C5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer (Polarized beam option) D3 Reflectometer (Polarized beam option) E3 Triple-axis Spectrometer L3 Stress-Scanning Diffractometer N5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer Information on the beamlines is available on the NRC-CNBC website: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/facilities/cnbc/spectrometers.html Proposals are accepted at anytime. The application form may be downloaded from the Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering: hxxp://www.cins.ca/beam.html ------------------- Daniel Banks Strategic Planning & Communications Officer | Agent de planification strat?gique et de communication Canadian Neutron Beam Centre | Le centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada 613-584-8298 hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cnbc/ | hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ccfn/ ------------------- CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Mon Sep 12 15:54:16 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:54:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Partner Countries in first in-kind instrumentation meeting Message-ID: <49318128-8AEE-4ED8-B7E9-B35BD7E32798@esss.se> ESS Partner Countries in first in-kind instrumentation meeting For the first time, more than 110 scientists from the ESS Partner Countries have met to jointly plan their in-kind contributions to the ESS scientific instruments, that will define the future ESS science. The first ESS In-Kind Contributions Meeting for Neutron Science for the ESS, IKON-1, was concluded today in Lund, Sweden. Over 110 scientists from ESS partner laboratories took part to present and take part of planning for the in-kind contributions. ESS will be the world?s most powerful neutron source for materials and life sciences, but also the world?s first long pulse neutron source. In order for the scientific community to harness the best opportunities for science and technology from the ESS, the instruments must be carefully designed. - We have set ourselves an ambitious goal. ESS will be a world-leading source with unparalleled neutron intensity and with long pulses. That has never been done before, says Dimitri Argyriou, ESS Science Director. - We will have to think out of the box to develop new instruments that will be able to draw all of the benefits from the ESS long pulse beam characteristics, while foreseeing the needs of the science community ten, 20, and even 30 years into the future, says Ken Andersen, ESS Head of Instrumentation. This first meeting provided information on the progress of the ESS and the current status of instrument development, as well as valuable discussions on the choice and design of the best possible instruments for ESS. The meeting also included presentations on in-kind contributions from some of the ESS Partner Countries, namely Germany, Denmark and Switzerland. - The in-kind contributions are vital, continues Dimitri Argyriou. We could not assemble a suite of instruments without the expertise of the ESS partner laboratories and research institutes. - The enthusiasm shown has been truly encouraging. We are now moving ahead full speed, says Arno Hiess, Head of Neutron Science at ESS. The forthcoming IKON meetings will be focused on the current work done by the many partners to ensure a common vision and keep the current momentum in providing the best possibilities for science. The IKON meetings will be held twice a year as a forum for presentation of technical progress. All current and future ESS Partner Countries participants in the in-kind work packages in the ESS Instrument Collaboration will be welcomed. The forthcoming meetings will be The design of the ESS instruments will be performed within work packages led by ESS and the ESS partner laboratories. The instrument concepts will be presented at the ESS Science & Scientists Meeting in Berlin in May 2012. __________________________________________ Marianne Ekdahl Communications Officer - Press & Politics European Spallation Source ESS AB E-mail: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Phone: +46 (0) 46 222 83 89 SMS: +46 (0) 761 33 33 97 International web page: www . ess-scandinavia . eu Swedish web page: www . ess-scandinavia . se www . facebook . com/EuropeanSpallationSource hxxp://twitter.com/ESS_Scandinavia hxxp://twitter.com/MarianneEkdahl From ekkebusae at ornl.gov Tue Sep 13 15:56:03 2011 From: ekkebusae at ornl.gov (Ekkebus, Allen E.) Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:56:03 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Soft Matter Using Neutron Data Message-ID: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F30CB005EE99@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Soft Matter Using Neutron Data Spallation Neutron Source, Oak Ridge National Laboratory November 9-11, 2011 Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the J?lich Centre for Neutron Science are organizing a workshop on modeling and simulation using neutron data of materials such as complex fluids, polymers, and proteins at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). The goal of the workshop is to provide attendees with an opportunity to identify current status and plan for future development of opportunities of modeling and simulation of soft matter science, a science area where there is substantial J?lich and Oak Ridge activity. Of particular benefit to all attendees will be the interactions between experimenters and those knowledgeable of modeling and simulation techniques to exchange ideas with the goal of collaborations in the writing of proposals. These proposals will lead to the performance of experiments that are tailored to enable significant advances. One of the goals of the ORNL neutron sciences program this year is to develop collaborations among neutron scattering experimenters and scientists involved with modeling and simulation. Each session speaker is asked to identify mechanisms for collaboration as well as those key experiments (and related key personnel) that should be performed on instruments at the SNS and HFIR, including the Neutron Spin Echo instrument. Active feedback will enable a summary of future actions to be discussed on the last day. Included in the Workshop will be a summary that integrates current research capabilities along with the recommendations for future collaborations and research directions. It will also serve as an important milestone when communicating with funding agencies and the public. Contributed talks and posters are actively solicited with limited scholarship funding available for successful submitters. The workshop will be held at the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, on Wednesday afternoon through Friday midday, November 9- 11, 2011. Visit the website http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/ModSim2011/ for details. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Roger.Eriksson at esss.se Fri Sep 16 14:55:13 2011 From: Roger.Eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:55:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Energy for Sustainable Science Message-ID: Energy for Sustainable Science ESS, CERN and The European Association of National Research Facilities (ERF) have the great pleasure of welcoming you to a workshop entitled Energy for Sustainable Science: When: October 13-14 Where: Lund, Sweden How: Register at www . esss . se/energyworkshop The workshop will focus on challenges and solutions today and tomorrow for large-scale research facilities to meet their energy demands in a sustainable way. Guests will learn about the energy future of Europe from heavyweight policymakers and industry, hear straight from laboratory directors about on-going sustainability programs, and follow the details of technical solutions from the scientists and engineers who deliver the goods on the floor of the laboratories where the research for a sustainable future is conducted. Welcome. ______________________ Thomas Parker Energy Manager European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Phone: +46 46 222 6701 E-mail: thomas.parker at esss.se www . esss . se ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www . esss . se From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Wed Sep 14 08:09:43 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:09:43 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] job offer: Physicist at JCNS Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155012F91B07B25@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> PHYSICIST (m/f) (with Ph.D.) as second instrument scientist for the diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis (DNS) Advertising institute: JCNS-2 The J?lich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) provides scientists at universities and research institutions in Germany and throughout the world with access to neutron instruments of the highest performance class. For our instrument DNS (diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis) at the FRM II reactor in Garching we are seeking a second instrument responsible. Job Description: * Participation in the user operation of the diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis DNS at FRM II * Involvement in the optimization and further instrument developments of DNS * Involvement in the development of software systems for data reduction, visualization and data analysis of single-crystal time-of-flight spectroscopy based on large arrays of position-sensitive detectors * Implementation of your own research projects based on the unique strength of DNS * Participation in the institute's research programme with a focus on magnetism and correlated electrons systems Your profile: * Excellent and highly motivated Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics * Extensive experience with scattering methods (neutron and/or x-ray scattering) * Experience with software development * Strong interests in studying challenging scientific and technical issues * Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with groups of Forschungszentrum Juelich and external users from research and industry * Willingness to undertake official travel (e.g. in the context of conducting experiments at other research neutron sources) * Well-structured and systematic working method Our offer: * Challenging and varied work in an interdisciplinary and international team * Employment initially for a fixed term of three years * Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVoeD). Place of employment: Garching (near Munich, Germany) Forschungszentrum Juelich aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons. Please send your application to: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de hxxp://www.fz-juelich.de/jcns/EN/Home/home_node.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From stonemb at ornl.gov Mon Sep 19 17:00:44 2011 From: stonemb at ornl.gov (Stone, Matthew B.) Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:00:44 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Inelastic Neutron Scattering Workshop, Nov 16-17, 2011 at ORNL Message-ID: The Neutron Scattering Sciences Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is sponsoring a User Meeting conference November 14 and 15, 2011. Following this meeting, we are organizing a two day workshop, November 16 and 17, at ORNL entitled Forum on Inelastic Neutron scattering from Correlated Electron Systems (http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/fins2011/) The workshop will provide a forum for inelastic neutron scatterers in the field of correlated electron studies, especially magnetism and superconductivity, to discuss their current research and future needs. Presentations will focus on research done at the ORNL neutron scattering facilities. This workshop will also be used to educate and encourage graduate students and post-docs in the field. In addition to a poster session and invited talks, workshop sessions are planned for discussions of inelastic instrumentation needs for the SNS and HFIR, sample environment equipment for the inelastic suite, enabling programmatic research among multiple user groups, and software requirements. Contributed talks and posters are actively being solicited, please see the website http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/fins2011/ for more details. Sincerely, Workshop Organizers Doug Abernathy (ORNL) Matthew Stone (ORNL) Seunghun Lee (University of Virginia) From yamali at ansto.gov.au Wed Sep 21 02:47:02 2011 From: yamali at ansto.gov.au (HERNANDEZ, Yamali) Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:47:02 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] First Announcement-Sample Environment Workshop [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: First Announcement The 7th International Sample Environment Workshop will be held, 17th through the 20th of September, 2012 at the Amora Hotel Jamison in the city of Sydney. This workshop aims to bring together experts in sample environments from major neutron scattering facilities to discuss new developments and techniques applicable to the needs of the user community. The forum will provide the perfect environment for open discussion between scientists, engineers, technical staff and companies. The main goals are for continuous improvement in the efficiency of neutron scattering sample environments and improving capabilities at the facilities. If you would like more information, please go to: hxxp://www.ansto.gov.au/sew2012 SE at NSF local organising committee: Paolo Imperia Cherylie Thorn Scott Olsen Michael Zettinig Joseph Bevitt Natasha Raisani Yamali Hernandez (NIST) From epg at ansto.gov.au Wed Sep 21 04:44:18 2011 From: epg at ansto.gov.au (GILBERT, Elliot Paul) Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:44:18 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Call for Satellite Meetings for SAS2012 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, As part of the next International Small-Angle Scattering Conference, we are issuing an invitation to the community to organise and host satellite meetings. Satellite meetings may have a focus on a scientific theme, application, address aspects of instrumentation, specialised methods or sample environments but must have a clear association with small-angle scattering. 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In the Steering Committee the 17 ESS Partner Countries are represented. - With Switzerland signing the Memorandum, the engagement in ESS from European governments is further strengthened, which gives us a very stable ground for the European collaboration on ESS, says Lars B?rjesson, Chairman of the ESS Steering Committee. The Memorandum of Understanding ?An International Collaboration regarding the European Spallation Source? provides the base for the participation of the Partner Countries in the Pre-Construction Phase of the ESS, the next generation neutron source for materials research and life science. The Memorandum will be complemented later on by agreements detailing the participation of the respective Partner Countries. - For the ESS project, the Swiss participation in the Pre-Construction work means that we can benefit from the vast Swiss experience in neutron science and from building and operating an accelerator-based spallation source, says Colin Carlile, the ESS Director-General. Through signing the Memorandum, Switzerland will participate in the project planning and design work that will result in a final technical design for ESS, the building-up of the future ESS organisation and eventually an international convention. The Swiss contribution to the ESS will be provided by the Paul Scherrer Institute in collaboration with industrial and university partners. Through PSI, Switzerland will contribute with design work and project planning for the ESS target station and several instruments. The instrument R&D and design work will be done in collaboration with scientists in Denmark. The PSI is the largest research institute in Switzerland, building and operating several large-scale research facilities. One of them is the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source, SINQ, which is one of four accelerator-based spallation sources currently in operation around the world. From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Mon Sep 26 15:43:29 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:43:29 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] ESS and ILL start joint R&D in neutron science References: Message-ID: ESS and ILL start joint R&D in neutron science Today, the European Spallation Source and the Institut Laue-Langevin initiate an extensive collaboration for research and development activities within neutron science. In a Memorandum of Understanding agreed on today, ILL and ESS set the framework for the future cooperation, which aims at developing joint scientific and technological projects. The ESS will be a world-leading centre for materials research with neutrons and will host the world?s most powerful neutron source. The ILL is an international research centre operating the most intense steady neutron source in the world, and has been the world-leading centre for neutron science and the development of neutron instrument technology for more than 40 years, generating scientific output of high quality. - It is a great moment when ESS and ILL will now join forces. As a former Director of ILL, I am particularly pleased. I am convinced that ESS and ILL will be able to drive neutron science forward together, and strengthen European science overall, says Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. - This collaboration will also allow ESS as a European project to take benefit from ILL?s leading role in neutron science. The scientific collaboration will cover joint development of neutron scattering instrumentation, beam-line components and neutron optics, as well as development of detector technologies. It will also include joint hosting and organizing of scientific and technical meetings involving the science community. - I am convinced that the future extensive collaboration between ILL and ESS will be a major step towards maintaining the pre-eminent role of Europe in neutron science well beyond 2020, and helping to meet the grand challenges of our society, explains Richard Wagner, Director of the ILL. The ILL is based in Grenoble, France, jointly with the synchrotron ESRF, on the European Photon and Neutron Science campus. Research done at ILL focuses primarily on fundamental science in a variety of fields: condensed matter physics, chemistry, biology, nuclear physics and materials science. ILL is funded and managed by France, Germany and the United Kingdom, in partnership with 11 other European countries and India. For more information, please contact: Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. E-mail colin.carlile at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 02 Marianne Ekdahl, Communications Officer Press & Politics. E-mail marianne.ekdahl at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 89 Please also see ESS web site www . esss . se and the ILL web site www . ill . eu From william.kamitakahara at nist.gov Wed Sep 28 20:01:29 2011 From: william.kamitakahara at nist.gov (Kamitakahara, William) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:01:29 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] reminder - NCNR CALL FOR PROPOSALS Message-ID: CALL FOR PROPOSALS The long shutdown for facility expansion, currently in progress, is scheduled to end in February 2012. We have provided an overview of the expansion project, including a diary, timelines, and photos, at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/. You are now invited to apply for time on the neutron beam instruments at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). The deadline for new AND continuation proposals is October 4, 2011. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM You must have an account, or create one, on the NCNR Information Management System (NCNR-IMS) to submit a proposal. See our pages at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov for details. Also, please complete the Submit Visitor Registration Form NOW if you have any intention of submitting a proposal and subsequently visiting the NCNR. Our proposal form now allows you to upload the description of your proposed experiment as a pdf file. Continuation proposals must be accompanied by an experimental report. Quick Access Proposals may be submitted at any time, but are held to a higher standard. Approved new and continuation proposals will be allocated instrument time in the period from March 2012 through September 2012. Please see our Web pages ( hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/call/current_call.html) for details. -------------------------------------- Instruments being offered in the current call for proposals are: --Instruments supported by the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG3) Ultra-Small Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS) instrument Cold Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (SPINS) High-Flux Backscattering Spectrometer(HFBS) Disk-Chopper Spectrometer(DCS) Neutron Spin-Echo Spectrometer(NSE) --Other instruments Thermal Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (BT7) Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG7) Reflectometer - horizontal geometry (NG7) Polarized Beam Reflectometer (PBR) Neutron Imaging Facility (NIF) High-Resolution Powder diffractometer (BT1) ----------------------- Applicants should list publications resulting from use of previously allocated instrument time. There is a strict length limit of 8000 characters for the description of research section, if entered as plain text. If uploaded as a pdf, this section may be no longer than 4 letter-size pages, nor more than 600 kb in file size. Note the Tips on Proposal Writing section in the proposal instructions. IMPORTANT - Please inform us of any papers published or in press since August 1, 2010, that have resulted from NCNR instrument time or from collaboration with NCNR staff. Please send citation references to tanya.burke at nist.gov, including title, authors, affiliations, journal, volume, pages, and year of publication. Additional information: Some monetary assistance is available through an outreach program of the University of Maryland, for new NCNR users from U.S. universities (up to a maximum of $500). Preference is given to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. See details at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/outreach.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Kamitakahara wkamitakahara at nist.gov (301) 975-6878 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE FOR NEW AND CONTINUATION PROPOSALS IS Tuesday, October 4, 2011. From fernandezbja at ornl.gov Wed Sep 28 20:16:25 2011 From: fernandezbja at ornl.gov (Fernandez-Baca, Jaime A.) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:16:25 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Updating the NSSA database Message-ID: <334E233A660AAC4291E54034556542974592FF6698@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Dear members of the neutron scattering community: We are in the process of updating the database of the Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA, http://neutronscattering.org/ ). Over the years many members have moved and changed their affiliations/contact information and we have not been able to keep up with these changes. If you have not heard from us for some time chances are that we do not have your current information. If this is the case please reply to this message with a note indicating our current affiliation, e-mail and mailing address. You can do the same if you are not a current NSSA member and would like to be or if you do not remember if you are a member or not. It is important for us to be able to reach you and to keep you informed about the NSSA activities, we also are arranging to restore the free subscription to Neutron News to all our members and we would like to have their current mailing addresses. We remind you that there is no cost to be a member of the NSSA and that membership in the society is open to individuals in academia, industry, and government over the world. Thank you for your kind attention . With regards, Jaime Fernandez-Baca Membership Secretary Neutron Scattering Society of America Jaime A. Fernandez-Baca Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P. O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6393 Phone 865-576-8659 FAX 865-574-6268 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sylvia.mclain at bioch.ox.ac.uk Wed Oct 5 14:36:29 2011 From: sylvia.mclain at bioch.ox.ac.uk (Sylvia McLain) Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:36:29 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] PDRA position availiable Message-ID: <4E8C4F4D.3080900@bioch.ox.ac.uk> Inquiries are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work on structural studies of membrane and membrane components in solution, using neutron, NMR and computer simulation. This post is a fixed-term position of three years. This multi-technique based project is suitable for an enthusiastic researcher interested in applying neutronic and computer simulation techniques to understand how membranes and their protein and lipid components interact give rise to their life-giving functions. The successful applicant to this post will be based in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Oxford and will work under the supervision of Dr. Sylvia McLain. He or she will also work with Dr. Chris Lorenz (King's College London) as well performing experiments at the ISIS Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Didcot, UK). Applicants should possess a doctorate in physics, chemistry or related field. Previous experience in neutron scattering, particularly in diffraction techniques, or computer simulations will be an advantage. Applicants should ideally but not necessarily have 1 to 2 years of postdoctoral experience. Informal inquires with CV are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Sylvia McLain. -- Dr. Sylvia McLain Department of Biochemistry University of Oxford New Biochemistry South Parks Road Oxford, UK OX1 3QU Tel: +44 (0)1865 613 325 From elena at lanl.gov Wed Oct 5 19:38:44 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:38:44 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines Message-ID: <4E8C9624.40403@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, After 10 years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, Alan Hurd has stepped away from his duties as Director of the Lujan Center to pursue the next phase of his career. The LANSCE community thanks Alan for his years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Center. Please join us in bidding Alan farewell and best wishes in his future endeavors. LANSCE has begun an international search for the new Leader of the Lujan Center. The Lujan Center is a national user facility for neutron scattering supported by the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) of the Department of Energy's Office of Science. The Lujan Center is also directly used for research supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) national security mission. The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from the NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is home to the Laboratory's neutron scattering science capability; the Lujan Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Lujan Center Leader, is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Lujan Center Leader will be expected to develop personnel, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Lujan Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. A detailed description of the job requirements and information how to apply can be found at: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/orgs/hr/jobs/ Job number: IRC1887 - R&D Manager 4 - LANSCE-LC/Lujan Center Lansce-LC Sincerely, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, After 10 years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, Alan Hurd has stepped away from his duties as Director of the Lujan Center to pursue the next phase of his career. The LANSCE community thanks Alan for his years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Center. Please join us in bidding Alan farewell and best wishes in his future endeavors. LANSCE has begun an international search for the new Leader of the Lujan Center. The Lujan Center is a national user facility for neutron scattering supported by the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) of the Department of Energy?s Office of Science. The Lujan Center is also directly used for research supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration?s (NNSA) national security mission. The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from the NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is home to the Laboratory?s neutron scattering science capability; the Lujan Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Lujan Center Leader, is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Lujan Center Leader will be expected to develop personnel, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Lujan Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. A detailed description of the job requirements and information how to apply can be found at: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/orgs/hr/jobs/ Job number: IRC1887 - RD Manager 4 - LANSCE-LC/Lujan Center Lansce-LC Sincerely, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: From alain.menelle at cea.fr Fri Oct 7 08:49:29 2011 From: alain.menelle at cea.fr (MENELLE Alain) Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:49:29 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] LLB call for proposals : deadline November 1st Message-ID: The next deadline for beam time request at LLB-Orphee is November 1st. We have now 5 selection committees : ? Chemical physics, biological systems ? Crystallographic and magnetic structures ? Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers ? Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials ? Excitations Please use the corresponding form to answer to this call : hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr/fr-en/llb-pro-06-V6-am.doc Due to the preparation of the installation of new spectrometers, during this round, we will not accept proposals on Paxe and Mibemol. You will find all the necessary information's on our Web page : hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ Alain Menelle Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (UMR12, CEA-CNRS) Associate director CEA Saclay, b?t.563, p.219, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : +33-1-69-08-96-99 +33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : +33-1-69-08-82-61 hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr alain.menelle at cea.fr From sinq at psi.ch Fri Oct 7 09:55:13 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:55:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] SINQ - call for proposals I/12 Message-ID: <4DC278E4-3CA5-4A17-B755-FC6C142258A8@psi.ch> The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq, !! new address !!) will be: ********* November 15, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period I/12 between 01/05/2012 and 31/08/2012. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/access-to-sinq hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/call-for-proposals _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following instruments will be open for new proposals in cycle I/12: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/instrumentation Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': hxxps://duo.psi.ch _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commission. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: hxxp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Mon Oct 10 12:46:26 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:46:26 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School 2012: registration is open Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155013BB2073955@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear colleagues, Juelich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) is happy to announce that registration is open for the 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 entitled "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" taking place March 05 - 16, 2012 in Juelich, Germany. The IFF Spring School 2012 comes timely to the centennial anniversary of the discovery of X-ray scattering from single crystals by Max von Laue, Walter Friedrich and Paul Knipping in 1912. For further information and to apply for participation please visit our webpage www . iff-springschool . de Deadline for application is December 09, 2011. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Juelich! With best regards, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From granada at cnea.gov.ar Tue Oct 11 15:34:35 2011 From: granada at cnea.gov.ar (Rolando Granada) Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:34:35 -0300 Subject: [Neutron] ICANS-XX Announcement Message-ID: <3D13E17DB4AC4BE681C38D0D70559A6D@ROLEX3> Greetings! Please find the attached announcement for ICANS-XX. The 20th Meeting of the International Collaboration on Advanced Neutron Sources will be held March 4-9, 2012, in Bariloche, Argentina. We hope to see you there. hxxp://www.icansxx.com.ar/index.php Dr. Rolando GRANADA Centro At?mico Bariloche e Instituto Balseiro Comisi?n Nacional de Energ?a At?mica 8400 S . C . de Bariloche (RN) ARGENTINA TE: +54 (0)2944 445223 hxxp://www.cab.cnea.gov.ar/ granada at cnea.gov.ar -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ICANS-XX_Poster.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 930528 bytes Desc: not available URL: From loewenhaupt at physik.tu-dresden.de Mon Oct 17 12:52:38 2011 From: loewenhaupt at physik.tu-dresden.de (Michael Loewenhaupt) Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:52:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] JunProf at TU Dresden Message-ID: <4E9C08F6.7010900@physik.tu-dresden.de> The Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics, offers for initially 4 years starting as soon as possible a *Junior Professorship (W1) in Neutron Spectroscopy of Condensed Matter with Tenure Track * on a civil servant position limited in time. The successful candidate is expected to represent the discipline of experimental solid states physics in research and teaching. Mandatory teaching assignment amounts to 4 semester hours per week. The field of expertise of the junior professorship shall include neutron spectroscopy of condensed matter. The successful candidate may be granted a high priority access to the PANDA neutron spectrometer at the research reactor FRM II in Garching/Munich. In particular, an active participation in the DFG - Graduate School GRK 1621 "Itinerant Magnetism and Superconductivity in intermetallic Systems" as well as in further planned coordinated research activities in the research area of correlated electron systems at the TU Dresden is expected. In this research field the Dresden campus of the TU Dresden together with the independent research institutes (the Max Planck Institutes for Chemical Physics of Solids and for the Physics of Complex Systems, the Leibniz Institute of Solid State and Materials Research Dresden as well as the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf) is a worldwide leading research location. Applications of exceptional scientists, who have a documented research experience in neutron spectroscopy, are encouraged. The applicants must fulfil the employment qualification requirements of the Higher Education Act of Saxony (namely of ? 63 S?chsHSG). With the positive evaluation an extension of employment for the total of 6 years is intended. Within an option for tenure track full employment as a W2-Chair is possible without further advertisement according to ? 59 par. 2 S?chsHSG. The decision upon this option is taken five years after the start of the junior professorship. Applicants from women are particularly welcome. The same applies to disabled people. Applications, together with supporting documents (curriculum vitae, evidence of academic and professional background, list of academic publications, list of academic teaching experience in two copies, evidence for the highest academic degree in one certified copy) are to be submitted *not later than 23.11.2011* (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service applies) to: TU Dresden, Dekan der Fakult?t Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften, Herrn Prof. Dr. Bernhard Ganter, 01062 Dresden, Germany. -- _________________________________ Prof. Dr. Michael Loewenhaupt # TU Dresden # Institut fuer Festkoerperphysik # D-01062 Dresden, Germany # # Tel.: +49-351-463-36055 # -34671 (Secr.) # Fax : +49-351-463-37734 # _________________________________ From jeffrey.lynn at nist.gov Mon Oct 17 16:59:02 2011 From: jeffrey.lynn at nist.gov (Lynn, Jeffrey W) Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:59:02 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR Cold Triple Axis Instrument Scientist Position Message-ID: Instrument Scientist NIST Center for Neutron Research The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking candidates for a position as Instrument Scientist for the SPINS cold triple axis spectrometer. The position is in the Condensed Matter Physics team which supervises thermal and cold neutron triple axis spectrometers. A doctorate in condensed matter physics or related discipline and experience in triple-axis neutron spectrometry or related techniques is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate is expected to assist scientific users on the SPINS spectrometer, contribute to ongoing and planning for future instrument upgrades, contribute to the running of the facility, as well as perform their own independent research taking advantage of the wide range of neutron instrumentation available at the NCNR. Appointments typically are initially for two years with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years. Salary is in the range from $70,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Please send inquiries and your resume (electronically) to: Dr. Jeffrey Lynn, NIST Fellow Team Leader, Condensed Matter Physics NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology email: Jeff.Lynn at nist.gov Homepage: hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/staff/jeff NCNR Homepage: hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/ From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Tue Oct 18 10:56:55 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:56:55 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Winners of the 1st Illustrating NMI3 picture competition Message-ID: <007701cc8d73$e2ffc470$a8ff4d50$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the winners of the 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition: The first prize goes to Martin Kreuzer from Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin for his striking fish-eye photograph of the instrument BioRef at HZB. His photograph will be displayed on the cover of the next issue of Inside NMI3, to be published in November. There were three second prize winners of this first competition. The three pictures will be displayed inside the next issue of Inside NMI3: Stephen Kill from ISIS for his photograph of the new high-field muon spectrometer (HiFi) at ISIS. Sergey Klimko from Laboratoire L?on Brillouin for his photograph of a new spin- flipper for neutron resonance spin-echo (NRSE) spectrometer MUSES at LLB, CEA-Saclay. Marcus Trapp from Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin for his photograph of the guide system of the time-of-flight reflectometer BioRef, at HZB. The third prize goes to Stephen Kill from ISIS for his photograph of students at the ISIS Muon Training School. This picture will be used to illustrate the schools section on the new NMI3 website. For more information and to view the pictures, please visit the News & Press pages on our website: www . nmi3 . eu The committee of 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition would like to thank and congratulate all participants and invite them to submit pictures again at the next edition of the competition. Kind regards The 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition committee Juliette Savin (Competition organiser) Miriam F?rster J?rgen Neuhaus Andrea Voit From elena at lanl.gov Thu Oct 20 19:07:31 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:07:31 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] Two Announcements to the LANSCE User Group from your Executive Committee Message-ID: <4EA05553.2030505@lanl.gov> Colleagues, On behalf of the LUG EC we would like to make two Announcements to the LANSCE User Group. Please send your replies to Steve Conradson (Chair) conradson at lanl.gov . *-Workshop on New Experimental Capabilities, January 8-10, 2012, at LANSCE* *-Annual Election of Executive Committee Members* For more detailed information please check the LANSCE User Group page: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug.shtml. *Workshop on New Experimental Capabilities at LANSCE, January 8-10, 2012.*Meetings at LANSCE, foreign nationals without access on those dates must register by November 4, 2011 to obtain onsite access. Online registration is available: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml** Open to users and potential users of all LANSCE facilities The Office of Defense Programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration as part of its development of a long term strategy for constructing new experimental capabilities to meet NNSA missions in the 21st century has sent out a call to the NNSA laboratories soliciting proposals for major facilities > $100M. In response, LANSCE will be requesting a pulse stacker with an optimized target and a new, superconducting accelerator with 3 GeV proton energy and five times the current of the existing one. The pulse stacker on the proton storage ring will increase the current by two orders of magnitude and simultaneously enhance the energy resolution to make LANSCE the most intense epithermal facility in the world for high-resolution neutron energy measurements at WNR. The new accelerator will improve the spatial and temporal resolution and the penetrability of the proton beam to provide experimental data from materials dynamics tests that will validate the ability of newly developed constitutive models to accurately predict microscopic (10 micron) to macroscopic (10 cm) materials performanceat pRad. In addition, Lujan Neutron Scattering Center will be hosting workshop sessions on New Directions in Local Structure and Neutron Radiography. The purpose of the workshop is to solicit input from the user community, specifically on what opportunities might be created by these proposed upgrades and what instrumentation and staff would be required to realize this new scientific potential. This information will become part of the final proposal. All members of the LANSCE User Group, particularly those with expertise and projects in these areas, are encouraged to participate. In the spirit of the meeting we will also hold a session on additional LANSCE improvements. For more specific information on the Local Structure and Radiography contact Jim Rhyne (rhyne at lanl.gov ), for Nuclear Sciences contact Steve Wender (wender at lanl.gov ), and Frank Merrill (fmerrill at lanl.gov ) for Materials Dynamics. ** ** *Annual Election of LANSCE User Group Executive Committee Members* ** The LANSCE User Group (LUG) Executive Committee (EC) plays a vital role in the success of the scientific program at LANSCE by keeping LANSCE informed of User interests and needs and providing a window to the Users to LANSCE operations and policies. In these roles the EC provides direct user input to LANSCE management on matters ranging from day-to-day facility operations to future facility upgrades. Since the purpose of User Facilities, although sponsored by the Office of Science or the NNSA and managed by their host organization, is to provide experimental capabilities for Users, the LUG as the primary customer and the EC as its representative carry substantial weight in these matters.The EC also represents the User Group to the outside world: Executive Committee members are frequently invited to interact with LANSCE and Los Alamos management, attend meetings with LANSCE sponsors, and participate in other policy and advocacy activities such as those performed by the National User Facility Organization. The Executive Committee is comprised of a chair, the ex officio chair, a vice chair, and ten regular members representing the different facilities and specific user subgroups, such as industry and students. The vice chair is elected by the EC and ascends to the chair position the following year. The EC members are elected by the entire LUG membership to serve formerly two and currently three year terms. Terms of the regular members are staggered to assure continuity in the Executive Committee. A LUG member becomes a candidate for an open EC position by being nominated -- self-nominations are completely acceptable -- and subsequently endorsed by two additional members. Send nominations and endorsements by email to the current chair (Steven Conradson, conradson at lanl.gov ). As a member of LUG, we request your assistance in this process by nominating and endorsing candidates to serve on the EC. This year, because we are in the transition from both two to three years terms and from topical to a facilities oriented distribution of the EC, we are seeking three candidates for regular EC positions to represent the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center. Because of this transition the candidate receiving the third largest number of votes will join the EC for only a two year term beginning in January 2012. In addition, we also seek a graduate student or post-doctoral scientist for a one year term. Nominations will be accepted starting immediately and going through Monday, November 21, 2011. Candidates must submit a brief biographical sketch and statement of interests that will be posted. Please send your nominations and endorsements to conradson at lanl.gov . The ballot with the final slate of candidates will be placed on the LUG pages of the LANSCE web site (hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug.shtml) by November 25, 2011 and voting will occur through 19 December, 2011. There will also be an amendment to the charter of this ballot, designating that all LANSCE users automatically become LUG members for two years with the choice to opt out and that other interested people can join the LUG by registering via the website: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml -- LUG EC -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2012 Meeting and Election Announcement LUGEC.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 288311 bytes Desc: not available URL: From steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de Thu Oct 20 19:44:29 2011 From: steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de (Steitz, Roland) Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:44:29 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Job announcement F 2011/15 at Helmholtz-Center Berlin (HZB) Message-ID: <073BB137103FEC4CB509E0CCFFA6B4F20F8EB0C1@didag1> Dear colleagues, attached please find the announcement of an open post at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), which we wish to share with the neutron scattering community worldwide. We should be very grateful if you spread the job announcement via the neutron mailing list. Many thanks in advance. With best regards, Roland Steitz [cid:image003.png at 01CC8F60.AD8A0DC0] Advertisement of a Vacancy Reference No. F 2011/15 The Scientific Division Functional Materials - Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials - is offering a post doctoral position - Neutron Reflectometry The appointment is valid for 3 years. The payment is based on the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The Helmholtz-Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres and has about 1100 employees. It hosts the user facilities for neutron scattering, tomography and radiography BER II at the Lise-Meitner campus in Berlin Wannsee and the electron storage ring BESSY II at the Wilhelm-Conrad-R?ntgen campus in Berlin Adlershof. The Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials at the Lise-Meitner Campus combines expertise on versatile fields of soft condensed matter with the power of a neutron and X-ray scattering facility. The institute serves the BER II and BESSY II user facilities open to guest scientists from all over the world. To probe the structure and dynamics of condensed matter, BER II and BESSY II provide the national and international research community access to state-of-the-art neutron and x-ray scattering equipment and expertise. The Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials at the Helmholtz-Centre Berlin invites applications for a postdoctoral position in neutron reflectometry. The position is open to post-doctoral candidates who hold a Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, biophysics, material science, engineering or similar with a strong background in experimental research in soft matter or biology. Experience in neutron or X-ray reflectometry or small angle neutron or X-ray scattering will be considered particularly appreciated. The successful candidate will participate in the research and development work associated with state-of-the-art neutron scattering instrumentation at the neutron reflectometers V6 and BioRef. She/he will collaborate with renowned guest scientists from all over the world doing research in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the BER II user program. She/he will participate in the instrument development scheme at V6 and BioRef. The candidate will also conduct her/his own research program in the field of soft condensed matter research primarily using neutrons, photons and dedicated lab.-based techniques, in particular in the study of bio-lubrication, responsive solid-liquid interfaces and biomimetic systems. At BER II 30% of the instrument beam time is reserved for in-house research. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Roland Steitz (phone: +49-30-8062-42149, email: steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de). Closing date: November 18, 2011. For more information see: http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/funkma/soft-matter/index_en.html As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, a list of publications and copies of degrees to Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, quoting reference No. F2011/15 (email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de). ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. 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Name: F 2011-15 ENGL2.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 21480 bytes Desc: F 2011-15 ENGL2.pdf URL: From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Oct 21 09:00:30 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:30 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.46 Oct 2011 Message-ID: <4EA1188E.6000304@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 46, Oct. 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] BUDGET REQUEST FOR JFY2012. RESTORATION WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATION TO HAVE BEAMS IN DECEMBER. J-PARC REVIEW WILL BE HELD FROM THE NEXT YEAR. J-PARC IAC WILL BE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY. 2. [Accelerator Division] RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. J-PARC HOSTED THE 4TH ACFA HPPA MINIWORKSHOP. 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] NEW PRODUCTION TARGET FOR HADRON HALL. T2K STATUS: RECOVERY FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGES FOR BEAM IN DECEMBER. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] STEADY-GOING RECOVERY AND PROGRESS FOR RESUMING OPERATION. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS HAS PROGRESSED. 1ST AOCNS WILL BE HELD ON NOV. 20-24 AT TSUKUBA, JAPAN. DEVELOPED A 1-DIMENSIONAL ELLIPTIC MIRROR. A KICKER-SEPTUM SYSTEM IS UNDER INSTALLATION. 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] TOKAI RADIOACTIVE ION ACCELERATOR COMPLEX (TRIAC) WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO KOREA. 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITION 7. [Safety Division] APPLICATION FOR LICENSES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY WERE SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, SPORTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MEXT) ON SEP. 16. 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BUDGET REQUEST FOR JFY2012. Our funding agency, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Technology (MEXT), submitted a budget request for us to the Ministry of Finance in September/October. The final decision will be made in December, so that nobody knows what would happen at this moment. However, the requested budget is to operate 9 cycles in the JFY2012, whereas the 9 cycles correspond to approximately a 200-day operation for users that means the full usage of the J-PARC. In addition, the budget to install a 400 MeV Linac (as we planned in the fourth year and the final year) and budgets to power up the MR and to construct a neutron beam line are also included. Furthermore, already approved amount of 17 Oku (1.7 billion) Yen for the Linac + 3 GeV Upgrade will be available in JFY2012. From the next year, the operational budget for the Linac and 3 GeV will be covered entirely by a new budget scheme that is directly controlled by the Government instead of JAEA. This change certainly guarantees all J-PARC facilities to be open to all domestic and international users, such as universities, institutions, and industry. RESTORATION WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATION TO HAVE BEAMS IN DECEMBER. Our recovery work is steadily and smoothly in progress. However, we had faced serious difficulties on the shortage of budget in summer. We had a number of discussions in order to minimize effects in the anticipated beam schedule, and rearranged work plans for item by item. Finally, we succeeded in postponing some elements in November or later without changing the beam schedule of December and maintain the original budget. For example, the road repair in front of the Linac building has been postponed later. We expect to have the 3rd supplemental budget for J-PARC soon. If this budget comes in, then, we will start restoration work of the elements, which had been postponed in so far, for the J-PARC full recovery. J-PARC REVIEW WILL BE HELD FROM THE NEXT YEAR. The review of the J-PARC activity has been conducted by eminent review panels approximately every four to five years. The first one was held in 1999-2000 before the project started. The previous one, which was the third one, was held in 2007, just before the operation of J-PARC started. The next one is the fourth major review. It is anticipated that the 4th review will be held for, at least, 6 months from January of 2012 through the end of June of 2012. The review issues will be 1) past achievements, 2) effects from the earthquake, 3) a roadmap toward power-up to 1 MW, 4) future plans, 5) organization for operations, etc. Inside the J-PARC Center a special team has been created to prepare this review. Also, this team will interact frequently with our funding agencies, MEXT. J-PARC IAC WILL BE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY. The next International Advisory Committee (IAC) will be held on February 27(Mon)- 28(Tue). Around that time, many committees such as Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (A-TAC) and other committees will also be held. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. The restoration of the accelerator from the earthquake disaster is proceeding on schedule in general, and resumption of beam is in prospect from the middle of December. In the linac, the cooling water system began operating by using a temporary water supply system and it permitted a full-scale test of the ion source and the electromagnet power supplies. As a result of this, progress was made to confirm the soundness of the components. Precision alignment of the acceleration cavities such as Drift Tube Linac (DTL) and Separated-type Drift Tube Linac (SDTL) has been completed and it has aligned at 0.1 mm or less to the beam line. As a next step, reinstallation of vacuum pumps and waveguide is underway. A PPS (Personnel Protection System) inspection has been passed by the radiation safety manager of J-PARC for high-power conditioning of acceleration cavities. The high power conditioning of the RFQ (Radio Frequency Quadrupole linac) will be followed by that of the DTL and SDTL cavities. On the restoration construction work, repair on partitioning wall, doors, fire extinguisher water tank, ducts and plumbing have been advanced. An oil leak is found in all three turbo refrigerators for air-conditioning and a repair plan is under arrangement. In the RCS (3-GeV synchrotron), repair work by the construction company has been completed and operation test of air conditioning and pumps has started. As a result, it was found that one of three turbo refrigerators had faults and repair work is needed. Test operations of some of the accelerator components have been performed for 24 hours continuously. As a result, four of 24 units of dry scroll pumps stopped although there were no vacuum leaks. For this reason, we decided to perform total maintenance check of the pumps. The restoration work of the cooling water system has been completed and the test operation will be finished by the end of October. Then, we will perform the power test of accelerator components. In the MR (50-GeV synchrotron), alignment work of magnets has continued. The skill level has been going up gradually, and work will be expected to be finished by the end of October. In addition to the earthquake restoration, some work for performance improvement has been carried out. The cooling water of RF system was together with the electromagnet system until now. The separation work in order to avoid the influence of corrosion by copper ions has been underway. A pump system has been installed in the machine room No.2 and the piping work to the cavity has been finished. A test operation will be expected early in November. In addition to that, layout change has been advanced as a part of power upgrade of the ring collimator. A movable type shield and new two absorbers have been installed. The further improvement in beam power will be expected with additional collimators installed next year. J-PARC HOSTED THE 4TH ACFA HPPA MINIWORKSHOP. The 4th ACFA (Asian Committee for Future Accelerators) HPPA (High Power Proton Accelerator) mini-workshop was held at IQBRC (Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center) on October 5-6 (hxxp://www-conf.kek.jp/acfa-hppa11/). Nearly 50 accelerator experts from Korea, China and Japan attended the workshop. The main topic of this workshop was commissioning and operation of HPPA. The 16 talks were presented on Korean PEFP (Proton Engineering Frontier Project), Chinese ADS (Accelerator Driven System) and CSNS (Chinese Spallation Neutron Source), and J-PARC. The lively discussion was carried out and we shared knowledge and experiences on the Asian HPPA activities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by Y. YAMANOI & T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTION TARGET FOR HADRON HALL. (by Y. YAMANOI) The T1 target is the only production target in the Hadron Experimental Hall at present. The present production target designed for the beam power of 750 kW is a rotating nickel disk of direct water-cooling and assumes beam loss of 30%. However, even before the Great East Japan Earthquake, the proton beam extracted from MR to the Hadron Hall was approximately 3.0 kW because of the difficulty of reducing beam loss at the extraction devices. The radiation shield structure around the T1 was, however, designed and constructed against the 30% loss of 750kW beam, which means the absolute loss of 250kW at the T1 target. The yield of secondary particles can be increased if we can use a thicker and heavier target even for the present relatively low primary proton intensity. Therefore, we decided to install the platinum square bar target with indirect water-cooling. The thickness of this Pt target is equivalent to 50% beam loss, and is known from the preliminary experiment to provide approximately twice as many kaons to experiments than the rotating nickel target. The temperature of this Pt target will reach approximately 850 degree Celsius at the primary proton beam power of 50 kW. Then large shear stress by thermal expansion occurs in the bonding plane of Pt target and Cu block prepared for the indirect cooling. In order to avoid this problem, a nickel sheet was put between the Pt bar and the Cu block, and the bond of Pt, Ni, Cu was made by the hot isostatic pressing (H.I.P) method. In the next period (the first beam time after the Great Earthquake), we are going to use this Pt target to supply secondary beams to experiments. T2K STATUS: RECOVERY FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGES FOR BEAM IN DECEMBER. (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The repair work of neutrino facility and neutrino beam line to recover from the earthquake damages is continuing for beam expected in December. Facility for recovery work of the neutrino beam line is almost ready and there remains some civil engineering work to recover subsided ground, which will be started in October or in the beginning of November. Re-alignment of superconducting magnets is finished and normal conduction magnets will be re-aligned until the middle of October. Inspection of beam monitors confirmed that they are healthy (not broken) and there remains small works for recommissioning them. Test operation of the horns was done successfully. Detailed inspection of T2K near detector ND280 found a problem in P0D (pi-zero detector) readout electronics. We will open the ND280 magnet in November for repair of P0D readout electronics, then will close it by the end of December. Inspection of the cooling water system for the ND280 magnet by engineers of the German company was finished in the beginning of October and then test operation of the magnet is done successfully. T2K collaboration meeting was held at Tokai from September 26 to October 1, where not only status of recovery but also progress of analysis were reported, and there were discussions to finalize the analysis based on the data taken until the earthquake. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STEADY-GOING RECOVERY AND PROGRESS FOR RESUMING OPERATION. 1. Neutron Source The Materials and Life science experimental Facility (MLF) building and its surrounding grounds have been repaired and conventional facilities in MLF have been restored almost to their original conditions. Vacuum breaks found in aluminum neutron beam ducts of neutron beam shutter blocks is under smooth recovery. Measures to prevent loosening of bolts for the duct flanges by impulsive force are being taken for all the 17 ducts that are currently in use. A liquid nitrogen storage tank and a helium buffer tank for the cryogenic hydrogen system, both of which are 2.5 m in diameter and 10 m in height and were leaned by ground subsidence, were made upright. The first operation of the system after the earthquake is scheduled in November. A gas supplying system for a new target vessel with a bubbler that is able to generate microbubbles expected to mitigate the pressure waves is being installed onto the target trolley. A cutting device to get PIE (Post Irradiation Examination) specimens from the first target vessel was tested and improved to have enough power to cut it out. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS HAS PROGRESSED. 1ST AOCNS WILL BE HELD ON NOV. 20-24 AT TSUKUBA, JAPAN. 2. Neutron Science Re-installing many of beamline front shields, which are stacked at the upstream position in each beamline and some of which severely moved and leaned, has been carried out for three months from June, and completed in the middle of September. Thousands of clasps to protect slips of the front shield blocks were attached. The subsidence of the annex buildings reached as large as 15 cm. In the west annex building where BL18 (SENJU), BL19 (TAKUMI) and BL20 (iMATERIA) are located, all of the shielding and instruments were removed from the building before August, and then the building was elevated by a concrete injection method. From the beginning of October, the shielding and instruments once taken away will be brought back and realignment and offline commissioning will be started. For the user operation of the 2011B period (January to March, 2012), 50 neutron proposals have been submitted for 2 cycles in February and March; after evaluation by four referees, all the proposals will be reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee (NSPRC) held on November 4th, and the results will be approved by the MLF advisory board on November 14th. We are collaborating extensively for the 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (AOCNS) to be held on Nov. 20-24, 2011 at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA). Please visit the web site below for details. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS DEVELOPED A 1-DIMENSIONAL ELLIPTIC MIRROR. 3. Neutron Instrument A 1-dimensional elliptic mirror has been developed in combination with a supermirror (m=4) coated with ion-beam sputtering and precise elliptic surface figured with numerically-controlled local wet etching process. Neutrons in wideband wavelength were focused with a focal spot size down to 0.1 mm and peak intensity gain up to 52 without significant diffuse scattering. A KICKER-SEPTUM SYSTEM IS UNDER INSTALLATION. 4. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) MUSE staff have been working on fixing damage caused by the earthquake on March 11, 2011. The helium ducts, control cables, power cables, compressed air piping, and support stand for the on-line refrigerator system were damaged, due to a settlement, about 10 cm around at 1.5 m outside the MLF building. They were replaced in accordance with the high pressure gas regulations and the systems are now under the process of inspection. The proton beam transport line from the 3-GeV Rapid Cycling Synchrotron to MLF (3NBT) was severely damaged at the expansion joint to MLF. For the repairing of the wall, water ducts for the air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target were removed and are planned to be re-installed in October. Anchor bolts split out from the concrete blocks above the Decay-Surface Muon Line (D-line) ceiling were fixed. We are planning to recover from all the damage by the end of November, 2011, anticipating the beam time planned on this December 12th, 2011. We are now working on installation of a kicker and septum system to allow a single bunched muon beam up to 60 MeV/c towards Decay- Surface Muon Instruments (D1 and D2 Instruments) area in the MUSE secondary D-line. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] by Hiroari MIYATAKE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TOKAI RADIOACTIVE ION ACCELERATOR COMPLEX (TRIAC) WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO KOREA. TRIAC is an ISOL based radioactive ion beam (RIB) facility at the Tokai campus. It was shut down this March after five years of operation for users, and the exotic nuclear science group has been moving to RIKEN for a new project relevant to the ISOL facility of the second generation. Existing accelerators, charge breeder, and beam lines of TRIAC will be transferred to the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) within this year. These devices will be reconstructed there under the collaboration with the exotic nuclear science group for R&D works of the future large facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hiroyuki OIGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITION. Technology acquisition for liquid metal as a spallation target and core coolant is one of the critical challenges in the development of an accelerator-driven system (ADS) for transmutation of long-lived nuclear waste. From this viewpoint, the flow measurement of the liquid metal is very important to validate the feasibility of a design and to know the local corrosion of materials, but such a measurement in a high temperature condition is not so easy because of its physical characteristics. In the Transmutation Section, a flow visualization technique has been developed by using the ultrasonic velocity profiler method. The maximum temperature of the conventional transducer for the flow measurement is about 250 degrees Celsius, though the required temperature range is about 300 to 500 degrees in ADS. Thus, development of a new transducer has been started, where comprehensive investigation for structure and material is underway. One of the prototype transducers adopts a Li oxide element, which is expected to show good adaptability to the maximum temperature condition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICATION FOR LICENSES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY WERE SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, SPORTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MEXT) ON SEP. 16. The 11th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC met on July 29 and discussed the alterative application of J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the new secondary beam lines including the muon beam line in the Materials and Life Science Facility. These applications were submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on September 16. The operation license is expected to be issued in December. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (AOCNS), Nov. 20-24, 2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS 2) 3rd MLF Symposium, Jan. 19-20, 2012, Tokai, Ibaraki (Language: Japanese) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/MLFsympo/index.html 3) 3rd Japan Spallation Neutron Source (JSNS) International Advisory Committee (NIAC-3), Feb. 8-10, 2012, Tokai, Ibaraki (Language: English) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Fri Oct 21 11:32:05 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:32:05 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Novel target station concept a milestone in the technical design of ESS References: Message-ID: <309F8849-5A55-4180-8D02-CD8E853921D6@esss.se> Novel target station concept a milestone in the technical design of ESS ESS has decided to use tungsten as target station material in the future research facility European Spallation Source. The decision is a milestone in the technical design of ESS, and will secure the best scientific performance combined with minimum environmental impact. The current decision means that the ESS baseline design is a rotating target made of the metal tungsten, which is a novel concept, but based on international experience. It will now be the base for the final ESS technical design, to be completed in early 2013. The decision is based on detailed studies of several materials and concepts, to which a large number of international scientists have contributed. - The choice of target conceptual design is probably the most important single decision in the technical design of ESS, says Patrik Carlsson, ESS Machine Director. This choice means that we will can reach a very high performance, excellent scientific opportunities and fulfill environmental safety requirements comparatively easy. ESS will be a research facility where neutrons are use for the scientific study of organic and inorganic materials. The neutrons are produced in the target station, and the design of the target station is therefore of vital importance to the future scientific opportunities at ESS. Since ESS will be the most powerful neutron source ever constructed, the design of the target is based on a significant amount of R&D and the assembled knowledge of a large number of experts worldwide. - I am particularly pleased that the decision will make an important contribution to minimising the environmental impact of ESS. Reducing the environmental impact has been one of our main selection criteria, says Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. I see it as natural for a modern large-scale laboratory to take responsibility for making research sustainable. The decision has been taken by the ESS AB Board of Directors and by the representatives from the 17 Partner Countries in the ESS Steering Committee, on the basis of work performed by ESS and the ESS collaboration partner laboratories. The new target station design replaces the 2002/2003 ESS technical design based on a liquid mercury target. Other alternatives, which have been studied, are for example pure lead in liquid form and a mixture of lead and bismuth. Frequently Asked Questions about the decision: See the ESS web site: hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu __________________________________________ Marianne Ekdahl Communications Officer - Press & Politics European Spallation Source ESS AB E-mail: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Phone: +46 (0) 46 222 83 89 SMS: +46 (0) 761 33 33 97 International web page: www . ess-scandinavia . eu Swedish web page: www . ess-scandinavia . se www . facebook . com/EuropeanSpallationSource hxxp://twitter.com/ESS_Scandinavia hxxp://twitter.com/MarianneEkdahl From haltod at helmholtz-berlin.de Fri Oct 21 15:09:12 2011 From: haltod at helmholtz-berlin.de (Marie Haltod) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:09:12 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc position at Helmholtz Center Berlin Message-ID: <4EA16EF8.2070205@helmholtz-berlin.de> HELMHOLTZ CENTER BERLIN FOR MATERIALS AND ENERGY Division Magnetic Materials Institute of Complex Magnetic Materials Scientist Ph.D. (Physicist or cognate disciplines) The Institute of Complex Magnetic Materials invites applications for a postdoctoral position for the 3He neutron spin filter project. The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin neutron source BER II and the Berlin synchrotron storage ring BESSY II, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The successful candidate will commission the filling station for 3He neutron spin filters and subsequently transfer it to routine operation. This includes test experiments at the neutron beam and further instrumental developments concerning methods to determine and control the 3He polarisation. He / she will collaborate with instrument scientists and users to adapt the 3He neutron spin filters to the experimental conditions and to support them during the application of these filters in the frame of neutron scattering experiments Candidates are expected to have a PhD or equivalent advanced degree in physics or cognate disciplines. He /she should have good knowledge in atomic physics and in optics as well as experience in laser applications, vacuum techniques and - in particular - in instrumental developments. Experience in neutron scattering and resonance methods would also be greatly appreciated. The appointment is for 2 years. The work place will be situated at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Germany. For more information regarding the position, please contact Dr. A. Rupp, tel.: +49-30-8062431 77, email: rupp-a at helmholtz-berlin.de Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of two academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, (Email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. M2011/11. The deadline for the application is 31 October 2011. -- Marie Haltod Sekretariat Institut f?r Komplexe magnetische Materialien phone +49-30-8062-42689 fax +49-30-8062-43689 Mailing address: Institut f?r Komplexe magnetische Materialien Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin, Germany ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Fri Oct 21 15:03:06 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:03:06 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] First announcement Neutrons and Food 2012 Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E0175E9FA@SRV362.tudelft.net> First announcement Neutrons and Food 2012 We would like to invite you to participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food 2012.The workshop will be held in Delft, starting with a welcome reception Sunday evening 29 January 2012 and finishing with an excursion to the Reactor Institute Delft Wednesday afternoon 1 February. Aim The aim of the workshop is to identify the scientific needs of food science. The other aim is to show the progress and possibilities of neutron scattering in food science to the European food science community. The anticipated outcome is a better view of the needs of the food science community for the application of neutron scattering and on the other side a better view of the possibilities of neutron scattering in food science. The anticipated outcome will help the European Spallation Source to create the best tools for good food science. This is why this workshop is one of the ESS science symposia. Previous workshop In 2010 a success full Neutrons and Food workshop was held in Sydney to identify the future scientific needs in the application of neutron scattering to Food Science. The application of neutron scattering to food-based systems is still in its infancy but has significant potential to understand the complex relationship between food structure, processing, rheology, nutrition, food quality and security. The strength of the previous workshop was that both the neutron and food communities were present in equal numbers. Topics * Introduction Neutrons and Food * Dairy * Lipids and fats * Protein and complexes * Glassy states * Food packaging (biodegradable plastics) * Plant materials * Carbohydrate/biopolymers * Digestion and metabolic processes * Nutrition and health * Drinks and beverages * Sample environment * Status ESS and recommendations Registration and abstracts We expect to open the registration and call for abstracts in November. Wim Bouwman (Delft University of Technology) and Erik van der Linden (Wageningen University) [Description: ESS Science Symposia logo] -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. The Center Leader is a member of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Management Team and is expected to work with the LANSCE Facility Director and other research leaders at LANSCE in setting scientific and budgetary priorities. The Center Leader will be a visible and effective champion for neutron scattering science in the U.S., partnering closely with Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor leadership at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the NIST Center for Neutron Research, as well as with BES's photon sources and nanoscience research centers, to advance and grow the U.S. neutron scattering science community. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is the home of the Laboratory's neutron scattering science capability and the Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Center Leader is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Center Leader will be expected to manage, lead and develop people, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. The job ad is available at hxxps://jobs.lanl.gov/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?akRegionCode=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY_PAGE&akRegionApplicationId=800&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&transactionid=93758070&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=1887&p_spid=1827&oapc=5&oas=kpBRGIssBmW7Cm_UwCZx-w For further information regarding this position, please contact John Sarrao (sarrao at lanl.gov), the chair of the search committee, or Pat Beck (pbeck at lanl.gov), the Human Resources lead for this position. From yamali.hernandez at nist.gov Thu Oct 27 17:36:33 2011 From: yamali.hernandez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:36:33 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR Sample Environment position Message-ID: The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking an associate to operate and maintain sample environment equipment for neutron scattering research. The NCNR is a national user facility that develops and makes available to the general scientific community advanced neutron instrumentation. The role of sample environment staff is to enable users of the NCNR to perform scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields. The applicant will be primarily responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. Experience with one or more of the following equipment is preferred but not required: superconducting magnets, He-3 dilution refrigerators, and closed-cycle refrigerators. Other duties will include instructing non-experts in correct techniques and safe operation of equipment, troubleshooting electronics and software problems, and maintenance of sample environment group areas including inventory and restocking of supplies. The position is full time and requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or physics. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, organizational and mechanical skills, as well as proficiency with general computing environments. They must be able to work effectively in a team as well as efficiently perform assigned independent tasks. The position will be open until November 10, 2011 or until filled. Expressions of interest along with a resume should be sent (preferably electronically) to: Yamali Hernandez yamali at nist.gov 100 Bureau Dr. Bldg. 235 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 301-975-5295 240-393-6300 From john.copley at nist.gov Thu Oct 27 19:58:51 2011 From: john.copley at nist.gov (John Copley) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:58:51 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument scientist (backscattering) at NCNR Message-ID: <4EA99BDB.8010805@nist.gov> *Instrument Scientist *NIST Center for Neutron Research _ _The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR ) is seeking candidates for an Instrument Scientist position at the HFBS backscattering spectrometer . This position is within the Chemical Physics of Materials team which also manages the DCS time-of-flight spectrometer , the NSE neutron spin echo spectrometer , and the FANS filter analyzer spectrometer .A doctorate in condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline is required, and experience in neutron scattering or related techniques is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to assist users of the HFBS spectrometer, to participate in ongoing and future instrument upgrades, to contribute to the day-to-day running of the facility, and to perform their own independent research program, taking advantage of the wide range of neutron instrumentation available at the NCNR.Appointments are typically for an initial two years with the possibility of extension.Salary is in the range from $70,000 to $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Please send inquiries and/or your resume (electronically) to: Dr. John R.D. Copley, Team Leader, Chemical Physics of Materials NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology jcopley at nist.gov (301)975-5133 or to: Dr. Dan Neumann, Group Leader, Neutron Condensed Matter Science NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology dan at nist.gov (301)975-5252 From lemee at ill.eu Tue Nov 1 20:26:01 2011 From: lemee at ill.eu (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Marie-H=E9l=E8ne_Lem=E9e-Cailleau?=) Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:26:01 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] FPSchool-2012: announcement & application Message-ID: <4EB047C9.3040009@ill.eu> Dear Colleagues, We draw your attention to the 5th Annual School on Advanced Neutron Diffraction Data Treatment using the FULLPROF suite to be held in Grenoble at the Institute Laue-Langevin from 23 to 27 January 2012. We invite you to visit our website hxxp://www.ill.fr/dif/FPSchool/ for more details and application. Brief scientific scope of FPSchool - 2012: FPSchool aims to contribute to the training of scientists in treatment of X-ray and neutron diffraction data. The school is based on intensive hands-on sessions using the computer programs of theFullProf Suite. It will take place over 4 days with lectures in the morning and hands-on tutorials in the afternoon. The tutorials will give the essential tools necessary to use productively theFullProf Suite at an average level. In addition to general applications, magnetic structure determination and refinement will be specifically addressed. The number of participants is limited to 30. Many thanks in advance for helping in the diffusion of this information. Best regards, -- The Organizing Committee Juan RODRIGUEZ-CARVAJAL Marie-H?l?ne LEM?E-CAILLEAU Gabriel CUELLO _______________________________________________________________ FPSchool - 2012 5th ILL annual school on Advanced Neutron Diffraction Data Treatement using the FULLPROF Suite 23-27 January 2012 ILL Grenoble, France. Email:FPSchool at ill.eu URL:hxxp://www.ill.eu/dif/FPSchool/ _______________________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Best regards from Garching and hope to see you soon, Flavio Carsughi Ina Lommatzsch (User Office) -------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. J?rgen Neuhaus Technische Universit?t M?nchen Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) D-85747 Garching Germany Tel.: (+49) 89 2891 2187 Fax.: (+49) 89 2891 4995 hxxp://www.frm2.tum.de/ From roger.eriksson at esss.se Thu Nov 3 15:14:20 2011 From: roger.eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:14:20 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement Science & Scientists at ESS, 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin Message-ID: <4CCCFDD8-4D28-4A17-97BC-7B636F2911ED@esss.se> Registration is Open to the Next Science and Scientists meeting in Berlin The second Science and Scientists at ESS meeting has been announced. Building on the exchange during the first S&S meeting in Prague, ESS invites you to the next S&S meeting in Berlin. The second meeting aims to bring together researchers in the various science areas and experts in neutron instrumentation to exchange ideas and progress further towards building the world?s premier neutron research facility. The meeting will take place in Berlin, Germany, 19-20 April 2012. For more information and registration please go to hxxp://esss.se/ess_conferences ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www . esss . se From sinq at psi.ch Mon Nov 7 08:35:57 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:35:57 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: SINQ - call for proposals I/12 Message-ID: <9DB0832C-8531-434B-AB10-FBF5DB1A9FA7@psi.ch> Please remember: The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq, !! new web address !!) will be: ********* November 15, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period I/12 between 01/05/2012 and 31/08/2012. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/access-to-sinq hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/call-for-proposals _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following instruments will be open for new proposals in cycle I/12: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/instrumentation Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': hxxps://duo.psi.ch _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commission. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: hxxp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From recruitment at ill.fr Mon Nov 7 11:51:42 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:51:42 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist at the ILL (small angle neutron scattering) Message-ID: <4EB7B83E.4010002@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy : *RESEARCH SCIENTIST* - m/f - (small angle neutron scattering) Small angle neutron scattering (SANS) has become a major component of structural biology at the ILL to study interactions and low resolution structures in large biological macromolecular complexes. Furthermore the PSB (Partnership for Structural Biology) provides additional outstanding facilities for structural biology, including a Deuteration Laboratory for isotope labeling of biological molecules, and a wide variety of complementary biophysical methods. With the presence of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, the Institute of Structural Biology and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the campus provides an exciting research environment for biology. /Duties:/ The ILL is inviting applications for a scientist to take charge of the biological aspects of the SANS instrument D22 in the Large Scale Structures group. Duties would include: instrument maintenance and development, running data collection and analysis software, local contact for biology experiments both on D22 and on the other SANS instruments of the group, and to coordinate the system of beamtime block allocation to experimenters. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop strong collaborations for her/his own scientific work. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in physical or life sciences. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with an active research interest in biology, experience in neutron or X-ray small angle scattering. The post represents an excellent opportunity for a young postdoctoral scientist to develop expertise, broaden their experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists who are able to obtain a secondment period from their home institute will also be considered. /Notes:/ Fixed-term contract of 5 years. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the head of the Large Scale Structures Group: Dr. R Cubitt, Tel. +33(0)4.76.20.72.15, e-mail: cubitt at ill.fr (please do not send your application to this address) or via hxxp://www.ill.fr/lss. Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications no later than 08.12.2011, via our website: hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers (Vacancy reference: 11/24). Human Resources Service Institut Laue Langevin hxxp://www.ill.fr From hanna.wacklin at esss.se Mon Nov 7 18:00:30 2011 From: hanna.wacklin at esss.se (Hanna Wacklin) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:00:30 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Announcement: "Next generation instrumentation for the investigation of three-dimensional structures in thin films" - an ESS Science Symposium Message-ID: Dear neutron users, it is our pleasure to announce the following workshop on off-specular reflectivity - see you in Brussels! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Next generation instrumentation for the investigation of three-dimensional structures in thin films Workshop on off-specular neutron scattering An event sponsored by the ESS Brussels 9-10 January 2012 The past few years have seen an increase in studies where the non-invasive investigation of lateral structures is becoming critical, in particular for buried interfaces. These lateral structures are critical in many fields, from magnetic multilayers, to lipid bilayers, to the self-assembly of complex composites, amongst others. The meeting brings together experts on specular and off-specular scattering community to identify the remaining challenges to be overcome. Accepted speakers: F. Cousin (LLB), J. Daillant (Paris), G. Fragneto (ILL), A. Higgins (Swansea), B. Klosgen (Odense), S. Langridge (ISIS), A. Rennie (Uppsala), E. Schneck (Munich), J. de Silva (Dublin), R. Steitz (HMI), K. Temst (Leuven), B.Toperverg (Bochum), H. Wacklin (ESS), J. Webster (ISIS) To register and more information : hxxp://www.ulb.ac.be//sciences/physsol/conference/ Organizers: M.Sferrazza (Brussels), M. Geoghegan (Sheffield), M. Strobl (ESS) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Hanna Wacklin Instrument Scientist - Neutron Reflectometry European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767726749 E-mail: hanna.wacklin at esss.se www . esss . se From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Wed Nov 9 07:21:15 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:21:15 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] The workshop Neutrons and Food is open for registration Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E01762561@SRV362.tudelft.net> How can neutron scattering help to make wine tastier, to extend the shelf life time of food by improved packaging, improve the recipe for fresh cheeses, fight obesity or make the crust of bread ever more crispy? If you want to know more or if you have any ideas, please participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food to be held 29 January ? 1 February 2012 in Delft. More information can be found at neutronfood . tudelft . nl. The deadline for abstracts is 8 December 2012 From info at mrs.org Wed Nov 9 17:20:04 2011 From: info at mrs.org (Neutron Scattering Society of America) Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:20:04 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Call for Nomination of Invited Speakers--2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <01338921.0BD00132@ci.mrs.org> 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF INVITED SPEAKERS Dear Colleague: We are soliciting your nominations for invited speakers for the 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering. We are mainly interested in nominations of speakers not affiliated with the nominee. The 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS) will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington DC from June 24-28, 2012. Hosted by the NIST Center for Neutron Research and sponsored by the Neutron Scattering Society of America, this sixth conference in the series will feature a combination of invited and contributed talks, posters sessions, tutorials and an industrial exhibit. NOMINATION Your nomination should include two separate documents. First, a PDF document with one publication that supports the nomination. Second, a PDF document with the following information: --Nominee: name, affiliation and email --Nominator: name and affiliation --Sorting Category: see below for list --Justification: a short paragraph (150 words max) SORTING CATEGORIES Sorting categories are listed below as well as on the conference Web site at www . mrs . org/acns-2012. --Plenary and Prize sessions --Sources, Instrumentation and Software --Soft Condensed Matter --Hard Condensed Matter --Biology --Chemistry --Energy and Engineering Applications --Neutron Physics Please submit your nominations before November 30 to kriss at mrs.org. We thank you for your assistance and hope to see you in Georgetown in June. Nitash Balsara, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair Stephan Rosenkranz, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair This message is being sent to you as a service of the Materials Research Society (www . mrs . org). If you do not wish to receive further messages by e-mail, contact MRS Member Services by phone at 724-779-3003, fax at 724-779-8313 or by e-mail at info at mrs.org. From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Thu Nov 10 08:29:36 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:29:36 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School March 05 - 16, 2012 Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155014032BA5F74@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the updated programme of the IFF Spring School "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" to be held at Forschungszentrum Juelich in March 2012. For information and registration please visit: www . iff-springschool . de Yours sincerely, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Mon Nov 14 11:21:58 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:21:58 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] New NMI3 website www.nmi3.eu Message-ID: <013c01cca2b7$3dce8000$b96b8000$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to visit our new website and register at www . nmi3 . eu. Register before the end of 2011 - there are lots of beautiful NMI3 T-Shirts to win*! By registering with us, you become a member of the NMI3 community and can be kept up-to-date on the latest NMI3 news. Upon registration, you can opt to receive our bi-annual newsletter and other email correspondence. We hope that you enjoy our new website and look forward to seeing you soon on www . nmi3 . eu. Kind regards Juliette Savin Information Manager NMI3 *Visitors who register before the end of 2011 will enter a draw to win an NMI3 T-Shirt. The winners will be announced in January 2012. Technische Universit?t M?nchen Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) Lichtenbergstra?e 1 85748 Garching Germany ---------------------------------- Phone: +49(0)89 289 14615 Fax: +49(0)89 289 14570 From winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk Tue Nov 15 10:15:25 2011 From: winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk (winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:15:25 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Materials engineering at a long pulse source, 9-10 December 2011, ISIS UK Message-ID: Dear colleagues, the European Spallation Source and ISIS are organizing a symposium together on "Materials engineering at a long pulse source". The workshop will be held on 9-10 December 2011 at ISIS, UK. hxxp://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/news/events/2011/essmaterialsengineering.html Attending the symposium is free, however, registration is required. Registration closes on 30th November at 16:00. Please pass this email to your colleagues who may be interested in the symposium. I look forward to meeting you in the symposium! Yours sincerely, Shu Yan --------------------------------------- Dr. Shu Yan Zhang Instrument Scientist ISIS Facility, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Oxford Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK OX11 0QX Tel: (0044) 1235 445011 Fax: (0044) 1235 445720 Email: shu-yan.zhang at stfc.ac.uk www . scitech . ac . uk www . isis . rl . ac . uk -- Scanned by iCritical. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The beam time will be distributed for the reactor operation cycles in the period from May to December, 2012 on the basis of the proposal evaluation results by the Expert Committees and in accordance with the FLNP JINR User Policy regulations. The detailed description of the instruments and sample environment is available at hxxp://flnp.jinr.ru/34/. More information is available in the attached file. Best regards, Denis Kozlenko Head of the IBR-2 User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Ionic liquids have distinct performance advantages over conventional molecular liquids as electrochemical solvents and lubricants on account of their unusual and tuneable physical properties, which include thermal and electrical conductivity and stability, and nonvolatility. In both lubrication and electrochemistry, adsorption of ions to the solid surfaces, and the near surface liquid nanostructure, play key roles in determining performance. This project will elucidate ways to control ionic liquid surface adsorption and liquid nanostructure at the molecular level under operating conditions. You should have (or be about to receive) a PhD in chemistry, chemical physics, or related areas, and have a proven record of experience with one or more of the following: radiation scattering and reflectance techniques, atomic force microscopy, nanotribology, scanning tunneling microscopy, or the physical properties of ionic liquids. Contact for enquiries: Dr Rob Atkin (rob.atkin at newcastle.edu.au) +61 2 4921 7107 Timescale of appointment: Fixed Term Contract - Up to three years subject to satisfactory performance Salary: (Level A6) A$70,188 (52500 euro) + 17% superannuation Anticipated start date: After 1st March 2012. Expressions of interest: should be emailed to Rob Atkin (rob.atkin at newcastle.edu.au). Include a full academic C.V. and contact details for two referees. From sinq at psi.ch Fri Nov 18 08:46:07 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:46:07 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Five open positions at LNS/LDM - Paul Scherrer Institut/Switzerland Message-ID: Switzerland is a partner of the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden. This next generation neutron source will be operational with its first instruments in 2019. The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and the Laboratory for Developments and Methods at PSI as partners in the Swiss-Danish ESS++ instrumentation consortium are opening the following Post-Doc positions: in Small Angle Neutron Scattering High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Bio-SANS hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0207-1 in Reflectometry High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Elliptical Reflectometer hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0208-1 in Spectroscopy High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Extreme Environment Spectrometer hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0209-1 in Diffraction High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Hybrid-Diffractometer TIPSI hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0210-1 in Neutron Optics development of neutron focusing/polarizing optics hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0211-1 For further information please contact: Christian R?egg Head of Laboratory for Neutron Scattering Christian.Rueegg at psi.ch Michel Kenzelmann Head of Laboratory for Development and Methods Michel.Kenzelmann at psi.ch hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/open-positions-at-sinq P.S. By mails sent through the neutron mailing list it may happen that you need to replace the "hxxp" by "http" to make the links working! From elena at lanl.gov Fri Nov 18 22:39:08 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:39:08 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines - November 2011 Message-ID: <4EC6D07C.7030506@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, LANSCE will host the 2012 Topical User Workshop on January 8-10, 2012. Registration for the workshop is now open: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml This workshop will solicit user input on four major research areas: New Directions in Local Structure Research, Neutron Radiography Capability, Nuclear Science, and Material Dynamics. All current and potential LANSCE users are encouraged to participate. -------- The 2010 LANSCE Activity Report is now available online: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/news/activity.shtml This issue covers major activities and accomplishments during CY2010. We hope you enjoy reading as much as we did preparing the report. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, LANSCE will host the 2012 Topical User Workshop on January 8-10, 2012. Registration for the workshop is now open: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml This workshop will solicit user input on four major research areas: New Directions in Local Structure Research, Neutron Radiography Capability, Nuclear Science, and Material Dynamics. All current and potential LANSCE users are encouraged to participate. -------- The 2010 LANSCE Activity Report is now available online: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/news/activity.shtml This issue covers major activities and accomplishments during CY2010. We hope you enjoy reading as much as we did preparing the report. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: AR2010cover150h.png Type: image/png Size: 26516 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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In addition to general applications, magnetic structure determination and refinement will be specifically addressed. The number of participants is limited to 30. Best regards, -- The Organizing Committee Juan RODRIGUEZ-CARVAJAL Marie-H?l?ne LEM?E-CAILLEAU Gabriel CUELLO _______________________________________________________________ FPSchool - 2012 5th ILL annual school on Advanced Neutron Diffraction Data Treatement using the FULLPROF Suite 23-27 January 2012 ILL Grenoble, France. Email:FPSchool at ill.eu URL:hxxp://www.ill.eu/dif/FPSchool/ _______________________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: FPS_2012_poster.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 482546 bytes Desc: not available URL: From meilleurf at ornl.gov Mon Nov 28 19:29:34 2011 From: meilleurf at ornl.gov (Meilleur, Flora) Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:29:34 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Joint Ph. D position, NCSU & ORNL Message-ID: <6005A018DA581B4A80C06850774590950967C5354E@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Applications are invited for a Ph. D fellowship in X-ray and neutron macromolecular crystallography in the laboratory of Dr. Flora Meilleur in the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Department at NCSU and the Neutron Sciences Directorate at ORNL. Research will focus on the elucidation of enzymatic mechanisms using a combination of high resolution X-ray and neutron crystallography. Interested candidates should hold a BS or MS degree and have a strong background in biochemistry, biophysics or a related discipline. Previous experience in molecular biology and protein purification is a plus. The successful candidate will complete the graduate training program at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, NC during their first year and will be located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the remainder of their doctoral research. This fellowship is supported in part by an NSF IGERT (Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program) award. The application requires US residency. Interested candidates should submit their application at http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/applygrad.htm. For more information on the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry department and the graduate program at NCSU, please visit: http://biochem.ncsu.edu/. For more information on the Neutron Sciences directorate, please visit: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/. Please contact Flora Meilleur (fmeille at ncsu.edu or meilleurf at ornl.gov) with any questions regarding the position. 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ISIS is an interdisciplinary research centre at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory co-located with the Diamond Light Source and the Research Complex at Harwell. Uniquely operating across two target stations, we provide state of the art facilities for a wide range of research into the atomic and molecular behaviour of materials. We support a national and international community of more than 2000 academic and industrial scientists. In addition to the competitive salary, an excellent index-linked pension scheme and generous leave allowance are offered. Further information on ISIS can be found at hxxp://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk. Closing date is the 2nd January 2012 and interviews will be held in February 2012. ________________________________ Large Scale Structures Advanced spin labelling techniques (Offspec: IRC36475, Larmor: IRC36359) Spin labelling techniques offer exciting new possibilities for neutron enabled science. At ISIS the Offspec instrument delivers spin labelling capability and is to be complemented by the Larmor instrument in the second phase of instrument construction on the second target station. To support this ambitious science programme in reflection, small angle scattering and diffraction we require both a permanent and fixed term position for the Offspec and Larmor instruments respectively. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Dr R.M. Dalgliesh robert.dalgliesh at stfc.ac.uk Nanomagnetism and superconductivity researcher (IRC36455) A fixed term vacancy exists to contribute to the scientific programme within the nanomagnetism research group. The group has strong collaborative research projects in a wide range of magnetism and superconductivity. The post is focussed on exploiting neutron and complementary techniques to provide a quantitative nanoscale understanding of magnetic and superconducting materials. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Prof Sean Langridge sean.langridge at stfc.ac.uk New tools for the analysis of protein solution structure (IRC36496) A fixed term vacancy exists to contribute to the development of analysis tools that exploit small angle neutron scattering as a tool for structural biology. The biology group requires the development and application of robust and effective analysis techniques to fully exploit the high quality data. The applicant will have demonstrated skills in structural analysis and modelling of proteins and a familiarity with one or more programming languages. Experience of analysing small angle scattering data or the development and deployment of web services would be an advantage. For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Cameron Neylon cameron.neylon at stfc.ac.uk. ________________________________ Crystallography Crystallography Group Leader (IRC36435) The Crystallography Group at ISIS delivers a world class scientific programme across a broad range of materials science. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent scientist to provide scientific and strategic leadership to the Crystallography Group, to shape the development of neutron crystallography, to deliver an international acknowledged research programme and to contribute to wider STFC issues at a senior level. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Prof Sean Langridge sean.langridge at stfc.ac.uk. Chemical crystallographer (IRC35435) A permanent vacancy exists to develop the chemical crystallography programme at ISIS. The successful candidate will collaborate with members of the Crystallography Group to provide a high standard of scientific support with a focus on chemical crystallography. The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a personal scientific programme in the area of chemical crystallography. A strong background in chemical crystallography using neutron and x-ray, single crystal and powder diffraction is essential. Further information can be obtained by contacting Prof. Sean Langridge sean.Langridge at stfc.ac.uk. Experimental scientist for neutron imaging (IRC35936) A fixed-term vacancy exists to contribute to the development of the first UK neutron imaging beamline Imat at ISIS. The applicant will be familiar with neutron imaging techniques. The position offers the opportunity to develop a personal scientific programme in a materials science subject, by using neutron imaging or neutron diffraction techniques. Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Winfried Kockelmann winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk. Engineering materials scientist (IRC35236) A permanent vacancy exists for a scientist to support the user programme of the Engin-x neutron strain scanner at ISIS. A strong background in strain analysis using neutron or x-ray methods is essential. Experience in developing neutron instrumentation components and data analysis software will be an advantage. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dr. Winfried Kockelmann winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk. ________________________________ Disordered Materials Nimrod instrument scientist (IRC35815) A permanent vacancy exists for a scientist to join the ISIS Disordered Materials Group and support the operation of the newly constructed near and intermediate range order diffractometer, Nimrod. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop collaborative and personal research programmes in the area of atomic and nano-scale structure of liquids and complex materials. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dr Daniel Bowron, daniel.bowron at stfc.ac.uk . ________________________________ Neutron Spectroscopy Experimental scientist in catalysis and nanoscience (IRC36016) A fixed-term vacancy exists to support and develop our science and instrumentation programme on the Tosca neutron spectrometer in the areas of chemical catalysis and/or nanoscience. This post represents an excellent opportunity to create both collaborative and personal scientific research programmes exploiting the capabilities of neutron scattering in key areas of chemistry and materials research. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Prof Felix Fernandez-Alonso felix.fernandez-alonso at stfc.ac.uk . Computational scientist (IRC36019) A fixed-term vacancy exists to develop our science and instrumentation programme on the neutron spectrometers Osiris and Iris. Parallel to ongoing instrument developments, the post holder will develop and integrate modern computer modeling paradigms into existing data-analysis tools. This post represents an excellent opportunity to develop both collaborative and personal scientific research programmes exploiting the capabilities of neutron scattering in key areas of chemistry and materials research. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Prof Felix Fernandez-Alonso felix.fernandez-alonso at stfc.ac.uk . ________________________________ -- Scanned by iCritical. From info at mrs.org Wed Nov 30 17:10:07 2011 From: info at mrs.org (Neutron Scattering Society of America) Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:10:07 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] DEADLINE EXTENDED--Invited Speaker Nominations for 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <0133F53D.7D330107@ci.mrs.org> 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF INVITED SPEAKERS--DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 7, 2011 Dear Colleague: The deadline to nominate invited speakers for the 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering has been extended to December 7. We are mainly interested in nominations of speakers not affiliated with the nominee. The 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS) will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington DC from June 24-28, 2012. Hosted by the NIST Center for Neutron Research and sponsored by the Neutron Scattering Society of America, this sixth conference in the series will feature a combination of invited and contributed talks, posters sessions, tutorials and an industrial exhibit. NOMINATION Your nomination should include two separate documents. First, a PDF document with one publication that supports the nomination. Second, a PDF document with the following information: --Nominee: name, affiliation and email --Nominator: name and affiliation --Sorting Category: see below for list --Justification: a short paragraph (150 words max) SORTING CATEGORIES Sorting categories are listed below as well as on the conference Web site at www . mrs . org/acns-2012. --Plenary and Prize sessions --Sources, Instrumentation and Software --Soft Condensed Matter --Hard Condensed Matter --Biology --Chemistry --Energy and Engineering Applications --Neutron Physics Please submit your nominations by December 7 to kriss at mrs.org. We thank you for your assistance and hope to see you in Georgetown in June. Nitash Balsara, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair Stephan Rosenkranz, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair This message is being sent to you as a service of the Materials Research Society (www . mrs . org). If you do not wish to receive further messages by e-mail, contact MRS Member Services by phone at 724-779-3003, fax at 724-779-8313 or by e-mail at info at mrs.org. From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Thu Dec 1 16:45:05 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:45:05 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Neutrons and Food Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E01785365@SRV362.tudelft.net> Dear Colleague, We would like to invite you to participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food 2012.The workshop will be held in Delft, starting with a welcome reception Sunday evening 29 January 2012 and finishing with an excursion to the Reactor Institute Delft Wednesday afternoon 1 February. The aim of the workshop is to identify the scientific needs of food science. The other aim is to show the progress and possibilities of neutron scattering in food science to the European food science community. The anticipated outcome is a better view of the needs of the food science community for the application of neutron scattering and on the other side a better view of the possibilities of neutron scattering in food science. The anticipated outcome will help the European Spallation Source to create the best tools for good food science. This is why this workshop is one of the ESS science symposia. The proceedings of the workshop will be published in the Journal of Neutron Research. Neutrons and food is a relatively new topic so would attract interest and in particular any papers which include technical or methodological innovations. Topics * Introduction Neutrons and Food * Dairy * Lipids and fats * Protein and complexes * Glassy states * Food packaging (biodegradable plastics) * Plant materials * Carbohydrate/biopolymers * Digestion and metabolic processes * Nutrition and health * Drinks and beverages * Sample environment The deadline for abstract submission is 8 December 2011. More information can be found at hxxp://neutronfood.tudelft.nl/ and on the attached poster. We look forward to welcome you in Delft, Wim Bouwman (Delft University of Technology) and Erik van der Linden (Wageningen University) -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Funded primarily by its three founder members: France, Germany and the United Kingdom, the ILL has also signed scientific collaboration agreements with 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: *RESEARCH SCIENTIST **(M/F)* *Duties:* Working within the Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group,you will be co-responsible for the Neutron Spin Echo Spectrometer IN11 (hxxp://www.ill.fr/YellowBook/IN11). IN11 uses the highest energy-resolution neutron-scattering technique available, especially well suited for quasi-elastic scattering studies in soft condensed matter, materials and magnetism. In addition to carrying out a personal research programme and establishing scientific collaborations, you will assist ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments on IN11 and other ILL instruments. Furthermore you will participate in the operation of IN11 and the development of the new spectrometer WASP. *Qualification and experience:* You hold a PhD in physics, chemistry or a similar field. Experience with neutron scattering would be appreciated. Given the relative complexity of the technique, an interest in instrumentation, computing and development is essential, although applications from non-specialists in this field are explicitly encouraged. The post represents an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. *Language skills:* As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage. *Notes:* This post is a Fixed-term contract : 5 years// Further information can be obtained via (hxxp://www.ill.fr/tof), by contacting the head of the TOF&HR Group: Dr. Hannu Mutka, tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.74 44, e-mail: mutka at ill.eu or Dr. Peter Fouquet, tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.72 04, e-mail: fouquet at ill.eu (please do not send your application to these addresses). ** *Benefits:* Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. *How to apply:* Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications,no later than *15/01/2011*, via our website:hxxp://www.ill.eu/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/28*) /In line with our policy of Equal Opportunities, we encourage both men and women with relevant qualifications to apply./ -- Institut LAUE-LANGEVIN Service Ressources Humaines BP 156 - 38042 GRENOBLE Cedex 9 T?l.: + 33 (0)4 76 20 71 11 -------------- next part -------------- INSTITUT MAX VON LAUE PAUL LANGEVIN DA/SRH/GRI-02/12/2011 ILL ref. 11/28 www . ill . eu VACANCY 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: RESEARCH SCIENTIST (M/F) Duties: Working within the Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group, you will be co-responsible for the Neutron Spin Echo Spectrometer IN11 (hxxp://www.ill.fr/YellowBook/IN11). IN11 uses the highest energy-resolution neutron-scattering technique available, especially well suited for quasi-elastic scattering studies in soft condensed matter, materials and magnetism. In addition to carrying out a personal research programme and establishing scientific collaborations, you will assist ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments on IN11 and other ILL instruments. Furthermore you will participate in the operation of IN11 and the development of the new spectrometer WASP. Qualification and experience: You hold a PhD in physics, chemistry or a similar field. Experience with neutron scattering would be appreciated. Given the relative complexity of the technique, an interest in instrumentation, computing and development is essential, although applications from non-specialists in this field are explicitly encouraged. The post represents an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. Language skills: As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage. Notes: This post is a Fixed-term contract : 5 years Further information can be obtained via (hxxp://www.ill.fr/tof), by contacting the head of the TOFHR Group: Dr. Hannu Mutka , tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.74 44, e-mail: mutka at ill.eu or Dr. Peter Fouquet , tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.72 04, e-mail: fouquet at ill.eu (please do not send your application to these addresses). Benefits: Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. How to apply: Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than 15/01/2011, via our website: hxxp://www.ill.eu/careers (Vacancy reference: 11/28) In line with our policy of Equal Opportunities, we encourage both men and women with relevant qualifications to apply. -- Institut LAUE-LANGEVIN Service Ressources Humaines BP 156 - 38042 GRENOBLE Cedex 9 Tl.: + 33 (0)4 76 20 71 11 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 1547 bytes Desc: not available URL: From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Tue Dec 6 12:56:22 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:56:22 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School 2012 - last call for registration Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155014F6D6DC570@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear Colleagues, Please let me inform you that the registration deadline for the IFF Spring School 2012 "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" to be held March 5 - 16, 2012 at Forschungszentrum Juelich is approaching: Friday, December 09, 2011. For information and registration, please visit www . iff-springschool . de. Please feel free to distribute this email to all interested colleagues. Looking forward to welcoming you all in Juelich! Yours sincerely, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From meilleurf at ornl.gov Fri Dec 9 16:22:47 2011 From: meilleurf at ornl.gov (Meilleur, Flora) Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:22:47 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology - Course Announcement Message-ID: <6005A018DA581B4A80C06850774590950967C53BB7@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> First Announcement: Third Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology Oak Ridge, TN. June 4 - June 8, 201 2 Application deadline: March 19 , 2012 The Course in Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at educating and enabling a new generation of researcher to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Attendees will participate in an intensive course focusing on neutron techniques used in structural biology. The course is designed for graduate students with knowledge of protein function and structure, new or with limited experience of neutron scattering. Course Objectives: 1. Educate graduate students in neutron scattering techniques, instrumentation and data collection, analysis and interpretation by offering courses taught by neutron scattering scientist. 2. Expose participants to cutting-edge research in structural biology by presenting seminars from national and international scientists to detail how neutron scattering integrate in their research program. 3. Build interactions between graduate participants and their university groups and ORNL neutron scattering experts to develop new research projects. Detailed information can be found on the course web page: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2012. The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support (1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to meilleurf at ornl.gov before March 19 , 2012 . Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course organization will not be able to offer travel or accommodation support. The number of participants will be limited to 15. Attendance to the course is free of charge for all selected participants. Best Regards, Flora Flora Meilleur Assistant Professor Molecular & Structural Biochemistry N C State University & Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Phone: 865-241-2897 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Tue Dec 13 10:48:04 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:48:04 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School 2012: registration still open Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155014F6D6DC6B0@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear Colleagues, Please let me inform you that registration for the IFF Spring School 2012 "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" to be held at Forschungszentrum Juelich from March 05 - 16, 2012 is still possible until December 31, 2011. Please feel free to communicate this information to all interested colleagues. For more information and registration please visit www.iff-springschool.de. Looking forward to meeting you all in Juelich, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www.iff-springschool.de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Dec 13 13:10:25 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:10:25 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader - Sample Environment at ESS Message-ID: Group Leader - Sample Environment The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for the position of a "Group Leader - Sample Environment". Description of department: The Sample Environment group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments at ESS are world-leading. Description of position/main responsibilities: The role of the Sample Environment Group will allow future users of ESS to perform neutron scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields once ESS delivers the first neutrons in 2019. The group will be responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. The unique characteristics of ESS will allow new experiments, formerly not possible requiring sample environment that e.g. operate synchronous with the ESS pulse structure. To determine top priorities and future research trends, consultation with different user communities and leading researchers overseas is of paramount importance to allow not only high-profile neutron experiments, but also complementary characterisation to be carried out at ESS. The successful candidate will establish and lead the Sample Environment group at ESS. The Sample Environment group will be responsible for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kinds of devices and components providing not only high and low temperatures, high magnetic fields, and high pressure but also unique hardware for soft-matter experiments using fast neutron instruments. The candidate will have to liaise with external groups, in-kind contributors, as well as the instruments scientists at ESS in Lund, to establish the framework for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kind of devices and components with a strong focus on standardisation and automation. Academic qualification: Masters degree in physics or any of the natural sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in using/designing of sample environment, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. Motivational leadership skills Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Desirable experience: PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences. Management of a team of scientist, engineers and technicians; project management incl. budgeting and reporting. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location Permanent position. The position will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but ESS would like to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. The recruitment process is on going and the deadline may be changed. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website. For further information please contact the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se or Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Anne S?fstr?m Lanner, anne.safstromlanner[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fernandezbja at ornl.gov Thu Dec 15 04:44:39 2011 From: fernandezbja at ornl.gov (Fernandez-Baca, Jaime A.) Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:44:39 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Nominations for the Neutron Scattering Society of America Prizes and Fellows Message-ID: <334E233A660AAC4291E5403455654297463265B570@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> REMINDER The deadline for the nomination of candidates for NSSA prizes and for the nomination of candidates to be named as NSSA Fellows is December 16, 2011. The Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA) Requests Nominations of Candidates for the 2012 NSSA Prizes and of Candidates to be elected as NSSA Fellows The Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA) is requesting formal nominations for the NSSA prizes and for candidates to be elected as Fellows * The Clifford G. Shull Prize in Neutron Scattering, * The NSSA Sustained Research Prize, * The NSSA Science Prize, * The NSSA Prize for Outstanding Student Research. * NSSA Fellows THE DEADLINE FOR ALL NOMINATIONS IS DECEMBER 16, 2011 Jaime Fernandez-Baca Membership Secretary Neutron Scattering Society of America Jaime A. Fernandez-Baca Leader, Triple Axis Spectroscopy Group Quantum Condensed Matter Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P. O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6393 Phone 865-576-8659 FAX 865-574-6268 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From axel.steuwer at esss.se Thu Dec 15 09:10:58 2011 From: axel.steuwer at esss.se (Axel Steuwer) Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:10:58 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Science Symposia 2012 Call For Proposals Open In-Reply-To: <4EE9AB21.6010309@esss.se> References: <4EE9AB21.6010309@esss.se> Message-ID: <4EE9AB92.2090802@esss.se> Lund, 15 Dec 2011 Dear Colleagues We are happy to announce that the new call for proposals in the ESS Science Symposia series is now open. This call is for Symposia to take place throughout 2012. Deadline for application is 31 January 2012. We envisage that the decision on submitted proposals will be made around 20 Feb 2012 and the decisions will be announced shortly thereafter. The documents for guidelines and call for proposals can be downloaded from our website at http://ess-scandinavia.eu/symposia Feel free to contact us on symposia at esss.se for any information. We look forward to receiving many excellent proposals! Best regards Axel Steuwer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From epg at ansto.gov.au Fri Dec 16 08:19:48 2011 From: epg at ansto.gov.au (GILBERT, Elliot Paul) Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:19:48 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] CALL FOR PAPERS SAS2012 NOW OPEN - SYDNEY - 18-23 NOV 2012 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: SAS2012 - call for papers and registration is now open On behalf of the Australian and New Zealand small-angle scattering communities, I am delighted to invite you to attend the 15th International Small-Angle Scattering conference (SAS 2012), in the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia from 18 - 23 November 2012. The call for papers and registration is now open with further information available at www.sas2012.com The Organising Committee is dedicated to providing a contemporary and dynamic feel to SAS 2012 with exciting social events and networking opportunities combined with high quality science in a spectacular setting. We will be showcasing talent from the next generation of small-angle scatterers as well as highlighting emerging areas of the field. The conference will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on the waterfront of the magnificent Darling Harbour precinct and close to the heart of the city. This is the first time the event has been held in this region and it is our intention to make it a world-class conference for all delegates both professionally and socially. I look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in November 2012. 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URL: From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon Dec 19 07:41:07 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:41:07 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop on Second Guide Hall for the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney Australia, 16-18 April 2012 - please register interest in attending online [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <5E0B45A784E57F43B12AC6E068A90BCD620976@EXMBS2-B51.ansto.gov.au> Workshop on Second Guide Hall for OPAL Next Phase of Expansion at the OPAL Reactor 16-18 April 2011, at ANSTO, Sydney, Australia We are starting to think about the options for the OPAL Reactor, beyond the instruments located in the present Neutron Guide Hall. These include possibilities for a second cold source, a hot source, positron science, fundamental neutron-based physics and the possibility doubling the present number of instruments, using purposed-designed and optimised guides in a second guide hall on the south side of the reactor. The OPAL Reactor was designed from the outset to allow these possibilities, and one might anticipate that the case could be made to start on such expansion in this decade. In order to flesh out more of the details, we are holding a 3-day workshop at the Bragg Institute, together with the Australian/New Zealand user community, interested state and overseas agencies and selected international experts. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Attendees include: Peter B?ni TU-M?nchen, Germany Craig Buckley Curtin University Steve Buckman Australian National University Kurt Clausen Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland Ian Gentle University of Queensland Patrick Hartley CSIRO Mark Hoffmann University of New South Wales Brendan Kennedy Sydney University Duncan McGillivray University of Auckland, New Zealand Anton Middelberg University of Queensland Dan Neumann NIST Center for Neutron Research, USA Richard Newbury University of New South Wales Catherine Pappas Technical University of Delft, Netherlands Roger Pynn Indiana University, USA Ivan Schuller University of California San Diego, USA Mike Snow Indiana University, USA Bill Stirling CEA, France John Stride University of New South Wales Oleg Sushkov University of New South Wales Clemens Ulrich University of New South Wales John White Australian National University For Australian and New Zealand university attendees, AINSE will support travel and accommodation for up to two from each member university. Travel and accommodation for these attendees must be booked through AINSE by contacting Mrs Sandy O'Connor sjo at ansto.gov.au. In order to register, please fill in the online registration form. Local Organisers: * Rob Robinson * Joseph Bevitt * Frank Bruhn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. 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The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments at ESS are world-leading. Description of position/main responsibilities: The role of the Sample Environment Group will allow future users of ESS to perform neutron scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields once ESS delivers the first neutrons in 2019. The group will be responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. The unique characteristics of ESS will allow new experiments, formerly not possible requiring sample environment that e.g. operate synchronous with the ESS pulse structure. To determine top priorities and future research trends, consultation with different user communities and leading researchers overseas is of paramount importance to allow not only high-profile neutron experiments, but also complementary characterisation to be carried out at ESS. The successful candidate will establish and lead the Sample Environment group at ESS. The Sample Environment group will be responsible for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kinds of devices and components providing not only high and low temperatures, high magnetic fields, and high pressure but also unique hardware for soft-matter experiments using fast neutron instruments. The candidate will have to liaise with external groups, in-kind contributors, as well as the instruments scientists at ESS in Lund, to establish the framework for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kind of devices and components with a strong focus on standardisation and automation. Academic qualification: Masters degree in physics or any of the natural sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in using/designing of sample environment, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. Motivational leadership skills Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Desirable experience: PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences. Management of a team of scientist, engineers and technicians; project management incl. budgeting and reporting. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location Permanent position. The position will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but ESS would like to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. The recruitment process is on going and the deadline may be changed. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website. For further information please contact the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se or Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Anne S?fstr?m Lanner, anne.safstromlanner[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From j.voigt at fz-juelich.de Mon Dec 19 14:52:43 2011 From: j.voigt at fz-juelich.de (=?Windows-1252?Q?Voigt=2C_J=F6rg?=) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:52:43 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop "New routes to single phase multiferroics" Message-ID: New Routes to Single-Phase Multiferroics 505. WILHELM UND ELSE HERAEUS - SEMINAR Conference Homepage April 23rd - 25th 2012 Physik-Zentrum Bad Honnef, Germany Multiferroic materials challenge our fundamental understanding of magnetic and ferroelectric order. The related properties, including the magnetoelectric coupling, make them promising for future applications in information technology. A strong magnetoelectric coupling is incompatible with traditional mechanisms of ferroelectricity, and so far no multiferroic material fulfilling all technological requirements has been found. To overcome these difficulties, new routes need to be treaded in materials research. In consideration of this, active scientists in the field will be brought together in the 505th WE-Heraeus seminar, in order to discuss the search for new materials and mechanisms, and their better understanding. The latter requires the development of new experimental and theoretical methods, which will also be a subject of the seminar. Younger colleagues will profit particularly from the exchange with experienced researchers in the field. The preliminary list of confirmed invited speakers includes : T. Kimura, Osaka Univ (Opening lecture) D. Khomskii, Univ. K?ln M. V. Mostovoy, Univ. Groningen J. van den Brink, IFW Dresden M. Braden, Univ. K?ln P. Hatton, Durham Univ. M. Kenzelmann, PSI Villigen S. Ishiwata, Univ. Tokyo A. Loidl, Augsburg Univ. M. Fiebig, Univ. Bonn U. Staub, PSI Villigen J. Hamann-Borrero, IFW Dresden E. Schierle, HZ Berlin N. Spaldin, ETH Z?rich M. Lezaic, FZ J?lich A. Stroppa, CNR-SPIN L?Aquila K. D?rr, IFW Dresden A. Shuvaev, TU Wien H. Walker, ESRF The organizing comitee Prof. Dr. Manuel Angst Dr. J?rg Voigt PD Dr. Joachim Hemberger Dr. J?rg Strempfer Dr. J?rg Voigt _/ J?lich Centre for Neutron Science _/ Peter Gr?nberg Institut, JARA-FIT _/ Forschungszentrum J?lich _/ D-52425 J?lich _/ _/ Email: j.voigt at fz-juelich.de _/_/ Tel: +49 2461 61 6020 Fax: +49 2461 61 2610 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The detector group is currently focused on performing the necessary research and development for alternatives to He-3 detectors for neutron detection. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide simulation expertise for the detector group. This is in close collaboration with existing efforts at FRM-II in Munich and the ILL in Grenoble. This collaboration focuses upon gaseous detectors, with thin layers of Boron-10 as a converter material. The successful candidate will lead this collaborative effort and build upon existing results in order to understand the performance and optimise the design of future such detectors. Qualifications PhD in physics, computing or any of the natural sciences. Prior experience with using simulation tools and Monte Carlo techniques are required, as is a demonstrated ability in data analysis. In particular, familiarity with detector simulation and simulation programs such as GEANT, MCSTAS, MCNP, or GARFIELD, etc. would be advantageous. Good programming and computing skills are a necessity. As this position will involve working closely with collaborating institutes, a willingness to spend extended periods posted abroad and to be able to work effectively in a team is essential. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is time limited, 24 months, and will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden with extended periods at other facilities, in particular FRM-II in Munich and ILL in Grenoble. Start date The position is to be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering http://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is February 19, 2012. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information regarding the position, please contact Richard Hall-Wilton, richard.hall-wilton[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. 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Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide expertise for the Neutron Optics Group and work on innovative methods and designs for the transport of neutrons beams to experiments. The work will address issues such as neutron transport performance, coupling of guide systems to the moderators, and neutron supermirrors with reduced ?-ray production rate. Qualifications Academic qualification PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent working experience and knowledge. Desirable experience: Experience in optics, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. A strong computational and/or mathematical background, with experience in developing models of optical systems will be advantageous. Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. NB! Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading centre for materials research. Possibility for personal development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and Swedish language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 12 February, 2012. The recruitment process is ongoing and the deadline may be shortened. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information please contact the leader of the Neutron Optics group, Dr Phillip Bentley phillip.bentley[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrument Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Thu Dec 22 14:17:45 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:17:45 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS, MAXIV and Lund University start first joint laboratory References: Message-ID: <4ED546E5-F02A-40E7-B6D2-966CC9DEE2A8@esss.se> ESS, MAXIV and Lund University start first joint laboratory The European Spallation Source, MAXIV Laboratory and the Department of Physics at Lund University start the first joint laboratory. The new laboratory is the first step towards the building-up of joint infrastructure in the future Science City to be located between MAXIV and ESS. The Joint Detector Laboratory will be the first facility shared by ESS, MAXIV and Lund University. In the laboratory, novel types of detectors suitable for the future ESS and MAXIV facilities will be developed. ESS and MAXIV will be complementary research facilities. In order to fully make use of the potential scientific synergies of these two leading research facilities, initiatives are being taken to strengthen the scientific exchange between MAXIV, ESS and Lund University. The development of joint infrastructures, such as joint laboratories, is one part of this. - The Joint Detector Laboratory will be an important step in the process of bringing ESS and MAXIV closer. It will also serve as example for how competences and infrastructure at a university can benefit the MAX IV and ESS facilities, says Jesper Andersen, Science Director at the MAX IV Laboratory. ESS will have around 30 times higher neutron flux than existing neutron sources, which makes it a particular challenge to build detectors. Building the MAXIV detectors pose a similar challenge, since MAXIV will have the most brilliant synchrotron light of any X-ray research facility. The Photonuclear Group of the Division of Nuclear Physics, based at the existing MAX-lab, has vast experience of photon and neutron detector development. In the Joint Detector Laboratory, novel types of detectors will be developed and built. Through collaborating, all three parties will benefit from the sharing of knowledge and resources. - This is particularly important to ESS for several reasons. Firstly, this is the first ESS laboratory and our first physical infrastructure here in Lund. In fact, we consider this as a first step towards Science City. Secondly, detector development is crucial to ESS, and we need to build up expertise here in Lund, says Richard Hall-Wilton, Group Leader for the ESS Detector Group. - There are large similarities between detectors for X-rays, neutrons and nuclear physics. The pooling of equipment and skills will mean that we can develop better detectors, says Dr Kevin Fissum at the Photonuclear Group at the Lund University Department of Physics. The first stage in the collaboration will mean sharing the existing detector laboratory at MAX-lab. In a second stage, during 2012, the activities will be significantly expanded. Detectors are essential equipment in laboratories using particles or light to study different materials. The detectors measure how the neutrons or the synchrotron light interact with the scientist?s sample. Thus they are crucial for the gathering of information that will enable understanding of the characteristics of the sample. The Joint Detector Laboratory will be operated by the MAXIV Laboratory, ESS and the Department of Physics at Lund University. Science City is the area planned to be built between ESS and MAXIV. Science City will host laboratories and other infrastructure jointly operated by ESS and MAXIV, and other activities related to research and development. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From frick at ill.eu Thu Dec 22 14:19:00 2011 From: frick at ill.eu (Bernhard Frick) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:19:00 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] First announcement - Solid State Proton Conductors Conference SSPC16, Grenoble 10-14 September, 2012 Message-ID: Dear Colleague, It is our pleasure to invite you to participate to the 16th edition of the international conference "Solid State Proton Conductors" (SSPC16), which will be held in Grenoble, France, in days 10-14 September, 2012. SSPC conferences are devoted to solid state protonics, a lively research field with focus on fundamental mechanisms and ultimate applications of proton transport through solid materials. SSPC16 will put special attention to the use of modern scattering techniques (Neutrons/X-rays) for studying properties of novel energy materials. The conference will benefit from the unique scientific environment of Grenoble, including world-class large scale facilities as the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Laue Langevin Institut (ILL). Please download the SSPC16 flyer with a preliminary program by clicking here and visit our website at http://sspc16.weebly.com for further details. You can also contact us at sspc16 at gmail.com Abstract submission will open mid-January 2012. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Grenoble in September 2012. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Dr. Sandrine Lyonnard Laboratory of Ionic Polymer Conductors CEA-INAC ? Grenoble Local Organizing Committee S.Lyonnard/S. Mossa/G. Gebel /H. Mendil / L. Gonon / V. Mareau CEA-INAC F. Lefebvre-Joud/E. Bouyer CEA-LITEN M. Mar?chal / CNRS-LEPMI B.Frick/J. Combet Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) G. Portale European Syncrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The work will be conducted in collaboration with a range of different research groups at Chalmers, as well as with research groups at other Swedish Universities and at Universities abroad. Job description The majority of the student's working time will be devoted to his/her own research, with the main objective to obtain a PhD degree at the end of the project. For this purpose, it is expected that the student will be able to develop and pursue his/her own scientific ideas, and communicate his/her results in a wide context, through the publication of scientific articles and oral presentations at international conferences, for example. In addition, the position will normally include 20% department work, mostly teaching duties. The employment is limited to a maximum of five years. Qualifications We are looking for a PhD student with a Master degree and strong interest in physics and/or materials physics, or a related discipline. Candidates must have strong social skills, work ethic, and collaboration and communication (oral and written) skills. Candidates must also show great potential to drive projects independently. Application procedure Applications will be accepted through Chalmers webpage (www.chalmers.se) which also contains more information about the position. The closing date for applications is 2012-01-26, however, the review of applications will commence before that. For additional information, please contact: Asst. Prof. Maths Karlsson Dept. of Applied Physics, Chalmers Phone: +46 31 772 8038 Email: maths.karlsson at chalmers.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From johnson at ill.fr Thu Dec 22 21:41:18 2011 From: johnson at ill.fr (johnson at ill.fr) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:41:18 +0100 (CET) Subject: [Neutron] MDANSE 2012 - school: Molecular Dynamics to Analyse Neutron Scattering Experiments Message-ID: <1abe59052e12f43705a4b755e672d091.squirrel@195.83.126.17> MDANSE 2012 - school: Molecular Dynamics to Analyse Neutron Scattering Experiments 27-30 March 2012, Institut Laue Langevin, Grenoble, France Organizers: Miguel A. Gonzalez, E. Pellegrini, E. Farhi, D. Richard, M. Johnson The purpose of this school is to train students and scientists in the use of atomistic simulation tools to analyze and interpret neutron scattering data. Lectures on simulation and analysis methods will be followed by examples adapted to the fields of interest of the participants. The school will focus mainly on practical training using a range of simulation and analysis codes on personal computers and the cluster at ILL, so the number of participants will be limited to 30. To apply to particpate in this school and for more information go to http://www.ill.eu/MDANSE. Please send enquiries to mdanse(at)ill.eu. From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Dec 22 22:26:23 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:26:23 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Wrong duration, PostDoc Position - Neutron Optics at ESS Message-ID: <3DFA8E47-10D8-4D77-95F8-AF5D8EBC2701@esss.se> Unfortunately the duration period was wrong in the ad sent out earlier today from the Neutron mailing list. Please disregard the previous e-mail regarding this position. Welcome to apply for the below opening. PostDoc Position - Neutron Optics The Neutron Optics Group of the Instrument Support Division at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Post Doc ? Neutron Optics. Description of position/department The Neutron Optics Group is part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at ESS. The Neutron Optics group focuses on enhancing the performance of neutron sources, moderators and beam delivery systems at ESS. Description of main responsibilities. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide expertise for the Neutron Optics Group and work on innovative methods and designs for the transport of neutrons beams to experiments. The work will address issues such as neutron transport performance, coupling of guide systems to the moderators, and neutron supermirrors with reduced ?-ray production rate. Qualifications Academic qualification PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent working experience and knowledge. Desirable experience: Experience in optics, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. A strong computational and/or mathematical background, with experience in developing models of optical systems will be advantageous. Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. NB! Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading centre for materials research. Possibility for personal development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and Swedish language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is time limited position for 24 months. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 12 February, 2012. The recruitment process is ongoing and the deadline may be shortened. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information please contact the leader of the Neutron Optics group, Dr Phillip Bentley phillip.bentley[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrument Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The new facilities will provide the critical science and technology capabilities necessary to execute the 21st century responsibilities of NNSA in executing its mission and in supporting the broader national security agenda. The NNSA facility call, coupled with LANL plans to invest in critical Laboratory capabilities provides a real opportunity to enhance research at LANSCE. The intent of the one-and-a-half day focused user meeting is to allow the user community a means to affect LANSCE's response to the call. Detailed information on the Workshop may be found at: http://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugtopics.shtml We hope to see you there! - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Arsen Gukasov From D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk Fri Dec 30 01:20:03 2011 From: D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk (Don Paul) Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:20:03 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] PhD student position in Superconductivity and Muons Message-ID: <815C7FC5-AB82-446A-A7F9-99BD0145A022@warwick.ac.uk> The ISIS Neutron & Muon Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick wish to appoint a doctoral research student for the study of unconventional superconducting materials which exhibit unusual pairing mechanisms. The PhD student on this project would be involved in the growth and characterisation of polycrystalline and single crystals of such materials, would receive training in a wide variety of techniques of relevance to superconductivity and magnetism research and gain an appreciation of the field of neutron and muon physics for the study of vortex physics. This PhD studentship is available from the beginning of October 2012. Please note, due to restrictions applied by the funding agency, only a UK or EU student can be supported on this project. To discuss the background to this project further contact either: D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk or Adrian.Hiller at stfc.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------ Professor Don Paul Superconductivity & Magnetism Group Department of Physics University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom email phrje at warwick.ac.uk tel 024 76 523603 ------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It would be very interesting to have in Darmstadt presentations on thin film characterization with x-rays and neutrons. Best regards and have a Happy New Year Artur Braun Dr. Artur BRAUN, Physicist, Marie Curie Fellow Group Leader Ceramic Energy Materials Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology ?berlandstrasse 129 CH - 8600 D?bendorf, Switzerland Phone: +41 (0) 58 765 4850 Fax: +41 (0) 58 765 4150 Mobile: +41 (0) 79 849 6183 Topical Editor "Energy Materials" Current Applied Physics Call for Papers: MSE 2012 in Darmstadt September 2012: Symposium D4 on Thin Film Metrology Progress in artificial photosynthesis for solar hydrogen generation and water splitting New Empa-Basel-Argonne Lab paper [cid:image001.png at 01CCC75C.195F0CC0] "Work. Finish. Publish." (Michael Faraday) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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At ANSTO, the centerpiece of our activities is the OPAL research reactor, and along with the Bragg Institute's state-of-the-art neutron-beam instruments, places Australia at the leading edge of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields. We are currently undertaking the Major Capital Works programs to deliver new cutting-edge neutron beam instruments for the Bragg Institute. We are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to design and develop Data Acquisition Electronics (DAE) products as part of this exciting expansion. This leadership position steers a group of engineers, technicians and other external resources to provide detectors, data acquisition hardware and software instrument control for neutron beam instrumentations at OPAL. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in electronic engineering of data acquisition systems using FPGA and or ASIC based hardware, and detailed knowledge of the design, specification, procurement, assembly, testing and installation and commissioning of designs. Given the leadership responsibilities of this position, to be successful, you must have demonstrated experience as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary team. You will have proven problem solving ability in delivering creative and systematic solutions, and solid technical analytical, computing skills and experience. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on 61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. For further information please consult the vacancies page of our website www.ansto.gov.au Applications close: 30 January 2011 Dr Nick Hauser Computing & Electronics Group Leader Bragg Institute, Building 82 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 AUSTRALIA T +61 2 9717 9474 F +61 2 9717 9799 M 0417 418 542 E nick.hauser at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute http://gumtree.codehaus.org Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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At ANSTO, the centerpiece of our activities is the OPAL research reactor, and along with the Bragg Institute's state-of-the-art neutron-beam instruments, places Australia at the leading edge of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields. We are currently seeking an Instrumentation Electronics Technician to assist in the design, development, installation, and commissioning of instrument electronic systems within the Bragg Institute. You will be required to diagnose, isolate and rectify faults in complex instrumentation systems, develop prototype designs for instrument upgrades under the instruction of team leader, and document and draft instrument changes to the as built and original specifications. To be successful in this position, experience with Scientific and/or Industrial computer and electronic based instrumentation technologies is essential. You will require experience analysing schematic diagrams, drawings and manuals on complex systems including electronic schematics and printed circuit board layouts, in addition to experience working with programmable devices and equipment such as PLD, FPGA and Embedded Microprocessor Microcontroller technologies. Experience in Nuclear instrumentation systems including radiation detectors, analog amplifiers, discrimination systems and high voltage power supplies will be highly regarded. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment and must be Australian citizens. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on 61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. 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Due to extensive expansion of the Bragg Institute, we currently have a vacancy for a Data Acquisition Engineer. This role will deliver high performance data acquisition electronics and software for the neutron beam instruments and be responsible for managing this process through the engineering lifecycle - design, manufacture, procurement, installation, commissioning and maintenance. You will be degree qualified in Bachelor of Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with extensive experience in developing real-time data acquisition systems, as well as experience in design and configuration of FPGA based hardware, PCI device drivers and histogramming software. To be considered you must have extensive experience in the build, configuration and deployment of applications on the Linux operating system, and C and C++ applications using software development methodologies. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on +61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. For further information please consult the vacancies page of our website www.ansto.gov.au Applications close: 26 January 2011 Dr Nick Hauser Computing & Electronics Group Leader Bragg Institute, Building 82 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 AUSTRALIA T +61 2 9717 9474 F +61 2 9717 9799 M 0417 418 542 E nick.hauser at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute http://gumtree.codehaus.org Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. 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There will be a particular focus on materials for batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, light weight materials, and photovoltaic, solid state lighting and thermoelectricity. / /For further details, please visit the workshop webpage: http://www.esrf.fr/events/conferences/usersmeeting2011/Energy-workshop This Workshop will be held as a companion meeting of the 2011 ESRF Users' Meeting & Associated Workshops, which will be hosted at the ESRF between 7 - 11 February 2011. This General meeting (including a PLENARY MEETING on February 8 - 9) will provide, in addition, an opportunity for scientists interested in cutting-edge research to discuss the most recent advances in science using synchrotron radiation and to learn about the progress of the ESRF Upgrade Programme. We look forward to meeting you during the Energy Workshop and 2011 Users' Meeting Best regards, The organizing committee/ -- Dr Emmanuelle Suard, ILL, Diffraction group, D2B responsible, EASY ACCESS for Powder diffraction Phone +33/ (0)4 76 20 71 64 email: suard at ill.eu From johnsonkk at ornl.gov Thu Jan 6 16:00:47 2011 From: johnsonkk at ornl.gov (Johnson, Kyle) Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:00:47 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HFIR and SNS) Message-ID: <4114A3396F1890438102238220C45CAF0567EFF2A0@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals Proposals for beam time at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) will be accepted via the web-based proposal system until Midnight Eastern Time, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. This call is for experiments anticipated to run June-November 2011. 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The School, organised by the Teaching Committee of the Italian Crystallographic Association (AIC), is aimed at providing the theoretical and practical skills needed for the characterisation of crystalline structures at different length scales, by means of the combined application of diffraction techniques (classical and total scattering), spectroscopies (vibrational, XAS, RIXS and NMR) and computational methods. The School is mainly directed to researchers involved in structural characterisation field and will include lectures on both theory and applications of the experimental methods cited above. Particular attention will be granted to *practical sessions and data analysis*, with teachers available for suggestions/help on software?s use and tutorials, making it of interest also for non academic participants. Registration will open in February (*deadline: April 8th*). 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URL: From gmi at ansto.gov.au Wed Jan 19 01:43:48 2011 From: gmi at ansto.gov.au (MCINTYRE, Garry) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:43:48 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Position open for Instrument Scientist - Strain Scanner - in Sydney, Australia [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605723B78@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Instrument Scientist Neutron Scattering (KOWARI) Permanent Ongoing Salary range A$89K to A$109K (plus 15.4% super) Leading-Edge Research ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. Based in Sydney, we have recently commenced operation of the new 20 MW OPAL Reactor along with its initial suite of nine instruments, and have built up our team of scientists at the Bragg Institute to the point that we are the leading group of neutron-scattering scientists in the Southern Hemisphere. We are seeking an instrument scientist to operate and perform research using the KOWARI strain scanner at the OPAL Reactor, develop the user community on KOWARI and other neutron-scattering instruments on OPAL, and provide research and development leading to significant outcomes that meet with ANSTO's strategic directions. KOWARI is a state-of-the-art diffractometer dedicated to the nondestructive determination of residual stresses deep inside materials and engineering components, particularly in fatigue and tensile-testing experiments. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a high-quality research program, in collaboration with Australian universities, industry, other ANSTO divisions, in particular the Institute of Materials Engineering, and overseas scientists. Possible research areas can include engineering, materials science, and physics. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Engineering, Physics or Materials Science, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams. Experience in neutron scattering and/or synchrotron radiation will be a strong asset. The Instrument Scientist will be part of the scientific team and will report to the Research Leader for Hard Condensed Matter. Although this position has no direct reports the position may involve a substantial project-leadership role. For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications Close: 21 February 2011 Please click here to access the Position Information Package Dr Garry J. McIntyre Research Leader in Hard Condensed Matter The Bragg Institute, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC NSW 2232, Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9334, Fax: +61 (2) 9717 3606 e-mail: garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_garry_mcint yre -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We are seeking an instrument scientist to operate and perform research using the TAIPAN thermal 3-axis spectrometer at the OPAL Reactor, develop the user-community, and provide research and development leading to significant outcomes that meet with ANSTO's strategic direction. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a high-quality research program, in collaboration with Australian universities, industry, other ANSTO divisions and overseas scientists. Possible areas can include physics, chemistry and materials science. The successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams. Experience in neutron scattering and/or synchrotron radiation will be a strong asset. The Instrument Scientist will be part of the scientific team and will report to the Research Leader for Hard Condensed Matter. Although this position has no direct reports the position may involve a substantial project-leadership role. For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications Close: 21 February 2011 Please click here to access the Position Information Package Dr Garry J. McIntyre Research Leader in Hard Condensed Matter The Bragg Institute, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC NSW 2232, Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9334, Fax: +61 (2) 9717 3606 e-mail: garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_garry_mcint yre -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We are happy to make this unique facility available to other users on a collaborative basis - for instance, for work on magnetic materials or nanostructures, superconductors, or the alignment of mesoscopic objects in fluid suspension. An ILL proposal deadline is approaching, and if you would like to suggest a collaboration there (or elsewhere) please contact one of us for further information. "Ted Forgan" , "Alex Holmes" < a.t.holmes at bham.ac.uk>, "Elizabeth Blackburn" , -- Prof. E.M. (Ted) Forgan School of Physics & Astronomy University of Birmingham Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K. +44-121-414-4678 E.M.Forgan at bham.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vaknin at ameslab.gov Thu Jan 20 18:49:19 2011 From: vaknin at ameslab.gov (David Vaknin) Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:49:19 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ames Laboratory Message-ID: <4D38759F.1060200@ameslab.gov> *Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ames Laboratory* *neutron and X-ray scattering* A postdoctoral research position in neutron and X-ray scattering is now available at Ames Laboratory, at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The research is focused on the application of elastic and inelastic neutron and x-ray scattering techniques to studies of magnetism in multiferroic systems and materials with coupling between magnetism and superconductivity. Candidates should have a PhD degree in physics, or a related area with some experience in scattering techniques. Applicants should send their applications, including two letters of recommendations, by e-mail to Dr. David Vaknin at vaknin at ameslab.gov . From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Jan 21 08:53:12 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:53:12 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.43 Jan 2011 Message-ID: ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 43, Jan 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS. BUDGET WAS ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF 2010. EXPERIMENTAL PROPOSALS WERE IN DUE. MAYOR OF TOKAI VILLAGE VISITED ISIS AND CERN. CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO J-PARC INITIATED. NEW DORMITORY WILL BE OPEN ON JANUARY 17TH. A-TAC AND IAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES TO BE HELD. 2. [Accelerator Division] THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] NEW BEAMLINE K1.1BR WAS COMMISSIONED. OCT. AND NOV. RUN FOR SLOW EXTRACTION SUMMARY. T2K ACCUMULATED MORE DATA AFTER SUMMER SHUTDOWN. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] 200 KW OPERATION FOR THE 2010B PERIOD HAS STARTED. CONSTRUCTION OF SIX NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. "FLY PASS SYSTEM" WAS NEWLY INTRODUCED TO MUSE FOR THE MuSR MEASUREMENTS WITH A TINY VOLUME. 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] THE FIRST OBSERVATION OF LASER RESONANCE IONIZATION OF IRIDIUM ATOMS. POLARIZED RADIOACTIVE INDIUM BEAM PRODUCED BY TILTED FOILS. THE REACTION CROSS SECTIONS OF 12C(ALPHA,GAMMA)16O WERE MEASURED FOR ASTROPHYSICAL INTEREST. 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] DEVELOPED THE ULTRASONIC DOPPLER METHOD FOR FLOW MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID METAL. 7. [Safety Division] THE 10TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC MET ON DEC. AND THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC. 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS During the fall run significant progress has been observed in the accelerator performance. First, the extraction efficiency for slow spill beams to the hadron hall reached 99.5 %. Namely, only 0.5 % loss is observed at the extraction point. This was due to fine tuning of a dump magnet. This high extraction efficiency is very close to the theoretical limit, since the original calculation showed that this number would be the maximum limit. Note that the extraction efficiency for the slow beam at KEK-PS was 90 %. Second, the beam power for the 3 GeV went up to 200 kW and that for the 50 GeV to 115 kW. The accelerator people are ready for 300 kW, but we will run at this level for a while, because we would like to see stability for the neutron source for a while. BUDGET WAS ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF 2010 The next-year budget was announced from our funding agency at the end of December, being subject to the approval of Diet, though. For JAEA an 8 cycle operation was approved (9 cycles, which is 200 days, is our ultimate goal). Also, the 400 MeV upgrade and a neutron beamline were approved and they are in the budget. In addition, a budget associated with a new third party operation was approved. Furthermore, an improvement of the Linac and 3 GeV toward 1 MW operation was approved under the new frontier special budget framework. For KEK a 6 cycle operation was approved. Altogether, 115 Oku Yen was approved for JAEA and 66 Oku Yen was approved for KEK. In addition, out of the 2010 Supplemental Budget, 5.4 Oku Yen was approved at KEK for construction of the ultra slow muon channel and 2.8 Oku Yen was approved at JAEA for construction of a neutron beam line. Furthermore, 7 Oku Yen is reserved for a new third party operation. Overall our budget status is reasonably good. EXPERIMENTAL PROPOSALS WERE IN DUE December 7 was the deadline for submission of new MLF proposals and December 6 was the deadline for submission of new Particle and Nuclear Physics proposals. The PAC for Particle and Nuclear Physics will be held on January 14-16, 2011. MAYOR OF TOKAI VILLAGE VISITED ISIS AND CERN In October of 2010, the Mayor of Tokai Village, Tatsuya Murakami, visited ISIS and CERN to study and learn how these two places are handling foreign visitors. The delegation of about 10 people received enthusiastic receptions at both places. The Village announced after the trip to take care of more things for foreign visitors at J-PARC. CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO J-PARC INITIATED In December of 2010, the new budget initiative for construction of a special road directly to the J-PARC site was approved in Tokai Village. We anticipate the completion of this new road at the end of FY2011. If this road is in place, then users can come directly to the J-PARC campus without going through the main JAEA gate. We are discussing how to create a new gate to the J-PARC. NEW DORMITORY WILL BE OPEN ON JANUARY 17TH On January 17 a new dormitory with 49 rooms will be open for users. The place is near the area of Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center. Details will be given at Users Office, or, some place in this Newsletter. In addition, a new cafe was already open in the 2nd floor of Ibaraki Quantum Research Beam Center and also near the MLF Experimental Facility. A-TAC AND IAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES TO BE HELD On February 17-19 our annual Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (A-TAC) will be held, followed by our annual International Advisory Committee (IAC) on February 21 and 22. In addition, the annual Muon Science Advisory Committee (MuSAC) and the annual Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC) will be held on February on 18-19 and February 28 to March 2, respectively. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Ainosuke ANDO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED 1. MR (Main Ring / 50-GeV Synchrotron) (1) As mentioned in the previous newsletter, MR is now ready for the 8-bunch operation without problems of beam-heating up to the beam power of 750 kW. (2) The collimator in 3-50BT ; Beam Transfer line from RCS (3-GeV synchrotron) to the MR, has been improved to permit a 2-kW beam loss, which makes active forming of the beam shape possible. This will give us an advantage to understand and to reduce beam losses in the MR. 2. RCS (3 GeV Synchrotron / Rapid Cycling Synchrotron) (1) Many different types of charge exchange foils have been mounted to obtain an optimum thickness and shape from the viewpoint of the minimum beam loss in the accumulation stage where the loss is dominated by large angle Rutherford scattering due to multi-passage of the foil. (2) The chromaticity correction will be done during the full acceleration period by AC power supplies for sextupole magnets. This would contribute to the reduction of beam loss at dispersive points in the acceleration. 3. MPS (Machine Protection System) There are concurrent beam supplies from RCS to MLF (Materials and Life science Facility) and MR. Previously when an MPS interlock in one side activated, the supplies to both sides were interrupted for maximum protection. After operational experience, this system has been updated so as to suspend only the corresponding supply to the source facility of an interlock. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by J.IMAZATO, S.SAWADA, M.IEIRI and K.H.TANAKA and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW BEAMLINE K1.1BR WAS COMMISSIONED (by Jun IMAZATO) A low-momentum separated-kaon beam line, K1.1BR, which was completed this summer, has been commissioned in this October successfully. The TREK group, intending to use its beam for their stopped K+ experiments, performed kaon beam survey and tuning. Thanks to a Fitch type Cherenkov counter with high performance, the kaon beam could be tuned efficiently under the electro-static separator (ESS) operation up to +-300 kV. For the standard slit openings used for experiments, a K+ beam could be observed with nearly the expected intensity. Thanks to the beam optics employed for K1.1BR named "intermediate imaging", a fairly good K/pi ratio of about 1 could be confirmed even for the single stage separation by ESS. An exactly round beam spot with the diameter of 1.1 cm (in sigma) was formed at the experimental target point. After the beam tuning, the kaon beam was delivered to a test experiment of a liquid argon detector prototype. For a while, this beam line will be used as a test beam for detector development. OCT. AND NOV. RUN FOR SLOW EXTRACTION SUMMARY (by S.SAWADA, M.IEIRI and K.H.TANAKA) Autumn Slow Extraction run of 50-GeV PS started on October 12th and ended on November 16th. Total beam time used for experiments was approximately 400 hours. Beam time used by each experimental team was summarized below. Beam Line Exp. Beam Time(hr) K1.8 E19 258 ----------------------------------------- K1.8BR E17 119 ----------------------------------------- KL E14 384 ----------------------------------------- K1.1BR T25 12 E06 128 T32 147 E06 30 T38 55 ----------------------------------------- Especially E19(Search for Penta Quark, Theta+, via the p(pi-,K-)X Reaction) used the beam as the FIRST official "Experimental Beam Time". Thanks to the stable slow extraction beam operation by the 50-GeV PS crew members, i.e. less than 10% down time, each experimental team enjoyed the beam and performed the experiments successfully. T2K ACCUMULATED MORE DATA AFTER SUMMER SHUTDOWN (by T.TSUKAMOTO) Many works on the T2K neutrino beam line facility and T2K near detector ND280 have been done during this summer shutdown. In addition to work for maintenance such as a test for remote maintenance of target station equipments, work to install many new equipments such as a new horn power supply were carried out. Neutrino beam operation started from the middle of November. Delivered proton beam intensity was started from about 75kW and was increased to about 115kW. Accumulated data is about 4.2 e+19 POT (Protons On Target) after this summer shutdown and 7.6 e+19 POT in total. Analysis of data accumulated by this summer corresponding to 3.23e+19 is being carried out and a status report was presented at the T2K collaboration meeting held on December 9-11. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 200 KW OPERATION FOR THE 2010B PERIOD HAS STARTED 1. Neutron Source The MLF operation was resumed on Oct. 15, 2010. Normal operation of the new accumulator, which was replaced in the summer maintenance period, was confirmed, so that the functionality to suppress a pressure fluctuation of the cryogenic hydrogen circulation system was recovered. The operation from October through December was halted twice due to heat exchange degradation in the cryogenic hydrogen system. Contamination of impurities (possibly water vapour) in helium gas is a possible reason, and elimination of the impurities is on going for the next operation cycle in January. Proton beam power of MLF was stepped up from 120 kW to 200 kW in December. We have not seen any relevant problems in the target, moderator, shielding and instrument systems during a short trial period, and we decided on a continuous operation with this power until the next major power-up scheduled for next fall. The beam optics of the proton beam transport line was determined when a couple of octupole electromagnets would be introduced. The beam current density onto the mercury target is expected to be reduced with flatter proton beam profile. The specifications of the octupole electromagnets were also finalized for procurement. The designs of a target vessel with bubblers and a gas supply system to the bubblers to mitigate pressure waves are ongoing to fabricate and install in the 2011 summer shutdown period. The prediction code of accumulated gas at each component in mercury circulation loop is being developed to control the supplied gas to the bubblers through experimental data obtained in mercury and water loops. CONSTRUCTION OF SIX NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING 2. Neutron Science After the power-up from 120kW to 200kW in December, significant improvement in data quality has been observed in many instruments. Diffractometers can perform quick experiments, and statistics in inelastic scattering data have been obviously much advanced. Now we can foresee great output from MLF in 2011. User operation for the 2010B period (from December 2010 to March 2011) has started and 54 accepted general proposals called by J-PARC as well as 31 general proposals called by Ibaraki prefecture (proposals from industrial users to two Ibaraki prefecture beamlines) are being carried out. The call for next term proposals (2011A) was closed and 130 general proposals were submitted. The submitted proposals will be reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee, and results of each proposal will be informed to applicants by the end of the fiscal year. A vacuum tank of TAIKAN (BL15, Small Angle Scattering Instrument) was installed on Dec. 23rd. An annex building for SPICA (BL09, Special Environment Powder Diffractometer) is under construction. For PLANET (BL11, High Pressure Diffractometer), choppers, supermirror guide tubes and all the shielding were installed already. Beamline shielding for DNA (BL02, Inverted Geometry Spectrometer) is under construction. The construction of two other new instruments, VNR (BL17, Vertical Reflectometer) and SENJU (BL18, Single Crystal Diffractometer), is also continuing. "FLY PASS SYSTEM" WAS NEWLY INTRODUCED TO MUSE FOR THE MuSR MEASUREMENTS WITH A TINY VOLUME 3. Muon Science At the MUSE Decay-Surface Muon (D1) area, a surface muon beam has been delivered with a beam size larger than 40mm in diameter. Therefore, we are having a serious problem on S/N ratio in the muSR measurements, in particular for small specimens of less than 40mm in diameter, because of background due to muons not stopped in the sample. In order to overcome this problem, we have installed so called, "Fly Pass System" which is an extension of the muon beam duct even downstream of the sample specimen. Muons not stopped at the sample specimen are designed to pass away in the extended duct to further distance. Therefore, the S/N ratio even with use of a 5x5mm^2 specimen was discovered to become better than 1/1. This development will enable us to perform muSR experiments at MUSE with a tiny volume such as a precious single crystal, etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] by Hiroari MIYATAKE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE FIRST OBSERVATION OF LASER RESONANCE IONIZATION OF IRIDIUM ATOMS The laser resonance ionization of iridium atoms was successfully achieved for the first time in collaboration with RIKEN SLOWRI group. The wavelengths of the first and the second laser pulses were found. The ionization scheme will be used for the lifetime measurements of neutron-rich isotopes by KEK isotope separation system (KISS). The laser resonance schemes for other elements will be searched for. POLARIZED RADIOACTIVE INDIUM BEAM PRODUCED BY TILTED FOILS The radioactive nuclear beam of In-123 was successfully polarized by applying the tilted foil technique in collaboration with the Osaka Univ. group. The radioactive isotopes of In-123 were produced by fission reactions of uranium with proton beams from the tandem accelerator at Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). They were ionized by JAEA Isotope Separator On-Line (ISOL), converted to multi-charged ions by the charge breeder and accelerated up to the energy of 305 keV/nucleon by two linear accelerators at Tokai Radioactive Ion Accelerator Complex (TRIAC). Penetrating 20 thin carbon foils, the accelerated beam was polarized to about 1% degree of polarization. THE REACTION CROSS SECTIONS OF 12C(ALPHA,GAMMA)16O WERE MEASURED FOR ASTROPHYSICAL INTEREST The reaction cross sections of 12C(alpha,gamma)16O were measured at three different energies, 1.12MeV/nucleon, 0.77 MeV/nucleon and 0.70 MeV/nucleon in collaboration with JAEA group. Gamma-ray angular distribution measurements solve the interference pattern of E1 and E2 components of gamma transitions, which are considered to affect the heavy element synthesis at 300 keV stellar temperature. In order to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of measurements, the 2 MHz pulsed alpha beam was developed at TRIAC by newly importing a chopper and a pre-buncher. Typical beam intensity on the water-cooled 12C target was about 5 micro A. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hirofumi TSUJIMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPED THE ULTRASONIC DOPPLER METHOD FOR FLOW MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID METAL In the Accelerator Driven System (ADS), which has been developed in JAEA, liquid Lead Bismuth Eutectic (LBE) alloy would be used for a coolant and a spallation neutron target. To estimate the thermo- fluid behavior of the LBE coolant and the spallation target in ADS accurately, verification of the CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis is important. However, the measurement of liquid metal flow is difficult because of its opaque nature. To acquire the velocity information in the flowing LBE, the measurement technique by using ultrasonic Doppler method has been developed in JAEA. This technique was applied to an actual LBE flow (150 degrees C) in an LBE target model to measure the three-dimensional flow structure near the beam window. The measured results showed that the flow structure was not symmetric for the direction of gravity, and the symmetrical structure for the horizontal direction was collapsed with increasing of the flow rate, more than 30 l/min. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE 10TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC MET ON DEC. AND THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC The 10th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC met on Dec. 7, 2010 and discussed the alterative application of all J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the abolition of the injection dump in the 50GeV proton synchrotron, the power-up and the shielding reinforcement for a primary beam line including beam dump for the Hadron Facility, the new secondary beam lines in Materials and Life Science Facility. These applications were submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on Dec. 15. As five-years of radiation handling is approaching in J-PARC, the first periodical inspection will be carried out by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) in Jan. 2011, to make sure that radiation installations are maintained in compliance with technical standards by the Radiation Hazards Prevention Law. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 2nd MLF Symposium, Jan. 17-18, 2011 at KEK, Tsukuba (Language: Japanese) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/MLFsympo/index.html 2) The International Workshop on Neutron Applications on Strongly Correlated Electron Systems 2011 (NASCES11), Feb. 23-25, 2011 at Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center, Tokai (Language: English) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/NASCES/index.html 3) Workshop on High Magnetic Field & High-Pressure Environments for Neutron Scattering Experiments at MLF/J-PARC, Mar. 8-9, 2011 at Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center, Tokai (Language: Japanese) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/extreme/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. 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Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From ljp at lanl.gov Thu Jan 27 16:30:56 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:30:56 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposal: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <001201cbbe37$30ecdfe0$92c69fa0$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Get Involved!Register your interest today at http://esss.se/s-and-s. ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 011127announcement.jpg Type: image/jpg Size: 113102 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aundrea at lanl.gov Fri Jan 28 01:09:55 2011 From: aundrea at lanl.gov (Aundrea R. Espinosa) Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:09:55 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines-Proposal Call 2011 Message-ID: <828CD2DB-8D4C-403E-A655-29BE917C25A5@lanl.gov> January 27,2011 Colleagues, We bring to your attention LANSCE?s proposal call LANSCE ? Nuclear Science: LANSCE is accepting proposals for Nuclear Science and ICE House experiments for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting proposals is 6:00 p.m. (1800) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period from June through Mid-December 2011 and from January through the end of February 2012. Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left ?WNR? proposal call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. LANSCE ? 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals: Proposal call is open for beam time at the LANSCE -Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left ?Lujan Center? first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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(34) 913.023.926 iucr2011 at pacificio-meetings.com www.iucr2011madrid.es -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.gif Type: image/gif Size: 21277 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aundrea at lanl.gov Tue Feb 1 19:29:04 2011 From: aundrea at lanl.gov (Aundrea R. Espinosa) Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:29:04 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: Election of LANSCE User Group Executive Committee Closes Feb 4th at 5PM MST Message-ID: Dear LANSCE User - LANSCE User Group web-based election for members of the Executive Committee will close Friday February 4th at 5:00 pm MST. If you have not already done so, please vote! There are 7 positions to vote for so it will be fast and easy. Voting instructions: 1. Go to http://lansce.lanl.gov/LUG_elections/index.shtml 2. Select one nominee for each of the 7 positions available (far right bar). * You can also view a biographical sketch of each candidate. * The ballot is active until February 4th at 5:00 pm MST. * You can only complete one ballot. Thank you for participating! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Nancy Hess LUG-EC, chair nancy.hess at pnl.gov (509)371-6385 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Tue Feb 1 19:50:02 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:50:02 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] NIST Center for Neutron Research-Summer Schools 2011 Message-ID: Subject: NCNR Summer Schools 2011 This year the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) will offer two summer schools over two consecutive weeks in June. The first week will be devoted to the study of soft matter systems and the second week will focus on the dynamics of hard matter. For information about the schools, please visit: http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/summerschool/ss11 Please note that this year the schools will be conducted during a scheduled long facility shutdown. Thus, whilst the classes will get hands on experience with the instruments they will use previously collected data for analysis. Week 1: "Methods and Applications of High Resolution Neutron Spectroscopy and Small Angle Neutron Scattering" This class will run from Sunday, June 12, to Friday, June 17. Students will explore the use of neutron spin echo and backscattering spectroscopies as well as small angle neutron scattering (SANS) to the study of soft matter. The instruments used during this week will include the NG3 30 meter SANS instrument, and the Neutron Spin Echo and High Flux Backscattering spectrometers. Week 2: "Methods and Applications of Cold and Thermal Neutron Spectroscopy" This class will run from Saturday, June 18, to Friday, June 24. Students will learn various neutron spectroscopic techniques employed to study hard condensed matter systems. The instruments used during this week will include the cold neutron triple-axis spectrometers SPINS and MACS, the thermal neutron triple-axis spectrometer BT7, and the time-of-flight Disk Chopper Spectrometer. The NCNR summer schools will teach the attendees to assess the applicability of the techniques to their own research, and will provide the technical guidance needed to write effective experiment proposals. The NCNR summer schools are sponsored in part by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRS, DMR- 0944772). There is a $100 registration fee and attendees are responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses. However, thanks to the NSF, some limited support will be available for graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty. Applicants have the option of applying for one or both weeks with applications for each being considered independently. Attendance during each week will be limited to 32 participants. Only applicants from North American institutions will be accepted. To apply, please visit: http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/summerschool/ss11 Early application is strongly advised since attendance is strictly limited and past NCNR summer schools have been highly oversubscribed. Deadline: April 1, 2011. Yamali Hernandez and Brian Kirby National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6102 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6102 Tel: (301) 975-5295 (YH), (301) 975-8395(BK) FAX: (301) 921-9847 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . Kenneth W. Herwig Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory herwigkw at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ekkebusae at ornl.gov Wed Feb 2 18:35:34 2011 From: ekkebusae at ornl.gov (Ekkebus, Allen E.) Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:35:34 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering, June 11 - 25, 2011 Message-ID: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F3044430471C@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> The 13th National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering will be held June 11 - 25, 2011, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory. The application deadline is February 28, 2011. Details about the School (and the application form) are provided by the Argonne Division of Educational Programs at http://www.dep.anl.gov/nx. The main purpose of the National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering is to educate graduate students on the utilization of major neutron and x-ray facilities. Lectures, presented by researchers from academia, industry, and national laboratories, will include basic tutorials on the principles of scattering theory and the characteristics of the sources, as well as seminars on the application of scattering methods to a variety of scientific subjects. Students will conduct short experiments at Argonne's Advanced Photon Source (APS) and Oak Ridge's Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) facilities to provide hands-on experience for using neutron and synchrotron sources. Notes and videos (neutron portion only) of the lectures from last year's school are available at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/nxs2010/lecture-notes-videos.shtml. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Wed Feb 2 23:36:21 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:36:21 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposal: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <004601cbc329$9dc28ec0$d947ac40$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in single crystal crystallography and related computation methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal diffraction instruments. Candidates with experience in macromolecular crystallography using synchrotron radiation are also welcomed to apply. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instrumentation Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays in essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instrumentation Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Feb 3 09:26:08 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:26:08 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist at ESS - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer Message-ID: <9BFB6DEC-C664-4901-AC82-653D35162FA8@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in single crystal neutron spectrometer instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new single crystal excitations spectrometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or lattice excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal excitations spectrometers. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instrumentation Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It is time now to start developing the ideas for the first set of instruments that will be ready for users from day 1 in 2019. This means in turn that we will start new collaborations to be added to the collaborations already in place. With almost 70 people now working at ESS AB in Lund, there are more than 300 people, ranging from administrators to scientists, involved in the project around Europe and beyond. ESS is a project that is moving forward and we are gearing up for the challenges ahead! The land for ESS is secured, we are currently recruiting the person that will lead the Project office that we are setting up in Lund and we are also recruiting scientists and support staff as the pre-construction phase of the facility gets underway. This week, the MoU formalising the collaboration between the 16 partner countries represented in the ESS Steering Committee will be signed at the Swedish Embassy in Paris and in another couple of weeks the first report on the Sustainability policy will be presented. The policy emphasises that ESS will be built in a environmentally friendly way which also brings with it lower operating costs. We are also happy to announce three larger conferences this year. The 4th High Power Targetry Workshop will be held in Malm?, Sweden in May, followed by the first Science & Scientists at ESS meeting in July as a satellite meeting to the ECNS conference. In the autumn we will arrange the first Green Energy for Sustainable Science conference. You'll find more information on these conferences on our website http://esss.se. To summarise: 2011 will mean new hope, attracting new partners, new collaborations, new ideas and will require a lot of dedicated work. All to meet our overall goal: first neutrons in 2019. ESS will be a different kind of neutron source! Colin Carlile Meetings on Science @ ESS On the 22nd and 23rd July 2011 ESS will arrange a kick-off meeting to discuss the future scientific goals of the facility as a satellite to the ECNS meeting. ? It will be a way for us to inform the research community of the progress so far and to get the science community involved in the development of the first set of instruments, says Dimitiri Argyriou, Science Director at ESS AB. A new generation of neutron facility also needs a new generation of instruments, but to get that we need input and involvement from the community that will use them. The meeting will start on Friday afternoon with a plenary session and will continue on the next day. Later that evening the work will continue in the more relaxed atmosphere of the dinner. We will ensure that there will be sufficient time for questions and comments about the ESS Design Update and the development of the first set of instruments. ? This is the kick-off meeting about the future science at ESS. There will be a series of meetings involving scientists from various fields of research starting later in 2011. Now is the time to get involved, says Dimitri Argyriou. You can register your interest to participate on the conference website: http://www.esss.se/s-and-s. This meeting will be limited to 170 participants. The main Science & Scientists @ ESS meeting will be held in Berlin on the 19th and 20th April 2012. Put the date in your diary even now! Link to the website Green Energy for Sustainable Science Conference Big Science is an important key to a sustainable future, but can Big Science facilities be sustainable in themselves? A growing number of involved scientists from a multitude of disciplines seem to think it is worth trying. The European Spallation Source has committed to an energy programme called ?Responsible, Recyclable and Renewable?. The primary energy will come from renewable sources and the waste heat produced in the facility will be recycled into the local district heating system. - This is the responsible way of building a research facility, says Thomas Parker, Energy Manager at ESS. But it isn't the easy way. We have two sustainability partners, E.ON and Lunds Energi, that provide us with know-how and engineers. The first report from the sustainability group is due in March. The aim for the GESS conference is to share and discuss sustainability challenges and strategies in large scale research facilities. To pre-register to the conference visit the website. Link to the GESS site Germany injects 21M? into the ESS Pre-construction phase In November, Germany announced a significant financial contribution to the ESS Design Update. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research will contribute with 15 M? and other German institutions will contribute with 6 M?. The money will be used by those German institutions that are involved in the ESS Design Update in close cooperation with the ESS team in Lund on a series of work programmes over the next three years to prepare for the construction of ESS. Denmark becomes a shareholder in ESS AB Denmark became the second shareholder in European Spallation Source AB when they acquired 26% of the shares. At the same time three representatives from Denmark became members of the Board. Thus both the host countries are now shareholders in ESS AB. The ESS Data Management and Software Centre is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, benefiting from the Nordic Data Grid and Danish expertise on high-power computing. During the Design Update the centre is being used for simulations and calculations. France signed MoU In December at the French Embassy in Sweden a number of MoUs were signed between research organisations in France and Sweden about cooperation on the ESS Design Update. The agreements cover essential R&D on key ESS accelerator components, as well as the development of instrumentation and the exchange of scientists. Several Swedish and French institutions are involved in these cooperations. In the photo: Christiane Alba-Simionescu, Director of LLB Saclay, P?r Omling, Director General of the Swedish Research Council and Bernard Bigot, Administrateur G?n?rale of the CEA sign MoUs linking Swedish and French institutes collaborating on ESS. Next issue of the Newsletter In the next newsletter there will be portraits of the newly appointed Science Director, Dimitri Argyriou, and the newly appointed Head of Administration, Matti Tiirakari. There will also be a feature about the Project Group that will be responsible for the construction of the facility. The next issue will be published in the beginning of March. European Spallation Source ESS AB / www.esss.se / info at esss.se Director General and CEO Colin Carlile / +46(0)761 333399 / colin.carlile at esss.se Communications Officer and Editor Roger Eriksson / +46(0)46-2226718 / roger.eriksson at esss.se ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Memorandum will be complemented later on by agreements detailing the participation of the respective Partner Countries. > > - The construction of ESS is a key element in the European efforts to further develop world-leading research infrastructures. Today?s agreement is a real step forward, says Lars Borjesson, Chairman of the Steering Committee. > > The Pre-Construction Phase is the first step towards realizing the European Spallation Source. It will cover the update of the ESS technical design, the site planning and licensing. It is planned to end in 2012, and be followed by the Construction Phase. > > The MoU specifies that this phase will also result in: > > - time lines for construction and operation > > - a funding scenario for ESS construction and operation > > - a detailed budget and cost book > > - a proposal on organizational structure of the ESS > > - a signature-ready agreement on international partnership for construction and operation of ESS > > - The international MoU will give us the essential framework needed for participation of the Partner Countries and coordination of the work ahead, says Colin Carlile, Director-General of ESS. > > - We are particularly proud that the international collaboration for one of Europe?s largest future science facilities is agreed in France, since France has a strong engagement in strengthening European research, says Gabriele Fioni, Deputy Director-General at the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, who will sign the MoU on behalf of France. > > The European Spallation Source is currently partnered by 16 European countries: Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland. > > > For more information, please contact: > > Colin Carlile, ESS AB Director. E-mail colin.carlile at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 02 > > Marianne Ekdahl, Communications Officer Press & Politics. E-mail marianne.ekdahl at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 89 > > > ESS IN SHORT: > > The European Spallation Source ? the next generation facility for materials research and life science > > The European Spallation Source (ESS) will be a multi-disciplinary research laboratory based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS can be likened to a large microscope, where neutrons are used instead of light to study materials ? ranging from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules ? to gain knowledge about their structure and function. ESS will be up to 100 times better than existing facilities, opening up new possibilities for researchers in for example health, environment, climate, energy, transport sciences and cultural heritage. > > ESS is an intergovernmental research infrastructure project, and it will be built in Lund in southern Scandinavia. At least sixteen European countries will take part in the construction, financing and operation of the ESS. Sweden and Denmark will co-host the ESS and cover 50 percent of the 1,4 B? investment costs and 20 percent of the operating costs together with the Nordic and Baltic states. > > The European Spallation Source ESS AB is a public limited company, today owned by the Swedish and the Danish states. ESS AB is planning the future international ESS organisation. Building is expected to start around 2013, the ?rst neutrons to be produced in 2019 and the facility to be fully operational around 2025. > > ESS will support a user community of 5000 researchers and will have great strategic importance for the development of the European Research Area. Near by there will be complementary laboratories, such as the synchrotron MAX IV in Lund and XFEL and PETRAIII in Hamburg. > > > This information was brought to you by Cision http://www.cisionwire.com > http://www.cisionwire.com//international-collaboration-on-ess-agreed-in-paris80846 > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Fri Feb 4 16:43:27 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:43:27 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011 Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C05D3D736@EVS1.aecl.ca> The Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering will be holding the 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011. The school will be organized by the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre at the Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario. The school consists of morning lectures followed by afternoon hands-on experiments on the spectrometers at the NRU reactor at Chalk River. The curriculum is a broad overview of neutron methods and applications in a wide range of scientific areas, such as magnetism, industrial, and soft materials. The school is aimed at graduate students and post-docs who have no prior knowledge of neutron scattering techniques, and with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, or mineralogy. For further information and to register, visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Address inquiries to Dr. Zahra Yamani (zahra.yamani at nrc.gc.ca); Tel: 613 584 8811 x 43932. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From smithda at ornl.gov Fri Feb 4 17:39:28 2011 From: smithda at ornl.gov (Smith, Deborah Ann) Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:39:28 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate - Powder and Single-Crystal Diffraction Groups Message-ID: Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate - Powder and Single-Crystal Diffraction Groups Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, TN ORNL11-44-NSSD Project Description: The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for an immediate Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate to be jointly affiliated with the Powder Diffraction Group and the Single-Crystal Diffraction Group. This position is offered through the Neutron Sciences Career Development Program (COP). With the United States' highest flux reactor-based neutron source for condensed matter research, the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and the world's most intense pulsed, accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), ORNL is becoming the world's foremost center for neutron science. Research at these facilities encompasses the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for up to 2,000 researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world . To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. The Neutron Scattering Science Division (NSSD) carries out and enables excellent and vibrant science programs using neutron scattering instruments by supporting a world-class user science program, developing and participating in signature science programs across ORNL, and conducting cutting-edge in-house research. NSSD is responsible for operating and developing the neutron scattering instruments located at both the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and HFIR. The Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate serves as the technical specialist in supporting day-to-day neutron beam line operation and assists facility users and NSSD personnel in the performance of experiments and subsequent data analysis. Major Duties/Responsibilities: * Works with and provides technical guidance to users and NSSD Instrument Scientists in the performance of experiments and analysis. * Serves as the technical specialist for the operation and maintenance of sophisticated equipment used for neutron scattering, primarily the HB2A Neutron Powder Diffractometer and HB3A Neutron Four-circle Diffractometer, both located at the HFIR * Plans and leads in the testing and evaluation of new or developmental equipment, particularly, sample environment equipment associated with these diffractometers. * Ensures that beam line operations are performed under safe and environmentally sound conditions and that NSSD users perform their experiments in a safe and environmentally sound manner. * Proposes, develops, and presents procedures for operating and maintaining beamline equipment. * May give work direction to technicians, craft workers, and otherwise experienced personnel. The Neutron Sciences Career Development Program (CDP) was founded to nurture the creative development of neutron scattering instrumentation at ORNL. This initiative is viewed as a critical part of keeping the neutron scattering instruments at ORNL on the cutting edge of design and scientific functionality and keeping them competitive worldwide. This program is designed to provide an environment in which early-career scientists and technicians can be a part of innovative concepts for neutron-related instrumentation, while helping end users develop proposals, conduct experiments, and analyze data. This is an Instrument Associate position offered through the ORISE CDP with an initial appointment of three years with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The CDP is designed to attract high-quality candidates, who would gain scientific experience in a world-class neutron scattering facility, with potential to be hired as regular laboratory staff upon exemplary performance and hiring need. Qualifications: M.S. degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or related field, or B.s. degree plus 2 years of experience in the same. Good communications and interpersonal skills required. Ability to work in a team environment required. Demonstrated computer literacy including proficiency in word processing required. Direct experience working on neutron scattering related instruments and software is highly desirable. Must be capable of working with scientists and engineers from verbal or written instructions. Must be able to serve as a liaison with other support groups such as engineering, radiological protection, sample environment, user office, etc. Periods of off-normal work hours and infrequent travel will be required. Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. Technical Questions: Questions regarding the position can be directed to Drs. Huibo Cao (caoh at ornl.gov), Clarina dela Cruz (delacruzcr at ornl.gov), Ovidiu Garlea (garleao at ornl.gov), or Bryan Chakoumakos (chakoumakobc at ornl.gov). How to Apply: Qualified applicants must apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). 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The registration link can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/registration/index_de.html The participation is possible only for those who have registered and payed fee of 50 Euro. This fee includes the workshop material and covers the coffee breaks, welcome reception and workshop dinner but does not cover e.g. accommodation. The deadline is rather soon - February 10th. You are also welcome to submit a one-page abstract. Instructions and further info about the workshop, accommodation possibilities, requirements to enter our research site and information aout our high-field project can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/index_de.html With best regards, K.Prokes **************************************************************** Karel Prokes Inst. for Complex Magnetic Materials Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-141 09 Berlin, GERMANY tel.: +49 30 8062 42804 fax.: +49 30 8062 43172 e-mail: prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzende des Aufsichtsrats: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph, Stellv.Vors.: Dr. Jutta Koch-Unterseher Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer, Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 **************************************************************** From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Mon Feb 7 17:23:54 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:23:54 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0560D709@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleagues, We would like to remind you the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held in days 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. You can submit your abstract(s) until 15 February 2011 using the on-line Abstract Submission Form. The on-line Abstract Submission Form and more details about the conference are available at the conference web page http://ecns2011.org/ We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague next year. Organizing team of ECNS2011 --------------------------- Organising Secretariat GUARANT International spol. s r.o. / ECNS 2011 Opletalova 22, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 284 001 444 | Fax: +420 284 001 448 Email: ecns2011 at guarant.cz Website: www.ecns2011.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From magnetic at nist.gov Tue Feb 8 23:48:36 2011 From: magnetic at nist.gov (magnetic) Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:48:36 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] NIST/GEORGETOWN School on Representational Analysis and Magnetic Structures (RAMS II) July31-Aug5, 2011 Message-ID: <1D29799D27DA2D4A9EB92221D92FBBD78BB21124@MBCLUSTER.xchange.nist.gov> This is the first announcement of the 2nd NIST School on Representational Analysis and Magnetic Structures (RAMS II). The workshop is targeted towards young researchers interested in applying representational analysis to the solution of magnetic structures using neutron diffraction. The workshop will cover representational analysis, theory of magnetic structures, and FULLPROF. Sessions will include both lecture and hands on "labs" working with standard programs such as SaraH and FULLPROF to solve magnetic structures. Invited speakers include Laurent Chapon (ISIS), Andrew Wils (U. College, London), V. Ovidiu Garlea (ORNL), and A.B. Harris (U. Penn). The workshop will be hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (USA). The workshop will begin Sunday, July 31 and end Friday morning, August 5th. Registration will include housing in the Georgetown dorms (arrival July 31, checkout Aug 5) with a private room/private bathroom. To register, visit: www.magnetism-school.org Registration will cost a non-refundable $450 US dollars (taxes already included). To pay, please contact Mark Green (asiazag at umd.edu). The deadline for registration is May 13, 2011. Attendance will be limited to 20 participants, so apply soon. For questions regarding the workshop please contact us at magnetic at nist.gov Best, Mark Green and William Ratcliff (Organizers) From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Wed Feb 9 16:57:00 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:57:00 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0560E310@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleague, We would like to remind you the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held in days 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. You can submit your abstract(s) until 15 February 2011 using the on-line Abstract Submission Form. The on-line Abstract Submission Form and more details about the conference are available at the conference web page http://ecns2011.org/ We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague! Organising team of ECNS2011 --------------------------- Organising Secretariat GUARANT International spol. s r.o. / ECNS 2011 Opletalova 22, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 284 001 444 | Fax: +420 284 001 448 Email: ecns2011 at guarant.cz Website: www.ecns2011.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de Thu Feb 10 15:57:04 2011 From: prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karel Prokes) Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:57:04 +0100 (MET) Subject: [Neutron] prolongation of registration - neutrons in high magnetic fields In-Reply-To: References: <4D3845AD.2070701@mmk.su.se> Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, I would like to invite you to register for the workshop "Present Status and Perspectives of Neutron Research in High Magnetic Fields" that takes place on March 31st and April 1st 2011 at the Helmholz Zentrum Berlin, Wannsee, Berlin. The registration link can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/registration/index_de.html The participation is possible only for those who have registered and payed fee of 50 Euro. This fee includes the workshop material and covers the coffee breaks, welcome reception and workshop dinner but does not cover e.g. accommodation. ************************************************************************ The deadline for registration has been shifted to February 16th night ************************************************************************ You are also welcome to submit a one-page abstract. Instructions and further info about the workshop, accommodation possibilities, requirements to enter our research site and information aout our high-field project can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/index_de.html With best regards, K.Prokes **************************************************************** Karel Prokes Inst. for Complex Magnetic Materials Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-141 09 Berlin, GERMANY tel.: +49 30 8062 42804 fax.: +49 30 8062 43172 e-mail: prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzende des Aufsichtsrats: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph, Stellv.Vors.: Dr. Jutta Koch-Unterseher Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer, Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 **************************************************************** From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Wed Feb 16 08:27:19 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:27:19 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - New Abstract Submission Deadline is 28 February, 2011 Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0568066D@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleague, We would like to inform you that the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, has been shifted to 28 February, 2011. You can submit your abstract until 28 February, 2011. Please use the on-line Abstract Submission Form available at the conference web page http://ecns2011.org/ You will find there also more details about the ECNS2011 Conference. We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague in July. Organising team of ECNS2011 --------------------------- Organising Secretariat GUARANT International spol. s r.o. / ECNS 2011 Opletalova 22, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 284 001 444 | Fax: +420 284 001 448 Email: ecns2011 at guarant.cz Website: www.ecns2011.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . Kenneth W. Herwig Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory herwigkw at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From roger.eriksson at esss.se Thu Feb 17 23:15:18 2011 From: roger.eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:15:18 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] The registration is open to Science & Scientists@ESS meeting 22nd-23rd July 2011 in Prague Message-ID: <7B35CD03-E98B-4196-8DBC-72E6F7DB6968@esss.se> Science & Scientists @ ESS meeting, 22nd and 23rd July 2011, Prague, Czech Republic. The registration is open on http://esss.se/s-and-s. Register today, the meeting will be limited to 170 participants. Excerpt from the ESS Newsletter, January 2011: "On the 22nd and 23rd July 2011 ESS will arrange a kick-off meeting to discuss the future scientific goals of the facility as a satellite to the ECNS meeting. ? It will be a way for us to inform the research community of the progress so far and to get the science community involved in the development of the first set of instruments, says Dimitiri Argyriou, Science Director at ESS AB. A new generation of neutron facility also needs a new generation of instruments, but to get that we need input and involvement from the community that will use them. The meeting will start on Friday afternoon with a plenary session and will continue on the next day. Later Friday evening the work will continue in the more relaxed atmosphere of the dinner. We will ensure that there will be sufficient time for questions and comments about the ESS Design Update and the development of the first set of instruments. ? 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The closing date is 1 May 2011. The school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school is heavily oversubscribed, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Anderson (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) and more to be announced soon. ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. 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Name: image011.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2888 bytes Desc: image011.jpg URL: From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Feb 22 13:38:02 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (K. Diederichsen) Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:38:02 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] 481st Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Seminar dedicated to Energy Materials Research Studied by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation Message-ID: <4D63AE2A.4010703@helmholtz-berlin.de> This is the third announcement of 481. Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Seminar dedicated to Energy Materials Research Studied by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation. The scope of the seminar is to bring together different communities working on the outstandingly important subject of energy material research using neutrons or synchrotron radiation and to provide an overview of the broad spectrum of applications of both probes with a strong focus on highlighting their complementarity in selected scientific fields, which include: ? Hydrogen and gas storage systems ? hydrogen/fuel cells ? Catalysis ? New materials for hydrogen production applications ? Solar cells ? Energy storage batteries and fast ionic conductors Each of topics will be introduced by an overview presentation by a renowned expert in their respective field. In addition the current status and future of photon and neutron sources as well as new and emerging experimental techniques will be addressed. The deadline for registration and abstracts is 10 of March, 2011 For more information please see: http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/WEH481 or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany Email: Margarita.Russina at helmholtz-berlin.de -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-I1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================= From moywrigh at indiana.edu Thu Feb 24 15:52:10 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:52:10 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Second announcement - UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [cid:image002.jpg at 01CBD408.8148CD50] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. The second meeting (UCANS-II) will be held at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, USA, July 5-8, 2011. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at http://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 92938 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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AINSE offers fellowships for exceptional researchers in the following research areas: 1. neutron scattering; 2. biological problems using radionuclide techniques; 3. high-resolution climate records using nuclear techniques; and 4. multi-scale materials modelling or structural materials for extreme environments We emphasise that applications for Research Fellowships will also be considered where the research aligns with the broad spectrum of research foci supported by AINSE or which require use of OPAL neutron scattering facilities or other ANSTO facilities and which align with the joint research interests of ANSTO and AINSE member universities. Applications are now open for AINSE 2011 Research Fellowships Closing date: 31 May 2011 2011 forms Application Form (Word) Guidelines (PDF) Research Fellowship Committee Professor John White, Chair Australian National University Professor Bruce King, University of Newcastle Professor Andrew Cheetham, University of Western Sydney Professor Brendan Kennedy, University of Sydney Dr Robert Robinson Head, ANSTO Bragg Institute Professor John Dodson, ANSTO Head, IER Professor Lyndon Edwards, ANSTO Head, IME See also AINSE Research Fellows ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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URL: From r.zorn at fz-juelich.de Fri Feb 25 12:31:27 2011 From: r.zorn at fz-juelich.de (Reiner Zorn) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:31:27 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] 15th JCNS Laboratory Course Neutron Scattering: September 5-16, 2011 Message-ID: <4D67930F.6000607@fz-juelich.de> Dear colleagues, Juelich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) is happy to announce that registration is open for the 15th Laboratory Course Neutron Scattering taking place September 5-16, 2011 in Juelich and Garching/Munich, Germany. The course will consist of one week of lectures and exercises and one week of practical training at the instruments of the research reactor FRM II. It is the aim of the course to give a realistic insight into the experimental technique and its scientific power. Students of physics, chemistry, material science and biosciences are invited to apply for participation. There is no tuition fee. Accommodation and meals during the course will be provided by JCNS. Travel expenses will be reimbursed for a limited number of foreign students. For further information and to apply for participation please visit our website www.neutronlab.de Deadline for application is May 20, 2011. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Juelich and Garching! Best regards, Reiner Zorn ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From OSNS at stfc.ac.uk Fri Feb 25 14:19:03 2011 From: OSNS at stfc.ac.uk (OSNS at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:19:03 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Registration is OPEN for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering, 5-16 September 2011, University of Oxford In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering website is available again and has instructions on how to register for the school: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Regards Martyn From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk [mailto:martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk] Sent: 21 February 2011 18:00 To: neutron at neutronsources.org Subject: [Neutron] Registration is OPEN for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering, 5-16 September 2011, University of Oxford ________________________________ 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering 5 - 16 September 2011 St. Anne's College, University of Oxford An ideal introduction to the theory, techniques and applications of neutron scattering [Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford] www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ Registration for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is OPEN! 21 February 2011 We are pleased to announce that registration for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is open! The closing date is 1 May 2011. The school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school is heavily oversubscribed, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Anderson (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) and more to be announced soon. ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. 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The tasks comprise the conceptual layout and design of neutron diffractometers and spectrometers that may be build at the ESS and their optimisation to the parameters of the long pulse spallation neutron source ESS. After an initial layout phase using analytical considerations further assessment of concepts and designs shall be conducted using computer simulation codes (e.g. McStas and VITESS). For the verification of certain results experiments at existing instruments and test beam lines in Garching (FRMII), Berlin (HZB) and Oak Ridge (SNS) can be performed. The project requires close collaboration and information exchange with the ESS-AB organization in Lund (Sweden). Introduction into the field and support by experienced scientists and engineers in J?lich will be given throughout. Qualifications and skills required: A university degree plus a PhD in physics; ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team; ability to work on your own initiative; ability to collaborate with research groups from FZJ and external users; knowledge on the field of scattering experiments or optics; computer skills, in particular knowledge of C/C++; willingness to travel to other institutions and facilities for information exchange and experiments. Contact: Dr. Michael Monkenbusch J?lich Centre for Neutron Science & Institute for Complex Systems (m.monkenbusch at fz-juelich.de) -- mit freundlichen Gruessen (with my best regards), Dr. Michael Monkenbusch J?lich Centre for Neutron Science & Institute for Complex Systems Forschungszentrum J?lich D-52425 J?lich Tel. +49-2461-61-4314 Fax +49-2461-61-2610 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From murugova at jinr.ru Mon Feb 28 11:41:15 2011 From: murugova at jinr.ru (Tatiana Murugova) Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:41:15 +0300 Subject: [Neutron] SANS-YuMO User Meeting in Dubna Message-ID: <313285410.20110228134115@jinr.ru> Dear colleagues! We are very pleased to invite you to participate to the SANS-YuMO User Meeting that will be held at the Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics of Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna on May 27-30. Meeting goal The SANS-YuMO User Meeting is devoted to the 75-th anniversary of Professor Yuriy Mechislavovich Ostanevich (1936-1992), an outstanding physicist in neutron physics and the founder of the small angle neutron scattering spectrometer and group at JINR Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics. During the last 4 years the reactor IBR-2 was stopped for refurbishment. At the end of 2010 the physical start up of the IBR-2M reactor was done. In 2011 the putting into operation of the neutron instruments installed at the IBR-2M reactor will face new challenges. The small angle neutron scattering (SANS) instrument is one of the most popular and requested spectrometers all over the neutron centers of the world. SANS is applied to a very wide range of scientific problems, and in spite of an apparent of over 30 SANS instruments in operation worldwide at both, reactor and spallation sources, the demand for beam time considerably outstrips the time available. Specific features of our modernized YuMO SANS instrument enclose the unique combination of PSD and two detector system with a wide q-range. The main goal of this user meeting is to discuss with experts the development possibilities of the YuMO spectrometer taking into account scientific and technical requests of the instrument users. Supports of our plans for spectrometer development and discussions about new features are expected. Topics The scientific program will cover the following fields: Scientific and methodical researches on the YuMO spectrometer within near- and long-term perspectives. Development of the YuMO spectrometer on the modernized IBR-2M reactor. Current state of small angle neutron method. Organized by Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering - IFIN HH, Romania Romanian Neutron Scattering Society Sponsored by Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering - IFIN HH, Romania Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, Czech Republic Meeting Proceedings We are kindly waiting for your abstracts to be included in the Book of abstracts. After the Meeting the papers of the presented works will be published in online Journal of Physics: Conference series? Dates to Remember 30.03.2011 - Deadline for registration 25.04.2011 - Deadline for abstract submission 26.05.2011 - Arrival of participants 27.05.2011 - Registration and opening; submission of papers for a book of Proceedings 30.05.2011 ? 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This month we will feature a science highlight related to materials behavior under extremes utilizing the Proton Radiography Facility > Proton Radiography studies the strength of materials at very high strain-rates > > A series of proton radiographs showing the evolution of instability in two copper samples manufactured with different processing techniques. The data are multiple frames from a single event taken at 1 microsecond intervals using proton radiography at LANSCE > > > > > > > Proton radiography provides an ideal probe to diagnose dynamic materials under extreme pressures, strains, and strain rates. The depicted experimental series, utilizes a flat metal plate with perturbations of known wavelength and amplitude machined into one side of the plate. The detonation products from high explosives (HE) rapidly accelerate the sample, generating shock-free, planar loading on the perturbed side of the plate. This sinusoid acts as a seed for the onset of Raleigh-Taylor (RT) instability growth as the sample accelerates. The perturbation growth rate is directly related to the dynamic yield strength of the metal. The growth of the RT fingers depends sensitively on the initial conditions of the material, which vary with processing. Thus, the slower-growing fingers in the pre-strained (stronger) sample reveal that it resists high strain-rate deformation more than the annealed (softer) sample. The amplitude of the RT unstable perturbations are measured from radiographs aqcuired as a function of time. These experiments provide data to validate the calculations that model such behaviors under extreme conditions. This technique has been used to investigate the high strain-rate strength of different metals manufactured under various processing techniques. > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphases on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Scientist in Neutron Spectroscopy Your tasks: You will support the external user program and will be actively involved in the technical development of the instruments. Depending on your research interests and experience, you will be co-responsible for a triple-axis (RITA-2) and/or time-of-flight (FOCUS, MARS) spectrometer at SINQ. You will pursue an independent and ambitious research program preferably in the fields of strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, and/or superconductivity. Your profile: The successful candidate holds a PhD in experimental physics or chemistry and has an excellent scientific record. Experience in both triple-axis and time-of-flight spectroscopy is advantageous, but not mandatory. You have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: http://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0074-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Scientist in Neutron Spectroscopy (index no. 3302-00): https://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0074/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Thu Mar 3 22:07:12 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:07:12 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] REMINDER: LANSCE Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <007901cbd9e6$f733be60$e59b3b20$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center 1. -Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR) 10. Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) Proposal Guidance and Submission Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The aim of the workshop is to discuss this transition from the point of view of the most effective use of the knowledge accumulated during the design/construction of modern instruments at continuous sources as well as from the use of first instruments at spallation sources. The workshop will bring together experts in the neutron scattering instrumentation with the aim to discuss the latest advances in neutron instrumentation at the continuous sources and short pulse spallation sources through the prism of the use of the gained experience for the design of the long-pulse spallation source instrumentation. We will also discuss the state of the art in some vital components of neutron instruments (choppers, polarizers/analyzers, detectors, etc.) and necessary developments towards their usage for the spallation source instrumentation. Further information and updates to the workshop please find at the workshop website http://www.jcns.de/Workshop_2011 or contact Dr. Alexander Ioffe J?lich Centre for Neutron Science at FRM II Forschungszentrum J?lich GmbH Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany e-mail: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. 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We would appreciate it if you could pass this on to any suitable candidates who might be interested. The closing date is April 4. Kind regards Chris Ling and Brendan Kennedy ------------------- POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN MATERIALS CHEMISTRY/PHYSICS REFERENCE NO.142/0111 - Neutron scattering and synchrotron X-ray methods - Collaborative research using Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) reactor at ANSTO - Packaged salary $88K-$94K p.a. The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students. The School of Chemistry is one of the main centres for chemical research and education in Australia. We attract an outstanding cohort of undergraduate students as well as postgraduate research students to this vibrant and world class research environment. We seek to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate with an experimentalist background and prior experience in solid-state chemistry and/or condensed matter physics. You will participate in innovative research involving application of neutron scattering and synchrotron X-ray methods to better understand the structure-properties relationships of complex metal oxides. Based at the University of Sydney and closely working with Professor Brendan Kennedy and Dr. Chris Ling, you will be required to conduct experiments at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) having access to its Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) reactor which is a state-of-the-art 20 Megawatt reactor. Some of the requirements are: - PhD in Chemistry, Physics or equivalent discipline - expertise in solid-state materials synthesis - ability in crystallography ? including Rietveld refinement of structures - experience in the use of major neutron and/or synchrotron facilities - eligible for security clearance to carry out experiments at the OPAL facility, ANSTO - ability to work well in a team and to conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision - good written and verbal communication skills - experience in writing research papers. Prior experience in physical properties measurements using a QD PPMS in addition to ab initio simulations of materials structure and dynamics will be highly regarded. This is an opportunity to join a well established solid-state and materials chemistry research group and to collaborate with a leading group of neutron scatterers in the Southern Hemisphere. The position is full-time fixed-term for two years subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Further offers may be available subject to funding, need and performance. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. Remuneration package: $88K-$94K p.a. including leave loading and up to 17% super. Some assistance towards relocation cost and visa sponsorship may be available for the successful appointee if required and level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by reference number 142/0111 for more information and to apply. Initial enquiries can be directed to Fabrice No?l on +61 2 8627 1718 or fabrice.noel at sydney.edu.au CLOSING DATE: 4 April 2011 (11:30pm Sydney time) The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged as they are underrepresented in this field. ? The University of Sydney ------------------- DR CHRIS D LING | Senior Lecturer | School of Chemistry THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY T +61 2 9351 4780 | F +61 2 9351 3329 E chris.ling at sydney.edu.au | W http://sydney.edu.au/science/chemistry/~ling_c CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For more information and to register visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Thank you, Zahra Yamani, Organizer 2011 Summer School ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- Dr. Zahra Yamani National Research Council Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Chalk River Laboratories Room 139, Building 459, Station 18 Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0 Canada http://www.cins.ca/people/yamani/ http://neutron.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca E-mail: Zahra.Yamani at nrc.gc.ca Tel: (613) 584-8811 Ext. 43932 Fax: (613) 584-4040 From: Banks, Daniel - NRC [mailto:Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 10:43 AM To: neutron at neutronsources.org Subject: [Neutron] 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011 The Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering will be holding the 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011. The school will be organized by the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre at the Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario. The school consists of morning lectures followed by afternoon hands-on experiments on the spectrometers at the NRU reactor at Chalk River. The curriculum is a broad overview of neutron methods and applications in a wide range of scientific areas, such as magnetism, industrial, and soft materials. The school is aimed at graduate students and post-docs who have no prior knowledge of neutron scattering techniques, and with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, or mineralogy. For further information and to register, visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Address inquiries to Dr. Zahra Yamani (zahra.yamani at nrc.gc.ca); Tel: 613 584 8811 x 43932. CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. 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URL: From ulrich at phys.unsw.edu.au Mon Mar 14 13:04:03 2011 From: ulrich at phys.unsw.edu.au (Clemens Ulrich) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:04:03 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Two Posdoc positions: Investigation of Multiferroic Materials Message-ID: <4D7E0433.2000405@phys.unsw.edu.au> Two Posdoc positions: Investigation of Multiferroic Materials Job description We are looking for two motivated Research Associates to be based at the University of New South Wales in Sydney (A/Prof C. Ulrich) and in Canberra (Dr. A.M. Mulders) in conjunction with the new research reactor OPAL at ANSTO, the Bragg Institute in Sydney (Dr. G. Mclntyre). The aim of the project is the preparation and investigation of novel multiferroic materials. The experimental techniques used will be various neutron scattering techniques, elastic as well as inelastic, synchrotron techniques, and Raman light scattering. The project involves also sample preparation and characterization. Neutron scattering experiments will be mainly carried out at the OPAL research reactor in Sydney. Experimental Collaborate with an international team of scientists and perform state of the art experimental research at the Bragg Institute and other science facilities: ? Neutron diffraction to investigate structural and magnetic properties. ? lnelastic neutron scattering for the investigation of fundamental excitations. ? Use of complementary experimental methods (including magnetometry, X-ray synchrotron methods, and Raman light scattering). ? Sample growth and characterization will be an essential part of the research program. ? Data analysis, interpretation and publication of the experimental results. Your prolile ? We are looking for candidates with PhD in Science and strong backgrounds in condensed matter physics. Experience as a user of large scale research facilities like neutron sources or synchrotrons, in Raman light scattering, or in crystal growth would be an advantage. ? Interested in travel overseas for experiments, conferences or other collaborative efforts. ? Ability to work in an international team. Salary Level A: $72k - $76k per year, plus superannuation and leave loading. This is a full time position for a period of 2+1 years. Online application through: http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/11031108.html For further questions please contact: A/Prof. Clemens Ulrich on (++61 2) 9385 7494 or ulrich at phys.unsw.edu.au Dr. Annemieke Mulders on (++61 2) 6268 8884 or a.mulders at adfa.edu.au Dr. Garry McIntyre on (++61 2) 9717 9334 or garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au Applications close 7 April 2011 From chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw Mon Mar 14 15:48:03 2011 From: chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw (Chih-Hao Lee) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:48:03 +0800 Subject: [Neutron] International Conference on Neutron and X-ray Scattering 2011-ICNX2011-- call for papers Message-ID: <000001cbe256$d2df8580$789e9080$@nthu.edu.tw> National Tsing Hua University and National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center at Hsinchu, Taiwan, announce a conference 2011 entitled International Conference on Neutron and X-ray scattering 2011 (ICNX2011) to be held at National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan, from June 27 to July 1st. This conference is the 3rd in the series of conferences. The previous conferences were held in Serpong and Bandung, Indonesia ICNX2007 and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ICNX2009. The objective of this conference is to bring together the scientists who develop neutron and X-ray scattering instruments and methods, perform characterization experiments and data analysis on soft and solid state matter. The complementary applications of using X-ray and neutron beam give a better view of the structures of condensed matter. We hope to attract more international users to exchange more brilliant ideas for the new scattering facilities during this meeting. The main topics of the conference: - Membranes and interfaces of soft condensed matter - Magnetism and highly correlated systems - Time resolved in-situ studies and dynamics - Nanostructured or thin film materials - Coherent X-ray scattering and imaging - Instrumentation and theory developments - Industrial applications using scattering methods - X-ray and neutron complementary crystallography - Opportunities from new facilities Further information and updates to the conference please find at website: http://www2.ess.nthu.edu.tw/ICNX2011/ or contact Professor Chih-Hao Lee Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013 e-mail: chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Mar 14 18:11:55 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:11:55 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00cb01cbe26a$eba30010$c2e90030$@gov> Special Note: Many of you may be concerned with the ramifications of the Continuing Resolution (CR). We want to assure you that LANSCE - Lujan Center intends to operate the user program as scheduled, starting in June 2011 and continuing through February 2012 (covers two proposal calls). You are thus urged to submit proposals on the assumption that Lujan Center will be operating its full schedule. Likewise if you have concerns about effect of the CR on your own funding we still urge you to submit your regular proposals. We will do everything possible to adjust the experiment schedule to accommodate funding issues. Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Besides introductory lectures on neutron scattering, experts will present contemporary research on materials related to materials science aspects of energy and environmental research Afternoons will be devoted to hands-on exercises in neutron scattering data analysis (small-angle scattering, reflectometry, powder diffraction, pair distribution function analysis, neutron vibrational spectroscopy, radiography). Candidates should apply at http://lansce.lanl.gov/neutronschool before April 15. The number of participants is limited to 30. Participants will be selected on the basis of a statement of interest and two letters of recommendation. Travel, hotel, and meals will be covered (details on web site). Participation in the school is open to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers only. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Address inquiries to Dr. Luke L. Daemen, lld at lanl.gov or Dr. Monika A. Hartl, hartl at lanl.gov The school is sponsored jointly by the National Sciece Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy. From axel.steuwer at esss.se Wed Mar 16 06:15:47 2011 From: axel.steuwer at esss.se (Axel Steuwer) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:15:47 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Science Symposia Message-ID: <4D804783.306@esss.se> Dear Colleagues The ESS invites the European Neutron User Community to organise and host a series of workshops under the series title "/ESS Science Symposia/" that focus on the scientific opportunities and challenges for research with neutrons at ESS. The ESS Science Symposia should focus on the science that will be enabled by ESS's superior neutron brilliance and novel time structure. The workshops should discuss a specific community's requirements for neutron scattering instrumentation as well as supporting facilities, laboratories and sample environments.It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques. Please find attached the Call for Proposals and General Guidelines. For more information, please look us up on 'http://ess-scandinavia.eu/symposia' or contact us on 'symposia at esss.se' Best regards Axel Steuwer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: SymposiaCallForProps.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 210997 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: http://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. 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Bordallo) Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:18:56 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science Message-ID: <4D850FB0.3000207@fys.ku.dk> *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science:* *A Workshop - School devoted to the combined application of neutron scattering, NMR, and molecular dynamics simulations * We are pleased to announce the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science*//which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen.//This first meeting initiates a series of annual workshops which bring together widely recognized experts to promote advanced training for young post-graduates, postdocs and researchers devoted to developing a practical approach to neutron scattering who have already some background in this domain and desire to learn complementary techniques as well as exchange their experience. Detailed information about the Workshop is available at https://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291 The primary objective of this first school is to provide an understanding of current methodology in spectroscopic techniques applied to the dynamics of molecules in condensed phase systems. Each module will be introduced by a motivating talk, where scientific achievements are carefully explained, so that the students get a broader notion of the benefits of the technique that will be discussed. The students will be given a small project and will be guided by the lecturers to a solution. In parallel with, and following the school a small but intensive scientific meeting will be held with ample time for discussions between experimentalists and theoreticians involved in neutron scattering, NMR and molecular dynamics simulations. This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy* and by the *ESS Science Symposia*. There is no fee for the participants, but attendance will be limited. *The school is limited to 20 students to be selected from the applications received *. Excursion and conference dinner at The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, the most visited art museum in Denmark, will be sponsored by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. *Organizers:* Heloisa N. Bordallo (bordallo at fys.ku.dk), Juergen Eckert (juergen.eckert at mrl.ucsb.edu), Gerd Buntkowsky (Gerd.Buntkowsky at chemie.tu-darmstadt.de) and Janez Mavri (janez.mavri at ki.si). *Local Support: *Kim Lefmann (lefmann at fys.ku.dk), Lise Arleth (lia at life.ku.dk), Klas Risveden (klas.risveden at fys.ku.dk) and Helle Kiilerich (helle at nbi.dk). ----------------- Heloisa N. Bordallo Associate Professor (Lektor) Niels Bohr Institute (H.C. ?rsted Institute, bldg. D)University of Copenhagen Universitetsparken 5 2100 Copenhagen bordallo at fys.ku.dk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bkh at mit.edu Mon Mar 21 22:19:24 2011 From: bkh at mit.edu (Boris Khaykovich) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:19:24 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Post-doctoral position in neutron optics research at the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory Message-ID: Post-doctoral position in neutron optics research at the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. Our group at MIT has a post-doctoral position opening in neutron optics research. Experience and interest in neutron (or x-ray) scattering methods and instrumentation are important prerequisites for this position. MIT has a long history of groundbreaking research in neutron science and currently several faculty members are involved in both applications of neutron scattering and neutron instrumentation. Recently we have demonstrated neutron beam focusing by axisymmetric mirror systems based on a pair of mirrors consisting of a confocal ellipsoid and hyperboloid (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2010.11.110). Such a system, known as a Wolter mirror configuration, is commonly used in x-ray telescopes. This position would emphasize the development of these novel optics for neutron applications such as SANS and imaging, with special interest in improving the performance of instruments at Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). The successful candidate will design and optimize focusing optics for particular neutron instruments, using both ray-tracing simulations and measurements of test mirrors. The design includes modeling and measurements of the effects of figure errors and surface roughness. (The MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory has a new neutron spectrometer with an optics test station, which is used in the neutron optics research program.) The opportunity will exist to use the new mirrors for neutron experiments at SNS or other facilities, especially for SANS and imaging. This project is conducted in collaboration with the x-ray optics group at NASA and with scientists at SNS. Contact: Dr. Boris Khaykovich bkh at mit.edu Boris Khaykovich, PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology Nuclear Reactor Laboratory NW13-242 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Phone: +617-253-2861 e-mail: bkh at mit.edu From takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp Tue Mar 22 07:46:09 2011 From: takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp (TAKEDA Masayasu) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:46:09 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Tokai Research and Development Center (Japan Atomic Energy Agency) announcement Message-ID: <8859AC5F-471A-4933-A147-D3F29C969A73@jaea.go.jp> 2011.3.22 Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your concern of the devastating earthquake of March 11. The Japanese Research Reactor JRR-3 at Tokai site of JAEA was in the regular maintenance period when the earthquake took place. Although Tokai-mura was not hit by Tsunami and there were no personnel injuries, many facilities of the institute were seriously damaged. The preliminary inspection seems to indicate that JRR-3 reactor itself isn't damaged and no radioactive leakage has been detected. The instruments both in the reactor hall and neutron guide hall on first sight haven't suffered any severe damage, although the further detailed inspection is needed. We will make a recovery plan of JRR-3 based on the detailed inspection results as soon as possible. At the moment, however, we are afraid its full recovery may take time. All efforts will be taken in collaboration with the Quantum Beam Science Directorate and ISSP Neutron Science Laboratory of Tokyo University. We shall try to keep you informed. Uetsuka, Hiroshi Director General of Nuclear Science Research Institute, Tokai Research and Development Center, JAEA From recruitment at ill.fr Wed Mar 23 10:23:56 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:23:56 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Vacancy for a senior research scientist at ILL Message-ID: <4D89BC2C.4000301@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy for a: *SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST (m/f)* **The ILL's Diffraction Group is currently seeking a scientist to lead the group's activities in single crystal neutron diffraction and polarised neutrons. You will develop a scientific programme, in collaboration with external users, in at least one of the following fields: strongly correlated electron systems (heavy fermions, superconductivity, giant magneto-resistance, metal insulator transitions, etc), multiferroics, spin densities, magnetic frustrated systems. You will be expected to contribute to ongoing technical and instrumental work as well as to the development and preparation of proposals for new initiatives. You will be expected to assume responsibility for user support on specific ILL instruments (in particular D3 and D10).You should be able to participate in software development for single crystal data treatment and contribute actively to a dynamic, multidisciplinary research group. /Qualifications and experience: **/You hold a PhD in condensed matter physics or an equivalent field and have at least ten years of postdoctoral research experience in neutron scattering. You are able to show: * strong experience in magnetism, crystallography and neutron diffraction * a record of technical excellence and achievement in neutron scattering studies of magnetic materials, as reflected in peer-reviewed publications and presentations at internationally recognised conferences * familiarity with a range of neutron scattering techniques and experience with the execution of neutron experiments at low temperatures, high magnetic fields and high pressures * familiarity with theory in the field and appropriate data analysis techniques * excellence in communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills * reliability and an ability to work efficiently, conscientiously, and professionally in a team environment * proven collaborative research experience, and an ability to establish effective and productive partnerships. /Notes:/* *This post is permanent. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information on the ILL Diffraction group can be obtained via http://www.ill.fr/dif/or by contacting the Head of the Diffraction Group: Dr. Juan Rodr?guez-Carvajal (jrc at ill.eu) Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *25.04.2011*, via our website:http://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/09*) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru Wed Mar 23 15:20:13 2011 From: mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru (mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:20:13 +0300 Subject: [Neutron] The workshop on "Spin Chirality and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction" Message-ID: We are pleased to announce the workshop on Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction. The workshop on "Spin Chirality and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction" will be held in St.-Petersburg, Russia from 25 to 27 May 2011. Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute takes the initiative to organize this workshop aiming to give a floor to the participants for the exchange of ideas and recent achievements. We will welcome among conference visitors the leading scientists in the field of investigations of the structural and magnetic properties of noncentrosymmetric crystals and artificial structures. The program of the workshop will cover the following topics: 1) Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction (DMI) in cubic ferromagnets without center of symmetry; 2) DMI in antiferromagnets without center of symmetry; 3) DMI in nanostructures at the surfaces and interfaces; 4) DMI and weak ferromagnetism. Invited speakers: Sergey M. Stishov (HPPI, Troitsk, Russia) Alexander Moskvin (Ural State University, Ekaterinburg, Russia) Ulrich Roessler (IFW, Dresden, Germany) Heribert Wilhelm (Oxford Diamond Light Source, UK) Sergey Maleyev (PNPI RAS, Gatchina, Russia) Filipp Rybakov (IMP, Yekaterinburg, Russia) Sebastian Muehlbauer (ETH Z?rich, Switzerland) Kazuhisa Kakurai (JAEA, Tokai, Japan) Alexander Ovchinnikov (Ural State University, Ekaterinburg, Russia) Shuichi Wakimoto (JAEA, Tokai, Japan) Vladimir Dmitrienko (IC RAS, Moscow, Russia) Dmitry Chernyshov (SNBL ESRF, Grenoble, France) Dieter Lott (Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany) Roland Wiesendanger (Univ. of Hamburg, Germany) Stefan Bluegel (Juelich Forschungszentrum, Germany) Stefan Heinze (Juelich Forschungszentrum, Germany) We are forced to collect the Workshop fee from all participants since the workshop implies to get together narrow group of experts in the field of DM interaction in magnetism (50-60 persons). The workshop fee (200 Euro) includes conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, welcome and closing parties. Further information could be found at http://lns.pnpi.spb.ru/dmi Hope to see you in the heart of Saint-Petersburg during the famous time of white-nights. ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Evgeny Moskvin Scientist Disordered State Physics Laboratory Neutron Research Department Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institut RAS Gatchina, St. Petersburg, 188300, Russia Tel: +7(81371) 4 6715 Fax: +7(81371) 3 9023 E-mail: mosqueen at pnpi.spb.ru web: http://www.pnpi.spb.ru/ From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Mar 25 06:22:19 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:22:19 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter Special Issue Message-ID: ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, Mar 15, 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== March 15, 2011 Status Report Shoji Nagamiya, Director of J-PARC Center You might be worrying effects caused by a big earthquake on March 11 in Japan. First of all, the best news to J-PARC is that no single persons were injured or dead. Next door of a coal electric generator, four persons passed away. In addition, no significant radiation problems occurred in that incident. Furthermore, on March 13, all non-Japanese users were able to escape from Tokai to Tsukuba or to the Airport, thanks to our staff members at J-PARC. In the afternoon of March 11, when this big earthquake occurred, I was in Tsukuba. Although the shake in Tsukuba was already big, the damage at Tokai was much bigger. Next day, I drove to Tokai to see J-PARC. The J-PARC is located on the seaside where a big Tsunami came. At the northside of J-PARC, a big parking lot exists and, there, over 200 cars were parking. They were brand new cars fabricated by Nissan and waiting for export. All the car were completely smashed immediately after the big Tunami came. However, at least, there were no Thunami effects on J-PARC. The surrounding roads are severely damaged, whereas J-PARC buildings have no significant damages, since all the buildings were constructed with many many long iron underpins. Also, since we protected to the Tsunami of about 10 meters, no Tusnami attacked the J-PARC. Of course, inside is not clear. We heard that there are no indications that the magnets fell down, but detailed inspection must be needed to see the effects. All roads from KEK to Tokai are damaged, in particular, freeway. Trains are not running. It took a few days to recover electricity. Walter is not available in Tokai as of March 15. We are facing shortage of foods, gasoline, etc. Unfortunately, therefore, J-PARC will be closed for a while, until further notice. From the next week a serious work will start to recover the J-PARC, immediately after seeing the recovery of electricity and water. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From sinq at psi.ch Mon Mar 28 11:28:27 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:28:27 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI: JUM@P11 - registration is open now ! Message-ID: ** Second announcement: Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI JUM at P11 - registration is open now ** Dear colleagues, registration is now open for the second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI - JUM at P 11 - on September 15-16, 2011 at PSI, Villigen, Switzerland. Further information and online registration is available from the JUM at P11 webpage: http://indico.psi.ch/event/jump11 The meeting will consist of a plenary session with keynote and invited lectures, two poster sessions and various topical parallel workshops related to the methods offered at the PSI user facilities SLS, SINQ and SmuS. PSI Thesis Medal: In the framework of the Users' Meeting PSI will also award the PSI Thesis Medal 2011 for an outstanding PhD thesis that contains substantial scientific results achieved at one or more of the large PSI user facilities, SLS, SINQ and SmuS. The call for nominations is open until June 1, 2011. All necessary information like criteria for eligibility, the expected content of a nomination and the submission procedure is summarized under a dedicated link from the JUM at P11 webpage: http://indico.psi.ch/internalPage.py?pageId=0&confId=42 We are looking forward to seeing many of you at PSI in September! Sincerely yours PSI User Office PSI Users' Association -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From neutronscattering at fz-juelich.de Mon Mar 28 15:02:53 2011 From: neutronscattering at fz-juelich.de (FM-neutronscattering) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:02:53 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] =?iso-8859-1?q?_The_J=FClich_Center_for_Neutron_Science?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_is_seeking_a_physicist_or_chemist_=28Ph=2ED=2E=29_as_User?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_Officer_at_the_Research_Reactor_FRM_II_in_Garching=2E?= Message-ID: <313C2D7F041A184A93A4D0AE8875165197580007D2@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> The J?lich Center for Neutron Science is seeking a physicist or chemist (Ph.D.) as User Officer at the Research Reactor FRM II in Garching. Job Description: Organisation of the user operation of the JCNS instruments; announcement of the user programme, selection of proposals with an international commitee; coordination of the experiment times; reporting; administration of the EU funded access programme (NM13); organisation of user meetings and workshops; editing of the annual report of JCNS; public relation for JCNS; maintaining the JCNS homepage, announcements in journals etc.; cooperation with other neutron scattering centres; participation in international conferences and workshops; possibility for own research work at the instruments at JCNS. What we expect from you: University degree in physics or chemistry (Ph.D.); skills in cooperating with international scientists; management skills; outstanding ability to communicate; good command of English; ability to mediate between various groups; ability to present the results of JCNS in the international context; basic knowledge of neutron scattering techniques and experience in project management are of advantage. For application see http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/JCNS/222-2010-JCNS.html With best regards Thomas Brueckel Dieter Richter *********************************************************************** Laura Diart Sekretariat Prof. Dieter Richter J?lich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS-1) & Institute for Complex Systems (ICS-1) Forschungszentrum J?lich D-52425 J?lich Tel.: +49-2461-61-5774 Fax: +49-2461-61-2610 Email: neutronscattering at fz-juelich.de Web: http://www.fz-juelich.de/iff/d_ins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:08:22 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:08:22 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist at ESS Message-ID: <0E6BFF55-DA7A-4F8E-97A0-E887A3B7EDD2@esss.se> Note: The application date has been prolonged. Welcome to apply! Instrument Scientist - Macromolecular Neutron Crystallography at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in macromolecular single crystal crystallography. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new macromolecular single crystal neutron diffractometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the macromolecular neutron diffractometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in single crystal crystallography and related computation methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal diffraction instruments. Candidates with experience in macromolecular crystallography using synchrotron radiation are also welcomed to apply. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 17th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:12:13 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:12:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Neutron Imaging and Tomography at ESS Message-ID: Note: The application day has been prolonged. Welcome to apply! Instrument Scientist - Neutron Imaging and Tomography at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in neutron imaging and tomography instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new neutron imaging and tomography concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron imaging and tomography instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 10th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:14:58 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:14:58 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer at ESS Message-ID: <29C10002-E1CF-4572-9169-54F4D416D3C8@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in single crystal neutron spectrometer instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new single crystal excitations spectrometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the single-crystal excitation spectrometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or lattice excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal excitations spectrometers. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 11th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tproffen at ornl.gov Tue Mar 29 19:27:53 2011 From: tproffen at ornl.gov (Proffen, Thomas E.) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:27:53 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] DISCUS Workshop Annoucement (May 21-24, 2011) Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F30E88621CB7@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> What: DISCUS Workshop Where: Stony Brook University, Department of Geoscience and Chemistry When: May 21-24, 2011 Registration: Free Website: http://www.lks.physik.uni-erlangen.de/diffuse_workshop/index.html Finally the DISCUS workshop is coming to the US. This is the third workshop on diffuse or total scattering and defect structure simulation. The main focus is the simulation of nanoparticle structures and strategies to refine model parameters based on total scattering data. The workshop is a mix of lecture and hands on experience using the DISCUS program. Register soon on the website listed above, there are still a few spots available. Looking forward to seeing you, Thomas Proffen, Reinhard Neder and John Parise -- Thomas Proffen Powder Diffraction Group Leader, Distinguished R&D Staff Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008; Bldg. 8600; Rm B436 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6475 (865) 574-5350 -- phone (865) 574-6080 -- fax tproffen at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sinq at psi.ch Wed Mar 30 15:46:21 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:46:21 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Position at LNS/PSI Switzerland: Instrument scientist on the time-of-flight spectrometer FOCUS Message-ID: <7A22F134-97EE-4506-A5DB-C1D24F473CA1@psi.ch> The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering (LNS) at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, Villigen, Switzerland) is responsible for the operation and development of instrumentation at the spallation neutron source SINQ. The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphasis on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow Instrument scientist on the time-of-flight spectrometer FOCUS Your tasks: You will be responsible for the completion and commissioning of the polarisation option for the time-of-flight instrument FOCUS. You will conduct your own research projects linked to the existing in-house research activities of the LNS. You will support the external user program at FOCUS. Your profile: The successful candidate holds a PhD in experimental physics or chemistry and has experience in neutron scattering. Know-how in neutron instrumentation is desirable. You have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: http://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0097-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3302-01): https://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0097/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Should you be considering attending this meeting, we encourage you to decide sooner rather than later and to register on the website: http://ess-scandinavia.eu/s-and-s This will be a very important element in our process for the eventual selection of the instrument suite for ESS. With our best wishes p.p. Marie-Louise Ainalem on behalf of Colin Carlile ESS Director-General -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From c.pappas at tudelft.nl Tue Apr 5 14:17:54 2011 From: c.pappas at tudelft.nl (Catherine Pappas - TNW) Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:17:54 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Belgian and Dutch user meeting: SyNeW 2011 Message-ID: <22E12362-BE97-4816-84CE-45A2A8584C39@tudelft.nl> Dear Colleagues we would like to draw your attention to SyNeW 2011. It is the next Belgian and Dutch user meeting of synchrotron and neutron radiation large-scale facilities and will be held in Amsterdam on June 22nd. It will be a one day meeting giving an overview of the latest scientific results and most recent trends and developments at the national and European levels. To participate please register and submit your contribution online at www.nwo.nl/synew. There will be no registration fee. Please note the deadlines - abstract submission: May 16th - final registration: June 10th Hoping to see you in Amsterdam and with best regards Catherine Pappas ============================ Neutrons and Positrons Methods in Materials Faculty of Applied Sciences Delft University of Technology Mekelweg 15 Tel: +31 15 278 4597 2629 JB Delft Fax: +31 15 278 8303 the Netherlands Mobile: +31 63 95 65 235 ============================ Tel: +31 15 278 4597 Fax: +31 15 278 8303 Mobile: +31 63 95 65 235 ============================ From ken.andersen at esss.se Tue Apr 5 19:03:08 2011 From: ken.andersen at esss.se (Ken Andersen) Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:03:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Instrument Design School 7th-17th June 2011 in Sweden Message-ID: <22F38DC1-60EB-4E1F-BF6D-4BFC1BDE8B65@esss.se> Dear colleague, The European Spallation Source is organising a Neutron Instrument Design School near Lund 7th-17th June 2011. Registration and information are now available on the web site: http://ess-scandinavia.eu/nids The Neutron Instrument Design School aims to help train the people working on neutron instrument design to optimise a long-pulse instrument for neutronic performance. The first 1.5 days will consist of introductory lectures, giving an overview of the science enabled by neutron scattering. We will then transfer to the cosy fishing village of Vik on the East coast of Sk?ne for eight full days of instrument design. The first week will consist of lectures and tutorials in which simple analytical and conceptual methods are covered for the optimisation of different instrument types. The second week will cover Monte Carlo simulation tools, such as McStas and Vitess, with a similar programme to the previous simulation school held on the island of Ven 17th-21st of May 2010. 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Selected students will have all travel and local expenses fully covered by the school. Lectures will be given by world experts in neutron scattering and energy-environment related topics and these will be are supplemented by hands-on experiments using the Lujan Center neutron scattering instruments. The school is supported by grants from both the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. Dr. Jim Rhyne, Deputy Director for Science of the Lujan Center, and Dr. Heinz Nakotte, Gardiner Professor of Physics at New Mexico State University have served as the school?s organizer and co-organizer since its inception. Dr. Greg Kubas of the Chemistry Division at LANL and AAAS Fellow in Chemistry will present the Banquet talk. Six other LANL scientists are among the twenty four lecturers who will participate in the school. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Although the deadline for submission of abstracts has passed, your members might find interesting the list of subjects that will be discussed at the conference, which include the use of neutron sources, synchrotrons, etc. Further information on the conference can be found at the conference web site www.crete11.org. Thank you, Dr. George Vourvopoulos Conference co-chair From rro at ansto.gov.au Fri Apr 8 00:37:12 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:37:12 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Deadline for Neutron Scattering and Deuteration Proposals at the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney, Australia: Deadline 22 May 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605D3CFF4@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Proposals at the OPAL Neutron Beam Facility and National Deuteration Facility Deadline 22 May 2011, for beam time between October and December 2011 ANSTO is open for proposals for the following neutron-beam instruments and facilities: Echidna (high-resolution powder diffractometer) Wombat (high-intensity powder diffractometer) Koala (Laue diffractometer) Kowari (strain scanner) Taipan (thermal 3-axis spectrometer) Biological and Chemical Deuteration (at the National Deuteration Facility - NDF) Proposals should be submitted using our on-line system, https://neutron.ansto.gov.au Deadline: 22 May 2011. * For single visit proposals for neutron instruments, select round "2011-2 Neutron" * For 3 year program proposals for neutron instruments, select "2011-2 Neutron Program" * For National Deuteration Facility proposals, select round "2011-2 Deuteration" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/access.html http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/sinq_call.html _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following intruments will be open for new proposals in cycle II/11: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/instruments.html Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': https://duo.psi.ch A detailed online help on DUO is available from the SINQ website: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/duo/DUO_help.html _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commision. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: http://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:16:08 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:16:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader - Neutron Optics at ESS AB Message-ID: The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Group Leader - Neutron Optics. Description of position The successful candidate will establish and lead the Neutron Optics group at the ESS. The Neutron Optics group will be responsible for the design and maintenance of the beam extraction and beam delivery systems of all the neutron instruments. The immediate focus will be on the beam extraction, integrating in-pile guides, supermirror switches for bispectral sources and optics for pulse-shaping choppers. Calculational work on shielding materials will also be required to reduce the cost of very long guides. The Neutron Optics group is based at the ESS in Lund, but will cooperate closely with the neutronic simulation groups in Copenhagen. Qualifications Academic qualification: PhD in one of the physical sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of neutron scattering instruments, with a strong element of neutron optics, such as guide design or focusing optics. Desirable experience: Management of a team of scientists and engineers, project management, thin-film deposition techniques. Description of department The Neutron Optics group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Neutron Optics group will develop and design neutron optics solutions for the ESS instruments, such as guides, beam extraction and focusing. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. 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The Chopper group will ensure that the technical solutions for the neutron chopper requirements of the ESS instruments will be available when needed, and will manage the purchasing, maintenance and operation of all the neutron chopers at the ESS. Qualifications Academic qualification: Masters degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering. Essential experience: Several years of experience in the design and operation of high-speed rotating machinery using both mechanical and magnetic bearings. Experience in both personnel management and project management. Desirable experience: Working with neutron choppers in an academic research environment. Description of department The Chopper group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Chopper group will develop, install and maintain neutron choppers for the ESS instruments. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:24:04 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:24:04 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Beam Extraction Engineer at ESS AB Message-ID: <1CD7278B-6A67-4660-A533-41566977434B@esss.se> The Design Office at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Beam Extraction Engineer to participate in the design effort of the neutron beam line extraction from the target of the ESS. Description of position The ESS project is in the Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. The target and neutron beam extraction are critical in ensuring that a sufficiently large number of high quality beam ports are available for scientific experiments. The successful candidate should have a background in mechanical and/or nuclear engineering and will deal with the integration of various in-pile neutron-optical components, such as choppers, reflecting optics and shutters into the target station shielding, as well as the engineering aspects of the shielding around neutron guides, optimising weight and cost without compromising shielding effectiveness. In addition the sucessful candidate will lead an R&D programme to deal with issues related to radiation damage in in-pile neutron optics. This work will be carried out in the ESS Project Directorate on behalf of the Science Directorate in a close collaboration with the Target and Instrument Support Divisions of the ESS. Experience in existing nuclear facilities, research reactors or spallation sources will be highly advantageous. Qualifications * Master of Science or equivalent in mechanical engineering and/or nuclear engineering. * A minimum of 5 years experience in the implementation of engineering activities as functional descriptions, requirement definitions, design (conceptual, pre-detailed and detailed studies), and definitions of complex interface systems. * A minimum of 5 years experience in design work involving an advanced 3 D-CAD system, including 3 years with CATIA. * Previous experience in the design of complex components, preferably in nuclear field, support systems, radiation analysis, assembly and remote handling tools would be advantageous. Description of department The Design office contributes to the overall integration of ESS. Main areas are Cad-service, Coordination, Integration and Design. The work is performed in remote-design collaboration with our partners around Europe. Duration & Location It is a permanent position. The position is stationed in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Design Office Manager, Peter R?dahl, peter.radahl[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:53:41 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:53:41 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Cad Quality Design Coordinator at ESS AB Message-ID: The Design Office at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Cad Quality Design Coordinator. Description of position We are seeking a senior CAD Quality Design Coordinator to promote and contribute to the implementation of the Design Office Computer Aided Design (CAD) Quality processes, particularly with regards to Design Office work instructions concerning CAD data and CAD Data-based methods. The CAD Quality Design Coordinator will supervise, with regards to CAD data quality, the CAD design activities performed by Designers at ESS and the partnership around Europe. He/she will develop, coordinate and check CAD data and CAD Data Base (DB) studies over the entire life-cycle and contribute to collaboration. The successful candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering and will be responsible for the quality of the CAD in general, as well as performing CAD data reviews of design tasks in their early design phase. He/she will perform coordination and development task as Design Coordinatior in collaboration with the PLM solution center. This work will be carried out in the Design Office in Lund, Sweden, in a close collaboration with our 16 European partner countries. Qualifications * Master of Science or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering and/or higher diploma in Computer-Aided Design or equivalent. * A minimum of 5 years experience (including experience as Leading Designer) in a Mechanical Design Office in a large multi-disciplinary project performed in an international environment, preferably in a remote design collaboration manner. * A minimum of 7 years experience in design work involving advanced CAD system (3D, drawings and multi-discipline process diagrams), including 3 years with CATIA 5 and experience with ENOVIA V6. Experience with previous versions of Enovia, Matrix One or with other integrated database systems would be advantageous. Description of department The Design office contributes to the overall integration of ESS. Main areas are Cad-service, Coordination, Integration and Mechnical design. The work is performed in remote-design collaboration with our partners around Europe. Duration & Location It is a permanent position. The position is stationed in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Design Office Manager, Peter R?dahl, peter.radahl[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invitation & Announcement of the abstract deadline: 30 April 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to the MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation organized by the German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht to be held from 7 to 9 September 2011 in Hamburg, Germany with Pre-Conference Events on 6 September 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. To download the Call for Abstracts, please visit: http://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf Please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de for further information. Important: We recommend to book your conference accomodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany http://gems.hzg.de -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? Fax +49 (0)3641 31 16 243 post at conventus.de www.conventus.de Please got to http://conventus.de/newsletter/?L=1, if you do not want to get any further information about this conference, conferences in general or your address has changed. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Fri Apr 8 17:48:31 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:48:31 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" Message-ID: The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities. The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics. The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form. For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959. For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351. Deadline: April 20, 2011. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The deadline for submission of proposals for beam time request, on our spectrometers installed around the ORPHEE reactor is : May 1st 2011 We have now 5 selection committees : 1 Chemical physics, biological systems 2 Crystallographic and magnetic structures 3 Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers 4 Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials 5 Excitations You will find all the necessary information's on this next call on our Web page : http://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ Alain Menelle ---------------------------------------------------- Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (CEA-CNRS) CEA Saclay, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : 33-1-69-08-96-99??? 33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : 33-1-69-08-82-61??? alain.menelle at cea.fr ---------------------------------------------------- From sinq at psi.ch Mon Apr 11 15:12:38 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:12:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement: 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research Message-ID: <639FE8BD-2817-4CF2-9977-B94E834C2F29@psi.ch> Theme 2011 - Probing Phase Transitions using Photons, Muons and Neutrons Dear colleagues We would like to draw your attention to the 10th PSI Summer School, taking place from August 13 - August 19 in Zug. It is the very first time that the PSI Summer School will be held in Zug - on the premises of the Institut Montana Zugerberg (international boarding school), Zug, Switzerland. In this Summer School more than 20 world-class experts will introduce the different aspects of phase transitions from an experimental and theoretical point of view. Phase transitions are not only a well known fact of everyday life, but also an important field of current research and of technological applications. At the end of the school you will not only understand why water turns into ice. You will know how to apply modern methods to the problem of phase transitions and you will have established contacts to the speakers and participants allowing you to utilize the gained knowledge for your own research. As in the 2 previous years, the PSI Summer School offers again a twofold educational program with the school in Zug followed by hands on training at the PSI facilities in Villigen. The practical training will be available for approximately 20 students. The transfer from Zug to Villigen will take place on Friday, August 19, 2011. 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research / August 13 - 19, 2011 / at the Institut Montana Zugerberg, Zug, Switzerland Practical Training at the Paul Scherrer Institut - Neutron & Muon Sources & Swiss Synchrotron Light Source / August 20 - 22, 2011 / at PSI Villigen, Switzerland We appreciate you forwarding this information to potentially interested graduates students at your institute/department. For more information and registration please have a look at http://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 Best regards Daniela Jahns, on behalf of the organizing committee ======================================== Assistant to Prof. J. Friso van der Veen CH - 5232 Villigen PSI phone: +41 56 310 42 23 fax: +41 56 310 31 51 PSI Summer School 2011 in Zug, August 13 - 22, 2011 http://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 zug2011 at psi.ch -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The scope of the event is to address the new application directions and answer the questions: what are the important scientific issues to be addressed by help of neutron TOF spectroscopy. The unique feature of neutron scattering is that it delivers direct microscopic information in both space and time, while other spectroscopic probes are either local (such as hyperfine field methods) or macroscopic in the spatial dimension (such as light scattering). Time-of-Flight (TOF) spectroscopy with cold neutron allows us best to explore phenomena in condensed matter on the terahertz frequency range (10?eV -150meV) and on a length scale from 0.5 to 100 ? . This method can be applied to study extremely broad range of phenomena in complex systems, e. g. quantum phenomena in magnetism, microscopy dynamics of proteins, and fast ionic diffusion in conducting systems. The high data rates and new instrumental capabilities of modern spectrometers open up new opportunities for systematic, in situ and kinematic investigations or study of excitation spectrum of complete Brillouin zones. Direct neutron spectroscopic measurements in the space and time domain allow us to benchmark and validate molecular dynamic model calculations forming a very powerful tool in exploring nanoscale dynamics and functionality. The program will include sessions on soft matter, magnetism, and material science. An overview of new trends in neutron TOF spectroscopy instrumentation and data handling and interpretation approaches will also be presented. For more information please look at https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/aktuell/events/index_de.html#hzbev_355 or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Hahn-Meitner Platz1, 14109 Berlin Germany Margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Phone: (+)49 30 8062 4 3159 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The 14-day school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University, and students are taught by world-experts in using neutron scattering for a wide range of science. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school receives a large number of registrations, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Andersen (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Martin Dove (University of Cambridge, UK) ? Dr Joao Cabral (Imperial College, London, UK) ? Professor Katia Pappas (Technical University Delft, The Netherlands) ? Dr Bernhard Frick (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Jayne Lawrence (King?s College, London, UK) ? Professor Michael Preuss (University of Manchester, UK) ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. There will be opportunities for punting on the Oxford rivers, visiting historic places and exploring the city. ________________________________ Further information If you cannot find the information you need about the School on our website, please drop us an email at osns at stfc.ac.uk and we will try to answer your questions. ________________________________ Organisers ? Sean Langridge (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Martyn Bull (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Victoria Garcia Sakai (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? 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The Rosenfest Lectures will be held May 19-20, 2011 at the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Rosenfest will have a series of lectures in honor of Dr. Louis Rosen, the Father of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). A free tour of LANSCE, open to the public, will be conducted the afternoon of May 20. Tour participation is limited. Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: http://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. 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URL: From chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw Thu Apr 14 19:22:09 2011 From: chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw (Chih-Hao Lee) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:22:09 +0800 Subject: [Neutron] deadline extension of ICNX2011 Message-ID: <000001cbfac8$7caf2f50$760d8df0$@nthu.edu.tw> Dear Colleagues, This is a reminder that the deadline of abstract submission for the ICNX2011- (International Conference of Neutron and X-ray scattering 2011) was extended to end of April (for oral presentation) and May 20 (for poster presentation only). In addition, the registration fee is reduced to USD200. ICNX2011 will be held in National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, on June 27-July 1. This conference will bring scientists from neutron scattering and X-ray scattering communities together to discuss about the complementary way of studying advanced materials. The program will include sessions on soft matter, magnetism, industrial applications, instrumentation and methods. An excursion to visit the neutron research reactor and synchrotron radiation facilities in Hsinchu will be arranged also. For more information please look at http://www2.ess.nthu.edu.tw/ICNX2011 or contact: Professor Chih-Hao Lee, chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw; Phone: (+)886-35715131ext 34281 National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From frikkie.debeer at necsa.co.za Fri Apr 15 15:53:17 2011 From: frikkie.debeer at necsa.co.za (Frikkie de Beer) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:53:17 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Advertisement: Post Doc in South Africa - Neutron imaging Message-ID: Post-Doc position - Neutron Imaging and Tomography at the SAFARI-1 Nuclear Research Reactor Description of position The Science Directorate at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) near Pretoria, South Africa, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specializing in neutron imaging and tomography and related analytical instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the R&D Division with the primary aim to assist in the upgrade development and installation of the new neutron imaging and tomography (SANRAD) facility, as well as contribute to the characterization and utilization of this laboratory that will support the scientific program of this instrument. The instrument suite at the SANRAD facility will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron imaging and tomography instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists on the beam lines at Necsa have the opportunity to create new ideas based on optimum gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science applications. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue his/her own research. Synergies with the X-ray imaging facility as well as strong l inks with universities will be encouraged. The successful candidate will be part of the Radiography/Tomography team and lead collaborations on national and international level, Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is highly recommended. Qualifications Minimum qualifications is a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology with a strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognized international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The Neutron radiography project is in its final design phase and ready for start of construction. The neutron imaging instrument forms an important component of the neutron beam line facilities at Necsa and is currently the only reported operational neutron tomography facility in Africa and in the southern hemisphere. Research done at the facility is multi-disciplinary and involved many users from different fields of science. Location Necsa , West of Pretoria, North-West Province, South Africa. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th June 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews from 1st July 2011, so please note this in your calendar. 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It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques. The ESS Science Symposia present an important opportunity to have a direct say into the planning and construction of ESS and its science. The outcome of these workshops in the form of a report will be presented directly to the Science Advisory Council of ESS, as well as the general meeting 'Science & Scientists' to be held between the 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin, and will have influence over the research landscape at ESS. The ESS will contribute to the cost of the Symposia with a fixed sum of 12.5k EUR per workshop as well as assist where possible with logistics. We invite applications to organize and host an ESS Science Symposium in an area of science relevant to ESS. Applications are accepted via email to ' symposia at esss.se ' no later than 31st of April 2011 (at midnight) for Symposia in 2011. We envisage to fund around 10 symposia between 2011 and 2012. There will be a second call later in 2011 for Symposia to be held in 2012. For more information and the documents, please consult also our website http://www.esss.se/symposia We look forward to many exciting proposals! Best Regards Axel Steuwer Email: axel.steuwer at esss.se Tel.: +46761333388 -------------- next part -------------- Dear Colleagues

this is just a reminder to the ESS Science Symposia.

The ESS invites the European Neutron User Community to organise and host a series of workshops under the series title “ESS Science Symposia” that focus on the scientific opportunities and challenges for research with neutrons at ESS. The ESS Science Symposia should focus on the science that will be enabled by ESS’s excellent neutron brilliance and novel time structure. The workshops should discuss a specific community’s requirements for neutron scattering instrumentation as well as supporting facilities, laboratories and sample environments. It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques.

The ESS Science Symposia present an important opportunity to have a direct say into the planning and construction of ESS and its science.

The outcome of these workshops in the form of a report will be presented directly to the Science Advisory Council of ESS, as well as the general meeting ‘Science & Scientists’ to be held between the 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin, and will have influence over the research landscape at ESS.

The ESS will contribute to the cost of the Symposia with a fixed sum of 12.5k EUR per workshop as well as assist where possible with logistics.
We invite applications to organize and host an ESS Science Symposium in an area of science relevant to ESS.
Applications are accepted via email to ‘ symposia at esss.se’ no later than 31st of April 2011 (at midnight) for Symposia in 2011.
We envisage to fund around 10 symposia between 2011 and 2012. There will be a second call later in 2011 for Symposia to be held in 2012.

For more information and the documents, please consult also our website http://www.esss.se/symposia

We look forward to many exciting proposals!
Best Regards

Axel Steuwer

Email: axel.steuwer at esss.se
Tel.: +46761333388


From rro at ansto.gov.au Sun Apr 17 10:51:21 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:51:21 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Post Doctoral Fellowship - Post Doctoral Fellowship, in Sydney, Australia, closing date 1 May 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605DF5E95@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> See http://anstocareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNe wApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=f869ca85-55fb-4442-849d-9 eb00091121e&JobListID=22FC4F47%2DE994%2D46A3%2DB8C9%2D9BC901269F43&jobsL istKey=951b1bb7%2D793d%2D4f67%2D8f90%2D34af46343fc8&persistVariables=Job ListID,jobsListKey,JobID Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Bragg Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship Neutron-scattering of porous materials for CO2 capture 2 year term (with possible 1 year extension) Salary range: A$74,890 (plus 15.4% superannuation) ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. The Bragg Institute is the research centre for the construction and use of neutron-scattering instrumentation at the new OPAL reactor facility, located close to Sydney. Scientists at the Institute help users of this instrumentation to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and materials sciences, as well as pursuing their own research interests. The Energy project is one of several research programs of the Bragg Institute that is aimed at using neutron scattering to understand and direct improvements in sustainable energy materials, which include materials used for hydrogen storage and separation, batteries, and fuel cells. We are currently seeking a PhD graduate in chemistry or materials science to join the team of researchers in the Energy project to engage in neutron scattering experiments and data analysis to characterize and understand porous materials used for CO2 separation, sequestration, and conversion. The successful candidate will have strong problem solving and communication skills, a proven publication record, and will work well within small cross-disciplinary teams to perform neutron scattering experiments in conjunction with local University collaborators. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment. For further technical information please contact Vanessa Peterson on +61 (02) 9717 9401 or at vanessa.peterson at ansto.gov.au For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications close: 1st May 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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Sessions will include both lecture and hands on "labs" working with standard programs such as SaraH and FULLPROF to solve magnetic structures. Invited speakers include Laurent Chapon (ISIS), Andrew Wils (U. College, London), V. Ovidiu Garlea (ORNL), and A.B. Harris (U. Penn). The workshop will be hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (USA). The workshop will begin Sunday, July 31 and end Friday morning, August 5th. Registration will include housing in the Georgetown dorms (arrival July 31, checkout Aug 5) with a private room/private bathroom. To register, visit: www.magnetism-school.org Registration will cost a non-refundable $450 US dollars (taxes already included). To pay, please contact Mark Green (asiazag at umd.edu). The deadline for registration is May 13, 2011. Attendance will be limited to 20 participants and only a few spots remain, so apply soon. For questions regarding the workshop please contact us at magnetic at nist.gov. Best, Mark Green and William Ratcliff (Organizers) From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Wed Apr 20 21:02:20 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:02:20 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" Message-ID: The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities. The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics. The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form. For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959. For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351. Deadline: April 20, 2011. -------------- next part --------------

The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. 

This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities.

The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics.

The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form.

For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959.

For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351.

Deadline: April 20, 2011.

 

 

From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Apr 22 11:50:44 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:50:44 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.44 Apr 2011 Message-ID: <4DB14F74.4010607@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 44, April 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== This issue covers topics before the Gigantic Earthquake on Mar 11. The next issue will be released earlier than the standard interval for the periodical issue to report the status after the earthquake. ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED UNTIL THE EARTHQUAKE. IAC, ATAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES WERE HELD. ASIAN RELATIONS. NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR J-PARC ORGANIZATION. 2. [Accelerator Division] 145 KW BEAM FOR THE NEUTRINO USER RUN 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] EXPERIMENTS MADE PROGRESS. T2K RESUMED DATA TAKING AFTER END YEAR/NEW YEAR SHUTDOWN. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] STABLE OPERATION AT 220 KW. THE FIRST BEAM ON A SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING INSTRUMENT WAS RECORDED. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] CAN BEAM TRIPS CAUSE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FUEL CLADDINGS FOR ADS? 6. [Safety Division] THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC AND THE APPLICATION FOR OPERATION OF THE WHOLE FACILITY WAS GRANTED BY MEXT. 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED UNTIL THE EARTHQUAKE Until the Gigantic Earthquake in Eastern Japan the accelerator had been running very smoothly. The power has been increased continuously to the level of 200 kW at 3 GeV (320 kW continuous extraction already tested nicely) and 145 kW in the Main Ring. Also, a preparation study to go up to 400 kW at 3 GeV was in progress. Unfortunately, the big earthquake hit on March 11. The present issue of the Newsletter is the summary before this earthquake. IAC, ATAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES WERE HELD On February 21 and 22 the annual IAC (International Advisory Committee) was held. From this time Jean-Michel POUTISSOU took over the chair after many years of service for the chair of John WHITE. In association with this IAC, the Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) was held on February 17-19. Also, the annual Muon Science Advisory Committee (MuSAC) and the annual Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC) were held on February 18-19 and February 28 to March 2, respectively. At the IAC, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) also joined it and many experimental results were presented. Also, users opinions were addressed. The report was about to be sent to us. Many useful comments will be written there, while our urgency has been changed since the IAC time, namely the recovery of J-PARC is now the first priority as compared to the other important issues written there. Of course, since this is an important document, we shall read it carefully. ASIAN RELATIONS The J-PARC collaboration with Korea became stronger. In February six Korean undergraduate students visited J-PARC for ten days in a program called "J-PARC Internship". The J-PARC side prepared several lecture courses and experimental courses. This is the first trial and we shall continue this tradition. On the occasion of the Director's visit to Taiwan, a new movement for collaboration started to be generated with Taiwan as well. NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR J-PARC ORGANIZATION The J-PARC operation was changed as follows. The Head of the Administration Division was changed from Michihiro MURASAWA to Tetsuo TAKAHASHI as of January 1, 2011. From April 1 of 2011, one of the deputy Directors (for KEK) will be changed from Hitoshi KOBAYASHI to Koichiro NISHIKAWA. Also, the Head of the Accelerator Division will be changed from Ainosuke ANDO to Kazuo HASEGAWA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Ainosuke ANDO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 145 KW BEAM FOR THE NEUTRINO USER RUN 1. Ion source In Run #36, the accelerators were continuously operated for two months (November and December, 2010). The total operation time of the ion source was 1270 hours with the H-minus ion current of 17 mA. Then from Run #37, i.e., from January, 2011, the operation cycle became 1.5-months for beam service and 2-days for the ion source exchange. 2. 145 kW Beam for User in Fast Extraction of MR (50-GeV synchrotron) 145 kW beam has been served for the neutrino user run from March 7, 2011. The accumulated proton numbers on the target reached to almost one third of the first goal which is 3.1e20 by the end of June, 2011. 3. ATAC (Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee) The tenth meeting of ATAC was held from 17-19, February, 2011. The accelerator team frankly presented their achievements from March, 2010 and issues to be improved and/or overcome and was greatly encouraged through the discussion with and by the recommendations of ATAC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by T.KOMATSUBARA, T.TAKAHASHI and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPERIMENTS MADE PROGRESS (T.KOMATSUBARA and T.TAKAHASHI) The E14 KOTO collaboration has been working on the detector construction for the KL -> pi0 nu nubar experiment. The goal is to make the first observation of this very rare decay, whose branching ratio is predicted to be 2.57 (37) (4) e-11 in the Standard Model. The experiment moves the existing KEK-PS E391a detector to J-PARC and applies necessary modifications. One major upgrade is to replace the 7cm x 7cm x 30cm undoped CsI crystals in the E391a calorimeter by the 2.5cm x 2.5cm x 50cm and 5cm x 5cm x 50cm crystals used in the KTeV experiment at Fermilab in the US. Their improved energy resolution is essential to detect the neutral pion in the final state of the decay. All the crystals and phototubes were stored and tested at Osaka University, and then moved to the J-PARC site for the calorimeter construction. The KOTO collaborators installed a large "dry room" in the experimental area of the Hadron Hall and started the calorimeter construction in May 2010, and finished stacking the 2.7K CsI crystals on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011. They expect to perform the commissioning of the calorimeter in the next beam time. E19 (Search for Penta Quark, Theta+, via the p(pi-,K-)X Reaction) reported the preliminary analysis results of the data obtained in the Nov. RUN at the PAC11 held on Jan.14-16. -- No peak structure was observed in the missing mass spectrum within the present sensitivity of about 0.3 micro-barn/sr on the average from 2 to 15 degrees at the incident momentum of 1.92GeV/c. A large-size Aerogel Cherenkov Counter was newly constructed and installed in the SKS spectrometer. The counter discriminates pions and kaons both in online trigger and offline analysis. The new counter has a larger effective area of 1950mm(H) x 1200mm(V) than the previous one of 1350mm(H) x 1200mm(V), thus, the momentum acceptance of the SKS will be enlarged. T2K RESUMED DATA TAKING AFTER END YEAR/NEW YEAR SHUTDOWN (by T. TSUKAMOTO) In the end year/new year shutdown period, T2K ND280 magnet was opened and closed to replace the TPC frontend board in which a problem was found in last November. T2K neutrino beam line resumed the operation from January, 2011. Beam power of 145kW was achieved with a new operation condition 9e+13 proton/pulse and 3.04sec repetition without any problems in the T2K neutrino beam line. Accumulated POT (Protons On Target) is 7.0e+19 in this year 2011 until Mar.11 and 1.45e+20 in total. T2K presented the results at winter conferences based on the data from 3.23e19 POT, which was accumulated from January to June in 2010. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STABLE OPERATION AT 220 KW 1. Neutron Source Because of an effort to remove impurities in a helium refrigerator for hydrogen provision to moderators even through the New Year's holidays, operation of the neutron source at 220 kW from late January to early March was generally stable. A swirl bubbler with a complicated design, that will be able to inject microbubbles into flowing mercury to mitigate the pressure waves in the target vessel, was successfully machined from stainless steel, and installed in the fabricated target vessel. THE FIRST BEAM ON A SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING INSTRUMENT WAS RECORDED. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. 2. Neutron Science For the user operation of the 2011A period (the first half of FY2011), 121 general proposals were submitted by Dec. 7. Each of the proposals was pre-reviewed by four referees, and reviewed by eight subcommittees (38 proposals to the crystal subcommittee, 8 to liquid & amorphous, 5 to nanomaterials, 2 to biomaterials, 21 to magnetism & strongly correlated systems, 19 to industrial application, 8 to R&D). Adoption/rejection and beamtime allocation for each proposal was discussed in the neutron science proposal review committee held on March 3. Although decisions by the MLF advisory board held on March 11 were interrupted by the severe earthquake on that day, the final results will be informed soon. Commissioning of TAIKAN (BL15, Small Angle Scattering Instrument) was started in March and the first beam profile was recorded. Construction of an annex building for SPICA (BL09, Special Environment Powder Diffractometer) was completed on Feb. 4. The first beam of PLANET (BL11, High Pressure Diffractometer) was scheduled on March 11, but the earthquake occurred on that day. The construction of DNA (BL02, Inverted Geometry Spectrometer), VNR (BL17, Vertical Reflectometer) and SENJU (BL18, Single Crystal Diffractometer) are also suspended. Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC): Dan Neumann (NIST), Rob Robinson (ANSTO), Kurt Clausen (PSI), John Haines (SNS), Gunter Bauer (Julich), Kazu Yamada (Tohoku), Toshiji Kanaya (Kyoto), and Yoshiaki Kiyanagi (Hokkaido), met on 28 Feb to 2 March. The committee appreciated the good progress of the MLF facility in these years. A report will come up soon. International Workshop on Neutron Application on Strongly Correlated Electron System (NASCES) was held on 23 to 25 February. About 80 participants got together from all over the world and enjoyed well prepared lectures and enthusiastic discussion on scientific topics and newly emerged instruments and experimental methods. Two domestic workshops, high magnetic field applications and high pressure applications, were also held on 8 and 9 March. More than 100 participants got together and discussed what kinds of equipment the facility should supply for users and how we can have a collaborative environment with university groups. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hirofumi TSUJIMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CAN BEAM TRIPS CAUSE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FUEL CLADDINGS FOR ADS? In addition to the development of the Transmutation Experimental Facility (TEF), the Transmutation Section of the J-PARC Center is also conducting a design study on the future Accelerator-Driven System (ADS) for transmutation of long-lived nuclear wastes through cooperation with the Research Group for Nuclear Transmutation Technology of the Nuclear Science and Engineering Directorate, JAEA. In the design study of ADS, one of the most important criteria is the maximum temperature of the fuel cladding. In our design, the fuel claddings are made of Mod.9Cr-1Mo steel, and their maximum temperature is limited below 550 degrees C to mitigate the corrosion by lead- bismuth eutectic (LBE). In addition, the integrity of the fuel claddings should be evaluated not only for steady state but also for transient state. Especially, frequent beam trips as experienced in existing high-power proton accelerators are considered problematic because they may cause thermal fatigue of the fuel claddings for ADS. The evaluation results showed that the structural strength of fuel claddings could be sufficiently kept under the conditions of both steady and transient state, if we do not consider irradiation effects. While irradiation effects on material properties are considered not so serious under the practical condition of the ADS according to judgment from existing irradiation data, it is of importance to accumulate further experimental data for material irradiation by protons and neutrons. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC AND THE APPLICATION FOR OPERATION OF THE WHOLE FACILITY WAS GRANTED BY MEXT As five-years of radiation handling is approaching in J-PARC, the first periodical inspection was carried out by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) in Jan. 2011, to make sure that radiation installations are maintained in compliance with technical standards by the Radiation Hazards Prevention Law. The application for the operation of all the facilities was granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on Feb. 25. The main topics are the abolition of the injection dump in the 50GeV proton synchrotron, the power-up and the shielding reinforcement for a primary beam line including beam dump for the Hadron Facility, and the new secondary beam lines in the Materials and Life Science Facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering, Nov. 20-24, 2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk Tue Apr 26 10:22:16 2011 From: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk (Peter Willendrup) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:22:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc in Radiation Physics Message-ID: <966869F8-5329-4063-83EC-0009B677A8B6@risoe.dtu.dk> (Copied from hxxp://www.dtu.dk/Om_DTU/ledige_stillinger.aspx?guid=0e64f539-3d86-495e-b71b-68b28f8d5f07) Postdoc in Radiation Physics The Radiation Physics Programme at Ris? National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark, is seeking candidates for a Postdoc position to work on neutron transport simulations for the design update of the European Spallation Source (ESS). The Radiation Physics Programme is carrying out fundamental and applied research within the areas of retrospective radiation dosimetry, medical and industrial dosimetry, and reactor physics. The programme presently consists of 25 people including Researchers, Technicians and PhD students, engaged in research, innovation and education. Job description The successful candidate will join a research project funded by the Danish Agency for Science Technology and Innovation in support of the design update phase of ESS. The design update includes simulation of essential ESS components including the target-moderator and beam extraction system. The project aims at interfacing Monte Carlo neutron transport codes for hot/thermal and for cold neutrons and applying these in the optimization of the target/moderator and beam extraction system of the neutron spallation source. The project will be undertaken in close collaboration with the ESS organization in Lund, Sweden, and with other European project participants. Qualifications The candidate should have a PhD in theoretical or experimental physics with a strong background in computational physics or equivalent. Assessment In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to: ? scientific production and research potential at international level ? innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas ? an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience ? the ability to contribute to development of the department?s internal and external cooperation We offer We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international academic environment with excellent possibilities for professional and personal development. The successful candidate will work in an environment with activities and expertise in radiation physics, dosimetry, radioecology and medical applications of radionuclides. Salary and terms of employment The candidate will be employed for a two-year period as a Postdoc. The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The place of work is Ris? DTU in Roskilde. Further information Further information may be obtained from Head of Programme Bent Lauritzen, +45 46774906. Application We must receive your online application by 15 May 2011. Follow the link "apply online" and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV, a list of publications indicating scientific highlights and other relevant documents. Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- From john.copley at nist.gov Mon Apr 25 17:41:04 2011 From: john.copley at nist.gov (John Copley) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:41:04 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] News of the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) Message-ID: <4DB59610.6080908@nist.gov> The NCNR reactor was shut down on April 3, as planned. It is scheduled to restart in February 2012. The NCNR home page, hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov, now contains a link to new and improved Expansion Initiative pages that include information about activities during the outage. The Photos (hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/photos.html) and Weekly diary (hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/weeklydiary.html) links are likely to be of particular interest to users. Please send any comments or concerns to John Copley (john.copley at nist.gov) and Dan Neumann (dan.neumann at nist.gov). See also the list of contacts. -- John R.D. Copley National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6102 (for mail) 100 Bureau Drive, Building 235, Room E151 (for packages) Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6102, USA TEL: (301)975-5133 (office), (301)975-6220 (secretary) FAX: (301)921-9847 From alain.menelle at cea.fr Wed Apr 27 01:56:37 2011 From: alain.menelle at cea.fr (MENELLE Alain) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:56:37 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] LLB call for proposals : deadline at the end of the week Message-ID: The deadline for neutron beam time request at LLB-Orphee is next Sunday : May 1st. Last LLB/Orph?e newsletter (in French) is available at : blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr/tr/Lettre_LLB_Avril_2011.pdf Be careful, we have now five selection committees instead of four : 1 - Chemical physics, biological systems 2 - Crystallographic and magnetic structures 3 - Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers 4 - Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials 5 - Excitations Additional information's are available on our Web page : blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ You have to send your proposals to : proposals-llb at cea.fr Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (UMR12, CEA-CNRS) CEA Saclay, b?t.563, p.219, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : +33-1-69-08-96-99 +33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : +33-1-69-08-82-61 blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr alain.menelle at cea.fr From moywrigh at indiana.edu Tue Apr 26 21:22:10 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:22:10 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [cid:image003.jpg at 01CC0425.B61F56F0] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. 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HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Besuchen Sie uns auf unserem neuen Webauftritt unter www.fz-juelich.de From mecasens at conventus.de Wed Apr 27 22:49:31 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus on behalf of Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:49:31 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] =?iso-8859-1?q?Reminder_-_MECA_SENS_VI=3A_6th_Internati?= =?iso-8859-1?q?onal_Conference_on_Mechanical_Stress_Evaluation_by_Neutron?= =?iso-8859-1?q?s_and_Synchrotron_Radiation_=96__September_7_to_9=2C_2011?= =?iso-8859-1?q?=2C_Hamburg_=28Germany=29?= Message-ID: <20110427224931B97A8D23F3$83304FC47C@PC> MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation ? September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invitation & Reminder of the abstract deadline: 30 April 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to the MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation organized by the German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht to be held from 7 to 9 September 2011 in Hamburg, Germany with Pre-Conference Events on 6 September 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. To download the Call for Abstracts, please visit: blockedhttp://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf Please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de for further information. Important: We recommend to book your conference accomodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany blockedhttp://gems.hzg.de -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? 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From moywrigh at indiana.edu Thu Apr 28 21:54:23 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:54:23 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 Message-ID: [cid:image002.jpg at 01CC05BC.8ABB8F40] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. 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The early registration fee for the lectures is only $100. A RARE PUBLIC tour of LANSCE will occur on Friday, May 20th. The tour is not $100.00, it's not $1,000, it's FREE! There will be special activities -building a buckyball, magnet mania , accelerator lecture- designed for minors which will held at the Lujan Center from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Please register separately for this special tour. Both registrations can be located at: rosenfest.lanl.gov Hope to see you there! Now you can delete this message. :) Best, Leilani Conradson Rosenfest Event Manager ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ ? The Rosenfest Lectures will be held May 19-20, 2011 at the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Rosenfest will have a series of lectures in honor of Dr. Louis Rosen, the Father of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). A free tour of LANSCE, open to the public, will be conducted the afternoon of May 20. Tour participation is limited. Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: blockedhttp://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. 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Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future >From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to ?international relations. ?Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19.? Register for Rosenfest: blockedhttp://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. ?Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. ? Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. ?Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. ? Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.),?Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL),?Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.)?Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF,?Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT,?Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.),?LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and?University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.),?Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE,?LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) ? Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate ?life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General?Leslie R. Groves. The statues were commissioned by Los Alamos County?s Art in Public Places and the LA Historical Society. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Magnetism Department undertakes world leading research in quantum magnetism, superconductivity and novel materials. It offers a state-of-the-art materials synthesis program as well as a full range of standard sample characterization facilities including x-ray laue and powder diffraction, SQUID, transport and thermal measurements. We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of condensed matter. The position is to use primarily the experimental techniques of x-ray and neutron scattering to explore the physics of correlated electron systems and emphasis will be given to the investigation of quantum magnetism. The X-ray and neutron experiments will take place both in-house and at external sources, and bulk properties measurements will be used as complimentary techniques. Experimental data will be used to test and develop current theoretical models. The candidate should have or be close to achieving a PhD in condensed matter physics. Experience of x-ray and neutron scattering are important. The appointment is for two years. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Prof Bella Lake (email: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49-(0)30-8062-42058). The deadline for application is 31st May 2011. Applicants should send a cover letter, detailed CV and the contact details of three academic referees to Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, quoting reference no. M 2011/4 Prof Bella Lake Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, M-N1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D - 14109 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 8062 42058 Fax: +49 30 8062 43172 Email: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de blockedhttp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/magma/supraleitung/ ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin blockedhttp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From sinq at psi.ch Mon May 9 09:35:54 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 09:35:54 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Friendly Reminder SINQ: Call for proposals II/11 Message-ID: <90FA220A-39D8-451D-98FD-C6C1C3C2EE68@psi.ch> The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch) has been slightly extended to: ********* Monday, May 16, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period II/11 between 01/09/2011 and 30/11/2011. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/access.html blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/sinq_call.html _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following intruments will be open for new proposals in cycle II/11: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/instruments.html Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': blockedhttps://duo.psi.ch A detailed online help on DUO is available from the SINQ website: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/duo/DUO_help.html _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commision. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From moywrigh at indiana.edu Mon May 9 14:46:09 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 12:46:09 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [X] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu From mecasens at conventus.de Mon May 9 23:35:39 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus on behalf of Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 23:35:39 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] MECA SENS VI - September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany): Abstract deadline extended to 23 May 2011 Message-ID: <20110509233539C3E53C4F79$2F1084C8A0@PC> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission of your abstract now possible until: 23 May 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, Due to a high number of requests the abstract deadline for MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation has been extended to 23 May 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. Please go to blockedhttp://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf to download the Call for Abstracts. For online submission of your abstract and any further information, please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de. Important: We recommend to book your conference accommodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany blockedhttp://gems.hzg.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? Fax +49 (0)3641 31 16 243 post at conventus.de www.conventus.de Please go to blockedhttp://conventus.de/newsletter/?L=1, if you do not want to get any further information about this conference, conferences in general or your address has changed. From crossdr at ornl.gov Thu May 12 23:03:17 2011 From: crossdr at ornl.gov (Cross, Doug) Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 17:03:17 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Research Staff Member - Neutron and X-Ray Scattering Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F31585750EF3@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> I would like to post the following to the neutron mailing list: Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Research Staff Member with expertise in neutron scattering. The full job description follows: Position Title Research Staff Member - Neutron & X-Ray Scattering (NB50245784) Job Description The X-Ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group in the Materials Science and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (www.ornl.gov) is seeking a mid-career to senior level materials scientist with a specialty in the area of Neutron and/or X-Ray Scattering basic energy sciences research. Applications are invited from candidates with demonstrated track records for conceiving and developing innovative forefront materials research programs leading to advances in fundamental understanding of condensed matter science, materials physics, nanostructures, or other energy-related research areas. The successful candidate will benefit from interactions with the diverse experimental and theoretical materials research programs at ORNL and from the forefront ORNL research capabilities, including the Spallation Neutron Source, the High Flux Isotope Reactor, the National Center for Computational Science, the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, and state-of-the art electron microscopy facilities. In addition, the X-ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group has strong, ongoing programs focused on using advanced techniques at leading synchrotron x-ray facilities such as the Advanced Photon Source (APS), the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II under construction) and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). In particular, the X-ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group exploits novel x-ray and neutrontechniques based on user facilities to investigate the local microstructure in technologically-important materials and advanced materials processing techniques in conjunction with collaborative, first-principles theory and modeling. Qualifications The position requires a Ph.D. in physics, materials science, applied physics, chemistry or a closely related science and engineering discipline. A minimum of 5 years of experience and a preexisting scientific reputation in the fields of neutron diffraction is a requirement. Excellent written and oral presentation skills are essential. Experience in leading and developing technical programs will also be an important asset. REMARKS: No clearance required. Please visit http://jobs.ornl.gov/apply.shtml and apply to requisition NB50245784. Doug Cross Sr. Recruiter Energy and Environmental Sciences Directorate Physical Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory Bldg. 1505 Phone: (865) 574-7276 crossdr at ornl.gov [cid:image001.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] [cid:image002.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] [cid:image003.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 1296 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have strong research and teaching links. They are seeking to strengthen these links through the creation of a joint academic position between the School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW and the Bragg Institute at ANSTO. The School of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking applications for academic staff at the lecturer level to contribute to its research and teaching activities. The School currently has 16 research and teaching academic staff plus another 30 research only academics and approximately 130 higher degree research students. The School has strengths in structural materials, in particular ceramics and metallurgy, electronic, energy and other functional materials, particle science and technology and sustainable materials processing, in particular in process metallurgy. The 100-strong Bragg Institute is the leading group of neutron and X-ray scatterers in the Southern Hemisphere, with responsibility for the user program and research at the new 20-MW OPAL Research Reactor, along with some in-house X-ray equipment and formal involvement with the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne. The Institute is multidisciplinary with applications in physics, chemistry, crystallography, bio- and earth sciences and engineering. Applicants are being sought to strengthen and be future leaders in these organisations' internationally-leading research. The successful applicant will conduct research with the aim of developing an understanding of novel improvements to existing materials to take them to more extreme environments. The research will have a specific focus on nuclear materials science and the use of neutron-scattering and synchrotron radiation methods. Specific areas of interest may include relevant material physics, metallurgy, advanced ceramics, structural integrity and atomistic modelling. They will be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, outstanding research leadership relative to opportunity in the areas of focus with pre-existing experience, or potential in the view of the selection committee, in attaining competitive research funding and recruiting and leading a research team, including research students, and high quality undergraduate teaching. The level of appointment may be from Lecturer to Professor and will be based upon academic criteria at UNSW. The successful appointee will is expected to have a significant research presence at the Bragg Institute. This is a convertible position with an initial appointment of 5 years and an expectation that the position will be converted to a continuing one within this period, based upon satisfactory performance. Enquiries should be directed to the Head of School, Professor Mark Hoffman mark.hoffman at unsw.edu.au Applications close : 12 August 2011 Information pack Apply online ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From bordallo at fys.ku.dk Tue May 17 13:24:16 2011 From: bordallo at fys.ku.dk (Heloisa N. Bordallo) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 13:24:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] DEADLINE approaching: The First NBIA Meeting on ESS Science Message-ID: <4DD25AE0.6040500@fys.ku.dk> Dear colleagues, I would like to remind you about the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science* //which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen./ /This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy*, by *ESS Science Symposia*, by the *PhD School of the University of Copenhagen *and**by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. The meeting is also part of the *?resund Materials Innovation CommunityProgram*. The list of invited speakers include: * Dimitri N. Argyriou - ESS AB, Sweden* *Valeria Arrighi - Heriot-Watt University, Scotland* *Herman J.C. Berendsen - University of Groningen, the Netherlands * *Heloisa N. Bordallo - University of Copenhagen, Denmark * *Gerd Buntkowsky - Technische Universit?t Darmstadt, Germany* *Jozica Dolenc - **ETH Z?rich, Switzerland* *Juergen Eckert - UCSB, USA* *Donald **Engelman - Yale University, USA * *Herve Jobic - Universit? Lyon 1, France* *Mark Johnson - Institut Laue-Langevin, France* *Lynn Kamerlin - Stockholm University, Sweden* *Beat H. Meier - ETH Z?rich, Switzerland* *Peter Schurtenberger - Lund University, Sweden* *Neal Skipper - University College London, UK* *Jernej Stare - National Institute of Chemistry, Slovenia * *Jan Swenson **- Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden* *Michael**Vogel - Technische Universit?t Darmstadt, Germany* *Leo van W?llen - Universit?t M?nster, Germany* * The deadline for registration is May 21st. * Please register (blockedhttps://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291) if you would like to attend. Best regards, The organizers _______________________________________________________________________________________________- *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science:* *A Workshop - School devoted to the combined application of neutron scattering, NMR, and molecular dynamics simulations* We are pleased to announce the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science*//which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen.//This first meeting initiates a series of annual workshops which bring together widely recognized experts to promote advanced training for young post-graduates, postdocs and researchers devoted to developing a practical approach to neutron scattering who have already some background in this domain and desire to learn complementary techniques as well as exchange their experience. Detailed information about the Workshop is available at blockedhttps://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291 The primary objective of this first school is to provide an understanding of current methodology in spectroscopic techniques applied to the dynamics of molecules in condensed phase systems. Each module will be introduced by a motivating talk, where scientific achievements are carefully explained, so that the students get a broader notion of the benefits of the technique that will be discussed. The students will be given a small project and will be guided by the lecturers to a solution. In parallel with, and following the school a small but intensive scientific meeting will be held with ample time for discussions between experimentalists and theoreticians involved in neutron scattering, NMR and molecular dynamics simulations. This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy*, by *ESS Science Symposia* and by the *PhD School of the University of Copenhagen*. There is no fee for the participants, but attendance will be limited. *The school is limited to 20 students to be selected from the applications received *. Excursion and conference dinner at The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, the most visited art museum in Denmark, will be sponsored by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. *Organizers:* Heloisa N. Bordallo (bordallo at fys.ku.dk ), Juergen Eckert (juergen.eckert at mrl.ucsb.edu ), Gerd Buntkowsky (Gerd.Buntkowsky at chemie.tu-darmstadt.de ), Janez Mavri (janez.mavri at ki.si ) and Klas Risveden (klas.risveden at fys.ku.dk ). *Local Support: *Kim Lefmann (lefmann at fys.ku.dk ), Lise Arleth (lia at life.ku.dk ), Gitte Michelsen (gittem at fys.ku.dk) and Helle Kiilerich (helle at nbi.dk ). The meeting is also part of the Oresund Materials Innovation CommunityProgram. blockedhttp://www.interreg-oks.eu/se/Menu/Projektfaser/Genomf?rande/EU-+og+program -- Heloisa N. Bordallo Associate Professor (Lektor) Niels Bohr Institute (H.C. ?rsted Institute, bldg. D) University of Copenhagen Universitetsparken 5 2100 Copenhagen bordallo at fys.ku.dk From martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk Tue May 17 13:17:50 2011 From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk (martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 11:17:50 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] ISIS scientist wins neutron prize for novel nanoscience technique Message-ID: ISIS scientist wins neutron prize for novel nanoscience technique [Robert Dalgliesh receives the Willis Prize Award from Dr Ali Zarbakhsh] Robert Dalgliesh receives the Willis Prize Award from Dr Ali Zarbakhsh. View full-size image Dr Robert Dalgliesh from the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source has been awarded the prestigious BTM Willis Prize for neutron scattering. This is in recognition of his development of novel neutron techniques that are opening up new areas of fundamental and applied research in nanoscience. The prize is awarded bi-annually by the Neutron Scattering Group of the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Dr Dalgliesh has built a new instrument called Offspec, one of instruments on the ISIS Second Target Station. It is designed to look at microscopic structures such as those found in polymer blends (plastics) and surfactants (soaps and detergents). Researchers frequently use the well-established techniques of neutron reflectometry and small-angle scattering for studying samples at the nanoscale. However, both techniques have limitations; reflectometry is best suited to measuring nanometre structures perpendicular to a surface, and small-angle scattering is restricted to an upper size limit of a few hundred nanometres. ?Dr Dalgliesh?s work in building Offspec has been vital in addressing these limitations? said Dr Ali Zharkbash, Chair of the IOP/RSC Neutron Scattering Group. ?By labeling neutron trajectories with spin-echo techniques, the Offspec instrument is now able to study structures across a surface and to access bigger particle sizes such as those found in the complex aggregate structures such as cheese, yoghurt and milk. Previous studies have shown that processing conditions and methods can change the structure of these products on the micron scale and this can alter taste, texture and shelf life.? Aggregate structures in milk products such as cheese are of particular interest to researchers from the Netherlands, which contributed funding for the construction of Offspec. Dr Robert Dalgliesh explained the importance of ISIS to the scientific community: ?Neutron scattering enables us to get results we can?t get with any other technique. Using Offspec, it is now possible to look at the structure of surfaces, buried interfaces between materials and complex assemblies of molecules in a new way. The development of these new techniques will help to significantly increase our understanding of extremely challenging and technologically important types of material.? ?This is a great achievement by a talented young scientist,? said Dr Andrew Taylor, ISIS Director. ?Offspec is already showing that it will revolutionise our ability to understand surface structure in both biological and physical systems.? The first publication from Offspec confirmed a prediction dating back to Isaac Newton; that neutrons undergo a slight shift or 'slip' along a surface before reflection in exactly the same way as light. Upcoming experiments include investigation into phase separating polymer blends, liquid crystals and particulate dispersions. ________________________________ The BTM Willis prize is sponsored by the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry. It is named after Professor Terry Willis, one of the pioneers of the use of neutron scattering in the United Kingdom. -- Scanned by iCritical. From sinq at psi.ch Tue May 17 08:51:16 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 08:51:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: PSI Thesis Medal and Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI: JUM@P11 Message-ID: ** Reminder: PSI Thesis Medal and Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI JUM at P11 ** Dear colleagues, registration is now open for the second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI - JUM at P 11 - on September 15-16, 2011 at PSI, Villigen, Switzerland. Further information and online registration is available from the JUM at P11 webpage: blockedhttp://indico.psi.ch/event/jump11 The meeting will consist of a plenary session with keynote and invited lectures, two poster sessions and various topical parallel workshops related to the methods offered at the PSI user facilities SLS, SINQ and SmuS. PSI Thesis Medal: In the framework of the Users' Meeting PSI will also award the PSI Thesis Medal 2011 for an outstanding PhD thesis that contains substantial scientific results achieved at one or more of the large PSI user facilities, SLS, SINQ and SmuS. The call for nominations is open until June 1, 2011. All necessary information like criteria for eligibility, the expected content of a nomination and the submission procedure is summarized under a dedicated link from the JUM at P11 webpage: blockedhttp://indico.psi.ch/internalPage.py?pageId=0&confId=42 We are looking forward to seeing many of you at PSI in September! Sincerely yours PSI User Office PSI Users' Association From elena at lanl.gov Tue May 17 18:26:14 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 10:26:14 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] New LANSCE Website Message-ID: <4DD2A1A6.30105@lanl.gov> Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of the new external lansce.lanl.gov website. The new lansce.lanl.gov offers comprehensive information on LANSCE as a whole along with pertinent information about our facilities such as recent news, events, and media downloads. The new site also offers enhanced resources and easy navigation for users, administrators and the general public. Please take some time to explore our new site and feel free to send me comments. As more data and information is developed and shared, our site will continue to grow. This is the start to increasing LANSCE's online visibility within the User Community and beyond. Thank you for your patience, and thank you to my friends and colleagues for their generous time and support in this endeavor. Best regards, Elena -- *E. Fern?ndez* Senior Public Information Specialist Los Alamos Neutron Science Center | New Mexico State University, Department of Physics elena at lanl.gov | abraxcat at nmsu.edu | 505.665.0541 | lansce.lanl.gov "Dubium sapiente initium." - Ren? Descartes New LANSCE Logo -------------- next part -------------- Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of the new external lansce.lanl.gov website. The new lansce.lanl.gov offers comprehensive information on LANSCE as a whole along with pertinent information about our facilities such as recent news, events, and media downloads. The new site also offers enhanced resources and easy navigation for users, administrators and the general public. Please take some time to explore our new site and feel free to send me comments. As more data and information is developed and shared, our site will continue to grow. This is the start to increasing LANSCE's online visibility within the User Community and beyond. Thank you for your patience, and thank you to my friends and colleagues for their generous time and support in this endeavor. Best regards, Elena -- E. Fernndez Senior Public Information Specialist Los Alamos Neutron Science Center | New Mexico State University, Department of Physics elena at lanl.gov | abraxcat at nmsu.edu | 505.665.0541 | lansce.lanl.gov Dubium sapiente initium. - Ren Descartes -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansce logo 350.png Type: image/png Size: 62398 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansce logo 350.png Type: image/png Size: 62398 bytes Desc: not available URL: From martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk Thu May 19 04:03:05 2011 From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk (martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 02:03:05 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Institute of Physics briefing on neutron scattrering. Message-ID: The UK Institute of Physics hass issued a case study on neutron scattering as part of its series highlighting the vital contribution physics research has made to major technological development. Neutron scattering is routinely used in modern science to understand material properties on the atomic scale. Originally developed as a tool for physics, the method has led to advances in many areas of science, from clean energy and the environment, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, through to nanotechnology, materials engineering, fundamental physics and IT. blockedhttp://www.iop.org/publications/iop/2011/page_47521.html -- Scanned by iCritical. From moywrigh at indiana.edu Sun May 22 23:19:45 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 21:19:45 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II abstract submission deadline extended to June 1 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: UCANS-II - Second Meeting of the Union of Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources July 5-8, 2011 Bloomington, Indiana blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 1. Deadlines: * Abstract submission deadline - June 1 Submit online at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/abstract_submission.htm * Early registration deadline ($350) - June 1 Step 1: register at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/registration.htm Step 2: pay registration at blockedhttps://www.confmanager.com/main.cfm?cid=2505&tid=32 * Deadline for Lodging reservations - June 5 Book directly through the hotels. See our Lodging page for details at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/lodging.htm Moya Wright Events and Publicity Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu From pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk Tue May 24 15:28:20 2011 From: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk (Peter Willendrup) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 15:28:20 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] New McStas release: 1.12c Message-ID: Hello everyone, A reasonably serious bug in our rectangular focusing routine was identified by several McStas users and has now been corrected. We felt that this warranted an update of the stable McStas release, meaning a new 1.12c release. The 1.12c release is available now from blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download. A complete liste of changes is available at blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download/src/CHANGES For those of you looking forward to the 2.0 release, all required new functionality has been implemented, but documentation is still lacking. The 2.0 release will become officially available once the documentation has been updated, hopefully fall 2011. Regards on behalf of the McStas team, Peter Willendrup -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- From barkerbm at ornl.gov Wed May 25 20:43:16 2011 From: barkerbm at ornl.gov (Barker, Buffie M.) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 14:43:16 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group Leader Message-ID: <1929E3C81FEE194EA0D9319E8995CB7B75B4B170D1@EXCHMBA.ornl.gov> The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Group Leader for Inelastic Neutron Scattering. With the United States' highest flux reactor-based neutron source for condensed matter research (the High Flux Isotope Reactor) and the world's most intense pulsed, accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), ORNL is becoming the world's foremost center for neutron science. Research at these facilities encompasses the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for up to 2000 researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. To apply for this position: http://jobs.ornl.gov PURPOSE: The role of the Group Leader for Inelastic Neutron Scattering is to provide leadership and direction to the members of the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group for the successful operation of seven time-of-flight spectrometers at the SNS and four triple-axis spectrometers at the HFIR in the research programs carried out by NSSD. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ensures that the beamlines operated by the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group meet the operational and functional requirements of the scientific research programs in which they are involved; * Actively promotes and personally participates in user-driven research involving inelastic neutron scattering; * Fosters a strong scientific research culture within the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group, ensuring the participation of group members in (i) their own research fields, (ii) the user research programs at the SNS and HFIR, and (iii) the NSSD/ORNL Science Thrust areas; * Ensures that the beamlines operated by the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group remain world leading through the active development and deployment of new instrumentation and techniques for inelastic neutron scattering; * Performs line management responsibilities for the instrument scientists and the scientific associates in the group: o Works with these individuals to develop performance plans; o Periodically reviews and/or updates individual performance plans; o Performs year-end evaluations (using input as appropriate, e.g. Science Center leads and Project Program Manager); o Ensures training requirements are established for, and achieved by, group members; o Approves travel for group members. * Promotes and ensures a culture of safe operation of the neutron scattering instruments in the group: o Reviews all instrument-specific operations procedures and hazards analyses; o Periodically observes and comments on operations and activities surrounding the group instruments. * Communicates organizational goals and expectations to group members: o Conducts regular group meetings with an emphasis on communication, safety, schedule, and reliability; o Provides leadership and vision for the group; o Improves performance where needed by assessing execution and taking actions to correct or improve performance. * Coordinates activities with other groups and resources in other divisions; * Identifies staffing and other resource requirements needed for instrument operations, repairs, maintenance, and upgrades; * Develops and manages the overall group budget; * Assembles the weekly/monthly metrics and reports these to the Division Office; * Participates in periodic reviews of the performance and scientific impact of the instruments in the group, with the goal to engage the user community in defining upgrade paths and establishing priorities; * Promotes workshops focused around the development and application of inelastic neutron scattering techniques; * Maintains a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics in the work environment; * Ensures compliance with, and leadership for, environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements. Qualifications Required: The successful candidate must have a PhD in science or engineering, with a minimum of five years of experience beyond the doctorate in inelastic neutron scattering research and instrumentation, preferably with both time-of-flight and triple-axis spectrometers. While outstanding candidates from all relevant science disciplines are invited to apply, areas specifically targeted for growth and development are; energy materials (including energy storage systems, photovoltaics, catalysis and solid-state materials), environmental geosciences (including carbon sequestration and chemistry in extreme environments), nanostructured materials (including soft-matter, polymers and self-assembly), and biological systems (bio-energy, bio-membranes and structural biology). The candidate should have demonstrated successful line and/or project management experience in leading a group of scientific researchers. A strong scientific research track record in inelastic neutron scattering is essential, preferably demonstrating success in multi-group collaborations. Experience of successfully working within a user-facility environment is desirable. The candidate will lead and personally contribute to a team environment addressing technically- and scientifically-challenging problems. A distinguished record of research achievement, as evidenced by scholarly publications (a minimum of 10), patents, and/or funded research grants, is required. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, fostering collaborations among all levels, disciplines, and diverse cultural backgrounds of the organization. The successful candidate must possess a demonstrated record of supporting the professional development of research staff and must also foster and maintain high standards in Scientific Ethics, Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) and Quality Assurance. 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The candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field and should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a list of at least three potential references to: Professor Robert McQueeney (mcqueeney at ameslab.gov) at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA. Applications must be received by July 30, 2011 for full consideration. Ames Laboratory is an EEO/AA employer. From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri May 27 10:09:29 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 17:09:29 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, May 2011 Message-ID: <4DDF5C39.3090802@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, May 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] DAMAGE DUE TO THE BIG EARTHQUAKE - OVERALL OBSERVATIONS. MAJOR POINTS. BUDGET. WHEN TO RECOVER? NEW ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY STARTED. 2. [Accelerator Division] STATUS OF ACCELERATOR FACILITIES 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] FIGHTING FOR RECOVERY OF HADRON FACILITY. STATUS OF NEUTRINO FACILITY. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] MLF BUILDING LOOKS LIKE STANDING AGAINST A SEVERE EARTHQUAKE, BUT..... DAMAGE EVALUATION OF NEUTRON BEAMLINE AND INSTRUMENTS IS ONGOING. DAMAGES OF MUSE WERE NOT TOO SERIOUS. 5. [Safety Division] THE INSPECTION WAS POSTPONED 6. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DAMAGE DUE TO THE BIG EARTHQUAKE - OVERALL OBSERVATIONS The Eastern Japan Earthquake registering a magnitude of 9 hit a broad area in Japan, including Tokai, at 14:46 of March 11, 2011. We had serious damage. Since most readers already know what happened to J-PARC, I will summarize the situation very briefly. 1) No tsunami hit the J-PARC. This is due to our tsunami protection up to 8 meters. 2) Major components for the Linac, 3 GeV, 50 GeV, Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF), neutrino facility, and hadron facility received no serious damage, due to many underpins for the corresponding buildings. 3) On the other hand, all roads around the buildings and utilities, in particular power supplies and cooling water supplies, received significant damage. In addition, new added buildings were dropped by 30 cm and they were damaged. MAJOR POINTS 1) Power Supplies and Cooling Water: Power lines and cooling water are gradually recovering for 50 GeV, neutrino, hadron and MLF. However, for 3 GeV both power supplies and cooling water were significantly inclined and damaged. Since the access road to 3 GeV was also damaged, we are now repairing the road first and, then, inspecting both power and water lines. We set the first priority now for the recovery of these. 2) Power Lines: Also, the power cables were sharply bent, in particular, in the 3 GeV and Linac area. Over one thousand cables are being checked one by one. Currently, we still have problems to apply high voltages at the Linac, since the high voltage power panel was damaged. 3) Alignment: Alignment of all elements has been initiated. We noticed that the biggest movement was observed for the Linac. The floor in the middle was approximately a 4 cm smooth drop. GPS measurements together with laser alignment will be done for the entire system. This work will be completed before the summer. 4) Movement of Shielding Walls: Some significant movement was detected in the neutron shield area as well as in the hadron shield area. In both cases a few 1000 tons of shield materials must be first removed and then reinstalled before fixing this movement. 5) Linac Problem: Among the various accelerator buildings, the linac building had several serious problems. The crane does not work, many beam monitors have been destroyed, etc. In addition, it turned out, in the middle of Linac, the beamline sank about 4 cm, as described above. 6) Other needed repairs are described in the individual sections below. BUDGET Immediately after the Earthquake we inspected everything and estimated an approximate number for repairs to the level of 200 Oku Yen. After that, our more realistic estimate was dropped significantly. We are making a more accurate estimate. Recently the first supplemental budget was approved in Diet. The second supplemental budget will be approved in July or so. Our major target is this second supplemental budget. Meanwhile, we are spending our regular operation fund as much as possible for the repair work. WHEN TO RECOVER? 1) We will try to resume J-PARC activity including the accelerator complex, MLF, Hadron and Neutrino by December, 2011. 2) Within JFY2011 (until March 2012) we set a goal to have at least 2 cycles of operation for users. 3) Scheduling, in particular, for construction and repairs for buildings and roads are currently being negotiated both within JAEA and KEK. NEW ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY STARTED A new organization for the neutron science has officially started on April 1st of 2011. From October of 2011 the entire facility of the Linac and 3 GeV together with most of neutron facilities will be controlled directly by the Government, MEXT. The MEXT assigned its official organization to look over these neutron beam lines. The organization called Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Society (CROSS) was selected as this new organization. The CROSS also received funds from MEXT. The majority of the funding is to employ personnel. About 30 new scientists were hired. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STATUS OF ACCELERATOR FACILITIES The run cycle of Run#38 began on March 2, and beam delivery to neutrino users and to MLF (Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility) users at 220kW started on March 4 and March 7, respectively. The MR (50-GeV Synchrotron) RF (Radio Frequency) cavity, which stopped running in the previous run, was restored, and the beam tuning made it possible to deliver 145kW beam to the neutrino users. In the morning on March 11, the beam operation of the RCS (3-GeV Rapid Cycling Synchrotron) and the MR was stopped for the radiation survey in the accelerator tunnels as scheduled. Meanwhile the beam study had been carried out in the linac. The earthquake occurred when the beam was stopped temporarily to shift to the beam destination from the linac to the RCS. The beam was stopped as it was and also high-power equipment stopped. The flood of about 10cm was found from the floor level by the water leak of underground water in the linac tunnel on March 24. The urgent procurement of a diesel engine power generator and wiring work of a temporary housing enabled the pumping work to avoid further damage. The power obtained from the power station became possible in the linac, and checking work for the soundness of the equipment has been performed. It turned out that many current monitors and beam position monitors in the tunnel were damaged and the vacuum was not able to be kept. The procurement of replacements for the damaged devices started immediately. The restoration schedule of some conventional items becomes an issue such as damage of cables in the power electrical system, water leak in the tunnel, and unavailability of cranes and air-conditioning system, etc. The subsidence of the outdoor yard and the surrounding road is extensive at the RCS. The confirmation of the vacuum system etc. has been carried out by securing the lighting with a diesel engine power generator for a while. Abnormalities that may lead to big problems have not been found so far. It is necessary to use heavy machines to check the soundness of the equipment in the yard. To perform this, confirmation of safety is paramount because there are many hollows under the base of the equipment. As a first step, the restoration of the surrounding road was started on May 11. In the MR, water leaks in some places in the accelerator tunnel was observed, and a big water leak was stopped by the emergency repair. The ventilation system and the cooling water system have been restored. The level of the recovery is the most advanced compared with the linac and the RCS. Checks such as the power supply, diagnostics, and the vacuum equipment are also advanced, and no abnormality that may become a great stumbling block has been found as of now. To evaluate the displacement of the equipment and building by the earthquake, and to assess the impact of aftershocks that occur intermittently, the GPS (Global Positioning System) and the regular survey work has been underway. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by A. TOYODA, J. IMAZATO and T. TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FIGHTING FOR RECOVERY OF HADRON FACILITY (by A. TOYODA & J. IMAZATO ) Following the massive earthquake on March 11, a 4 m high tsunami hit the coast and Shinkawa river around the hadron hall. Fortunately, the tsunami stopped very near to the site boundary, so there is no damage to the hall by the tsunami. A few dozen personnel in the hall quickly evacuated and safely returned to Tsukuba or their university site. Systematic efforts to survey the property damage were started on March 17. One of them is a big depression (1 - 1.5 m) of the ground level around the hall. This caused damage of cables and piping. The other is damage of a transverse beam on the east wall surface. It is confirmed that the mechanical strength of the structure is of no concern. It is fortunate that there was no severe damage on large experimental apparatus such as SKS, the beamline shield and dump did not collapse, and magnets did not fall. Electricity for lights and outlets was restored on March 25, the drying machine for CsI crystals of KL group was restarted. On April 3, water and sewage systems were restored. On April 6, the overhead crane system and electricity for experiments came back, and beamline vacuum pumps were restarted. Before Golden Week (29 Apr - 5 May), a 40t truck trailer became possible to go into the hall by the restoration of hall driveway. The hadron hall is steadily recovering despite the worst earthquake. Morale of staff is so high that we are convinced to start a hadron experiment in the near future. STATUS OF NEUTRINO FACILITY (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The gigantic earthquake which hit the pacific coast of east-Japan at 14:56 on March 11th damaged the neutrino experiment facility, but quite fortunately, there were no humans hurt including visiting researchers. Investigation of damages in the neutrino experiment facility is in progress. There were significant damages on the ground surrounding the buildings as shown on page 21 and page 22 of blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/picture/2011/03/StatusEnglish0328.pdf for TS(Target Station) and the beam dump respectively. Some of the equipment located on the ground level also suffered significant damage. On the other hand, instruments installed underground such as magnets in the beamline tunnel or in the neutrino detector pit show no serious damage so far at the visual inspection level. After the earthquake hit, we observe 3.5mm subsidence at the downstream part of the tunnel, which shall require re-alignment of the magnets. Checks of equipment with test operation will start soon, to be follow by the repair work to realize the earliest-possible restart of the experiment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MLF BUILDING LOOKS LIKE STANDING AGAINST A SEVERE EARTHQUAKE, BUT..... 1. Neutron Source The MLF (Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility) building itself withstood the enormous quake and suffered less damage. The damage to the remote handling systems and the coolant facilities in the building were limited and most of their components looked sound. One of the major damages in the neutron source components was a vacuum break of aluminum neutron beam ducts of neutron beam shutter blocks. Many bolts for the duct flanges in more than half of the ducts were loosened because of an impact effect associated by a shutter movement and hitting the surrounding wall. The target trolley with 300 tons was moved back by strong vibration in the downstream of the proton beam line. The bellows seal mechanics of the mercury target that must be in contact with the helium vessel to protect a helium gas leakage was elongated because of the draw back. A new target container will be installed before resuming operation. The ground surrounding the main building subsided severely, which broke the outside facilities. The underground plumbing was also broken and the water supply has been turned off. A liquid nitrogen storage tank and a helium buffer tank for the cryogenic hydrogen system, both of which are 2.5 m in diameter and 10 m in height, were somewhat leaned and associated pipes were bent due to the subsidence. The damages in the tunnel of the proton beam transport line concentrate at the most downstream part connecting to the MLF building. It was found that the tunnel had unevenly settled and had been bent toward the ocean slightly. The magnets and the beam monitors have to be realigned. DAMAGE EVALUATION OF NEUTRON BEAMLINE AND INSTRUMENTS IS ONGOING 2. Neutron Instruments Damage evaluation of the neutron beamline and instruments is ongoing, and damages observed up to now are as follows. MLF has three external buildings for long-beamline instruments, and there are serious subsidence and cracks in those buildings. The west external building where an engineering diffractometer Takumi (BL19) and a beamstop of a powder diffractometer iMATERIA (BL20) are located showed subsidence by 14 cm. A new single crystal diffractometer SENJU (BL18) was being constructed in the building. The east 50 m building for a high resolution powder diffractometer SuperHRPD showed subsidence by 9 cm and displacement to the north by 3 cm. The new east building for BL09 also showed subsidence and tilted by 1/400. Because of the subsidence of external buildings, part of the supermirror guide tubes and shielding were broken at the boundaries between buildings. The earthquake caused movement and lean of many of shielding blocks, especially pre-shields surrounding the target station. The strength of the shielding anchor/tie was designed for Scale 5 and this was proved to be not strong enough for the gigantic quake. After reinforcement in the tie strength, the shielding will be re-installed by Summer. Nine of the 3 m long He3 position sensitive detectors (PSD's) showed breaking of wire. They were under 2kV during the shake. Fortunately, most long PSD's were not under HV and they were all OK. Short PSD's, scintillators, Ge detectors, etc. were not damaged. Many disc choppers seem to be OK. No additional damage was seen up to now in supermirror guide tubes in any beamlines except BL19 and BL08. Damage evaluation of T0 choppers and large vacuum pumps is not yet fully done because the cooling water system has not been recovered yet. DAMAGES OF MUSE WERE NOT TOO SERIOUS 3. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) MUSE suffered several damages from the earthquake. Fortunately those damages, as observed thus far, were not too serious. We believe they can be fixed in a half year. The following are damages over MUSE: 1) All the He ducts, control cables, power cables, and compressed air for the on-line refrigerator system for the superconducting magnet were damaged, due to a subsidence of about 10 cm to 1.5 m outside the MLF building. Also a buffer tank for the He gas was tilted by 2-3 degrees. 2) Air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target were damaged. In particular, it was found that water pipes and control cables must be removed and rebuilt, since the wall where they have been fixed was about to fall down. It is located at an expansion joint between MLF and the proton beam transport line from 3-GeV RCS (3NBT). 3) A lot of anchors for concrete shielding blocks were damaged by the strong quakes. Also, some concrete shielding blocks have cracks. 4) An air-sealing hatch to prevent flow of activated air between the primary proton beam tunnel (M2 tunnel) and the MLF experimental hall was damaged seriously. 5) A cable rack in the M2 tunnel was hit by the heavy concrete blocks and was damaged. Meanwhile, on 16-20 May 2011, the International Conference on Muon Spin Rotation, Relaxation and Resonance (muSR2011) will be held in Mexico, and many experimental results which were obtained at MUSE will be reported. In the night session of the second day, a "TRIUMF-J-PARC meeting" is planned. In this meeting, we will discuss a possible collaboration between J-PARC and TRIUMF for, especially, construction of the Ultra Slow muon, U-line, experimental equipment and scientific programs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE INSPECTION WAS POSTPONED The state of radiation monitor system is being inspected. The inspection of the MLF scheduled on March 14 by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) was postponed for the Gigantic Earthquake on Mar 11. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon May 30 09:33:38 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 17:33:38 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Lecturer in High-Pressure Experimental Mineral Physics, at Macquarie University and ANSTO, Sydney, Australia - Deadline 17th July 2010 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B460613CD0B@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Lecturer in High-Pressure Experimental Mineral Physics (016AO) "Join a world-class research university - Macquarie University is a world-leader in research in the natural sciences, with 80% of all research areas ranked at world standard or above*." *Federal Government Excellence in Research Australia initiative Macquarie University and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have created this exciting collaborative opportunity for a research associate to work with staff at the Bragg Institute and Macquarie. The goal is to develop complementary high pressure, large-volume experimental facilities at both the Australian Synchrotron and the OPAL research. We are looking for a research associate (Lecturer, Level B) with expertise in high-pressure experimental studies to work on Earth materials under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions and to participate in core and collaborative research with the ANSTO neutron scattering and Australian Synchrotron facilities. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and self-directed individual. Experience with high-pressure experimental techniques is required and experience in deformation studies, x-ray or neutron diffraction, and crystallography, are all highly desirable. A PhD in Geoscience, Materials Science, Solid State Chemistry, Physics or related field from an accredited college or university is required. The candidate is expected to publish his/her research results and present at scientific conferences. Enquiries: Associate Professor Tracy Rushmer (Tracy.Rushmer at mq.edu.au) with a copy to Professor Robert Robinson (rro at ansto.gov.au). Appointment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term for a period of 5 years, and subject to probationary conditions. Package: Level B from $79,223 - $93,945 pa, plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Applications Close: 17 July 2011 Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From sinq at psi.ch Tue May 31 10:01:28 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 10:01:28 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Friendly reminder: 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research Message-ID: <36F20048-5563-4879-8039-867F990F43A6@psi.ch> Theme 2011 - Probing Phase Transitions using Photons, Muons and Neutrons Dear colleagues We would like to draw your attention once more to our 10th PSI Summer School, taking place from August 13 - August 19 in Zug. It is the very first time that the PSI Summer School will be held in Zug - on the premises of the Institut Montana Zugerberg (international boarding school), Zug, Switzerland. You can still register until June 30; there are still some places available. In this Summer School more than 20 world-class experts will introduce the different aspects of phase transitions from an experimental and theoretical point of view. Phase transitions are not only a well known fact of everyday life, but also an important field of current research and of technological applications. At the end of the school you will not only understand why water turns into ice. You will know how to apply modern methods to the problem of phase transitions and you will have established contacts to the speakers and participants allowing you to utilize the gained knowledge for your own research. As in the 2 previous years, the PSI Summer School offers again a twofold educational program with the school in Zug followed by hands on training at the PSI Facilities in Villigen. The practical training will be available for approximately 20 students. The transfer from Zug to Villigen will take place on Friday, August 19, 2011. 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research / August 13 - 19, 2011 / at the Institut Montana Zugerberg, Zug, Switzerland Practical Training at the Paul Scherrer Institut - Neutron & Muon Sources & Swiss Synchrotron Light Source / August 20 - 22, 2011 / at PSI Villigen, Switzerland We appreciate you forwarding this information to potentially interested graduates students at your institute/department. For more information and registration please have a look at blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 Best regards Daniela Jahns, on behalf of the organizing committee ======================================== Assistant to Prof. J. Friso van der Veen CH - 5232 Villigen PSI phone: +41 56 310 42 23 fax: +41 56 310 31 51 PSI Summer School 2011 in Zug, August 13 - 22, 2011 blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 zug2011 at psi.ch From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue May 31 17:46:37 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 17:46:37 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader Choppers at ESS Message-ID: <49D0056D-D549-44B3-95CB-E7DF3C8F41A8@esss.se> Group Leader - Choppers The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Group Leader - Choppers. Description of position The successful candidate will establish and lead the Chopper group at the ESS. The Chopper group will be responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of the choppers serving all the neutron instruments. The Chopper group leader will coordinate collaboration work with research laboratories, mainly in Europe, in order to develop chopper solutions for the neutron instruments of the ESS. The immediate focus will be on studying issues related to installing and maintaining neutron choppers in the high-radiation environment in and near the proton target monolith. The Chopper group will ensure that the technical solutions for the neutron chopper requirements of the ESS instruments will be available when needed, and will manage the purchasing, maintenance and operation of all the neutron choppers at the ESS. Qualifications Academic qualification: Masters degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering. Essential experience: Several years of experience in the design and operation of high-speed rotating machinery using both mechanical and magnetic bearings. Experience in both personnel management and project management. Desirable experience: Working with neutron choppers in an academic research environment. Description of department The Chopper group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Chopper group will develop, install and maintain neutron choppers for the ESS instruments. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se From recruitment at ill.fr Wed Jun 1 15:55:08 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:55:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist at the ILL (small angle neutron scattering) Message-ID: <4DE644BC.2080408@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy : * RESEARCH SCIENTIST - m/f -** (small angle neutron scattering) * Small angle neutron scattering (SANS) has become a major component of structural biology at the ILL to study interactions and low resolution structures in large biological macromolecular complexes. Furthermore the PSB (Partnership for Structural Biology) provides additional outstanding facilities for structural biology, including a Deuteration Laboratory for isotope labeling of biological molecules, and a wide variety of complementary biophysical methods. With the presence of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, the Institute of Structural Biology and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the campus provides an exciting research environment for biology. /Duties:/ The ILL is inviting applications for a scientist to take charge of the biological aspects of the SANS instrument D22 in the Large Scale Structures group. Duties would include: instrument maintenance and development, running data collection and analysis software, local contact for biology experiments both on D22 and on the other SANS instruments of the group, and to coordinate the system of beamtime block allocation to experimenters. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop strong collaborations for her/his own scientific work. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in physical or life sciences. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with an active research interest in biology, experience in neutron or X-ray small angle scattering. The post represents an excellent opportunity for a young postdoctoral scientist to develop expertise, broaden their experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists who are able to obtain a secondment period from their home institute will also be considered.* * /Notes:/ Fixed-term contract of 5 years.** Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the head of the Large Scale Structures Group: Dr. RCubitt, Tel. +33(0)4.76.20.72.15, e-mail: cubitt at ill.fr or via blockedhttp://www.ill.fr/lss. **Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications no later than *03.07.2011*, via our website:blockedhttp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/15*). Interviews are to be held on August 1st and 2ndin Grenoble. From mcqueeney at ameslab.gov Wed Jun 1 17:01:27 2011 From: mcqueeney at ameslab.gov (Robert McQueeney) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:01:27 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc position at Iowa State University/Ames Laboratory Message-ID: <093F3F64-5C09-4727-86A3-9D8E034BA6FA@ameslab.gov> Postdoctoral Research Associate - Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory Candidates are invited to apply for a Postdoctoral position in experimental condensed matter physics at Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory. The position will focus on the application of elastic and inelastic neutron and x-ray scattering techniques for the study of superconductivity and magnetism strongly correlated materials. Knowledge of strongly correlated electron systems and experience in neutron or x-ray scattering is desirable. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field and should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a list of at least three potential references to: Professor Robert McQueeney (mcqueeney at ameslab.gov) at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA. Applications must be received by July 30, 2011 for full consideration. Ames Laboratory is an EEO/AA employer. From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Thu Jun 2 06:20:16 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:20:16 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4DE70F80.4000203@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS ---------------------------------- Conference Secretariats Jun-ichi Suzuki and Fujio Maekawa Email: 1stAOCNS at ml.j-parc.jp ---------------------------------- From a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de Fri Jun 3 07:42:06 2011 From: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de (Ioffe, Alexander) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:42:06 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] JCNS Workshop on "Neutron instrumentation: from continuous to spallation sources" - the registration is opened Message-ID: <7EAC81DA-900E-4BBB-A891-4495E7A94BAF@fz-juelich.de> The registration for the JCNS workshop "Neutron instrumentation: from continuous to spallation sources" to be held on October 4-7, 2011 in Tutzing conference centre next to Munich, Germany is now opened . The registration form and abstracts can be submitted via the web-site: blockedhttp://www.jcns.info/Workshop_2011/ Deadline for abstract submission is July, 1, 2011. Please, find more details, the abstract and the registration form on our web-site. The workshop will bring together experts in the neutron scattering instrumentation to discuss the latest advances in neutron instrumentation at the continuous sources and short pulse spallation sources through the prism of the use of the accumulated experience for the design of the long-pulse spallation source instrumentation. The state of the art of key components like choppers, polarizers/analyzers, detectors etc. will be another key topic of the workshop. The scientific program includes invited and contributed presentations and posters related to large scale and inelastic instrumentation, neutron diffraction on powders and single crystals, engineering materials and macromolecular structures. Polarization analysis and larmor precession instruments are highlighted in this workshop as well. The workshop will be held in the Conference Center of the Evangelische Akademie in Tutzing right on the lakefront of the Starnberger See south of Munich. Attendees will be accommodated directly at the venue. The workshop fee of 430 Euro includes 3 nights and full board. For students a reduced fee of 250 Euro will apply. Do not hesitate to contact us in the case of further questions. Dr. Alexander Ioffe Juelich Centre for Neutron Science at FRM II Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany e-mail: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Besuchen Sie uns auf unserem neuen Webauftritt unter www.fz-juelich.de From leopoldo at fq.edu.uy Thu Jun 2 02:41:53 2011 From: leopoldo at fq.edu.uy (Leopoldo Suescun) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:41:53 -0300 Subject: [Neutron] 1st Argentinean Workshop on Neutron Beams for Research Message-ID: Please, disseminate this event: On behalf of the organizers J. R. Granada, J. Sacanell and G. Aurelio, I'm pleased to announce the 1st Argentinean Workshop on Neutron Beams for Research To be held at Centro At?mico Constituyentes, Av. Gral. Paz y Constituyentes, San Mart?n, Pcia. de Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 13 and 14, 2011 For more information and registration (no registration fee is requested but registration is mandatory to gain access to the Workshop room) blockedhttp://fisica.cab.cnea.gov.ar/hacesra10/ ------- En nombre del comit? organizador J. R. Granada, J. Sacanell and G. Aurelio me place anunciar el 1er Workshop Argentino sobre Haces de Neutrones para Investigaci?n que se desarrollar? en el Centro At?mico Constituyentes, Av. Gra Paz y Constituyentes, San Mart?n, Pcia. de Buenos Aires, Argentina el 13 y 14 de junio de 2011 Por m?s informaci?n y para inscribirse (la inscripci?n es gratuita pero solo personas registradas podr?n acceder al predio del workshop) blockedhttp://fisica.cab.cnea.gov.ar/hacesra10/ ------------- Thanks Leo -- Dr. Leopoldo Suescun Prof. Agr (Assoc. Prof.) de F?sica Tel: (+598) 29290648/29249859 Cryssmat-Lab./DETEMA Fax: (+598) 29241906 Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de la Republica ,_. | \ | v- ,' \ | ( \__Montevideo, Uruguay From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Fri Jun 3 16:01:27 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:01:27 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Call for proposals: NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C0661ED81@EVS1.aecl.ca> The NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) invites proposals for beam time on its six beamlines: C2 High Resolution Powder Diffractometer C5 Polarized Beam Triple-Axis Spectrometer D3 Reflectometer E3 Triple-axis Spectrometer L3 Stress-Scanning Diffractometer N5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer Information on the beamlines is available on the NRC-CNBC website: blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/facilities/cnbc/spectrometers.html Proposals are accepted at anytime. The application form may be downloaded from the Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering: blockedhttp://www.cins.ca/beam.html ------------------- Daniel Banks Strategic Planning & Communications Officer | Agent de planification strat?gique et de communication Canadian Neutron Beam Centre | Le centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada 613-584-8298 blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cnbc/ | blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ccfn/ ------------------- CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From PKWI at risoe.dtu.dk Fri Jun 3 21:06:40 2011 From: PKWI at risoe.dtu.dk (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Willendrup=2C_Peter_Kj=E6r?=) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:06:40 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] [mcstas-users] New McStas release: 1.12c In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello again everyone, Unfortunately, the McStas 1.12c release from May 24th contained a series of bugs, primarily in source components, related to a type-change of the neutron counter. We have decided that since only a limited number of people have downloaded the release, we will simply re-release McStas 1.12c with the above bugs fixed. If you already downloaded and installed the packages released on May 24th, please re-download and reinstall. Sorry for the inconvenience and best regards, Peter Willendrup -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- On 24/05/2011, at 15.28, Peter Willendrup wrote: > Hello everyone, > > > A reasonably serious bug in our rectangular focusing routine was identified by several McStas users and has now been corrected. We felt that this warranted an update of the stable McStas release, meaning a new 1.12c release. > > The 1.12c release is available now from blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download. > > A complete liste of changes is available at blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download/src/CHANGES > > > For those of you looking forward to the 2.0 release, all required new functionality has been implemented, but documentation is still lacking. The 2.0 release will become officially available once the documentation has been updated, hopefully fall 2011. > > > > Regards on behalf of the McStas team, > > Peter Willendrup > > > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Peter Willendrup - Development engineer > > RIS? DTU > Materials Research Division > Frederiksborgvej 399 > DK-4000 Roskilde > > Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 > Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 > Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 > Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > > _______________________________________________ > mcstas-users mailing list > mcstas-users at mcstas.org > blockedhttp://mailman.mcstas.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mcstas-users From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Jun 13 22:59:35 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:59:35 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00ed01cc2a0c$cd09d6d0$671d8470$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Friday, July, 8, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( blockedhttp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From tproffen at ornl.gov Tue Jun 14 17:36:24 2011 From: tproffen at ornl.gov (Proffen, Thomas E.) Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:36:24 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F315D4D35A04@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> (send on behalf of Toshiji Kanaya) Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aundrea at lanl.gov Tue Jun 14 19:17:02 2011 From: aundrea at lanl.gov (Aundrea R. Espinosa) Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:17:02 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE- User Program Headlines- June, 2011 Message-ID: <2E21B4CB-382F-4197-9C2C-73E429491627@lanl.gov> June, 2011 LANSCE Rosen Scholar Announcement Purpose The Rosen Scholar is a fellowship created to honor the memory of Louis Rosen, his accomplishments, hard work, and affection for the broad range of science performed at LANSCE. Louis Rosen?s outstanding leadership and scientific career at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) covered six-and-a-half decades and included conception of the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF), during 1960, that culminated with its commissioning in 1972. LAMPF was a unique nuclear science research tool through the 1990s. Now called Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), the facility continues to play a paramount role in basic sciences and national security needs for the country. From his scientific vision to his kind and effective mentoring, Rosen's tenure, from the Manhattan Project in 1943 till his passing in 2009, exemplified the best in leadership at all levels. The Rosen Scholar fellowship is intended to attract visiting scholars to LANSCE in the fields of Nuclear Science, Materials Science, Defense Science or Accelerator Technology. The Rosen Scholar is reserved for individuals whose career accomplishments in fields of research covered by LANSCE Facilities are recognized as outstanding by the scientific community and exemplifies the innovative and visionary qualities of Louis Rosen. The Rosen Scholar is expected to be resident at LANSCE and bring his/her scientific expertise to LANSCE as well as the broader Los Alamos scientific community. The position will support the Rosen Scholar at their current salary including relocation expenses for up to one year. Nomination and Selection Process Nominations for Rosen Scholar candidates are to be sponsored by at least one of LANSCE?s Facilities: IPF (Isotope Production Facility), UCN (Ultra-Cold Neutron), pRad (Proton Radiography), Lujan Center, and WNR (Nuclear Science). The nomination package should include a two page research statement, a one page support letter from one of the sponsoring facilities and a recent CV. The research proposal should address at least one of the following two points: (1) Advancement of LANSCE?s research portfolio or mission and (2) Future capabilities that advances LANSCE-based scientific research. Nominations should be sent to the LANSCE Division Office. Nomination packages will be evaluated in consultation with LANSCE Facilities and partner organizations that conduct scientific programs at LANSCE. All nominations are due by September 30th, 2011, for calendar year 2012. Best Regards, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- June, 2011 LANSCE Rosen Scholar Announcement Purpose The Rosen Scholar is a fellowship created to honor the memory of Louis Rosen, his accomplishments, hard work, and affection for the broad range of science performed at LANSCE. Louis Rosen?s outstanding leadership and scientific career at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) covered six-and-a-half decades and included conception of the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF), during 1960, that culminated with its commissioning in 1972. LAMPF was a unique nuclear science research tool through the 1990s. Now called Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), the facility continues to play a paramount role in basic sciences and national security needs for the country. From his scientific vision to his kind and effective mentoring, Rosen's tenure, from the Manhattan Project in 1943 till his passing in 2009, exemplified the best in leadership at all levels. The Rosen Scholar fellowship is intended to attract visiting scholars to LANSCE in the fields of Nuclear Science, Materials Science, Defense Science or Accelerator Technology. The Rosen Scholar is reserved for individuals whose career accomplishments in fields of research covered by LANSCE Facilities are recognized as outstanding by the scientific community and exemplifies the innovative and visionary qualities of Louis Rosen. The Rosen Scholar is expected to be resident at LANSCE and bring his/her scientific expertise to LANSCE as well as the broader Los Alamos scientific community. The position will support the Rosen Scholar at their current salary including relocation expenses for up to one year. Nomination and Selection Process Nominations for Rosen Scholar candidates are to be sponsored by at least one of LANSCE?s Facilities: IPF (Isotope Production Facility), UCN (Ultra-Cold Neutron), pRad (Proton Radiography), Lujan Center, and WNR (Nuclear Science). The nomination package should include a two page research statement, a one page support letter from one of the sponsoring facilities and a recent CV. The research proposal should address at least one of the following two points: (1) Advancement of LANSCE?s research portfolio or mission and (2) Future capabilities that advances LANSCE-based scientific research. Nominations should be sent to the LANSCE Division Office. Nomination packages will be evaluated in consultation with LANSCE Facilities and partner organizations that conduct scientific programs at LANSCE. All nominations are due by September 30th, 2011, for calendar year 2012. Best Regards, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: black-LANSCE-banner.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 20994 bytes Desc: not available URL: From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Wed Jun 15 11:19:18 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:19:18 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Research Scientist Message-ID: <4DF87916.6070304@helmholtz-berlin.de> Reference No. G 2011/2 The Department Research with Spallation Neutrons Campus Wannsee is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist. Payment according to the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The appointment is valid for three years. The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin Neutron Scattering Centre and the Berlin Synchrotron Radiation Source BESSY, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The department G-A1 (Research with Spallation Neutrons) operates the cold-neutron triple-axis instrument V2/FLEX with an international user community active in the fields of low-energy structural and magnetic excitations, strongly correlated electron systems, heavy-fermion physics and quantum magnetism. The current instrument upgrade program at FLEX is now in an advanced state. It aims at further enhancing the instrument capabilities and focuses on the optimization of neutron optical components including devices for polarized neutron work. The candidate is expected to take an active role in the commissioning of the instrument and transfering the instrument into full user service. The work will further include development and implementation of a multi-analyzer option for the secondary spectrometer with particular emphasis on data acquisition and visualisation software. The successful candidate will also participate in research work associated with the triple axis spectrometer and collaborate with renowned guest scientists from all over the world in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the HZB user program. She/He is encouraged to conduct her/his own research programme in the field of condensed matter physics using neutron scattering facilities at HZB in general. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Klaus Habicht (email: habicht at helmholtz-berlin.de, phone +49-(0)30-8062-42807). Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of three academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany,(Email:personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. G 2011/2. The deadline for the application is 15 July 2011. Further Information Dr. Klaus Habicht Tel. 030/8062-42807 Closing Date: 15 . 07 . 2011 -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-I1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Jun 17 08:06:25 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:06:25 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter Special Issue (June, 2011) Message-ID: <4DFAEEE1.4030400@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, June 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== June 15th, 2011 INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT T2K Collaboration High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, The University of Tokyo J-PARC Center The T2K experiment, whose primary purpose is to study neutrino interactions at a large distance from their source, has detected 6 electron neutrino candidate events based on the data collected before March 11, 2011?when it was interrupted due to the great East Japan earthquake. For the first time, it was possible to observe an indication that muon neutrinos are able to transform into electron neutrinos over a distance of 295 km through the quantum mechanical phenomena of neutrino flavor oscillations.? The T2K experiment collected about 2% of the original goal of the total number of events to be collected before the great East Japan earthquake hit on March 11, 2011. After J-PARC resumes producing muon neutrinos, which is planned to happen by the end of 2011, the T2K experiment will continue striving to accumulate the target number of events to confirm electron neutrino appearance. The researchers aim to search for CP violation in leptons to explore the origin of matter in the universe by upgrading the accelerators at J-PARC to much higher intensity and enhancing the performance of the detectors. Electron neutrino appearance is the key to detecting leptonic CP violation, and the observation result indicates that the T2K experiment has made a significant step towards this future goal. The result was presented at the KEK seminar on June 15 and press release was issued from KEK/ICRR on the web. hxxp://www.kek.jp/ja/news/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html hxxp://www.kek.jp/intra-e/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html The paper describing the result was submitted to Physical Review Letters. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea . go . jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea . go . jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea . go . jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From petersonpf at ornl.gov Mon Jun 20 17:46:07 2011 From: petersonpf at ornl.gov (Peterson, Peter F.) Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:46:07 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron scattering workshops for new users In-Reply-To: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F30B6BC61EE6@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Message-ID: The neutron scattering facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, are offering workshops to familiarize new users with the scientific capabilities of instruments that have recently entered the user program. These workshops are targeted to graduate students, postdocs, and faculty who are interested in learning more about neutron scattering techniques and associated data analysis relevant to many science areas, including physics, chemistry, materials science, and biology, as well as about the instruments. It is expected that all attendees will participate in experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source or the High Flux Isotope Reactor; some of these experiments may involve a sample provided by the attendees. Limited financial support is available. August 31 ? September 2 Neutron Powder Diffraction Workshop, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA. Neutron powder diffraction is a widely used tool for structural characterization of a wide variety of materials such as superconductors, energy storage materials such as batteries, solid oxide fuel cells, zeolites, ferroelectrics etc. The aim of this workshop is to give members of the powder user community an (1) introduction to neutron powder diffraction, (2) how to choose between instruments at Oak Ridge for their research, (3) the proposal process, (4) experience of data collection and (5) finally Rietveld analysis of data collected at two general purpose powder instruments namely HB2A at HFIR and POWGEN at SNS. September 6-7 Introduction to the EQ-SANS, Oak Ridge, TN. The EQ-SANS is the newest small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) instrument at the Spallation Neutron Source. The EQ-SANS expands and complements the capabilities provided by the well-established SANS instruments located at ORNL?s High Flux Isotope Reactor. Unlike these instruments, the EQ-SANS is a time-of-flight (TOF) instrument. The use of TOF affords unique capabilities to the EQ-SANS that are not available to reactor-based SANS instruments. The goal of this workshop is to allow potential users of the instrument an opportunity to learn about the function and capabilities of the instrument through interaction with staff members and the instrument. The workshop will benefit both the experienced SANS user who has not worked with the instrument, as well as the novice researcher considering using SANS for their research. September 12-13 Getting to know the NOMAD, Oak Ridge, TN. The acronym NOMAD stands for Nanoscale Ordered MAterials Diffractometer and is located at the Spallation Neutron Source. It is designed for the determination of pair distribution functions from a wide range of materials spanning from dense gases to long range ordered crystalline materials. It combines a large accessible Q range, large detector coverage with high intensity while maintaining good resolution. For a typical sample of the order of ~0.5cm3, good statistical accuracy can be achieved in minutes or even seconds of data acquisition time. This one and a half day workshop is intended to give an overview over the capabilities of the instrument with an emphasis on hands on experiments. Suggestions of participant provided samples are welcome. September 29 - October 1 Neutron Diffraction @ TOPAZ, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA. A workshop on single crystal neutron diffraction will be held at the Spallation Neutron Source at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It will present invited and contributed talks to showcase cutting edge science and examples where neutron diffraction can make significant contributions; and provide training in neutron structure analysis and sample screening for the preparation of instrument beam-time proposals. TOPAZ is a high resolution wavelength-resolved Laue diffractometer with a versatile sample environment. Commissioning user experiments have demonstrated successfully the instrument capability for structural study of a vitamin B12 derivative, ion distribution in Li-ion battery materials, order and disorder in shape memory intermetallics, magnetic phase transition in multiferroic single crystal and functional thin films. Each workshop will provide attendees with the understanding and knowledge of neutron scattering and the capabilities associated these instruments. This will also provide attendees with a background for identifying a science case to be used when submitting a proposal for research during the upcoming call for proposals. In some cases and with prior approval, attendees will be able to a bring sample of their choosing to gather preliminary data on its suitability for analysis by neutron scattering. Because this is a hands-on workshop, attendance is limited. There is no registration fee. You will receive confirmation of your acceptance. Priority for selection for these workshops will be given to those individuals who have not previously participated in neutron scattering experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source. All attendees must be approved for site access to ORNL and complete safety training before the workshop. For more information about submitting an application to attend these workshops or other neutron scattering events around the world, see http://neutrons.ornl.gov/calendar/. Please contact me if you have any questions. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 From sinq at psi.ch Thu Jun 30 16:42:35 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:42:35 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Open position: postdoctoral fellow at PSI - Material Science and Simulation Group Message-ID: <2F993017-3429-4DCF-8B20-8694AEEB6018@psi.ch> The Paul Scherrer Institute is with 1400 employees the largest research centre for the natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland and a worldwide leading user laboratory. Its research activities are concentrated on the main topics structure of matter, energy and environmental research as well as human health. The group Material Science and Simulations (hxxp://mss.web.psi.ch/) part of NUM/ASQ performs research in the structural and mechanical properties of metals, alloys and composites using in-situ testing facilities at the neutron Spallation Source (SINQ) and at the Swiss Light Source (SLS), meanwhile exploiting synergies with computational modelling. For the development of a computational tool for the interpretation of diffraction data we are looking for a postdoctoral fellow in computational materials science. The main objective of this research is to develop new computational approaches for the interpretation of diffraction data obtained by powder diffraction and polychromatic Laue diffraction for the study of modern engineering materials subjected to strong nonlinear strain fields. The emphasis lies on a bottom up approach for calculation of diffraction patterns from simulated microstructural configurations with the aim to improve the understanding of the influence of dislocations on the diffraction profile. For more information please contact Prof Helena Van Swygenhoven-Moens (email: helena.vanswygenhoven at psi.ch, phone: +41-56-310-2931) or have a look here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0070-1 From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Jul 7 11:45:30 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:45:30 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] PhD student in physics, Lund Sweden Message-ID: <67B52F31-6494-4138-B9D8-45BFADAA8680@esss.se> PhD student in physics The Division of Nuclear Physics at Lund University (DNPLU) and the Detector Division of the European Spallation Source AB (ESS) jointly offer a PhD studentship in the field of neutron-detection techniques. Description of main responsibilities Following an initiative undertaken at DNPLU, discussions involving the establishment a three-party detector-development laboratory to be shared by DNPLU, the ESS, and The MAX IV Laboratory are well underway. The ultimate goal of this undertaking is to establish a center of excellence for detector development at Lund University. Of particular interest to the DNPLU and the ESS is the development of neutron-detection techniques. The Photonuclear Group of the DNPLU based at the existing MAX-lab has a long and well-documented history of neutron-detector development. Further information about the activities of the Photonuclear group may be found at hxxp://www.maxlab.lu.se/kfoto/index.html. The goal of this PhD project is to design, develop, construct, and then characterize a liquid-scintillator neutron-detector array, particularly in terms of its absolute efficiency for detecting neutrons of various energies. The array thus developed will then be employed in a photoneutron measurement at the Tagged-Photon Facility at MAX-lab. The successful applicant will thus be instrumental to the development of the three-party detector laboratory, and be amongst the first individuals to utilize it. Teaching at up to the 10% level may be a part of the duties of the successful candidate. Qualifications Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at an advanced level containing at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 are at an advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies. For special eligibility in Physics, an independent project, equivalent to 30 credits is required, together with courses at an advanced level that provide the relevant background for the planned area of research. Special eligibility may also be achieved through other equivalent education. For detailed requirements and the selection criteria, see the general study plan for physics at hxxp://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/upload/LUPDF/natvet/FU/Studieplan/E.Physics.pdf. Documented proficiency with the English language is required. The successful applicant will be expected to spend periods of up to a month at a time at accelerator and neutron facilities outside Sweden, in particular (but not limited to) Europe and the United States. Regulations for employment Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost, their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including research, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations. A strong interest in experimental techniques is a prerequisite for consideration. Technical competence and hands-on mechanical and electrical proficiency will be considered very strong merits. Experience with the LINUX operating system as well as with computer programming, in particular with the languages C++, C, and to a lesser extent FORTRAN, is an asset. In addition, experience with computer simulations of detectors using codes such as STANTON, GEANT, and MCNP is an asset, as well as data analysis using codes such as ROOT. Duration & Location The position is time limited, 4 years of full-time studies. Your work place will be The Division of Nuclear Physics at Lund University (DNPLU). Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxps://dfs.adm.lu.se/E-rek_CV/Login.aspx?Dnr=405083 and following the instructions. Reference number of the position (diarienummer) is NPA 2011/341. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2011. For further information please contact Kevin Fissum, Scientist, kevin.fissum at nuclear.lu.se orwww . lth . se/fysik/avdelningar/kaernfysik/ The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www . esss . se From johnsonkk at ornl.gov Thu Jul 7 14:06:30 2011 From: johnsonkk at ornl.gov (Johnson, Kyle) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:06:30 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HFIR and SNS) Message-ID: <4114A3396F1890438102238220C45CAF092D8C7BBD@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals Proposals for beam time at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) will be accepted via the web-based proposal system until midnight eastern time, Wednesday, September 7, 2011. This call is for experiments anticipated to run January through June 2012. Proposals will be reviewed for feasibility, safety, and potential for high-impact science. Users for approved projects must complete access and training requirements prior to beginning experiments. Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . J. Michael Simonson Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From recruitment at ill.fr Thu Jul 7 14:43:58 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:43:58 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist in diffuse and inelastic neutron scattering Message-ID: <4E15AA0E.3090608@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: * RESEARCH SCIENTIST***(Diffuse and inelastic neutron scattering) m/f Working within the *Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group*, you will be co-responsible for the polarized neutron spectrometer D7 participating both in its operation and technical development. In addition to carrying out your own active research programme, you will be responsible for assisting ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments. Duties will also include the promotion of scientific partnerships in your field of research. The instrument D7 is strongly anchored in magnetism. While wishing to preserve this focus we aspire to open D7 up to new communities and would consider applicants with research backgrounds in other fields, such as soft matter or materials science. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in the physical sciences or chemistry. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with knowledge of neutron scattering techniques. A strong background in instrumentation, in particular neutron polarization analysis, is an asset. The post represents an excellent opportunity for young postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. /Notes:/ This is a fixed-term contract : 5 years. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Time-of-Flight and High-Resolution Group Leader: Prof. H. Schober, Tel. +33 (0)4 76 20 72 06; e-mail: schober at ill.fr Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *12.09.2011*, *via our website*:hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/17*). From johnson at ill.fr Thu Jul 7 21:47:38 2011 From: johnson at ill.fr (johnson at ill.fr) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:47:38 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [Neutron] Neutrons and simulations Message-ID: <6497309acc095aad569126e6b7453920.squirrel@195.83.126.17> In 2010, at the 18th annual meeting (JDN18) of the French neutron scattering society, a summer school was held on the theme of 'neutrons and simulations', reflecting the growing use in neutron scattering work of numerical methods like molecular and lattice dynamics, based on density functional theory and classical force fields. Following the school, a set of 14 articles has been published (in ENGLISH), which is freely available at hxxp://www.neutron-sciences.org/index.php?option=com_toc&url=/articles/sfn/abs/2011/01/contents/contents.html Further details of the contents are given at the end of this mail. You may find these articles to be useful in your neutron scattering and numerical work and they can be downloaded from the web site (above). There are now about a dozen volumes in this neutron scattering collection, all being freely available, the articles being in French (mainly) and English. Natalie Malikova, Marie Plazanet, Mark Johnson JDN 18 - Neutrons et Simulations R?muzat, Dr?me Proven?ale, France, 04-08 Juin 2010 M. Johnson, N. Malikova and M. Plazanet (Eds.) Editorial Pr?face p. 1 N. Malikova, M. Plazanet et M. Johnson Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112000 R?sum? | PDF (658.0 KB) Editorial Preface p. 1 N. Malikova, M. Plazanet and M. Johnson Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112001 R?sum? | PDF (34.42 KB) - Introduction Numerical simulations and spectroscopy p. 3 F. Guillaume Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112002 R?sum? | PDF (317.2 KB) A guide to statistical physics issues in molecular simulations p. 15 J.-L. Barrat and R. Vuilleumier Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112003 R?sum? | PDF (186.0 KB) - Electronic Structure, Magnetism and Phonons Wavelets for electronic structure calculations p. 33 T. Deutsch and L. Genovese Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112004 R?sum? | PDF (1.156 MB) Introduction to the density functional formalism and some illustrative applications to magnetism p. 77 M. Zbiri, M. Johnson, H. Schober, S. Rols, N. Qureshi, S. Clarke and R. Mittal Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112005 R?sum? | PDF (1.959 MB) Numerical simulations and magnetism p. 105 S. Petit Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112006 R?sum? | PDF (1.269 MB) Introduction to the theory of lattice dynamics p. 123 M.T. Dove Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112007 R?sum? | PDF (1.661 MB) Phonons calculated from first-principles p. 161 K. Parlinski Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112008 R?sum? | PDF (107.3 KB) - From the Atomic Level Characterisation to Coarse-Grained Descriptions Force fields and molecular dynamics simulations p. 169 M.A. Gonz?lez Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112009 R?sum? | PDF (1.086 MB) nMoldyn - Interfacing spectroscopic experiments, molecular dynamics simulations and models for time correlation functions p. 201 V. Calandrini, E. Pellegrini, P. Calligari, K. Hinsen and G.R. Kneller Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112010 R?sum? | PDF (648.6 KB) A comparative thermodynamic and structural investigation of GexTe(1−x) and GexSbyTe(1−x−y) liquid alloys p. 233 C. Otjacques, J.-Y. Raty, J.-P. Gaspard, Y. Tsuchiya and C. Bichara Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112011 R?sum? | PDF (1.173 MB) Physics of fluids confined in nanochannels: A shared space for neutrons and simulation p. 247 D. Morineau Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112012 R?sum? | PDF (1.369 MB) Experiments ? Simulations ? Theories: Multiscale approaches for solutions p. 263 J.-F. Dufr?che, N. Malikova, M. Jardat, G. M?riguet, E. Dubois, B. Rotenberg, V. Marry, J. Molina and P. Turq Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112013 R?sum? | PDF (1.438 MB) Coarse-grained models for macromolecular systems p. 285 V. Hugouvieux Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112014 R?sum? | PDF (728.8 KB) - Design of New Instruments, Virtual Experiments Virtual experiments in a nutshell: Simulating neutron scattering from materials within instruments with McStas p. 303 E. Farhi and P. Willendrup Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112015 R?sum? | PDF (7.898 MB) From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Fri Jul 8 11:21:38 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:21:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Inside NMI3 - Focus on Joint Research Activities, Highlights from our Access Programme, News from around the World... Message-ID: <015901cc3d50$71259c30$5370d490$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> The first issue of NMI3?s brand new newsletter Inside NMI3 is available to download at: hxxp://neutron.neutron-eu.net/n_news In this first issue of Inside NMI3, you will find reports on recent research carried out thanks to our Access Programme, updates on two of NMI3?s Joint Research Activities, a list of forthcoming schools and general news from the neutron and muon worlds. Please see the table of content at the foot of this email. We hope that you enjoy reading Inside NMI3 and welcome any feedback. Please email us with comments at info at nmi3.eu The NMI3 Coordination Team ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- Inside NMI3 issue 1 July 2011 Activities Focus on Joint Research Activities Neutron Optics Detectors Highlights from our Access Programme Using muons to measure spin polarisation in organic spin-based devices Control of electron flow and magnetism in atomically thin metaloxides Neutron scattering in characterisation of magnetic fluids for anticancer treatment Vacant crystal sites provide valuable clues on the fast hydrogen transport in Mg-Ti-H films Inelastic neutron scattering reveals interaction between cobalt ions Schools & Workshops Foresight studies News from Around the World Coordination & Management ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- From klaus.pranzas at hzg.de Fri Jul 8 15:22:07 2011 From: klaus.pranzas at hzg.de (klaus.pranzas at hzg.de) Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:22:07 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Invitation to our Summer School "Application of Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation in Engineering Materials Science", 12th to 16th September, 2011, in Lauenburg. Deadline: 31st of July Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to the Summer School "Application of Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation in Engineering Materials Science", which will be held in Lauenburg near Hamburg, Germany, from 12th to 16th September, 2011. Co-organisers are Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, DESY, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Technical University Berlin and Technical University Leoben. The school will provide a systematic overview of application of neutrons and synchrotron radiation to the structural analysis of engineering materials. The relevant experimental methods will be covered in a three day course followed by a practical in the remaining two days. For more information please visit the following website which will be regularly updated: hxxp://www.hzg.de/summerschool The deadline for registration is the 31st of July. We would appreciate, if you could spread this information among colleagues and friends. Sincerely yours Andreas Schreyer ________________ Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht PO Box 1160 D-21494 Geesthacht, Germany web: hxxp://gems.hzg.de e-mail: andreas.schreyer at hzg.de phone : +49 4152 87-1254 fax: +49 4152 87-1338 Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 21502 Geesthacht Deutschland/Germany Gesch?ftsf?hrer/Board of Management: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kaysser, Dipl.-Ing. Michael Gan? Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates/Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Ministerialdirigent Wilfried Kraus Amtsgericht L?beck HRB 285 GE (Register Court) Internet: hxxp://www.hzg.de ACHTUNG - ATTENTION Die Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH hie? bis zum 1. November 2010 GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH. Until 1st November 2010 the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH was officially called GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH. From elena at lanl.gov Thu Jul 14 20:20:35 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:20:35 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines Message-ID: <4E1F3373.6060700@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines July 14, 2011 Colleagues, The Las Conchas fire does not prove a threat to LANL or LANSCE. It is safe to travel to Los Alamos and LANSCE is in full operations mode. LANSCE extends it deepest thanks and appreciation to the men and women who have fought to keep LANL and the town of Los Alamos safe from the Las Conchas fire. The Las Conchas fire is presently 57% contained. To date, the fire has burned approximately 149,240 acres. Please follow these links for up-to-date information on the Las Conchas fire: New Mexico Fire Information: hxxp://nmfireinfo.wordpress.com/ Incident Information System: hxxp://inciweb.org/incident/2385/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), New Mexico Air Quality: hxxp://www.weather.gov/aq/sectors/newmexico.php#tabs Environment at LANL: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/environment/ The evacuation of the Los Alamos town-site was lifted on Sunday, July 3 and LANL & LANSCE re-opened on Wednesday, July 6. Due to the hard-work of our staff, LANSCE has gone back into scheduled production after the emergency shutdown. LANSCE thanks all of our staff for their perseverance and professionalism during this stressful time. Users scheduled for beam time should plan to be present and ready as planned. - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines July 14, 2011 Colleagues, The Las Conchas fire does not prove a threat to LANL or LANSCE. It is safe to travel to Los Alamos and LANSCE is in full operations mode. LANSCE extends it deepest thanks and appreciation to the men and women who have fought to keep LANL and the town of Los Alamos safe from the Las Conchas fire. The Las Conchas fire is presently 57% contained. To date, the fire has burned approximately 149,240 acres. Please follow these links for up-to-date information on the Las Conchas fire: New Mexico Fire Information: hxxp://nmfireinfo.wordpress.com/ Incident Information System: hxxp://inciweb.org/incident/2385/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), New Mexico Air Quality: hxxp://www.weather.gov/aq/sectors/newmexico.php#tabs Environment at LANL: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/environment/ The evacuation of the Los Alamos town-site was lifted on Sunday, July 3 and LANL LANSCE re-opened on Wednesday, July 6. Due to the hard-work of our staff, LANSCE has gone back into scheduled production after the emergency shutdown. LANSCE thanks all of our staff for their perseverance and professionalism during this stressful time. Users scheduled for beam time should plan to be present and ready as planned. - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Thu Jul 14 18:23:29 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:23:29 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Research Officer | Agent de recherche en diffusion des neutrons Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C069019FA@EVS1.aecl.ca> (Le fran?ais suit l'anglais) Neutron Scattering Research Officer NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) Located at the NRU Reactor at Chalk River Laboratories, the NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) operates six neutron scattering instruments as an international user facility. Each year, about one hundred neutron scattering experiments are undertaken, supporting the research and development (R&D) programs of more than two hundred research participants from academia, government laboratories and industries from across Canada and abroad. The purpose of this Research Officer (RO) position is: ? to foster access of scientific users to the CNBC, manage neutron scattering projects, and provide supervision enabling visiting students, researchers and clients to apply neutron scattering methods to a wide range of materials R&D; ? to establish a scientific program that capitalizes on the unique strengths of the CNBC neutron scattering facilities and attracts collaborative partners; and ? to lead CNBC projects for development of neutron-beam instruments, methods, analyses or new applications aligned with CNBC and NRC priorities. For more information, see: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/690C4DB4C5517837852578A800721089 Agent de recherche en diffusion des neutrons Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons du CNRC (CCFN-CNRC) Le Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons (CCFN) du CNRC, situ? au r?acteur NRU des Laboratoires de Chalk River, exploite six instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons en tant qu?installation destin?e ? des utilisateurs internationaux. Pr?s d?une centaine d?exp?riences de diffusion des neutrons sont effectu?es chaque ann?e dans le cadre de programmes de recherche et d?veloppement (R et D) de plus de deux cents chercheurs externes provenant de laboratoires universitaires et gouvernementaux, ainsi que d?entreprises de tout le Canada et de l??tranger. 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From mecasens at conventus.de Fri Jul 15 19:12:36 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus Congress Agency) Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:12:36 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Programme online: MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) Message-ID: <20110715191236C52AD16EF6$0279E84F65@PC> MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation Programme online? www . mecasens2011 . de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Sir or Madam, We are delighted to inform you that an overview of the preliminary scientific programme of the 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation is now available online. Please consult the conference website www . mecasens2011 . de for any further information. The information on this website will be updated continuously. You may go to hxxp://www.conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/MECASENS-VI-2011-Preliminary_Programme.pdf to download the preliminary MECA SENS VI programme. Registration: Please register - if not already done - online at www . mecasens2011 . de. Important: We recommend to book your conference accommodation well in advance! Due to other trade fairs taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions, please contact the organising agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). We are looking forward to welcoming you to Hamburg! With best regards on behalf of the conference chair and scientific committee, Wenke Sch?tte ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www . conventus . de From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Sun Jul 17 21:53:00 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:53:00 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [Neutron] 90 Minute Media School at ECNS2011 Message-ID: <9eb5a5de4dad2c19b1ce726898574ce4.squirrel@www.frm2.tum.de> 90 Minute Media School Wednesday 20th July during ECNS2011 - 14:00-15:30 A crash course in sharing your research with 
newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, social media and the public In 90 minutes we will equip you with the tools and tips you need to share your science with non-specialists and raise awareness of your research beyond your lab and the research journals. 
If you are a PhD student, post-doc or early career researchers, 90 Minute Media School is the perfect opportunity to learn and practice how to improve your communication skills through a mix of top tips and opportunities to try out what you?ve learnt Course Outline 1. From research paper to the general media: the science news cycle. 2. Language to use and language to avoid 3. How to be concise 4. Social media and how it can help you share your research 5. Adapting your style to different communication formats 6. The power of photography and video 7 Dealing with interviews Tutors Juliette Savin is Information Manager for NMI3. Juliette has worked for major science magazines and journals in France and the UK, and has run community science activities in Brazil. Martyn Bull is Head of Communications at the ISIS Neutron Source. Martyn has wide experience of communicating science in print, radio, TV and film and trains school teachers, students and businesses how to communicate science and technology. How to attend 90 Minute Media School will run on Wednesday 20th July during ECNS2011 from 14:00-15:30. Spaces are limited. You can sign up at the NMI3 booth in the main foyer of the conference venue. Participants are asked to bring a scientific article to use during the workshop. From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Mon Jul 18 11:20:43 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:20:43 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Position at HZB Berlin Message-ID: <4E23FAEB.6040605@helmholtz-berlin.de> The Scientific Division Large Scale Facilities invites applications for the position of a postdoctoral research scientist in the Department Research with Spallation Neutrons G-A1 The appointment is valid for 3 years, with the option of a permanent position, depending on experience and qualification of the successful candidate. The payment is in accordance with the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin neutron source BER II and the Berlin synchrotron storage ring BESSY II, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The department G-A1 (Research with Spallation Neutrons) conducts an extended research programme aimed at the development of methods and instrument concepts adapted to the characteristics of pulsed neutron sources. A sub-group within the department optimizes novel concepts by means of Monte Carlo simulation. Expert groups in detector development and neutron optics are integral parts of the department. The activities of the department in the main focus on spallation-source activities and it actively contributes to the Design-Update phase of the European Spallation Source ESS. Within this framework the design and construction of a separate beamline at the BER II is envisaged. The beamline will allow for for testing innovative methods and experimental approaches based on, e.g. Larmor labelling or beam modulation in space and time, as well as for performance characterization and optimization of neutron optical components, such as choppers and detectors. The candidate is expected to take an active role in the design and commissioning of the beamline, perform neutron ray-tracing simulations in close collaboration with the Monte Carlo simulation group of the department and to provide full support for proof-of-principle experiments. The successful candidate is encouraged to conduct her/his own scientific research programme, develop independent instrumental ideas and collaborate with in-house and guest scientists in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the HZB research program in the field of condensed matter physics using neutron scattering facilities at HZB in general. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Klaus Habicht (email: habicht at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49-(0)30-8062-42807). Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of three academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, (Email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. G2011/10. The deadline for the application is 15 August 2011. -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-A1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch / Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin / Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Tue Jul 19 06:51:56 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:51:56 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement of the J-PARC/MLF user program for the 2011B term Message-ID: <4E250D6C.2080608@jaea.go.jp> *Announcement of the J-PARC/MLF user program for the 2011B term* *The East-Japan Great Earthquake occurred on March 11, 2011 has caused considerable damage to the J-PARC facility, and we are making every effort for recovery with a prospect of resuming beam delivery at MLF by January 2012.*** *With this provisional schedule in mind, call for proposals on neuron and muon experiment program at the J-PARC/MLF for the second half term of FY2011 (2011B) opens on July 17, 2011. Users wishing to conduct experiments at MLF, including those for "public" neutron beam lines maintained by CROSS, are encouraged to submit proposals via the web-based "J-PARC proposal system".*** *1. Overview of MLF use* General information concerning the use of MLF such as access modes, types and categories of proposals, application and reviewing, procedures for conducting experiment are shown in the?following web-site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/applying/index.html *2.**Period of 2011B term (schedule)* **Acceptedproposals will be scheduled within the period from February to March, 2012 ** *3. Eligibility* **Applicants must belong to a legal organization or entity that may be any of the following: - Public or private colleges, universities, and institutions of higher education - Public or not-for-profit research organizations - Private companies Applicants belonging to the following parties are subject to the approval of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - Japan (MEXT). - Parties listed in the end user list of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry - Japan (METI) (hxxp://www.meti.go.jp/press/20100526001/20100526001-2.pdf) - Parties not contracting to the treaty on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT).** *4. Deadline for submission*** August 7, 2011, 17:00 (JST) *5. Application procedure* **Applicants are requested to submit proposals electronically through the J-PARC proposal system (hxxps://gamusha1.j-parc.jp/j-pas/auth/menu.jsp). ** *6. Available instruments* **Neutron and muon instruments available for users' program are as follows. Please visit the following web-site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/applying/koubo.html For more details on the instruments, please consult with "Contact person" listed below. Proton beam power available for experiments is expected to be about 100 kW or more. (1) Neutron instruments BL Name of instrument Contact person BL01 4D Space Access Neutron Spectrometer (4SEASONS) Ryoichi Kajimoto TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: r_kajimoto at cross.or.jp BL02 New Biomolecular Dynamics Spectrometer (DNA) Kaoru Shibata TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: k_shibata at cross.or.jp BL03 IBARAKI Biological Crystal Diffractometer (iBIX) Ichiro Tanaka TEL: +81-294-38-7093 E-mail: i.tanaka at mx.ibaraki.ac.jp BL04 Accurate Neutron-Neucleus Reaction Measurement Instrument (ANNRI) Hideo Harada TEL: +81-29-282-6789 E-mail: harada.hideo at jaea.go.jp BL08 Super High Resolution Powder Diffractometer (SuperHRPD) Takashi Kamiyama TEL: +81-29-284-4876 E-mail: takashi.kamiyama at kek.jp BL10 NeutrOn Beam-line for Observation and Research Use (NOBORU) Fujio Maekawa TEL: +81-29-282-6217 E-mail: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp BL12 High Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (HRC) Shinichi Itoh TEL: +81-29-284-4451 E-mail: shinichi.itoh at kek.jp Taku Sato TEL: +81-29-287-8905 E-mail: taku at issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp BL14 Cold-Neutron Disk-Chopper Spectrometer (AMATERAS) Kenji Nakajima TEL: +81-29-282-6936 E-mail: kenji.nakajima at j-parc.jp BL15 New Smaller-Angle Neutron Scattering Instrument (TAIKAN) Jun-ichi Suzuki TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: j_suzuki at cross.or.jp BL16 Soft Interface Analyzer (SOFIA) Norifumi Yamada TEL: +81-29-284-4274 E-mail: yamadan at post.kek.jp BL17 New Polarized Neutron Reflectometer with Vertical Sample Geometry (SHARAKU) Masayasu Takeda TEL: +81-29-284-3423 E-mail: takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp BL19 Engineering Materials Diffractometer (TAKUMI) Kazuya Aizawa TEL: +81-29-284-3744 E-mail: aizawa.kazuya at jaea.go.jp BL20 IBARAKI Materials Design Diffractometer (iMATERIA) Toru Ishigaki TEL: +81-29-352-3231 E-mail: toru.ishigaki at j-parc.jp BL21 High Intensity Total Diffractometer (NOVA) Toshiya Otomo TEL: +81-29-284-4333 E-mail: toshiya.otomo at j-parc.jp - Accepted proposals from universities or academic institutions to use any KEK neutron instruments (BL08, BL12, BL16, BL21) will be supported by the KEK inter-university research program. Those from private companies are requested to contact with the address shown below before application. - For the instrument (BL21) proposals on research of hydrogen storage materials are applicable. - Specific program for the instruments (BL03, BL20) conducted by Ibaraki Prefecture is called separately. Please contact the following IBARAKI Prefecture Office, IBARAKI Quantum Beam Research Center TEL: +81-29-352-3301 for more details. - For the public instruments (BL01, BL02, BL15, BL17) CROSS calls for proposals via the web-based "J-PARC proposal system" in common with MLF according to this guide. Please visit the following web-site. hxxp://www.cross.or.jp/tokai for more details. (2) Muon Instrument BL Name of instrument Contact person D1 D1 instrument Yasuhiro Miyake TEL: +81-29-284-4624 E-mail: yasuhiro.miyake at kek.jp D2 D2 instrument Yasuhiro Miyake TEL: +81-29-284-4624 E-mail: yasuhiro.miyake at kek.jp Accepted proposals from universities or academic institutions to use any KEK muon instruments (D1, D2) will be supported by the KEK inter-university research program. Those from private companies are requested to contact with the address shown below before application. *7. Status of MLF* Commissioning of both existing and newly-installed instruments will be started as soon as the accelerators and neutron sources are operational again. Detailed information on beam time, beam power, the status of each instrument will be delivered on time. Although J-PARC is doing its utmost to start all instruments as scheduled, there is uncertainty over when neutron and muon beam will return to service and when heavily damaged instruments will be ready. Your understanding would be greatly appreciated.** ** *8. Contact address* J-PARC Center Users Office (1) Non-proprietary research IBARAKI Quantum Beam Research Center, 162-1 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1106, Japan TEL: +81-29-284-3398 FAX: +81-29-284-3286 E-mail: j_proposal at ml.j-parc.jp (2) Proprietary research 2-4 Shirakata Shirane, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan TEL: +81-29-284-3586 FAX: +81-29-282-5996 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: J-PARC_MLF_2011B.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 81637 bytes Desc: not available URL: From thomas.gutberlet at helmholtz-berlin.de Thu Jul 21 09:52:58 2011 From: thomas.gutberlet at helmholtz-berlin.de (Gutberlet, Thomas) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:52:58 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] HZB-CALL FOR PROPOSALS 1st SEMESTER 2012 Message-ID: <26F9A0894F0120469449D39E034261CC0E8528A8@didag1> +++ HZB-CALL FOR PROPOSALS 1st SEMESTER 2012 +++ Dear colleagues, The HZB user coordination invites you to submit proposals for the next joint proposal round for our large scale facilities BESSY II and BER II with beam time being allocated in the first semester of 2012 (February to July). THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, 23:59 (CET). HZB users are asked to exclusively submit their proposals via GATE, by either choosing the Neutrons (BER II) or the Photons (BESSY II) link. Please note the guidelines ?How to Apply for Neutron Beam Time" which are available in the online section User Info. Users not yet registered in our data-base will have to do so before being able to apply for beam time or to be included as a co-proposer. More details can be found under hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/user/neutrons/user-info/call-for-proposals_en.html Concerning HZB Neutrons If you submitted a proposal for beam time at the HZB neutron facility BER II for the previous deadline March 1, 2011 (round 2011/II) please note that due to the delay of the restart of the BER II user operation caused by the current upgrade activities, your proposal is still under consideration, and that the Scientific Selection Panel will review your proposal during the upcoming panel meeting on November4, 2011 for allocation of beam time in the period 2012 (February to July) (round 2012/I). We would like to ask all proposers of round 2011/II to update their pending proposal if necessary before the end of the deadline on September1, 2011. Please choose ?modify my proposal? in the OPS section of GATE and select the appropriate OPS number. The respective experimental description is available as a link under ?Previously uploaded experimental descriptions?. Important:After you have finished all changes, please use the ?Next? button at the bottom of the web page until you have reached the ?Upload? web page. By pressing ?Submit? ? even without uploading a new document (in that case please ignore the message ?Your proposal is still missing the experimental description.?) ? you will finalize the changes for your proposal. In case you want to withdraw your pending proposal please delete the proposal. New applications for beam time are submitted as usual by choosing ?Write new proposal?. With respect to all new proposals for beam time at the neutron instruments of HZB-BER II please note that for most instruments we expect a significant overload as a consequence of the currently pending proposals. We very much hope for your understanding. In case of any problem, do not hesitate to contact the HZB User Office Neutrons; the appropriate contact information is given in the GATE pages. Any comment on the online-platform and your experiences with it is highly appreciated. Most relevant and partially new information on Available times EU-Transnational Access Program Beam time fees Travel Support Proposal Types Scientific Colleges Instrumentation please find on our web pages at hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/user/neutrons/user-info/how-to-apply-for-beam-time_en.html and linked pages there. With kind regards on behalf of the HZB User Coordination -- ********************************** Dr. Astrid Brandt User Coordination Neutrons mail brandt at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49 / 30 / 8062-42169 fax +49 / 30 / 8062-42824 www . helmholtz-berlin . de/user/neutrons ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Jul 25 22:59:11 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:59:11 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00f001cc4b0d$b4559f30$1d00dd90$@gov> From: owner-lansce-user-office at maillist.lanl.gov [mailto:owner-lansce-user-office at maillist.lanl.gov] On Behalf Of Lisa J. Padilla Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:56 PM To: lansce-user-office at lanl.gov Subject: LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Reminder: Deadline for submitting a proposal July 29, 2011 Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Friday, July, 29, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Wed Jul 27 03:21:04 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:21:04 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.45 Jul 2011 Message-ID: <4E2F6800.1040307@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 45, July 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== <> We have found out that J-PARC newsletters were not being delivered to some readers who have completed the registration for subscribing. The past newsletters can be found at: hxxp://j-parc.jp/en/topics/topics11.html We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. ----- HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] NEUTRINO GROUP OBSERVED SIX ELECTRON-NEUTRINO EVENTS. BUDGET SEASON FOR JFY2012. RECOVERY WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATED BEAM IN DECEMBER. J-PARC KEK-JAEA STEERING COMMITTEE, THE USERS STEERING COMMITTEE, AND J-PARC PAC WERE HELD. ACCESS ROAD. 2. [Accelerator Division] RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] EFFORTS TO RESUME EXPERIMENTS AT THE HADRON HALL. INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT AND STATUS OF THE NEUTRINO FACILITY. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] RECOVERING FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE AT JAPAN SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE (JSNS) IS PROGRESSING. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. MANY PROPOSALS WERE SENT TO SNS AND LANSCE. DAMAGE OF MUSE WILL BE FIXED BY NOVEMBER, 2011. 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] MODIFICATION AND REFRESHMENT OF JAEA LEAD-BISMUTH MATERIAL CORROSION LOOP (JLBL-1) 6. [Safety Division] THE 11TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC WILL MEET ON JULY 7. [Information System Division] SINET4 SUPPORTS J-PARC NETWORK CONNECTION TO THE WORLD 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEUTRINO GROUP OBSERVED SIX ELECTRON-NEUTRINO EVENTS The T2K neutrino group announced that they succeeded in the measurement of six electron neutrino events at Super Kamiokande, by using the entire data set taken before the earthquake. This implies that the probability of not having nu(muon) -> nu(electron) oscillation is less than 0.7%. Also, the data suggest a large mixing angle of theta(13). It further implies that, with higher intensity beams, it would be possible to measure anti-neutrino oscillation to detect CP violation in the neutrino sector. All in all, the data encourages us enormously. BUDGET SEASON FOR JFY2012 The budget season for the request of JFY2012 arrived. In JFY2012, we originally planned the installation of a 400 MeV Linac. However, the accelerator group told us that a 5-6 months shutdown would be required for this installation. Therefore, the J-PARC Center decided to defer this installation by one year to JFY2013. Instead, we will request a 9 cycle operation for JFY2012, where 9 cycles means approximately a 200-day operation for users. This proposal has been supported by our immediate funding agency (Quantum Beam Section at Monka-sho) as well as two organizations, KEK and JAEA, though it will take another few months before reaching the final decision. In addition to the above normal operational hours, we request 14.5 Oku Yen for the construction of the 400 MeV Linac (the final year of construction) and 17 Oku Yen for the promised Linac+3GeV Upgrade. Both proposals will be sent from JAEA. In addition, regular funding requests from both JAEA and KEK for equipment are included in the budget request. RECOVERY WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATED BEAM IN DECEMBER Our recovery work is in progress, with an expectation of the first beam in December. Although some delay is observed both at the Linac and 3 GeV, most of the recovery work for elements other than these two is progressing smoothly. Concerning the Linac, cooling water is the biggest issue. Pipes were disconnected at many places around the Linac. In addition, electricity, crane, etc. still have problems. As for the 3 GeV, the cooling tower and electricity are now in major recovery process. This process will take a few more months until September. J-PARC KEK-JAEA STEERING COMMITTEE, THE USERS STEERING COMMITTEE, AND J-PARC PAC WERE HELD KEK-JAEA Steering Committee meeting was held to approve the budget request. Also, the Users Steering Committee was held to discuss budget, future development of J-PARC, results from various experiments, etc. This implies that our life has returned to normal after a few months since the big earthquake. Also, many visitors gradually started to come to J-PARC to study the progress. In the KEK Tsukuba campus the 12th J-PARC PAC meeting was held on July 8-10. ACCESS ROAD The work associated with the J-PARC access road, which will be constructed primarily by the Tokai-Mura Village, has been stopped due to the earthquake. Now, the work resumed and both J-PARC side and Village side started to discuss many issues associated with it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER The accelerator steadily advances recovery efforts after the great earthquake. In the linac, underground water leakage to the accelerator tunnel was an issue just after the earthquake. Work to stop leakage of ground water was started and that of the downstream part has been almost finished, though the upstream part continues work. The amount of water leakage is about 2 to 3 cubic meters a day, which is estimated to be one fifth of that just after the earthquake. The inspection work of cranes and drilling survey of floors are underway. The building inclines to the west generally, and a lot of gaps under the floor were confirmed by the boring. Regular survey of the accelerator tunnel is carried out every two weeks and movement has been monitored. The subsidence of the straight section has settled. Continuous evacuation of the acceleration cavities has been carried out by ion pumps. Alignment of the first drift tube linac cavity has been finished and followed by the downstream cavities. In the RCS (3-GeV synchrotron), the earthwork and pavement of the surrounding road have been completed. The work in the yard area is on a full scale, and jack up of the transformers and repair work of the bases have progressed. A power outage is scheduled by the end of August for the recovery work of the yard and equipment. Meanwhile the tunnel is dehumidified by the help of a diesel engine power generator. Visual inspection in kicker magnets with a fiber scope was carried out, and the magnet system was successfully excited by 60 kV and 25 Hz of rating for a short time of one minute. The effects of the main magnet inclination inward have been preliminarily evaluated in a beam simulation. About 1mm of COD (closed orbit distortion) in the vertical direction is evaluated and this can be corrected by steering magnets. There is no significant beam loss increase up to 300 kW, but meaningful loss is expected at 400kW. In the MR (50-GeV synchrotron), work to stop leakage of ground water for walls and ceilings of the tunnel is continued. This is scheduled to be finished by the end of July, and from August we will start alignment work of magnets. As a result of the entire circumference survey by a laser tracker, 8 to 10 mm in vertical and about 30 mm in horizontal displacements are revealed. When these displacements are considered in a beam simulation, residual COD of +/-50 mm without correction, or 20 mm with some corrections, can be evaluated. Since these values are not small enough, we have decided to re-align the magnets. Test operation of some high power devices such as high frequency acceleration system, main magnets, injection and extraction system can be successfully performed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by J.IMAZATO and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EFFORTS TO RESUME EXPERIMENTS AT THE HADRON HALL (by J.IMAZATO) At the moment we are doing our best to recover the beamline functions in the Hadron Experimental Facility. As was described in the last Special Issue, the beam lines themselves were not seriously damaged, while a part of the Hall buildings wall has yet to wait for a repair. Beamline elements are being measured and realigned in the Hall as well as in the switchyard. Regarding experimental setups, we are also making efforts to bring them back to the initial conditions. At K1.8 the 10-cm displacement of SKS will be fixed after repairing the three damaged feet. Fortunately, no broken detector elements were found. The cryogenics system seems to be O.K. and it is intended to restart cooling in October. The final confirmation of the superconductivity soundness will be then made. It was a pity that a few chambers were broken at the K1.8BR setup, when the magnets moved. At the KL area the KOTO group is continuing their efforts toward the confirmation of the beam alignments and the engineering run when the beam is back. It turned out fortunately that all the CsI crystals are OK in spite of the two week interruption of the dry air supply just after March 11. In the summer the measurement and realignment of the KL beamline is planned. We will be ready to accept a test beam in December and start normal facility operation in early next year as indicated in the J-PARC beam recovery master plan. INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT AND STATUS OF THE NEUTRINO FACILITY (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The T2K experiment collected about 2% of the original goal of the total number of events to be collected before the great East Japan earthquake hit on March 11, 2011. Based on this data set the T2K experiment has detected 6 electron neutrino candidate events. For the first time, it was possible to observe an indication that muon neutrinos are able to transform into electron neutrinos over a distance of 295 km through the quantum mechanical phenomena of neutrino flavor oscillations. The result was presented at the KEK seminar on June 15 and a press release was issued from KEK/ICRR on the web. hxxp://www.kek.jp/ja/news/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html hxxp://www.kek.jp/intra-e/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html The paper describing the result was submitted to Physical Review Letters and was accepted for publication. After J-PARC resumes producing muon neutrinos, which is planned to happen by the end of 2011, the T2K experiment will continue striving to accumulate the target number of events to confirm electron neutrino appearance. Recovery work from damages by the earthquake is continuing. Some part of the ground surrounding buildings is severely subsided (about 1~2m), which consequently damaged some nearby facilities and piping/cabling, but buildings are generally fine. Temporary repair of subsided ground was quickly performed to access buildings for recovery work. No damages were found by inspection in superconducting magnets and cryogenics, and the test operation of superconducting magnet up to operating current was successful. Test operation of normal conducting magnets was also performed successfully except those of which some parts will be replaced. All beam monitors were checked and found OK except a few submerged parts. Since the tunnel was moved, realignment of most magnets will be done. Inspections of equipment in the Target Station (TS) are continuing and no serious damages have been found so far. Test operation of the horn power supply with a dummy load was done successfully. Test operation of horns will also be done then horns will be moved to the maintenance area for detailed visual inspection. Inspection and test operation of sub-detectors of T2K near detector ND280 was performed and no serious problems were found so far. There remains some inspection and tests to check details. No problems were found in ND280 magnet by the inspection. Test operation of the magnet will be done with operation of the cooling water system but we should wait for inspection and test by engineers of the German company, which can be done in September due to constraints on visiting Japan. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERING FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE AT JAPAN SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE (JSNS) IS PROGRESSING 1. Neutron Source The buildings and the conventional facilities were inspected thoroughly for any damages due to the earthquake. The restoration work has been started all over the Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF). The coolant facilities were overhauled and tested. All the magnets in the proton beam transport line were extensively surveyed and their movement caused by the quake were recorded. The positions of the magnets have to be corrected by a few mm. The alignment work is scheduled for this autumn. The mercury circulation system was operated with a rated mercury flow rate of 11.4 L/s, and the performance was confirmed to be good. Performance of the target trolley was also tested and all functions worked well. A seal performance test was carried out for the helium gas supply line to the bellows seal mechanics of the mercury target, where the possibility of helium leak was suspected, but the helium piping was confirmed to be sound. The present mercury target vessel will be replaced with a new one in October. The J-PARC neutron source is equipped with three supercritical hydrogen moderators, which have the thin fivefold coaxial tube structure made of aluminum alloy and stainless steel. Some R&D activities are going on to facilitate manufacturability of the moderators. A low thermal expansion material "Invar" is to be introduced to minimize thermal shrinkage of the moderator tubes when they are cooled down to 20 K. Weldability and bendability of Invar tubes have been confirmed to be workable. A combined component of multiple tubes including a dissimilar joint of aluminum alloy and stainless steel was fabricated successfully, which will contribute for easier concentric alignment and definite airtightness at the joints. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. MANY PROPOSALS WERE SENT TO SNS AND LANSCE. 2. Neutron Science The big shake of the earthquake caused movement of many shielding blocks of the pre-shields. The pre-shields are stacked at the upstream position in each beamline and some of them severely moved and leaned. At present, we are reinstalling many of pre-shields. Since makeshift space for shielding blocks is necessary for the reinstallation, iron plates were laid down recently in 18 m x 12 m in front of the rest house near the MLF building. To fix subsidence of the west annex building where BL18 (SENJU), BL19 (TAKUMI) and BL20 (iMATERIA) are located, these instruments will be taken away from the west annex building soon. For the user operation of the 2011A period (April to November, 2011), 184 proposals had been submitted; they were reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee and approved by the MLF advisory board. These proposals cannot be carried out until the accelerators, MLF neutron source and instruments will be recovered from the damage caused by the severe earthquake. However, thanks to the decision of Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (SNS) and Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), 24 and 5 proposals were selected and were sent to the respective facilities. Many neutron user facilities in the world showed support to the MLF facility and users of MLF and JRR-3. We greatly appreciate it. DAMAGE OF MUSE WILL BE FIXED BY NOVEMBER, 2011 3. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) The MUSE staff have been working on inspecting and fixing damage caused by the earthquake on March 11, 2011. First of all, we have removed a thousand tons of concrete blocks to investigate possible leakage from the 29 pillow-seals (vacuum duct joints) installed in the proton beam tunnel near the muon target (M2 tunnel), since the vacuum of the M2 tunnel was found to be broken. It turned out that all the pillow-seals have no leakage. Also we have removed all the concrete shield blocks to investigate damage on superconducting solenoid coils, turbines for the on-line refrigerator, and a DC separator. Fortunately, no serious damage was found in those components in the secondary decay muon beam line (D-line). The helium ducts, control cables, power cables, and compressed air for the on-line refrigerator system were damaged, due to a settlement of about 10 cm to 1.5 m outside the MLF building. These need to be replaced from the viewpoint of the high-pressure gas regulations. Water ducts for the air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target are about to be removed, since the wall where they have been attached is about to fall down at an expansion joint between MLF and the proton beam transport line from 3-GeV RCS (3NBT). Some concrete blocks above the D-line ceiling were so strongly shaken that anchor bolts for the joint were split out. Also the separation plate for air tightness between the tunnel and experimental hall was seriously deformed and will be replaced. We are planning to fix all the damage by the end of November, 2011 in anticipation of the beam time planned for this December, 2011. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hiroyuki OIGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MODIFICATION AND REFRESHMENT OF JAEA LEAD-BISMUTH MATERIAL CORROSION LOOP (JLBL-1) In JAEA, to develop LBE (Lead-Bismuth Eutectic) handling techniques and to evaluate feasibility of structural materials in LBE, JAEA Lead-Bismuth material corrosion Loop (JLBL-1) was made in 2001. Until now, over 26,000 hours of operation and 7 phases of material corrosion tests were performed. Recently, the performance of the loop has been degraded. For instance, a decrease of the LBE flow-rate and LBE leakage at an oxygen sensor have occurred. So some repair and modification were required. As repair and modification of JLBL-1, replacement and a position change of an oxygen sensor, maintenance of EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pump) and exchange of filters were conducted. After that, a test operation is underway. Tests for the oxygen sensors and the oxygen concentration control system will be done in the near future. The final goal is to perform corrosion/erosion test under the oxygen concentration controlled condition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE 11TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC WILL MEET ON JULY The 11th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC will meet on July 29, 2011 to discuss the alternative application of J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the new secondary beam lines including the muon beam line in the Materials and Life Science Facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Information System Division] by Atsushi MANABE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SINET4 SUPPORTS J-PARC NETWORK CONNECTION TO THE WORLD In March 2011, the National Institute of Informatics (NII) has upgraded SINET (Japan Science Information Network hxxp://www.sinet.ad.jp) from version 3 to 4. Thanks to NII support of J-PARC by the upgrading, the J-PARC network has obtained the possibility of a 10 Gbps network bandwidth both to the internet and to the Tokai-Tsukuba interconnection that was 1 and 2 Gbps, respectively. Since in order to realize the increased speed, the J-PARC network itself also should be upgraded, the replacement of the J-PARC network is being planned for the next summer (2012). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering, Nov. 20-24,2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS Abstract submission deadline: Aug. 22, 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. 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Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From ljp at lanl.gov Fri Jul 29 21:38:05 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:38:05 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center (Extended) Message-ID: <005701cc4e27$0998c640$1cca52c0$@gov> Deadline for submitting a proposal has been extended to August 1, 2011 Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2nd run cycle has been extended until 8:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday August 1, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Mon Aug 1 12:34:20 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:34:20 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] New version of VITESS (2.10) Message-ID: <4E36812C.6070006@helmholtz-berlin.de> Dear All, The version 2.10 of the VITESS simulation package has been released. The most important new features are: - New modules: 'elliptic_mirror', 'lense' (spherical and parabolic shape) and 'beamstop' - Option for multiple threads to reduce the calculation times in the modules that consume most CPU time. - Several new options of the guide module (hexagonal and octahedral shape, statistics and visualisation of trajectories, etc) The new version can be downloaded from the internet site "www . helmholtz-berlin . de/vitess" Kind regards, The VITESS Team -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-A1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch / Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin / Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From cole.618 at osu.edu Wed Aug 3 23:21:15 2011 From: cole.618 at osu.edu (Cole, David) Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:21:15 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Post Doc position Message-ID: <659B652F2F49A14DB65F96B1DB59950E1360803D@MS2.asc.ohio-state.edu> Folks, Below please see our Ad for a neutron scattering post doc at The Ohio State University. Thanks. Dave Cole Professor, Ohio Research Scholar School of Earth Sciences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structure and Dynamics of Fluids at Nanoscale Interfaces The Ohio State University School of Earth Sciences Project Description: The Subsurface Energy Materials Characterization and Analysis Laboratory - SEMCAL (Dr. David Cole, co-director; hxxp://www.geology.ohio-state.edu/faculty_bios.php?id=171 ), in the School of Earth Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in neutron scattering for a 2 year appointment with the possibility of extension to interrogate the interaction of fluids with mineral substrates (as planar surfaces or nanoporous media). This position will be part of OSU?s Sloan Foundation funded Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO) project targeting ?Reduced Carbon in Earth?s Crust and Mantle?. Studies will focus on fundamental and applied aspects of the interaction of C-O-H fluids (aqueous; non-aqueous) with solids (natural; engineered) across a wide range of length and time scales with the goal to reach a predictive level of understanding of fluid-mediated processes in complex earth and technological systems. Researchers will be able to take advantage of the collaborative interaction established between OSU and neutron scattering researchers in the Geochemistry and Interfacial Sciences Group of the Chemistry Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Emphasis is placed on static and dynamic neutron scattering from ambient conditions to elevated temperatures and pressures to understand the nano-scale properties of free and confined fluid-solid interfaces. Qualifications: Candidate must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Sciences, Geochemistry or closely related field. The candidate must have demonstrated experimental skills and experience in one or preferably several neutron scattering techniques (SANS, NR, QENS, NSE, diffraction). Programming skills are desirable. The candidate should be able to work independently and participate creatively in refining project directions. The candidate must have good oral and written communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues. Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than six years prior to the date of application appointment or must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. Contact: Applicants should send a CV, description of current research activities and interests, and contact information for at least two references to: Prof. David R. Cole, School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 432210-1398 (cole.618 at osu.edu). A formal job posting will soon appear in the HR section of the Ohio State University web site. For more information about the School of Earth Sciences, visit our web site at hxxp://www.geology.ohio-state.edu/ . From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Thu Aug 4 15:29:01 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:29:01 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Diffraction Project Facilitator | Animateur de projets de diffraction des neutrons Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C06A7C961@EVS1.aecl.ca> (Le fran?ais suit l'anglais) Neutron Diffraction Project Facilitator NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) Located at the NRU Reactor at Chalk River Laboratories, the NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) operates six neutron scattering instruments as an international user facility. Each year, about one hundred neutron scattering experiments are undertaken, supporting the research and development (R&D) programs of more than two hundred research participants from academia, government laboratories and industries from across Canada and abroad. The purpose of this position is primarily focused on: * Providing scientific support, project management and training to facilitate the neutron diffraction experiments of visiting students, researchers and clients. * Leading CNBC projects for development of neutron-beam instruments, methods or new applications aligned with CNBC and NRC priorities. For more information, see: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/BB3A1D0E95549C36852578C60070EAE6 ------- Animateur de projets de diffraction des neutrons Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons du CNRC (CCFN-CNRC) Le Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons (CCFN) du CNRC, situ? au r?acteur NRU des Laboratoires de Chalk River, exploite six instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons en tant qu'installation destin?e ? des utilisateurs internationaux. Pr?s d'une centaine d'exp?riences de diffusion des neutrons sont effectu?es chaque ann?e dans le cadre de programmes de recherche et d?veloppement (R et D) de plus de deux cents chercheurs externes provenant de laboratoires universitaires et gouvernementaux, ainsi que d'entreprises de tout le Canada et de l'?tranger. Les principales fonctions de ce poste sont les suivantes : * fournir un soutien scientifique, effectuer de la gestion de projets et de la formation pour aider les ?tudiants, chercheurs et clients invit?s ? effectuer des exp?riences de diffraction des neutrons; * diriger des projets du CCFN visant le d?veloppement d'instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons, de m?thodes ou de nouvelles applications en lien avec les priorit?s du CCFN et du CNRC. hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/FrenchAll/BB3A1D0E95549C36852578C60070EAE6 CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From recruitment at ill.fr Thu Aug 4 15:37:01 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:37:01 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Vacancy for a Research Engineer at ILL Message-ID: <4E3AA07D.8050905@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy for a: *RESEARCH ENGINEER* *in high pressure crystallography* *(m/f)* Under the direct supervision of the Laue instrument responsible, you will work closely with the members of the Diffraction and Sample Environment groups. In the framework of a French consortium involving ILL, ICMCB (Bordeaux) and University of Rennes 1, you will interact with teams involved in the development of new single molecule magnets, in particular in the field of high-pressure photomagnetism. Your duty will be focussed on the development of a new high pressure sample environment for neutron scattering studies at low temperature under light irradiation. **/Qualifications and experience:/ We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a keen interest in developing high pressure studies in medium pressure range for neutron scattering. You should have experience in material sciences, with a master's degree or higher. An experience in laser optics or cryogenics would also be greatly appreciated. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in neutron diffraction. /Notes:/ This is a fixed-term contract of 10 months (ending on 30/09/2012 at the latest). Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Marie-H?l?ne Lem?e-Cailleau, e-mail: lemee at ill.eu Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *18.09.2011*, via our website:hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/18*) From sinq at psi.ch Mon Aug 8 08:16:36 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:16:36 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Position at LNS/PSI Switzerland: Neutron Scattering Studies of Novel Materials Message-ID: The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering (LNS) at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, Villigen, Switzerland) is responsible for the operation and development of instrumentation at the spallation neutron source SINQ. The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphasis on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow Neutron Scattering Studies of Novel Materials Your tasks: You will conduct research projects on quantum materials with novel electronic and magnetic properties, in collaboration with existing in-house research activities at the LNS and instructed by Christian R?egg. As part of this 3-year postdoctoral position, you will support the external user program at SINQ on the triple-axis spectrometer RITA-II (Maximum 30% of your time). Your profile: You hold a PhD in experimental physics and have experience in neutron scattering studies of quantum/frustrated magnets or strongly correlated electron systems. Know-how in low-temperature, high-field or high-pressure instrumentation is desirable. You have good communication and organisation skills and enjoy working with students in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0164-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3302-02): hxxps://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0164/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Aug 12 04:58:36 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:58:36 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4E4496DC.6040209@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues, It's getting close to the deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration of the 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS). August 22, 2011 (Japan Standard Time) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS ---------------------------------- Conference Secretariats Jun-ichi Suzuki and Fujio Maekawa Email: 1stAOCNS at ml.j-parc.jp ---------------------------------- From barkerbm at ornl.gov Sun Aug 14 01:01:10 2011 From: barkerbm at ornl.gov (Barker, Buffie M.) Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:01:10 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Clifford G. Shull Fellowship 2012 Message-ID: <1929E3C81FEE194EA0D9319E8995CB7BAEEE1AE081@EXCHMBA.ornl.gov> PURPOSE: The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for the Clifford G. Shull Fellowship Program. With the world's most intense pulsed accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), and a world class continuous neutron source (the High Flux Isotope Reactor) ORNL aspires to become the foremost center for neutron science. Research at ORNL's neutron facilities will encompass the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for thousands of researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. The Clifford G. Shull Fellowship Program is aimed at attracting new scientific talent to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and its neutron science programs, making it possible for these outstanding new scientists to continue on the path to excellence while substantially contributing to ORNL and U.S Department of Energy missions and goals. The Shull Fellowship is open to fields of science and engineering that utilize neutron techniques and/or advance neutron science. Shull Fellows are expected to provide valuable stimuli to the research efforts of the Laboratory, make available the most recent developments of university science and engineering departments, and represent the Laboratory to its sponsors and collaborators in the scientific community. This position is a temporary, full-time assignment for 24 months, with the possibility to be converted to regular full-time employment. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Shull Fellowship Program is directed to recent doctoral degree recipients of exceptional ability who show clear and definite promise of becoming outstanding leaders in scientific research and development. The Program will provide them with the opportunity to: . develop neutron science programs in areas of national importance; . pursue research programs within their areas of interest and expertise; . collaborate with Laboratory R&D staff and distinguished scientists; and . have access to Laboratory expertise, facilities, and programs. Shull Fellows carry out and develop research programs to enhance the knowledge of the structure or dynamical behavior of advanced materials using neutron scattering as a primary tool; work with scientists in ORNL and other research institutions on collaborative research programs using neutron scattering experiments; educate and promote the use of neutron scattering to new user communities; publish research results in scientific journals; and assist Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor instrument scientists and design teams in the development of new instrumentation to meet research program goals. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Each applicant must be the recipient of an earned doctorate and must be no more than three years beyond the doctorate attainment. A PhD. in condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, biology, or related field is required. Applicants should not have previously held more than one postdoctoral appointment. Current ORNL postdoctoral appointees and staff members cannot be considered as valid applicants. Previous experience in neutron or X-ray scattering techniques is advantageous; however, outstanding candidates possessing characterization skills and expertise in nano-materials are also encouraged to apply. Strong written and oral communication skills and the desire to work in a team environment on scientifically-challenging problems are required. Applicants for this Shull Fellowship competition should have a PhD degree conferred on or after October 1, 2008. For more information regarding history of the program, qualifications, duration of appointments, and to apply, please visit: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/shullfellowship For full consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2011. In addition to your CV, please include a short research statement and names of at least three professional/academic references. Interviews will commence in early 2012. To apply for this position:?????? http://jobs.ornl.gov From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon Aug 15 07:16:03 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:16:03 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Deadline for Neutron Scattering and Deuteration Proposals at the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney, Australia: Deadline 15 September 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B46067272CF@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Proposals at the OPAL Neutron Beam Facility and National Deuteration Facility Deadline 15 September 2011, for beam time between January and June 2012 ANSTO is open for proposals for the following neutron-beam instruments and facilities: Echidna (high-resolution powder diffractometer) Wombat (high-intensity powder diffractometer) Koala (Laue diffractometer) Kowari (strain scanner) Platypus (reflectometer) Taipan (thermal 3-axis spectrometer) Biological and Chemical Deuteration (at the National Deuteration Facility - NDF), in conjunction with neutron experiments at OPAL Proposals should be submitted using our on-line system, hxxps://neutron.ansto.gov.au Deadline: 15 September 2011. * For single visit proposals for neutron instruments, select round "2012-1 Neutron" * For 3 year program proposals for neutron instruments, select "2012-1 Neutron Program" * For National Deuteration Facility proposals, select round "2012-1 Deuteration" For other National Deuteration Facility research proposals, for instance for NMR, optical spectroscopy or neutron experiments at facilities other than OPAL, Australian and New Zealand users should submit via AINSE's portal . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www . ansto . gov . au/research/bragg_institute www . ansto . gov . au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 16 16:06:53 2011 From: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de (Russina, Margarita) Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:06:53 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] 2nd Circular of the workshop Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" Message-ID: <895CC01126DF9C4E8D62F209BB46BC4A227A0C9D@didag1> Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to the workshop on ?Perspectives in Terahertz Spectroscopy with Neutrons. The workshop is organized by Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin and European Spallation Source Project as part of R?ntgen ?ngstr?m Cluster collaboration and will be held on November 29-30, 2011 in Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Germany. The workshop will bring together young and experienced scientists who are using or planning to use neutron Time-of-Flight spectroscopy for their research. Time-of-Flight (TOF) spectroscopy with cold neutron allows us best to explore phenomena in condensed matter on the terahertz frequency range (10?eV -150meV) and on a length scale from 0.5 to 100 ? . This method can be applied to study extremely broad range of phenomena in complex systems, e. g. quantum phenomena in magnetism, microscopy dynamics of proteins, and fast ionic diffusion in conducting systems. The high data rates and new instrumental capabilities of modern spectrometers open up new opportunities for systematic, in situ and kinematic investigations or study of excitation spectrum of complete Brillouin zones. Direct neutron spectroscopic measurements in the space and time domain allow us to benchmark and validate molecular dynamic model calculations forming a very powerful tool in exploring nanoscale dynamics and functionality. We invite you to join us for an exciting program, that will cover topics on soft matter, magnetism, and material science. An overview of new trends in neutron TOF spectroscopy instrumentation, data handling and interpretation approaches will also be presented. The list of the invited speakers include: M. Braden ( University K?ln, Germany) S. S?llow (Technical University Braunschweig, Germany) O. Stockert ( MPI Dresden, Germany) A. Z?ttel ( EMPA, Swiss) S. Fischer ( HU Berlin, Germany) A. Mayer ( DLR, Germany) M. Havenith (RU Bochum, Germany) H. Bakker (FOM Institute AMOLF, Netherlands) M. Johnson ( Institute Lauer Langevin, France) M. Tarek (Nancy University, France) J. Ollivier (ILL, France) T. Perring (ISIS, UK) The workshop registration is now open! For more information please look at hxxps://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neat/index_de.html or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Margarita.Russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Dr. Margarita Russina TOF spectroscopy group, Institute Functional Materials and Soft Matter E-mail: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tel: +49-(0)30-8062-4 3159, Fax: +49-(0)30-8062-4 2523 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 16 16:46:56 2011 From: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de (Russina, Margarita) Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:46:56 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] internet information to the workshop " Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" Message-ID: <895CC01126DF9C4E8D62F209BB46BC4A227A0CE2@didag1> Dear Colleagues, For more information on the workshop " Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" please use the website: hxxps://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neat/index_de.html or www . helmholtz-berlin . de under news and events please click on the workshop title. In the previous announcement some of the signs have been transferred incorrectly. If you still have trouble with that, please let me know. With best regards Dr. Margarita Russina TOF spectroscopy group, Institute Functional Materials and Soft Matter E-mail: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tel: +49-(0)30-8062-4 3159, Fax: +49-(0)30-8062-4 2523 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From Bjorn.Hauback at ife.no Wed Aug 17 12:56:43 2011 From: Bjorn.Hauback at ife.no (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Bj=F8rn_Christian_Hauback?=) Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:56:43 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist and Postdoctoral Fellowship at IFE, Norway Message-ID: Physics Department, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE); Kjeller, Norway and The European Spallation Source (ESS), Lund, Sweden have vacancies for: An Instrument Scientist and a Postdoctoral Fellowship IFE and ESS will share two positions as an Instrument Scientist and a Postdoctoral Fellow, but both positions will be located at IFE. Main tasks: The persons being employed will be involved in: . Specification, installation and operation of up to three different beamlines in the JEEP II reactor for development of techniques and/or instrumentation relevant to ESS. In particular there will be activities related to detector development. . Assist in operating neutron instruments at JEEP II in connection with visitors from ESS . Assist in arranging neutron scattering courses. Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have a PhD or similar in materials science or a closely related field. Experimental experience with techniques involving neutron scattering are desired. The evaluation of candidates will be based on scientific qualifications and ability to communicate efficiently. Good knowledge of the English language is essential. Location: Physics Department at IFE, Kjeller. Duration: Instrument Scientist: permanent. Postdoctoral fellow: 3 year, with possibility for extension. Start date: As soon as possible. We can offer: Social benefits including pension plan, life- and accident insurance. Salary based on qualification and experience. For more information regarding the position, please contact: Department Head Bj?rn C. Hauback, tel +47 63 80 60 78, bjorn.hauback at ife.no, Deputy Department Head Geir Helgesen, tel +47 63 80 60 83, geir.helgesen at ife.no Please forward covering letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates in English to: Physics Department c/ Bj?rn C. Hauback Institute for Energy Technology, P.O. Box 40, NO-2027 Kjeller, Norway or by e-mail to fysikk at ife.no Closing date for applications is: 30. September 2011. Applications with CV and certificates will not be returned. Please identify the application with: (IFE-ESS Positions). More information about the positions on www . ife . no. __________________________ Professor Bj?rn C. Hauback Department Head Physics Department Institute for Energy Technology P.O. Box 40 NO-2027 Kjeller Tel: +47 63 80 60 78 E-mail: bjorn.hauback at ife.no From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Aug 19 05:38:05 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:38:05 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Extension of the Deadline of Abstract Submission for 1st AOCNS Message-ID: <4E4DDA9D.5060300@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues The organizing committee of 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) has decided to extend the deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration to September 10th, 2011. Attached please find 3rd Announcement of the conference including a tentative list of speakers of for plenary lecture, facility report, keynote lecture and invited talk. Please submit your abstract and register through the web site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/index.html We look forward to seeing you in Tsukuba in November. 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The building doubles our capacity for neutron testing of semiconductor devices with the same neutron spectrum that presently exists at the ICE House. The new building also provides a special flight path essential for the success of neutron output measurements following fission (Chi-Nu). On this flight path, a pit in the floor under the detectors reduces the background from neutrons scattered from the concrete. The new building will cover the 15-degree Right and Left flight paths as well as parts of the 30-degree Right and Left flight paths, and will have a crane to move heavy shielding and equipment. Contractors are presently excavating in preparation for framing and pouring the foundation for the building. A detailed schedule is being developed that will couple the construction schedule with the installation of the flight paths. We will bring up the Target-4 flight paths in a staged sequential manner: The 90-degree Left (TPC) and the 60-Right (GEANIE) flight paths will be the first to receive beam because they are outside of the building construction area. The next flight paths to be brought on line will be the 30-degree flight paths (Ice House and ICE-II). The last flight paths will be the 15-degree Right and 15-degree Left flight paths because they require the most installation effort. We will keep users informed as the work progresses and look forward to operations in our new facility. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, Construction of a new building to expand our capabilities at the LANSCE/WNR Target-4 experimental area has started. The building doubles our capacity for neutron testing of semiconductor devices with the same neutron spectrum that presently exists at the ICE House. The new building also provides a special flight path essential for the success of neutron output measurements following fission (Chi-Nu). On this flight path, a pit in the floor under the detectors reduces the background from neutrons scattered from the concrete. The new building will cover the 15-degree Right and Left flight paths as well as parts of the 30-degree Right and Left flight paths, and will have a crane to move heavy shielding and equipment. Contractors are presently excavating in preparation for framing and pouring the foundation for the building. A detailed schedule is being developed that will couple the construction schedule with the installation of the flight paths. We will bring up the Target-4 flight paths in a staged sequential manner: The 90-degree Left (TPC) and the 60-Right (GEANIE) flight paths will be the first to receive beam because they are outside of the building construction area. The next flight paths to be brought on line will be the 30-degree flight paths (Ice House and ICE-II). The last flight paths will be the 15-degree Right and 15-degree Left flight paths because they require the most installation effort. We will keep users informed as the work progresses and look forward to operations in our new facility. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Mon Aug 29 13:29:51 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:29:51 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader - Electrical Engineering at ESS Message-ID: <85CC17B6-ED06-4B71-B24D-8ACE70E626B0@esss.se> Group Leader - Electrical Engineering The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a "Group Leader - Electrical Engineering". Description of position/department The Electrical Engineering group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will establish and lead the Electrical Engineering group at the ESS. The Electrical Engineering group will be responsible for the design and maintenance of highly integrated systems such as motion control, safety interlock, but also for general automation, including electronic and robotic systems, and cabling of all the neutron instruments, which are currently being designed at ESS. The immediate focus will be on liaising with external groups as well as the instruments scientists to define standards and to establish instrument motion control systems. Qualifications Academic qualification: PhD in engineering or physics. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of highly integrated systems, with a strong element of standardization. Desirable experience: Management of a team of engineers and electrical technicians, project management incl. budgeting and reporting. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Duration & Location The position is a permanent position. The Electrical Engineering group will be based at the ESS in Lund. Start date To be discussed but as soon as reasonably possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 1 December, 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www . esss . se From anne.safstromlanner at esss.se Tue Aug 30 09:50:52 2011 From: anne.safstromlanner at esss.se (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Anne_S=E4fstr=F6m_Lanner?=) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:50:52 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy at ESS Message-ID: <198042A3-B047-4E91-A791-596D3C8BE3F4@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy The Science Division at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a "Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy". Description of position/department The ESS project is in the Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. As the ESS will be a long-pulse neutron source; new instrument designs need to be developed to take full advantage of the source time structure. We are therefore seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at the ESS. Description of main responsibilities The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for one or more Instrument Scientist positions, specializing in single-crystal excitations, quasielastic scattering or molecular/chemical spectroscopy. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new neutron spectroscopy concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron spectrometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX- IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or atomic or molecular excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Duration & Location The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled no later than March 1, 2012. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions . It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 28th October 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. ______________________________________ Anne S?fstr?m Lanner HR Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 26 Phone: +46 46 222 67 26 E-mail: anne.safstromlanner at esss.se www . esss . se The European Spallation Source is a Partnership of 17 European Nations committed to the goal of collectively building and operating the world's leading facility for research using neutrons by the second quarter of the 21st Century From bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 30 19:02:34 2011 From: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de (Lake, Bella) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:02:34 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <422E4C8A7F77764498D8834232C3FEA722799922@didag1> 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering 8-16 March 2012 The 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering will be held from 8th to 16th March 2012, at the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin f?r materialien und energie. The program will consist of three days of lectures giving a theoretical introduction to methods of neutron scattering in condensed matter research. After the lectures, there will be several days of hands-on experiments at various neutron scattering instruments. The practical part will cover Triple-Axis-Spectroscopy, Powder Diffraction, Small Angle Neutron Scattering, Reflectometry, Time-of-Flight Techniques, Tomography and Polarisation Analysis. The school is primarily aimed at early stage researchers, e.g. PhD students and postdocs and is part of the curriculum of the Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences at the Technical University Berlin. The registration deadline is 15th October 2011. For further details please visit our website hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutronschool/index_de.html Bella Lake Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und energie Magnetism and superconductivity M-N1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany Tel +49 (0)30 8062 42058 Email bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de Website hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/magma/supraleitung/ ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From wenke.schuette at conventus.de Tue Aug 30 22:35:12 2011 From: wenke.schuette at conventus.de (Conventus Congress Agency) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:35:12 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Final programme online: MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) Message-ID: <20110830223512EDABBC2B60$B1EDDBFD3A@PC> 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation Programme online ? www . mecasens2011 . de Dear Sir or Madam, We are delighted to inform you that the final programme of the 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation is now available online. Please consult the conference website www . mecasens2011 . de for any further information. The information on this website will be updated continuously. You may also click here to download the MECA SENS VI programme. You can still register for MECA SENS VI - if not already done - online at www . mecasens2011 . de. Of course you can register on-site at the conference venue in Hamburg (University of Hamburg, Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1, 20146 Hamburg) as well. If you have any further questions, please contact the organising agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg! With best regards on behalf of the conference chair and scientific committee, Wenke Sch?tte -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www . conventus . de From william.kamitakahara at nist.gov Fri Sep 9 19:55:46 2011 From: william.kamitakahara at nist.gov (Kamitakahara, William) Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:55:46 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR CALL FOR PROPOSALS Message-ID: CALL FOR PROPOSALS The long shutdown for facility expansion, currently in progress, is scheduled to end in February 2012. We have provided an overview of the expansion project, including a diary, timelines, and photos, at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/. You are now invited to apply for time on the neutron beam instruments at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). The deadline for new AND continuation proposals is October 4, 2011. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM You must have an account, or create one, on the NCNR Information Management System (NCNR-IMS) to submit a proposal. See our pages at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov for details. Also, please complete the Submit Visitor Registration Form NOW if you have any intention of submitting a proposal and subsequently visiting the NCNR. Our proposal form now allows you to upload the description of your proposed experiment as a pdf file. Continuation proposals must be accompanied by an experimental report. Quick Access Proposals may be submitted at any time, but are held to a higher standard. Approved new and continuation proposals will be allocated instrument time in the period from March 2012 through September 2012. Please see our Web pages ( hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/call/current_call.html) for details. -------------------------------------- Instruments being offered in the current call for proposals are: --Instruments supported by the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG3) Ultra-Small Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS) instrument Cold Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (SPINS) High-Flux Backscattering Spectrometer(HFBS) Disk-Chopper Spectrometer(DCS) Neutron Spin-Echo Spectrometer(NSE) --Other instruments Thermal Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (BT7) Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG7) Reflectometer - horizontal geometry (NG7) Polarized Beam Reflectometer (PBR) Neutron Imaging Facility (NIF) High-Resolution Powder diffractometer (BT1) ----------------------- Applicants should list publications resulting from use of previously allocated instrument time. There is a strict length limit of 8000 characters for the description of research section, if entered as plain text. If uploaded as a pdf, this section may be no longer than 4 letter-size pages, nor more than 600 kb in file size. Note the Tips on Proposal Writing section in the proposal instructions. IMPORTANT - Please inform us of any papers published or in press since August 1, 2010, that have resulted from NCNR instrument time or from collaboration with NCNR staff. Please send citation references to tanya.burke at nist.gov, including title, authors, affiliations, journal, volume, pages, and year of publication. Additional information: Some monetary assistance is available through an outreach program of the University of Maryland, for new NCNR users from U.S. universities (up to a maximum of $500). Preference is given to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. See details at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/outreach.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Kamitakahara wkamitakahara at nist.gov (301) 975-6878 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE FOR NEW AND CONTINUATION PROPOSALS IS Tuesday, October 4, 2011. From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Mon Sep 12 00:23:19 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:23:19 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Call for proposals: NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Message-ID: The NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) invites proposals for beam time on its six beamlines: C2 High Resolution Powder Diffractometer C5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer (Polarized beam option) D3 Reflectometer (Polarized beam option) E3 Triple-axis Spectrometer L3 Stress-Scanning Diffractometer N5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer Information on the beamlines is available on the NRC-CNBC website: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/facilities/cnbc/spectrometers.html Proposals are accepted at anytime. The application form may be downloaded from the Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering: hxxp://www.cins.ca/beam.html ------------------- Daniel Banks Strategic Planning & Communications Officer | Agent de planification strat?gique et de communication Canadian Neutron Beam Centre | Le centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada 613-584-8298 hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cnbc/ | hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ccfn/ ------------------- CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Mon Sep 12 15:54:16 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:54:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Partner Countries in first in-kind instrumentation meeting Message-ID: <49318128-8AEE-4ED8-B7E9-B35BD7E32798@esss.se> ESS Partner Countries in first in-kind instrumentation meeting For the first time, more than 110 scientists from the ESS Partner Countries have met to jointly plan their in-kind contributions to the ESS scientific instruments, that will define the future ESS science. The first ESS In-Kind Contributions Meeting for Neutron Science for the ESS, IKON-1, was concluded today in Lund, Sweden. Over 110 scientists from ESS partner laboratories took part to present and take part of planning for the in-kind contributions. ESS will be the world?s most powerful neutron source for materials and life sciences, but also the world?s first long pulse neutron source. In order for the scientific community to harness the best opportunities for science and technology from the ESS, the instruments must be carefully designed. - We have set ourselves an ambitious goal. ESS will be a world-leading source with unparalleled neutron intensity and with long pulses. That has never been done before, says Dimitri Argyriou, ESS Science Director. - We will have to think out of the box to develop new instruments that will be able to draw all of the benefits from the ESS long pulse beam characteristics, while foreseeing the needs of the science community ten, 20, and even 30 years into the future, says Ken Andersen, ESS Head of Instrumentation. This first meeting provided information on the progress of the ESS and the current status of instrument development, as well as valuable discussions on the choice and design of the best possible instruments for ESS. The meeting also included presentations on in-kind contributions from some of the ESS Partner Countries, namely Germany, Denmark and Switzerland. - The in-kind contributions are vital, continues Dimitri Argyriou. We could not assemble a suite of instruments without the expertise of the ESS partner laboratories and research institutes. - The enthusiasm shown has been truly encouraging. We are now moving ahead full speed, says Arno Hiess, Head of Neutron Science at ESS. The forthcoming IKON meetings will be focused on the current work done by the many partners to ensure a common vision and keep the current momentum in providing the best possibilities for science. The IKON meetings will be held twice a year as a forum for presentation of technical progress. All current and future ESS Partner Countries participants in the in-kind work packages in the ESS Instrument Collaboration will be welcomed. The forthcoming meetings will be The design of the ESS instruments will be performed within work packages led by ESS and the ESS partner laboratories. The instrument concepts will be presented at the ESS Science & Scientists Meeting in Berlin in May 2012. __________________________________________ Marianne Ekdahl Communications Officer - Press & Politics European Spallation Source ESS AB E-mail: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Phone: +46 (0) 46 222 83 89 SMS: +46 (0) 761 33 33 97 International web page: www . ess-scandinavia . eu Swedish web page: www . ess-scandinavia . se www . facebook . com/EuropeanSpallationSource hxxp://twitter.com/ESS_Scandinavia hxxp://twitter.com/MarianneEkdahl From ekkebusae at ornl.gov Tue Sep 13 15:56:03 2011 From: ekkebusae at ornl.gov (Ekkebus, Allen E.) Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:56:03 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Soft Matter Using Neutron Data Message-ID: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F30CB005EE99@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Soft Matter Using Neutron Data Spallation Neutron Source, Oak Ridge National Laboratory November 9-11, 2011 Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the J?lich Centre for Neutron Science are organizing a workshop on modeling and simulation using neutron data of materials such as complex fluids, polymers, and proteins at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). The goal of the workshop is to provide attendees with an opportunity to identify current status and plan for future development of opportunities of modeling and simulation of soft matter science, a science area where there is substantial J?lich and Oak Ridge activity. Of particular benefit to all attendees will be the interactions between experimenters and those knowledgeable of modeling and simulation techniques to exchange ideas with the goal of collaborations in the writing of proposals. These proposals will lead to the performance of experiments that are tailored to enable significant advances. One of the goals of the ORNL neutron sciences program this year is to develop collaborations among neutron scattering experimenters and scientists involved with modeling and simulation. Each session speaker is asked to identify mechanisms for collaboration as well as those key experiments (and related key personnel) that should be performed on instruments at the SNS and HFIR, including the Neutron Spin Echo instrument. Active feedback will enable a summary of future actions to be discussed on the last day. Included in the Workshop will be a summary that integrates current research capabilities along with the recommendations for future collaborations and research directions. It will also serve as an important milestone when communicating with funding agencies and the public. Contributed talks and posters are actively solicited with limited scholarship funding available for successful submitters. The workshop will be held at the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, on Wednesday afternoon through Friday midday, November 9- 11, 2011. Visit the website http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/ModSim2011/ for details. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Roger.Eriksson at esss.se Fri Sep 16 14:55:13 2011 From: Roger.Eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:55:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Energy for Sustainable Science Message-ID: Energy for Sustainable Science ESS, CERN and The European Association of National Research Facilities (ERF) have the great pleasure of welcoming you to a workshop entitled Energy for Sustainable Science: When: October 13-14 Where: Lund, Sweden How: Register at www . esss . se/energyworkshop The workshop will focus on challenges and solutions today and tomorrow for large-scale research facilities to meet their energy demands in a sustainable way. Guests will learn about the energy future of Europe from heavyweight policymakers and industry, hear straight from laboratory directors about on-going sustainability programs, and follow the details of technical solutions from the scientists and engineers who deliver the goods on the floor of the laboratories where the research for a sustainable future is conducted. Welcome. ______________________ Thomas Parker Energy Manager European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Phone: +46 46 222 6701 E-mail: thomas.parker at esss.se www . esss . se ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www . esss . se From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Wed Sep 14 08:09:43 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:09:43 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] job offer: Physicist at JCNS Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155012F91B07B25@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> PHYSICIST (m/f) (with Ph.D.) as second instrument scientist for the diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis (DNS) Advertising institute: JCNS-2 The J?lich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) provides scientists at universities and research institutions in Germany and throughout the world with access to neutron instruments of the highest performance class. For our instrument DNS (diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis) at the FRM II reactor in Garching we are seeking a second instrument responsible. Job Description: * Participation in the user operation of the diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis DNS at FRM II * Involvement in the optimization and further instrument developments of DNS * Involvement in the development of software systems for data reduction, visualization and data analysis of single-crystal time-of-flight spectroscopy based on large arrays of position-sensitive detectors * Implementation of your own research projects based on the unique strength of DNS * Participation in the institute's research programme with a focus on magnetism and correlated electrons systems Your profile: * Excellent and highly motivated Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics * Extensive experience with scattering methods (neutron and/or x-ray scattering) * Experience with software development * Strong interests in studying challenging scientific and technical issues * Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with groups of Forschungszentrum Juelich and external users from research and industry * Willingness to undertake official travel (e.g. in the context of conducting experiments at other research neutron sources) * Well-structured and systematic working method Our offer: * Challenging and varied work in an interdisciplinary and international team * Employment initially for a fixed term of three years * Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVoeD). Place of employment: Garching (near Munich, Germany) Forschungszentrum Juelich aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons. Please send your application to: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de hxxp://www.fz-juelich.de/jcns/EN/Home/home_node.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From stonemb at ornl.gov Mon Sep 19 17:00:44 2011 From: stonemb at ornl.gov (Stone, Matthew B.) Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:00:44 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Inelastic Neutron Scattering Workshop, Nov 16-17, 2011 at ORNL Message-ID: The Neutron Scattering Sciences Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is sponsoring a User Meeting conference November 14 and 15, 2011. Following this meeting, we are organizing a two day workshop, November 16 and 17, at ORNL entitled Forum on Inelastic Neutron scattering from Correlated Electron Systems (http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/fins2011/) The workshop will provide a forum for inelastic neutron scatterers in the field of correlated electron studies, especially magnetism and superconductivity, to discuss their current research and future needs. Presentations will focus on research done at the ORNL neutron scattering facilities. This workshop will also be used to educate and encourage graduate students and post-docs in the field. In addition to a poster session and invited talks, workshop sessions are planned for discussions of inelastic instrumentation needs for the SNS and HFIR, sample environment equipment for the inelastic suite, enabling programmatic research among multiple user groups, and software requirements. Contributed talks and posters are actively being solicited, please see the website http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/fins2011/ for more details. Sincerely, Workshop Organizers Doug Abernathy (ORNL) Matthew Stone (ORNL) Seunghun Lee (University of Virginia) From yamali at ansto.gov.au Wed Sep 21 02:47:02 2011 From: yamali at ansto.gov.au (HERNANDEZ, Yamali) Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:47:02 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] First Announcement-Sample Environment Workshop [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: First Announcement The 7th International Sample Environment Workshop will be held, 17th through the 20th of September, 2012 at the Amora Hotel Jamison in the city of Sydney. This workshop aims to bring together experts in sample environments from major neutron scattering facilities to discuss new developments and techniques applicable to the needs of the user community. The forum will provide the perfect environment for open discussion between scientists, engineers, technical staff and companies. The main goals are for continuous improvement in the efficiency of neutron scattering sample environments and improving capabilities at the facilities. If you would like more information, please go to: hxxp://www.ansto.gov.au/sew2012 SE at NSF local organising committee: Paolo Imperia Cherylie Thorn Scott Olsen Michael Zettinig Joseph Bevitt Natasha Raisani Yamali Hernandez (NIST) From epg at ansto.gov.au Wed Sep 21 04:44:18 2011 From: epg at ansto.gov.au (GILBERT, Elliot Paul) Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:44:18 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Call for Satellite Meetings for SAS2012 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, As part of the next International Small-Angle Scattering Conference, we are issuing an invitation to the community to organise and host satellite meetings. Satellite meetings may have a focus on a scientific theme, application, address aspects of instrumentation, specialised methods or sample environments but must have a clear association with small-angle scattering. 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In the Steering Committee the 17 ESS Partner Countries are represented. - With Switzerland signing the Memorandum, the engagement in ESS from European governments is further strengthened, which gives us a very stable ground for the European collaboration on ESS, says Lars B?rjesson, Chairman of the ESS Steering Committee. The Memorandum of Understanding ?An International Collaboration regarding the European Spallation Source? provides the base for the participation of the Partner Countries in the Pre-Construction Phase of the ESS, the next generation neutron source for materials research and life science. The Memorandum will be complemented later on by agreements detailing the participation of the respective Partner Countries. - For the ESS project, the Swiss participation in the Pre-Construction work means that we can benefit from the vast Swiss experience in neutron science and from building and operating an accelerator-based spallation source, says Colin Carlile, the ESS Director-General. Through signing the Memorandum, Switzerland will participate in the project planning and design work that will result in a final technical design for ESS, the building-up of the future ESS organisation and eventually an international convention. The Swiss contribution to the ESS will be provided by the Paul Scherrer Institute in collaboration with industrial and university partners. Through PSI, Switzerland will contribute with design work and project planning for the ESS target station and several instruments. The instrument R&D and design work will be done in collaboration with scientists in Denmark. The PSI is the largest research institute in Switzerland, building and operating several large-scale research facilities. One of them is the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source, SINQ, which is one of four accelerator-based spallation sources currently in operation around the world. From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Mon Sep 26 15:43:29 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:43:29 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] ESS and ILL start joint R&D in neutron science References: Message-ID: ESS and ILL start joint R&D in neutron science Today, the European Spallation Source and the Institut Laue-Langevin initiate an extensive collaboration for research and development activities within neutron science. In a Memorandum of Understanding agreed on today, ILL and ESS set the framework for the future cooperation, which aims at developing joint scientific and technological projects. The ESS will be a world-leading centre for materials research with neutrons and will host the world?s most powerful neutron source. The ILL is an international research centre operating the most intense steady neutron source in the world, and has been the world-leading centre for neutron science and the development of neutron instrument technology for more than 40 years, generating scientific output of high quality. - It is a great moment when ESS and ILL will now join forces. As a former Director of ILL, I am particularly pleased. I am convinced that ESS and ILL will be able to drive neutron science forward together, and strengthen European science overall, says Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. - This collaboration will also allow ESS as a European project to take benefit from ILL?s leading role in neutron science. The scientific collaboration will cover joint development of neutron scattering instrumentation, beam-line components and neutron optics, as well as development of detector technologies. It will also include joint hosting and organizing of scientific and technical meetings involving the science community. - I am convinced that the future extensive collaboration between ILL and ESS will be a major step towards maintaining the pre-eminent role of Europe in neutron science well beyond 2020, and helping to meet the grand challenges of our society, explains Richard Wagner, Director of the ILL. The ILL is based in Grenoble, France, jointly with the synchrotron ESRF, on the European Photon and Neutron Science campus. Research done at ILL focuses primarily on fundamental science in a variety of fields: condensed matter physics, chemistry, biology, nuclear physics and materials science. ILL is funded and managed by France, Germany and the United Kingdom, in partnership with 11 other European countries and India. For more information, please contact: Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. E-mail colin.carlile at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 02 Marianne Ekdahl, Communications Officer Press & Politics. E-mail marianne.ekdahl at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 89 Please also see ESS web site www . esss . se and the ILL web site www . ill . eu From william.kamitakahara at nist.gov Wed Sep 28 20:01:29 2011 From: william.kamitakahara at nist.gov (Kamitakahara, William) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:01:29 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] reminder - NCNR CALL FOR PROPOSALS Message-ID: CALL FOR PROPOSALS The long shutdown for facility expansion, currently in progress, is scheduled to end in February 2012. We have provided an overview of the expansion project, including a diary, timelines, and photos, at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/. You are now invited to apply for time on the neutron beam instruments at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). The deadline for new AND continuation proposals is October 4, 2011. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM You must have an account, or create one, on the NCNR Information Management System (NCNR-IMS) to submit a proposal. See our pages at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov for details. Also, please complete the Submit Visitor Registration Form NOW if you have any intention of submitting a proposal and subsequently visiting the NCNR. Our proposal form now allows you to upload the description of your proposed experiment as a pdf file. Continuation proposals must be accompanied by an experimental report. Quick Access Proposals may be submitted at any time, but are held to a higher standard. Approved new and continuation proposals will be allocated instrument time in the period from March 2012 through September 2012. Please see our Web pages ( hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/call/current_call.html) for details. -------------------------------------- Instruments being offered in the current call for proposals are: --Instruments supported by the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG3) Ultra-Small Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS) instrument Cold Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (SPINS) High-Flux Backscattering Spectrometer(HFBS) Disk-Chopper Spectrometer(DCS) Neutron Spin-Echo Spectrometer(NSE) --Other instruments Thermal Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (BT7) Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG7) Reflectometer - horizontal geometry (NG7) Polarized Beam Reflectometer (PBR) Neutron Imaging Facility (NIF) High-Resolution Powder diffractometer (BT1) ----------------------- Applicants should list publications resulting from use of previously allocated instrument time. There is a strict length limit of 8000 characters for the description of research section, if entered as plain text. If uploaded as a pdf, this section may be no longer than 4 letter-size pages, nor more than 600 kb in file size. Note the Tips on Proposal Writing section in the proposal instructions. IMPORTANT - Please inform us of any papers published or in press since August 1, 2010, that have resulted from NCNR instrument time or from collaboration with NCNR staff. Please send citation references to tanya.burke at nist.gov, including title, authors, affiliations, journal, volume, pages, and year of publication. Additional information: Some monetary assistance is available through an outreach program of the University of Maryland, for new NCNR users from U.S. universities (up to a maximum of $500). Preference is given to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. See details at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/outreach.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Kamitakahara wkamitakahara at nist.gov (301) 975-6878 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE FOR NEW AND CONTINUATION PROPOSALS IS Tuesday, October 4, 2011. From fernandezbja at ornl.gov Wed Sep 28 20:16:25 2011 From: fernandezbja at ornl.gov (Fernandez-Baca, Jaime A.) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:16:25 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Updating the NSSA database Message-ID: <334E233A660AAC4291E54034556542974592FF6698@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Dear members of the neutron scattering community: We are in the process of updating the database of the Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA, http://neutronscattering.org/ ). Over the years many members have moved and changed their affiliations/contact information and we have not been able to keep up with these changes. If you have not heard from us for some time chances are that we do not have your current information. If this is the case please reply to this message with a note indicating our current affiliation, e-mail and mailing address. You can do the same if you are not a current NSSA member and would like to be or if you do not remember if you are a member or not. It is important for us to be able to reach you and to keep you informed about the NSSA activities, we also are arranging to restore the free subscription to Neutron News to all our members and we would like to have their current mailing addresses. We remind you that there is no cost to be a member of the NSSA and that membership in the society is open to individuals in academia, industry, and government over the world. Thank you for your kind attention . With regards, Jaime Fernandez-Baca Membership Secretary Neutron Scattering Society of America Jaime A. Fernandez-Baca Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P. O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6393 Phone 865-576-8659 FAX 865-574-6268 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sylvia.mclain at bioch.ox.ac.uk Wed Oct 5 14:36:29 2011 From: sylvia.mclain at bioch.ox.ac.uk (Sylvia McLain) Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:36:29 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] PDRA position availiable Message-ID: <4E8C4F4D.3080900@bioch.ox.ac.uk> Inquiries are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work on structural studies of membrane and membrane components in solution, using neutron, NMR and computer simulation. This post is a fixed-term position of three years. This multi-technique based project is suitable for an enthusiastic researcher interested in applying neutronic and computer simulation techniques to understand how membranes and their protein and lipid components interact give rise to their life-giving functions. The successful applicant to this post will be based in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Oxford and will work under the supervision of Dr. Sylvia McLain. He or she will also work with Dr. Chris Lorenz (King's College London) as well performing experiments at the ISIS Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Didcot, UK). Applicants should possess a doctorate in physics, chemistry or related field. Previous experience in neutron scattering, particularly in diffraction techniques, or computer simulations will be an advantage. Applicants should ideally but not necessarily have 1 to 2 years of postdoctoral experience. Informal inquires with CV are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Sylvia McLain. -- Dr. Sylvia McLain Department of Biochemistry University of Oxford New Biochemistry South Parks Road Oxford, UK OX1 3QU Tel: +44 (0)1865 613 325 From elena at lanl.gov Wed Oct 5 19:38:44 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:38:44 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines Message-ID: <4E8C9624.40403@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, After 10 years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, Alan Hurd has stepped away from his duties as Director of the Lujan Center to pursue the next phase of his career. The LANSCE community thanks Alan for his years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Center. Please join us in bidding Alan farewell and best wishes in his future endeavors. LANSCE has begun an international search for the new Leader of the Lujan Center. The Lujan Center is a national user facility for neutron scattering supported by the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) of the Department of Energy's Office of Science. The Lujan Center is also directly used for research supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) national security mission. The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from the NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is home to the Laboratory's neutron scattering science capability; the Lujan Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Lujan Center Leader, is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Lujan Center Leader will be expected to develop personnel, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Lujan Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. A detailed description of the job requirements and information how to apply can be found at: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/orgs/hr/jobs/ Job number: IRC1887 - R&D Manager 4 - LANSCE-LC/Lujan Center Lansce-LC Sincerely, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, After 10 years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, Alan Hurd has stepped away from his duties as Director of the Lujan Center to pursue the next phase of his career. The LANSCE community thanks Alan for his years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Center. Please join us in bidding Alan farewell and best wishes in his future endeavors. LANSCE has begun an international search for the new Leader of the Lujan Center. The Lujan Center is a national user facility for neutron scattering supported by the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) of the Department of Energy?s Office of Science. The Lujan Center is also directly used for research supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration?s (NNSA) national security mission. The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from the NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is home to the Laboratory?s neutron scattering science capability; the Lujan Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Lujan Center Leader, is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Lujan Center Leader will be expected to develop personnel, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Lujan Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. A detailed description of the job requirements and information how to apply can be found at: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/orgs/hr/jobs/ Job number: IRC1887 - RD Manager 4 - LANSCE-LC/Lujan Center Lansce-LC Sincerely, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: From alain.menelle at cea.fr Fri Oct 7 08:49:29 2011 From: alain.menelle at cea.fr (MENELLE Alain) Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:49:29 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] LLB call for proposals : deadline November 1st Message-ID: The next deadline for beam time request at LLB-Orphee is November 1st. We have now 5 selection committees : ? Chemical physics, biological systems ? Crystallographic and magnetic structures ? Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers ? Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials ? Excitations Please use the corresponding form to answer to this call : hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr/fr-en/llb-pro-06-V6-am.doc Due to the preparation of the installation of new spectrometers, during this round, we will not accept proposals on Paxe and Mibemol. You will find all the necessary information's on our Web page : hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ Alain Menelle Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (UMR12, CEA-CNRS) Associate director CEA Saclay, b?t.563, p.219, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : +33-1-69-08-96-99 +33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : +33-1-69-08-82-61 hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr alain.menelle at cea.fr From sinq at psi.ch Fri Oct 7 09:55:13 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:55:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] SINQ - call for proposals I/12 Message-ID: <4DC278E4-3CA5-4A17-B755-FC6C142258A8@psi.ch> The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq, !! new address !!) will be: ********* November 15, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period I/12 between 01/05/2012 and 31/08/2012. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/access-to-sinq hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/call-for-proposals _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following instruments will be open for new proposals in cycle I/12: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/instrumentation Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': hxxps://duo.psi.ch _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commission. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: hxxp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Mon Oct 10 12:46:26 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:46:26 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School 2012: registration is open Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155013BB2073955@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear colleagues, Juelich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) is happy to announce that registration is open for the 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 entitled "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" taking place March 05 - 16, 2012 in Juelich, Germany. The IFF Spring School 2012 comes timely to the centennial anniversary of the discovery of X-ray scattering from single crystals by Max von Laue, Walter Friedrich and Paul Knipping in 1912. For further information and to apply for participation please visit our webpage www . iff-springschool . de Deadline for application is December 09, 2011. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Juelich! With best regards, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From granada at cnea.gov.ar Tue Oct 11 15:34:35 2011 From: granada at cnea.gov.ar (Rolando Granada) Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:34:35 -0300 Subject: [Neutron] ICANS-XX Announcement Message-ID: <3D13E17DB4AC4BE681C38D0D70559A6D@ROLEX3> Greetings! Please find the attached announcement for ICANS-XX. The 20th Meeting of the International Collaboration on Advanced Neutron Sources will be held March 4-9, 2012, in Bariloche, Argentina. We hope to see you there. hxxp://www.icansxx.com.ar/index.php Dr. Rolando GRANADA Centro At?mico Bariloche e Instituto Balseiro Comisi?n Nacional de Energ?a At?mica 8400 S . C . de Bariloche (RN) ARGENTINA TE: +54 (0)2944 445223 hxxp://www.cab.cnea.gov.ar/ granada at cnea.gov.ar -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ICANS-XX_Poster.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 930528 bytes Desc: not available URL: From loewenhaupt at physik.tu-dresden.de Mon Oct 17 12:52:38 2011 From: loewenhaupt at physik.tu-dresden.de (Michael Loewenhaupt) Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:52:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] JunProf at TU Dresden Message-ID: <4E9C08F6.7010900@physik.tu-dresden.de> The Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics, offers for initially 4 years starting as soon as possible a *Junior Professorship (W1) in Neutron Spectroscopy of Condensed Matter with Tenure Track * on a civil servant position limited in time. The successful candidate is expected to represent the discipline of experimental solid states physics in research and teaching. Mandatory teaching assignment amounts to 4 semester hours per week. The field of expertise of the junior professorship shall include neutron spectroscopy of condensed matter. The successful candidate may be granted a high priority access to the PANDA neutron spectrometer at the research reactor FRM II in Garching/Munich. In particular, an active participation in the DFG - Graduate School GRK 1621 "Itinerant Magnetism and Superconductivity in intermetallic Systems" as well as in further planned coordinated research activities in the research area of correlated electron systems at the TU Dresden is expected. In this research field the Dresden campus of the TU Dresden together with the independent research institutes (the Max Planck Institutes for Chemical Physics of Solids and for the Physics of Complex Systems, the Leibniz Institute of Solid State and Materials Research Dresden as well as the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf) is a worldwide leading research location. Applications of exceptional scientists, who have a documented research experience in neutron spectroscopy, are encouraged. The applicants must fulfil the employment qualification requirements of the Higher Education Act of Saxony (namely of ? 63 S?chsHSG). With the positive evaluation an extension of employment for the total of 6 years is intended. Within an option for tenure track full employment as a W2-Chair is possible without further advertisement according to ? 59 par. 2 S?chsHSG. The decision upon this option is taken five years after the start of the junior professorship. Applicants from women are particularly welcome. The same applies to disabled people. Applications, together with supporting documents (curriculum vitae, evidence of academic and professional background, list of academic publications, list of academic teaching experience in two copies, evidence for the highest academic degree in one certified copy) are to be submitted *not later than 23.11.2011* (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service applies) to: TU Dresden, Dekan der Fakult?t Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften, Herrn Prof. Dr. Bernhard Ganter, 01062 Dresden, Germany. -- _________________________________ Prof. Dr. Michael Loewenhaupt # TU Dresden # Institut fuer Festkoerperphysik # D-01062 Dresden, Germany # # Tel.: +49-351-463-36055 # -34671 (Secr.) # Fax : +49-351-463-37734 # _________________________________ From jeffrey.lynn at nist.gov Mon Oct 17 16:59:02 2011 From: jeffrey.lynn at nist.gov (Lynn, Jeffrey W) Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:59:02 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR Cold Triple Axis Instrument Scientist Position Message-ID: Instrument Scientist NIST Center for Neutron Research The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking candidates for a position as Instrument Scientist for the SPINS cold triple axis spectrometer. The position is in the Condensed Matter Physics team which supervises thermal and cold neutron triple axis spectrometers. A doctorate in condensed matter physics or related discipline and experience in triple-axis neutron spectrometry or related techniques is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate is expected to assist scientific users on the SPINS spectrometer, contribute to ongoing and planning for future instrument upgrades, contribute to the running of the facility, as well as perform their own independent research taking advantage of the wide range of neutron instrumentation available at the NCNR. Appointments typically are initially for two years with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years. Salary is in the range from $70,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Please send inquiries and your resume (electronically) to: Dr. Jeffrey Lynn, NIST Fellow Team Leader, Condensed Matter Physics NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology email: Jeff.Lynn at nist.gov Homepage: hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/staff/jeff NCNR Homepage: hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/ From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Tue Oct 18 10:56:55 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:56:55 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Winners of the 1st Illustrating NMI3 picture competition Message-ID: <007701cc8d73$e2ffc470$a8ff4d50$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the winners of the 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition: The first prize goes to Martin Kreuzer from Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin for his striking fish-eye photograph of the instrument BioRef at HZB. His photograph will be displayed on the cover of the next issue of Inside NMI3, to be published in November. There were three second prize winners of this first competition. The three pictures will be displayed inside the next issue of Inside NMI3: Stephen Kill from ISIS for his photograph of the new high-field muon spectrometer (HiFi) at ISIS. Sergey Klimko from Laboratoire L?on Brillouin for his photograph of a new spin- flipper for neutron resonance spin-echo (NRSE) spectrometer MUSES at LLB, CEA-Saclay. Marcus Trapp from Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin for his photograph of the guide system of the time-of-flight reflectometer BioRef, at HZB. The third prize goes to Stephen Kill from ISIS for his photograph of students at the ISIS Muon Training School. This picture will be used to illustrate the schools section on the new NMI3 website. For more information and to view the pictures, please visit the News & Press pages on our website: www . nmi3 . eu The committee of 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition would like to thank and congratulate all participants and invite them to submit pictures again at the next edition of the competition. Kind regards The 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition committee Juliette Savin (Competition organiser) Miriam F?rster J?rgen Neuhaus Andrea Voit From elena at lanl.gov Thu Oct 20 19:07:31 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:07:31 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] Two Announcements to the LANSCE User Group from your Executive Committee Message-ID: <4EA05553.2030505@lanl.gov> Colleagues, On behalf of the LUG EC we would like to make two Announcements to the LANSCE User Group. Please send your replies to Steve Conradson (Chair) conradson at lanl.gov . *-Workshop on New Experimental Capabilities, January 8-10, 2012, at LANSCE* *-Annual Election of Executive Committee Members* For more detailed information please check the LANSCE User Group page: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug.shtml. *Workshop on New Experimental Capabilities at LANSCE, January 8-10, 2012.*Meetings at LANSCE, foreign nationals without access on those dates must register by November 4, 2011 to obtain onsite access. Online registration is available: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml** Open to users and potential users of all LANSCE facilities The Office of Defense Programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration as part of its development of a long term strategy for constructing new experimental capabilities to meet NNSA missions in the 21st century has sent out a call to the NNSA laboratories soliciting proposals for major facilities > $100M. In response, LANSCE will be requesting a pulse stacker with an optimized target and a new, superconducting accelerator with 3 GeV proton energy and five times the current of the existing one. The pulse stacker on the proton storage ring will increase the current by two orders of magnitude and simultaneously enhance the energy resolution to make LANSCE the most intense epithermal facility in the world for high-resolution neutron energy measurements at WNR. The new accelerator will improve the spatial and temporal resolution and the penetrability of the proton beam to provide experimental data from materials dynamics tests that will validate the ability of newly developed constitutive models to accurately predict microscopic (10 micron) to macroscopic (10 cm) materials performanceat pRad. In addition, Lujan Neutron Scattering Center will be hosting workshop sessions on New Directions in Local Structure and Neutron Radiography. The purpose of the workshop is to solicit input from the user community, specifically on what opportunities might be created by these proposed upgrades and what instrumentation and staff would be required to realize this new scientific potential. This information will become part of the final proposal. All members of the LANSCE User Group, particularly those with expertise and projects in these areas, are encouraged to participate. In the spirit of the meeting we will also hold a session on additional LANSCE improvements. For more specific information on the Local Structure and Radiography contact Jim Rhyne (rhyne at lanl.gov ), for Nuclear Sciences contact Steve Wender (wender at lanl.gov ), and Frank Merrill (fmerrill at lanl.gov ) for Materials Dynamics. ** ** *Annual Election of LANSCE User Group Executive Committee Members* ** The LANSCE User Group (LUG) Executive Committee (EC) plays a vital role in the success of the scientific program at LANSCE by keeping LANSCE informed of User interests and needs and providing a window to the Users to LANSCE operations and policies. In these roles the EC provides direct user input to LANSCE management on matters ranging from day-to-day facility operations to future facility upgrades. Since the purpose of User Facilities, although sponsored by the Office of Science or the NNSA and managed by their host organization, is to provide experimental capabilities for Users, the LUG as the primary customer and the EC as its representative carry substantial weight in these matters.The EC also represents the User Group to the outside world: Executive Committee members are frequently invited to interact with LANSCE and Los Alamos management, attend meetings with LANSCE sponsors, and participate in other policy and advocacy activities such as those performed by the National User Facility Organization. The Executive Committee is comprised of a chair, the ex officio chair, a vice chair, and ten regular members representing the different facilities and specific user subgroups, such as industry and students. The vice chair is elected by the EC and ascends to the chair position the following year. The EC members are elected by the entire LUG membership to serve formerly two and currently three year terms. Terms of the regular members are staggered to assure continuity in the Executive Committee. A LUG member becomes a candidate for an open EC position by being nominated -- self-nominations are completely acceptable -- and subsequently endorsed by two additional members. Send nominations and endorsements by email to the current chair (Steven Conradson, conradson at lanl.gov ). As a member of LUG, we request your assistance in this process by nominating and endorsing candidates to serve on the EC. This year, because we are in the transition from both two to three years terms and from topical to a facilities oriented distribution of the EC, we are seeking three candidates for regular EC positions to represent the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center. Because of this transition the candidate receiving the third largest number of votes will join the EC for only a two year term beginning in January 2012. In addition, we also seek a graduate student or post-doctoral scientist for a one year term. Nominations will be accepted starting immediately and going through Monday, November 21, 2011. Candidates must submit a brief biographical sketch and statement of interests that will be posted. Please send your nominations and endorsements to conradson at lanl.gov . The ballot with the final slate of candidates will be placed on the LUG pages of the LANSCE web site (hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug.shtml) by November 25, 2011 and voting will occur through 19 December, 2011. There will also be an amendment to the charter of this ballot, designating that all LANSCE users automatically become LUG members for two years with the choice to opt out and that other interested people can join the LUG by registering via the website: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml -- LUG EC -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2012 Meeting and Election Announcement LUGEC.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 288311 bytes Desc: not available URL: From steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de Thu Oct 20 19:44:29 2011 From: steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de (Steitz, Roland) Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:44:29 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Job announcement F 2011/15 at Helmholtz-Center Berlin (HZB) Message-ID: <073BB137103FEC4CB509E0CCFFA6B4F20F8EB0C1@didag1> Dear colleagues, attached please find the announcement of an open post at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), which we wish to share with the neutron scattering community worldwide. We should be very grateful if you spread the job announcement via the neutron mailing list. Many thanks in advance. With best regards, Roland Steitz [cid:image003.png at 01CC8F60.AD8A0DC0] Advertisement of a Vacancy Reference No. F 2011/15 The Scientific Division Functional Materials - Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials - is offering a post doctoral position - Neutron Reflectometry The appointment is valid for 3 years. The payment is based on the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The Helmholtz-Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres and has about 1100 employees. It hosts the user facilities for neutron scattering, tomography and radiography BER II at the Lise-Meitner campus in Berlin Wannsee and the electron storage ring BESSY II at the Wilhelm-Conrad-R?ntgen campus in Berlin Adlershof. The Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials at the Lise-Meitner Campus combines expertise on versatile fields of soft condensed matter with the power of a neutron and X-ray scattering facility. The institute serves the BER II and BESSY II user facilities open to guest scientists from all over the world. To probe the structure and dynamics of condensed matter, BER II and BESSY II provide the national and international research community access to state-of-the-art neutron and x-ray scattering equipment and expertise. The Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials at the Helmholtz-Centre Berlin invites applications for a postdoctoral position in neutron reflectometry. The position is open to post-doctoral candidates who hold a Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, biophysics, material science, engineering or similar with a strong background in experimental research in soft matter or biology. Experience in neutron or X-ray reflectometry or small angle neutron or X-ray scattering will be considered particularly appreciated. The successful candidate will participate in the research and development work associated with state-of-the-art neutron scattering instrumentation at the neutron reflectometers V6 and BioRef. She/he will collaborate with renowned guest scientists from all over the world doing research in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the BER II user program. She/he will participate in the instrument development scheme at V6 and BioRef. The candidate will also conduct her/his own research program in the field of soft condensed matter research primarily using neutrons, photons and dedicated lab.-based techniques, in particular in the study of bio-lubrication, responsive solid-liquid interfaces and biomimetic systems. At BER II 30% of the instrument beam time is reserved for in-house research. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Roland Steitz (phone: +49-30-8062-42149, email: steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de). Closing date: November 18, 2011. For more information see: http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/funkma/soft-matter/index_en.html As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, a list of publications and copies of degrees to Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, quoting reference No. F2011/15 (email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de). ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 6936 bytes Desc: image003.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: F 2011-15 ENGL2.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 21480 bytes Desc: F 2011-15 ENGL2.pdf URL: From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Oct 21 09:00:30 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:30 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.46 Oct 2011 Message-ID: <4EA1188E.6000304@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 46, Oct. 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] BUDGET REQUEST FOR JFY2012. RESTORATION WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATION TO HAVE BEAMS IN DECEMBER. J-PARC REVIEW WILL BE HELD FROM THE NEXT YEAR. J-PARC IAC WILL BE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY. 2. [Accelerator Division] RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. J-PARC HOSTED THE 4TH ACFA HPPA MINIWORKSHOP. 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] NEW PRODUCTION TARGET FOR HADRON HALL. T2K STATUS: RECOVERY FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGES FOR BEAM IN DECEMBER. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] STEADY-GOING RECOVERY AND PROGRESS FOR RESUMING OPERATION. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS HAS PROGRESSED. 1ST AOCNS WILL BE HELD ON NOV. 20-24 AT TSUKUBA, JAPAN. DEVELOPED A 1-DIMENSIONAL ELLIPTIC MIRROR. A KICKER-SEPTUM SYSTEM IS UNDER INSTALLATION. 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] TOKAI RADIOACTIVE ION ACCELERATOR COMPLEX (TRIAC) WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO KOREA. 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITION 7. [Safety Division] APPLICATION FOR LICENSES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY WERE SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, SPORTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MEXT) ON SEP. 16. 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BUDGET REQUEST FOR JFY2012. Our funding agency, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Technology (MEXT), submitted a budget request for us to the Ministry of Finance in September/October. The final decision will be made in December, so that nobody knows what would happen at this moment. However, the requested budget is to operate 9 cycles in the JFY2012, whereas the 9 cycles correspond to approximately a 200-day operation for users that means the full usage of the J-PARC. In addition, the budget to install a 400 MeV Linac (as we planned in the fourth year and the final year) and budgets to power up the MR and to construct a neutron beam line are also included. Furthermore, already approved amount of 17 Oku (1.7 billion) Yen for the Linac + 3 GeV Upgrade will be available in JFY2012. From the next year, the operational budget for the Linac and 3 GeV will be covered entirely by a new budget scheme that is directly controlled by the Government instead of JAEA. This change certainly guarantees all J-PARC facilities to be open to all domestic and international users, such as universities, institutions, and industry. RESTORATION WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATION TO HAVE BEAMS IN DECEMBER. Our recovery work is steadily and smoothly in progress. However, we had faced serious difficulties on the shortage of budget in summer. We had a number of discussions in order to minimize effects in the anticipated beam schedule, and rearranged work plans for item by item. Finally, we succeeded in postponing some elements in November or later without changing the beam schedule of December and maintain the original budget. For example, the road repair in front of the Linac building has been postponed later. We expect to have the 3rd supplemental budget for J-PARC soon. If this budget comes in, then, we will start restoration work of the elements, which had been postponed in so far, for the J-PARC full recovery. J-PARC REVIEW WILL BE HELD FROM THE NEXT YEAR. The review of the J-PARC activity has been conducted by eminent review panels approximately every four to five years. The first one was held in 1999-2000 before the project started. The previous one, which was the third one, was held in 2007, just before the operation of J-PARC started. The next one is the fourth major review. It is anticipated that the 4th review will be held for, at least, 6 months from January of 2012 through the end of June of 2012. The review issues will be 1) past achievements, 2) effects from the earthquake, 3) a roadmap toward power-up to 1 MW, 4) future plans, 5) organization for operations, etc. Inside the J-PARC Center a special team has been created to prepare this review. Also, this team will interact frequently with our funding agencies, MEXT. J-PARC IAC WILL BE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY. The next International Advisory Committee (IAC) will be held on February 27(Mon)- 28(Tue). Around that time, many committees such as Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (A-TAC) and other committees will also be held. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. The restoration of the accelerator from the earthquake disaster is proceeding on schedule in general, and resumption of beam is in prospect from the middle of December. In the linac, the cooling water system began operating by using a temporary water supply system and it permitted a full-scale test of the ion source and the electromagnet power supplies. As a result of this, progress was made to confirm the soundness of the components. Precision alignment of the acceleration cavities such as Drift Tube Linac (DTL) and Separated-type Drift Tube Linac (SDTL) has been completed and it has aligned at 0.1 mm or less to the beam line. As a next step, reinstallation of vacuum pumps and waveguide is underway. A PPS (Personnel Protection System) inspection has been passed by the radiation safety manager of J-PARC for high-power conditioning of acceleration cavities. The high power conditioning of the RFQ (Radio Frequency Quadrupole linac) will be followed by that of the DTL and SDTL cavities. On the restoration construction work, repair on partitioning wall, doors, fire extinguisher water tank, ducts and plumbing have been advanced. An oil leak is found in all three turbo refrigerators for air-conditioning and a repair plan is under arrangement. In the RCS (3-GeV synchrotron), repair work by the construction company has been completed and operation test of air conditioning and pumps has started. As a result, it was found that one of three turbo refrigerators had faults and repair work is needed. Test operations of some of the accelerator components have been performed for 24 hours continuously. As a result, four of 24 units of dry scroll pumps stopped although there were no vacuum leaks. For this reason, we decided to perform total maintenance check of the pumps. The restoration work of the cooling water system has been completed and the test operation will be finished by the end of October. Then, we will perform the power test of accelerator components. In the MR (50-GeV synchrotron), alignment work of magnets has continued. The skill level has been going up gradually, and work will be expected to be finished by the end of October. In addition to the earthquake restoration, some work for performance improvement has been carried out. The cooling water of RF system was together with the electromagnet system until now. The separation work in order to avoid the influence of corrosion by copper ions has been underway. A pump system has been installed in the machine room No.2 and the piping work to the cavity has been finished. A test operation will be expected early in November. In addition to that, layout change has been advanced as a part of power upgrade of the ring collimator. A movable type shield and new two absorbers have been installed. The further improvement in beam power will be expected with additional collimators installed next year. J-PARC HOSTED THE 4TH ACFA HPPA MINIWORKSHOP. The 4th ACFA (Asian Committee for Future Accelerators) HPPA (High Power Proton Accelerator) mini-workshop was held at IQBRC (Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center) on October 5-6 (hxxp://www-conf.kek.jp/acfa-hppa11/). Nearly 50 accelerator experts from Korea, China and Japan attended the workshop. The main topic of this workshop was commissioning and operation of HPPA. The 16 talks were presented on Korean PEFP (Proton Engineering Frontier Project), Chinese ADS (Accelerator Driven System) and CSNS (Chinese Spallation Neutron Source), and J-PARC. The lively discussion was carried out and we shared knowledge and experiences on the Asian HPPA activities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by Y. YAMANOI & T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTION TARGET FOR HADRON HALL. (by Y. YAMANOI) The T1 target is the only production target in the Hadron Experimental Hall at present. The present production target designed for the beam power of 750 kW is a rotating nickel disk of direct water-cooling and assumes beam loss of 30%. However, even before the Great East Japan Earthquake, the proton beam extracted from MR to the Hadron Hall was approximately 3.0 kW because of the difficulty of reducing beam loss at the extraction devices. The radiation shield structure around the T1 was, however, designed and constructed against the 30% loss of 750kW beam, which means the absolute loss of 250kW at the T1 target. The yield of secondary particles can be increased if we can use a thicker and heavier target even for the present relatively low primary proton intensity. Therefore, we decided to install the platinum square bar target with indirect water-cooling. The thickness of this Pt target is equivalent to 50% beam loss, and is known from the preliminary experiment to provide approximately twice as many kaons to experiments than the rotating nickel target. The temperature of this Pt target will reach approximately 850 degree Celsius at the primary proton beam power of 50 kW. Then large shear stress by thermal expansion occurs in the bonding plane of Pt target and Cu block prepared for the indirect cooling. In order to avoid this problem, a nickel sheet was put between the Pt bar and the Cu block, and the bond of Pt, Ni, Cu was made by the hot isostatic pressing (H.I.P) method. In the next period (the first beam time after the Great Earthquake), we are going to use this Pt target to supply secondary beams to experiments. T2K STATUS: RECOVERY FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGES FOR BEAM IN DECEMBER. (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The repair work of neutrino facility and neutrino beam line to recover from the earthquake damages is continuing for beam expected in December. Facility for recovery work of the neutrino beam line is almost ready and there remains some civil engineering work to recover subsided ground, which will be started in October or in the beginning of November. Re-alignment of superconducting magnets is finished and normal conduction magnets will be re-aligned until the middle of October. Inspection of beam monitors confirmed that they are healthy (not broken) and there remains small works for recommissioning them. Test operation of the horns was done successfully. Detailed inspection of T2K near detector ND280 found a problem in P0D (pi-zero detector) readout electronics. We will open the ND280 magnet in November for repair of P0D readout electronics, then will close it by the end of December. Inspection of the cooling water system for the ND280 magnet by engineers of the German company was finished in the beginning of October and then test operation of the magnet is done successfully. T2K collaboration meeting was held at Tokai from September 26 to October 1, where not only status of recovery but also progress of analysis were reported, and there were discussions to finalize the analysis based on the data taken until the earthquake. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STEADY-GOING RECOVERY AND PROGRESS FOR RESUMING OPERATION. 1. Neutron Source The Materials and Life science experimental Facility (MLF) building and its surrounding grounds have been repaired and conventional facilities in MLF have been restored almost to their original conditions. Vacuum breaks found in aluminum neutron beam ducts of neutron beam shutter blocks is under smooth recovery. Measures to prevent loosening of bolts for the duct flanges by impulsive force are being taken for all the 17 ducts that are currently in use. A liquid nitrogen storage tank and a helium buffer tank for the cryogenic hydrogen system, both of which are 2.5 m in diameter and 10 m in height and were leaned by ground subsidence, were made upright. The first operation of the system after the earthquake is scheduled in November. A gas supplying system for a new target vessel with a bubbler that is able to generate microbubbles expected to mitigate the pressure waves is being installed onto the target trolley. A cutting device to get PIE (Post Irradiation Examination) specimens from the first target vessel was tested and improved to have enough power to cut it out. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS HAS PROGRESSED. 1ST AOCNS WILL BE HELD ON NOV. 20-24 AT TSUKUBA, JAPAN. 2. Neutron Science Re-installing many of beamline front shields, which are stacked at the upstream position in each beamline and some of which severely moved and leaned, has been carried out for three months from June, and completed in the middle of September. Thousands of clasps to protect slips of the front shield blocks were attached. The subsidence of the annex buildings reached as large as 15 cm. In the west annex building where BL18 (SENJU), BL19 (TAKUMI) and BL20 (iMATERIA) are located, all of the shielding and instruments were removed from the building before August, and then the building was elevated by a concrete injection method. From the beginning of October, the shielding and instruments once taken away will be brought back and realignment and offline commissioning will be started. For the user operation of the 2011B period (January to March, 2012), 50 neutron proposals have been submitted for 2 cycles in February and March; after evaluation by four referees, all the proposals will be reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee (NSPRC) held on November 4th, and the results will be approved by the MLF advisory board on November 14th. We are collaborating extensively for the 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (AOCNS) to be held on Nov. 20-24, 2011 at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA). Please visit the web site below for details. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS DEVELOPED A 1-DIMENSIONAL ELLIPTIC MIRROR. 3. Neutron Instrument A 1-dimensional elliptic mirror has been developed in combination with a supermirror (m=4) coated with ion-beam sputtering and precise elliptic surface figured with numerically-controlled local wet etching process. Neutrons in wideband wavelength were focused with a focal spot size down to 0.1 mm and peak intensity gain up to 52 without significant diffuse scattering. A KICKER-SEPTUM SYSTEM IS UNDER INSTALLATION. 4. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) MUSE staff have been working on fixing damage caused by the earthquake on March 11, 2011. The helium ducts, control cables, power cables, compressed air piping, and support stand for the on-line refrigerator system were damaged, due to a settlement, about 10 cm around at 1.5 m outside the MLF building. They were replaced in accordance with the high pressure gas regulations and the systems are now under the process of inspection. The proton beam transport line from the 3-GeV Rapid Cycling Synchrotron to MLF (3NBT) was severely damaged at the expansion joint to MLF. For the repairing of the wall, water ducts for the air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target were removed and are planned to be re-installed in October. Anchor bolts split out from the concrete blocks above the Decay-Surface Muon Line (D-line) ceiling were fixed. We are planning to recover from all the damage by the end of November, 2011, anticipating the beam time planned on this December 12th, 2011. We are now working on installation of a kicker and septum system to allow a single bunched muon beam up to 60 MeV/c towards Decay- Surface Muon Instruments (D1 and D2 Instruments) area in the MUSE secondary D-line. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] by Hiroari MIYATAKE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TOKAI RADIOACTIVE ION ACCELERATOR COMPLEX (TRIAC) WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO KOREA. TRIAC is an ISOL based radioactive ion beam (RIB) facility at the Tokai campus. It was shut down this March after five years of operation for users, and the exotic nuclear science group has been moving to RIKEN for a new project relevant to the ISOL facility of the second generation. Existing accelerators, charge breeder, and beam lines of TRIAC will be transferred to the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) within this year. These devices will be reconstructed there under the collaboration with the exotic nuclear science group for R&D works of the future large facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hiroyuki OIGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITION. Technology acquisition for liquid metal as a spallation target and core coolant is one of the critical challenges in the development of an accelerator-driven system (ADS) for transmutation of long-lived nuclear waste. From this viewpoint, the flow measurement of the liquid metal is very important to validate the feasibility of a design and to know the local corrosion of materials, but such a measurement in a high temperature condition is not so easy because of its physical characteristics. In the Transmutation Section, a flow visualization technique has been developed by using the ultrasonic velocity profiler method. The maximum temperature of the conventional transducer for the flow measurement is about 250 degrees Celsius, though the required temperature range is about 300 to 500 degrees in ADS. Thus, development of a new transducer has been started, where comprehensive investigation for structure and material is underway. One of the prototype transducers adopts a Li oxide element, which is expected to show good adaptability to the maximum temperature condition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICATION FOR LICENSES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY WERE SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, SPORTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MEXT) ON SEP. 16. The 11th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC met on July 29 and discussed the alterative application of J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the new secondary beam lines including the muon beam line in the Materials and Life Science Facility. These applications were submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on September 16. The operation license is expected to be issued in December. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (AOCNS), Nov. 20-24, 2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS 2) 3rd MLF Symposium, Jan. 19-20, 2012, Tokai, Ibaraki (Language: Japanese) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/MLFsympo/index.html 3) 3rd Japan Spallation Neutron Source (JSNS) International Advisory Committee (NIAC-3), Feb. 8-10, 2012, Tokai, Ibaraki (Language: English) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Fri Oct 21 11:32:05 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:32:05 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Novel target station concept a milestone in the technical design of ESS References: Message-ID: <309F8849-5A55-4180-8D02-CD8E853921D6@esss.se> Novel target station concept a milestone in the technical design of ESS ESS has decided to use tungsten as target station material in the future research facility European Spallation Source. The decision is a milestone in the technical design of ESS, and will secure the best scientific performance combined with minimum environmental impact. The current decision means that the ESS baseline design is a rotating target made of the metal tungsten, which is a novel concept, but based on international experience. It will now be the base for the final ESS technical design, to be completed in early 2013. The decision is based on detailed studies of several materials and concepts, to which a large number of international scientists have contributed. - The choice of target conceptual design is probably the most important single decision in the technical design of ESS, says Patrik Carlsson, ESS Machine Director. This choice means that we will can reach a very high performance, excellent scientific opportunities and fulfill environmental safety requirements comparatively easy. ESS will be a research facility where neutrons are use for the scientific study of organic and inorganic materials. The neutrons are produced in the target station, and the design of the target station is therefore of vital importance to the future scientific opportunities at ESS. Since ESS will be the most powerful neutron source ever constructed, the design of the target is based on a significant amount of R&D and the assembled knowledge of a large number of experts worldwide. - I am particularly pleased that the decision will make an important contribution to minimising the environmental impact of ESS. Reducing the environmental impact has been one of our main selection criteria, says Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. I see it as natural for a modern large-scale laboratory to take responsibility for making research sustainable. The decision has been taken by the ESS AB Board of Directors and by the representatives from the 17 Partner Countries in the ESS Steering Committee, on the basis of work performed by ESS and the ESS collaboration partner laboratories. The new target station design replaces the 2002/2003 ESS technical design based on a liquid mercury target. Other alternatives, which have been studied, are for example pure lead in liquid form and a mixture of lead and bismuth. Frequently Asked Questions about the decision: See the ESS web site: hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu __________________________________________ Marianne Ekdahl Communications Officer - Press & Politics European Spallation Source ESS AB E-mail: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Phone: +46 (0) 46 222 83 89 SMS: +46 (0) 761 33 33 97 International web page: www . ess-scandinavia . eu Swedish web page: www . ess-scandinavia . se www . facebook . com/EuropeanSpallationSource hxxp://twitter.com/ESS_Scandinavia hxxp://twitter.com/MarianneEkdahl From haltod at helmholtz-berlin.de Fri Oct 21 15:09:12 2011 From: haltod at helmholtz-berlin.de (Marie Haltod) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:09:12 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc position at Helmholtz Center Berlin Message-ID: <4EA16EF8.2070205@helmholtz-berlin.de> HELMHOLTZ CENTER BERLIN FOR MATERIALS AND ENERGY Division Magnetic Materials Institute of Complex Magnetic Materials Scientist Ph.D. (Physicist or cognate disciplines) The Institute of Complex Magnetic Materials invites applications for a postdoctoral position for the 3He neutron spin filter project. The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin neutron source BER II and the Berlin synchrotron storage ring BESSY II, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The successful candidate will commission the filling station for 3He neutron spin filters and subsequently transfer it to routine operation. This includes test experiments at the neutron beam and further instrumental developments concerning methods to determine and control the 3He polarisation. He / she will collaborate with instrument scientists and users to adapt the 3He neutron spin filters to the experimental conditions and to support them during the application of these filters in the frame of neutron scattering experiments Candidates are expected to have a PhD or equivalent advanced degree in physics or cognate disciplines. He /she should have good knowledge in atomic physics and in optics as well as experience in laser applications, vacuum techniques and - in particular - in instrumental developments. Experience in neutron scattering and resonance methods would also be greatly appreciated. The appointment is for 2 years. The work place will be situated at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Germany. For more information regarding the position, please contact Dr. A. Rupp, tel.: +49-30-8062431 77, email: rupp-a at helmholtz-berlin.de Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of two academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, (Email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. M2011/11. The deadline for the application is 31 October 2011. -- Marie Haltod Sekretariat Institut f?r Komplexe magnetische Materialien phone +49-30-8062-42689 fax +49-30-8062-43689 Mailing address: Institut f?r Komplexe magnetische Materialien Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin, Germany ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Fri Oct 21 15:03:06 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:03:06 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] First announcement Neutrons and Food 2012 Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E0175E9FA@SRV362.tudelft.net> First announcement Neutrons and Food 2012 We would like to invite you to participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food 2012.The workshop will be held in Delft, starting with a welcome reception Sunday evening 29 January 2012 and finishing with an excursion to the Reactor Institute Delft Wednesday afternoon 1 February. Aim The aim of the workshop is to identify the scientific needs of food science. The other aim is to show the progress and possibilities of neutron scattering in food science to the European food science community. The anticipated outcome is a better view of the needs of the food science community for the application of neutron scattering and on the other side a better view of the possibilities of neutron scattering in food science. The anticipated outcome will help the European Spallation Source to create the best tools for good food science. This is why this workshop is one of the ESS science symposia. Previous workshop In 2010 a success full Neutrons and Food workshop was held in Sydney to identify the future scientific needs in the application of neutron scattering to Food Science. The application of neutron scattering to food-based systems is still in its infancy but has significant potential to understand the complex relationship between food structure, processing, rheology, nutrition, food quality and security. The strength of the previous workshop was that both the neutron and food communities were present in equal numbers. Topics * Introduction Neutrons and Food * Dairy * Lipids and fats * Protein and complexes * Glassy states * Food packaging (biodegradable plastics) * Plant materials * Carbohydrate/biopolymers * Digestion and metabolic processes * Nutrition and health * Drinks and beverages * Sample environment * Status ESS and recommendations Registration and abstracts We expect to open the registration and call for abstracts in November. Wim Bouwman (Delft University of Technology) and Erik van der Linden (Wageningen University) [Description: ESS Science Symposia logo] -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. The Center Leader is a member of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Management Team and is expected to work with the LANSCE Facility Director and other research leaders at LANSCE in setting scientific and budgetary priorities. The Center Leader will be a visible and effective champion for neutron scattering science in the U.S., partnering closely with Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor leadership at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the NIST Center for Neutron Research, as well as with BES's photon sources and nanoscience research centers, to advance and grow the U.S. neutron scattering science community. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is the home of the Laboratory's neutron scattering science capability and the Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Center Leader is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Center Leader will be expected to manage, lead and develop people, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. The job ad is available at hxxps://jobs.lanl.gov/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?akRegionCode=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY_PAGE&akRegionApplicationId=800&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&transactionid=93758070&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=1887&p_spid=1827&oapc=5&oas=kpBRGIssBmW7Cm_UwCZx-w For further information regarding this position, please contact John Sarrao (sarrao at lanl.gov), the chair of the search committee, or Pat Beck (pbeck at lanl.gov), the Human Resources lead for this position. From yamali.hernandez at nist.gov Thu Oct 27 17:36:33 2011 From: yamali.hernandez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:36:33 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR Sample Environment position Message-ID: The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking an associate to operate and maintain sample environment equipment for neutron scattering research. The NCNR is a national user facility that develops and makes available to the general scientific community advanced neutron instrumentation. The role of sample environment staff is to enable users of the NCNR to perform scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields. The applicant will be primarily responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. Experience with one or more of the following equipment is preferred but not required: superconducting magnets, He-3 dilution refrigerators, and closed-cycle refrigerators. Other duties will include instructing non-experts in correct techniques and safe operation of equipment, troubleshooting electronics and software problems, and maintenance of sample environment group areas including inventory and restocking of supplies. The position is full time and requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or physics. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, organizational and mechanical skills, as well as proficiency with general computing environments. They must be able to work effectively in a team as well as efficiently perform assigned independent tasks. The position will be open until November 10, 2011 or until filled. Expressions of interest along with a resume should be sent (preferably electronically) to: Yamali Hernandez yamali at nist.gov 100 Bureau Dr. Bldg. 235 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 301-975-5295 240-393-6300 From john.copley at nist.gov Thu Oct 27 19:58:51 2011 From: john.copley at nist.gov (John Copley) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:58:51 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument scientist (backscattering) at NCNR Message-ID: <4EA99BDB.8010805@nist.gov> *Instrument Scientist *NIST Center for Neutron Research _ _The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR ) is seeking candidates for an Instrument Scientist position at the HFBS backscattering spectrometer . This position is within the Chemical Physics of Materials team which also manages the DCS time-of-flight spectrometer , the NSE neutron spin echo spectrometer , and the FANS filter analyzer spectrometer .A doctorate in condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline is required, and experience in neutron scattering or related techniques is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to assist users of the HFBS spectrometer, to participate in ongoing and future instrument upgrades, to contribute to the day-to-day running of the facility, and to perform their own independent research program, taking advantage of the wide range of neutron instrumentation available at the NCNR.Appointments are typically for an initial two years with the possibility of extension.Salary is in the range from $70,000 to $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Please send inquiries and/or your resume (electronically) to: Dr. John R.D. Copley, Team Leader, Chemical Physics of Materials NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology jcopley at nist.gov (301)975-5133 or to: Dr. Dan Neumann, Group Leader, Neutron Condensed Matter Science NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology dan at nist.gov (301)975-5252 From lemee at ill.eu Tue Nov 1 20:26:01 2011 From: lemee at ill.eu (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Marie-H=E9l=E8ne_Lem=E9e-Cailleau?=) Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:26:01 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] FPSchool-2012: announcement & application Message-ID: <4EB047C9.3040009@ill.eu> Dear Colleagues, We draw your attention to the 5th Annual School on Advanced Neutron Diffraction Data Treatment using the FULLPROF suite to be held in Grenoble at the Institute Laue-Langevin from 23 to 27 January 2012. We invite you to visit our website hxxp://www.ill.fr/dif/FPSchool/ for more details and application. Brief scientific scope of FPSchool - 2012: FPSchool aims to contribute to the training of scientists in treatment of X-ray and neutron diffraction data. The school is based on intensive hands-on sessions using the computer programs of theFullProf Suite. It will take place over 4 days with lectures in the morning and hands-on tutorials in the afternoon. The tutorials will give the essential tools necessary to use productively theFullProf Suite at an average level. In addition to general applications, magnetic structure determination and refinement will be specifically addressed. The number of participants is limited to 30. Many thanks in advance for helping in the diffusion of this information. 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Best regards from Garching and hope to see you soon, Flavio Carsughi Ina Lommatzsch (User Office) -------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. J?rgen Neuhaus Technische Universit?t M?nchen Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) D-85747 Garching Germany Tel.: (+49) 89 2891 2187 Fax.: (+49) 89 2891 4995 hxxp://www.frm2.tum.de/ From roger.eriksson at esss.se Thu Nov 3 15:14:20 2011 From: roger.eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:14:20 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement Science & Scientists at ESS, 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin Message-ID: <4CCCFDD8-4D28-4A17-97BC-7B636F2911ED@esss.se> Registration is Open to the Next Science and Scientists meeting in Berlin The second Science and Scientists at ESS meeting has been announced. Building on the exchange during the first S&S meeting in Prague, ESS invites you to the next S&S meeting in Berlin. The second meeting aims to bring together researchers in the various science areas and experts in neutron instrumentation to exchange ideas and progress further towards building the world?s premier neutron research facility. The meeting will take place in Berlin, Germany, 19-20 April 2012. For more information and registration please go to hxxp://esss.se/ess_conferences ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www . esss . se From sinq at psi.ch Mon Nov 7 08:35:57 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:35:57 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: SINQ - call for proposals I/12 Message-ID: <9DB0832C-8531-434B-AB10-FBF5DB1A9FA7@psi.ch> Please remember: The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq, !! new web address !!) will be: ********* November 15, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period I/12 between 01/05/2012 and 31/08/2012. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/access-to-sinq hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/call-for-proposals _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following instruments will be open for new proposals in cycle I/12: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/instrumentation Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': hxxps://duo.psi.ch _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commission. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: hxxp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From recruitment at ill.fr Mon Nov 7 11:51:42 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:51:42 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist at the ILL (small angle neutron scattering) Message-ID: <4EB7B83E.4010002@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy : *RESEARCH SCIENTIST* - m/f - (small angle neutron scattering) Small angle neutron scattering (SANS) has become a major component of structural biology at the ILL to study interactions and low resolution structures in large biological macromolecular complexes. Furthermore the PSB (Partnership for Structural Biology) provides additional outstanding facilities for structural biology, including a Deuteration Laboratory for isotope labeling of biological molecules, and a wide variety of complementary biophysical methods. With the presence of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, the Institute of Structural Biology and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the campus provides an exciting research environment for biology. /Duties:/ The ILL is inviting applications for a scientist to take charge of the biological aspects of the SANS instrument D22 in the Large Scale Structures group. Duties would include: instrument maintenance and development, running data collection and analysis software, local contact for biology experiments both on D22 and on the other SANS instruments of the group, and to coordinate the system of beamtime block allocation to experimenters. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop strong collaborations for her/his own scientific work. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in physical or life sciences. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with an active research interest in biology, experience in neutron or X-ray small angle scattering. The post represents an excellent opportunity for a young postdoctoral scientist to develop expertise, broaden their experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists who are able to obtain a secondment period from their home institute will also be considered. /Notes:/ Fixed-term contract of 5 years. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the head of the Large Scale Structures Group: Dr. R Cubitt, Tel. +33(0)4.76.20.72.15, e-mail: cubitt at ill.fr (please do not send your application to this address) or via hxxp://www.ill.fr/lss. Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications no later than 08.12.2011, via our website: hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers (Vacancy reference: 11/24). Human Resources Service Institut Laue Langevin hxxp://www.ill.fr From hanna.wacklin at esss.se Mon Nov 7 18:00:30 2011 From: hanna.wacklin at esss.se (Hanna Wacklin) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:00:30 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Announcement: "Next generation instrumentation for the investigation of three-dimensional structures in thin films" - an ESS Science Symposium Message-ID: Dear neutron users, it is our pleasure to announce the following workshop on off-specular reflectivity - see you in Brussels! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Next generation instrumentation for the investigation of three-dimensional structures in thin films Workshop on off-specular neutron scattering An event sponsored by the ESS Brussels 9-10 January 2012 The past few years have seen an increase in studies where the non-invasive investigation of lateral structures is becoming critical, in particular for buried interfaces. These lateral structures are critical in many fields, from magnetic multilayers, to lipid bilayers, to the self-assembly of complex composites, amongst others. The meeting brings together experts on specular and off-specular scattering community to identify the remaining challenges to be overcome. Accepted speakers: F. Cousin (LLB), J. Daillant (Paris), G. Fragneto (ILL), A. Higgins (Swansea), B. Klosgen (Odense), S. Langridge (ISIS), A. Rennie (Uppsala), E. Schneck (Munich), J. de Silva (Dublin), R. Steitz (HMI), K. Temst (Leuven), B.Toperverg (Bochum), H. Wacklin (ESS), J. Webster (ISIS) To register and more information : hxxp://www.ulb.ac.be//sciences/physsol/conference/ Organizers: M.Sferrazza (Brussels), M. Geoghegan (Sheffield), M. Strobl (ESS) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Hanna Wacklin Instrument Scientist - Neutron Reflectometry European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767726749 E-mail: hanna.wacklin at esss.se www . esss . se From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Wed Nov 9 07:21:15 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:21:15 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] The workshop Neutrons and Food is open for registration Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E01762561@SRV362.tudelft.net> How can neutron scattering help to make wine tastier, to extend the shelf life time of food by improved packaging, improve the recipe for fresh cheeses, fight obesity or make the crust of bread ever more crispy? If you want to know more or if you have any ideas, please participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food to be held 29 January ? 1 February 2012 in Delft. More information can be found at neutronfood . tudelft . nl. The deadline for abstracts is 8 December 2012 From info at mrs.org Wed Nov 9 17:20:04 2011 From: info at mrs.org (Neutron Scattering Society of America) Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:20:04 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Call for Nomination of Invited Speakers--2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <01338921.0BD00132@ci.mrs.org> 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF INVITED SPEAKERS Dear Colleague: We are soliciting your nominations for invited speakers for the 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering. We are mainly interested in nominations of speakers not affiliated with the nominee. The 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS) will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington DC from June 24-28, 2012. Hosted by the NIST Center for Neutron Research and sponsored by the Neutron Scattering Society of America, this sixth conference in the series will feature a combination of invited and contributed talks, posters sessions, tutorials and an industrial exhibit. NOMINATION Your nomination should include two separate documents. First, a PDF document with one publication that supports the nomination. Second, a PDF document with the following information: --Nominee: name, affiliation and email --Nominator: name and affiliation --Sorting Category: see below for list --Justification: a short paragraph (150 words max) SORTING CATEGORIES Sorting categories are listed below as well as on the conference Web site at www . mrs . org/acns-2012. --Plenary and Prize sessions --Sources, Instrumentation and Software --Soft Condensed Matter --Hard Condensed Matter --Biology --Chemistry --Energy and Engineering Applications --Neutron Physics Please submit your nominations before November 30 to kriss at mrs.org. We thank you for your assistance and hope to see you in Georgetown in June. Nitash Balsara, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair Stephan Rosenkranz, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair This message is being sent to you as a service of the Materials Research Society (www . mrs . org). If you do not wish to receive further messages by e-mail, contact MRS Member Services by phone at 724-779-3003, fax at 724-779-8313 or by e-mail at info at mrs.org. From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Thu Nov 10 08:29:36 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:29:36 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School March 05 - 16, 2012 Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155014032BA5F74@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the updated programme of the IFF Spring School "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" to be held at Forschungszentrum Juelich in March 2012. For information and registration please visit: www . iff-springschool . de Yours sincerely, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Mon Nov 14 11:21:58 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:21:58 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] New NMI3 website www.nmi3.eu Message-ID: <013c01cca2b7$3dce8000$b96b8000$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to visit our new website and register at www . nmi3 . eu. Register before the end of 2011 - there are lots of beautiful NMI3 T-Shirts to win*! By registering with us, you become a member of the NMI3 community and can be kept up-to-date on the latest NMI3 news. Upon registration, you can opt to receive our bi-annual newsletter and other email correspondence. We hope that you enjoy our new website and look forward to seeing you soon on www . nmi3 . eu. Kind regards Juliette Savin Information Manager NMI3 *Visitors who register before the end of 2011 will enter a draw to win an NMI3 T-Shirt. The winners will be announced in January 2012. Technische Universit?t M?nchen Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) Lichtenbergstra?e 1 85748 Garching Germany ---------------------------------- Phone: +49(0)89 289 14615 Fax: +49(0)89 289 14570 From winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk Tue Nov 15 10:15:25 2011 From: winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk (winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:15:25 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Materials engineering at a long pulse source, 9-10 December 2011, ISIS UK Message-ID: Dear colleagues, the European Spallation Source and ISIS are organizing a symposium together on "Materials engineering at a long pulse source". The workshop will be held on 9-10 December 2011 at ISIS, UK. hxxp://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/news/events/2011/essmaterialsengineering.html Attending the symposium is free, however, registration is required. Registration closes on 30th November at 16:00. Please pass this email to your colleagues who may be interested in the symposium. I look forward to meeting you in the symposium! Yours sincerely, Shu Yan --------------------------------------- Dr. Shu Yan Zhang Instrument Scientist ISIS Facility, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Oxford Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK OX11 0QX Tel: (0044) 1235 445011 Fax: (0044) 1235 445720 Email: shu-yan.zhang at stfc.ac.uk www . scitech . ac . uk www . isis . rl . ac . uk -- Scanned by iCritical. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The beam time will be distributed for the reactor operation cycles in the period from May to December, 2012 on the basis of the proposal evaluation results by the Expert Committees and in accordance with the FLNP JINR User Policy regulations. The detailed description of the instruments and sample environment is available at hxxp://flnp.jinr.ru/34/. More information is available in the attached file. Best regards, Denis Kozlenko Head of the IBR-2 User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Ionic liquids have distinct performance advantages over conventional molecular liquids as electrochemical solvents and lubricants on account of their unusual and tuneable physical properties, which include thermal and electrical conductivity and stability, and nonvolatility. In both lubrication and electrochemistry, adsorption of ions to the solid surfaces, and the near surface liquid nanostructure, play key roles in determining performance. This project will elucidate ways to control ionic liquid surface adsorption and liquid nanostructure at the molecular level under operating conditions. You should have (or be about to receive) a PhD in chemistry, chemical physics, or related areas, and have a proven record of experience with one or more of the following: radiation scattering and reflectance techniques, atomic force microscopy, nanotribology, scanning tunneling microscopy, or the physical properties of ionic liquids. Contact for enquiries: Dr Rob Atkin (rob.atkin at newcastle.edu.au) +61 2 4921 7107 Timescale of appointment: Fixed Term Contract - Up to three years subject to satisfactory performance Salary: (Level A6) A$70,188 (52500 euro) + 17% superannuation Anticipated start date: After 1st March 2012. Expressions of interest: should be emailed to Rob Atkin (rob.atkin at newcastle.edu.au). Include a full academic C.V. and contact details for two referees. From sinq at psi.ch Fri Nov 18 08:46:07 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:46:07 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Five open positions at LNS/LDM - Paul Scherrer Institut/Switzerland Message-ID: Switzerland is a partner of the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden. This next generation neutron source will be operational with its first instruments in 2019. The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and the Laboratory for Developments and Methods at PSI as partners in the Swiss-Danish ESS++ instrumentation consortium are opening the following Post-Doc positions: in Small Angle Neutron Scattering High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Bio-SANS hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0207-1 in Reflectometry High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Elliptical Reflectometer hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0208-1 in Spectroscopy High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Extreme Environment Spectrometer hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0209-1 in Diffraction High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Hybrid-Diffractometer TIPSI hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0210-1 in Neutron Optics development of neutron focusing/polarizing optics hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0211-1 For further information please contact: Christian R?egg Head of Laboratory for Neutron Scattering Christian.Rueegg at psi.ch Michel Kenzelmann Head of Laboratory for Development and Methods Michel.Kenzelmann at psi.ch hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/open-positions-at-sinq P.S. By mails sent through the neutron mailing list it may happen that you need to replace the "hxxp" by "http" to make the links working! From elena at lanl.gov Fri Nov 18 22:39:08 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:39:08 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines - November 2011 Message-ID: <4EC6D07C.7030506@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, LANSCE will host the 2012 Topical User Workshop on January 8-10, 2012. Registration for the workshop is now open: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml This workshop will solicit user input on four major research areas: New Directions in Local Structure Research, Neutron Radiography Capability, Nuclear Science, and Material Dynamics. All current and potential LANSCE users are encouraged to participate. -------- The 2010 LANSCE Activity Report is now available online: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/news/activity.shtml This issue covers major activities and accomplishments during CY2010. We hope you enjoy reading as much as we did preparing the report. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, LANSCE will host the 2012 Topical User Workshop on January 8-10, 2012. Registration for the workshop is now open: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml This workshop will solicit user input on four major research areas: New Directions in Local Structure Research, Neutron Radiography Capability, Nuclear Science, and Material Dynamics. All current and potential LANSCE users are encouraged to participate. -------- The 2010 LANSCE Activity Report is now available online: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/news/activity.shtml This issue covers major activities and accomplishments during CY2010. We hope you enjoy reading as much as we did preparing the report. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: AR2010cover150h.png Type: image/png Size: 26516 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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In addition to general applications, magnetic structure determination and refinement will be specifically addressed. The number of participants is limited to 30. Best regards, -- The Organizing Committee Juan RODRIGUEZ-CARVAJAL Marie-H?l?ne LEM?E-CAILLEAU Gabriel CUELLO _______________________________________________________________ FPSchool - 2012 5th ILL annual school on Advanced Neutron Diffraction Data Treatement using the FULLPROF Suite 23-27 January 2012 ILL Grenoble, France. Email:FPSchool at ill.eu URL:hxxp://www.ill.eu/dif/FPSchool/ _______________________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: FPS_2012_poster.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 482546 bytes Desc: not available URL: From meilleurf at ornl.gov Mon Nov 28 19:29:34 2011 From: meilleurf at ornl.gov (Meilleur, Flora) Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:29:34 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Joint Ph. D position, NCSU & ORNL Message-ID: <6005A018DA581B4A80C06850774590950967C5354E@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Applications are invited for a Ph. D fellowship in X-ray and neutron macromolecular crystallography in the laboratory of Dr. Flora Meilleur in the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Department at NCSU and the Neutron Sciences Directorate at ORNL. Research will focus on the elucidation of enzymatic mechanisms using a combination of high resolution X-ray and neutron crystallography. Interested candidates should hold a BS or MS degree and have a strong background in biochemistry, biophysics or a related discipline. Previous experience in molecular biology and protein purification is a plus. The successful candidate will complete the graduate training program at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, NC during their first year and will be located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the remainder of their doctoral research. This fellowship is supported in part by an NSF IGERT (Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program) award. The application requires US residency. Interested candidates should submit their application at http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/applygrad.htm. For more information on the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry department and the graduate program at NCSU, please visit: http://biochem.ncsu.edu/. For more information on the Neutron Sciences directorate, please visit: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/. Please contact Flora Meilleur (fmeille at ncsu.edu or meilleurf at ornl.gov) with any questions regarding the position. 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ISIS is an interdisciplinary research centre at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory co-located with the Diamond Light Source and the Research Complex at Harwell. Uniquely operating across two target stations, we provide state of the art facilities for a wide range of research into the atomic and molecular behaviour of materials. We support a national and international community of more than 2000 academic and industrial scientists. In addition to the competitive salary, an excellent index-linked pension scheme and generous leave allowance are offered. Further information on ISIS can be found at hxxp://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk. Closing date is the 2nd January 2012 and interviews will be held in February 2012. ________________________________ Large Scale Structures Advanced spin labelling techniques (Offspec: IRC36475, Larmor: IRC36359) Spin labelling techniques offer exciting new possibilities for neutron enabled science. At ISIS the Offspec instrument delivers spin labelling capability and is to be complemented by the Larmor instrument in the second phase of instrument construction on the second target station. To support this ambitious science programme in reflection, small angle scattering and diffraction we require both a permanent and fixed term position for the Offspec and Larmor instruments respectively. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Dr R.M. Dalgliesh robert.dalgliesh at stfc.ac.uk Nanomagnetism and superconductivity researcher (IRC36455) A fixed term vacancy exists to contribute to the scientific programme within the nanomagnetism research group. The group has strong collaborative research projects in a wide range of magnetism and superconductivity. The post is focussed on exploiting neutron and complementary techniques to provide a quantitative nanoscale understanding of magnetic and superconducting materials. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Prof Sean Langridge sean.langridge at stfc.ac.uk New tools for the analysis of protein solution structure (IRC36496) A fixed term vacancy exists to contribute to the development of analysis tools that exploit small angle neutron scattering as a tool for structural biology. The biology group requires the development and application of robust and effective analysis techniques to fully exploit the high quality data. The applicant will have demonstrated skills in structural analysis and modelling of proteins and a familiarity with one or more programming languages. Experience of analysing small angle scattering data or the development and deployment of web services would be an advantage. For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Cameron Neylon cameron.neylon at stfc.ac.uk. ________________________________ Crystallography Crystallography Group Leader (IRC36435) The Crystallography Group at ISIS delivers a world class scientific programme across a broad range of materials science. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent scientist to provide scientific and strategic leadership to the Crystallography Group, to shape the development of neutron crystallography, to deliver an international acknowledged research programme and to contribute to wider STFC issues at a senior level. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Prof Sean Langridge sean.langridge at stfc.ac.uk. Chemical crystallographer (IRC35435) A permanent vacancy exists to develop the chemical crystallography programme at ISIS. The successful candidate will collaborate with members of the Crystallography Group to provide a high standard of scientific support with a focus on chemical crystallography. The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a personal scientific programme in the area of chemical crystallography. A strong background in chemical crystallography using neutron and x-ray, single crystal and powder diffraction is essential. Further information can be obtained by contacting Prof. Sean Langridge sean.Langridge at stfc.ac.uk. Experimental scientist for neutron imaging (IRC35936) A fixed-term vacancy exists to contribute to the development of the first UK neutron imaging beamline Imat at ISIS. The applicant will be familiar with neutron imaging techniques. The position offers the opportunity to develop a personal scientific programme in a materials science subject, by using neutron imaging or neutron diffraction techniques. Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Winfried Kockelmann winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk. Engineering materials scientist (IRC35236) A permanent vacancy exists for a scientist to support the user programme of the Engin-x neutron strain scanner at ISIS. A strong background in strain analysis using neutron or x-ray methods is essential. Experience in developing neutron instrumentation components and data analysis software will be an advantage. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dr. Winfried Kockelmann winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk. ________________________________ Disordered Materials Nimrod instrument scientist (IRC35815) A permanent vacancy exists for a scientist to join the ISIS Disordered Materials Group and support the operation of the newly constructed near and intermediate range order diffractometer, Nimrod. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop collaborative and personal research programmes in the area of atomic and nano-scale structure of liquids and complex materials. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dr Daniel Bowron, daniel.bowron at stfc.ac.uk . ________________________________ Neutron Spectroscopy Experimental scientist in catalysis and nanoscience (IRC36016) A fixed-term vacancy exists to support and develop our science and instrumentation programme on the Tosca neutron spectrometer in the areas of chemical catalysis and/or nanoscience. This post represents an excellent opportunity to create both collaborative and personal scientific research programmes exploiting the capabilities of neutron scattering in key areas of chemistry and materials research. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Prof Felix Fernandez-Alonso felix.fernandez-alonso at stfc.ac.uk . Computational scientist (IRC36019) A fixed-term vacancy exists to develop our science and instrumentation programme on the neutron spectrometers Osiris and Iris. Parallel to ongoing instrument developments, the post holder will develop and integrate modern computer modeling paradigms into existing data-analysis tools. This post represents an excellent opportunity to develop both collaborative and personal scientific research programmes exploiting the capabilities of neutron scattering in key areas of chemistry and materials research. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Prof Felix Fernandez-Alonso felix.fernandez-alonso at stfc.ac.uk . ________________________________ -- Scanned by iCritical. From info at mrs.org Wed Nov 30 17:10:07 2011 From: info at mrs.org (Neutron Scattering Society of America) Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:10:07 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] DEADLINE EXTENDED--Invited Speaker Nominations for 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <0133F53D.7D330107@ci.mrs.org> 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF INVITED SPEAKERS--DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 7, 2011 Dear Colleague: The deadline to nominate invited speakers for the 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering has been extended to December 7. We are mainly interested in nominations of speakers not affiliated with the nominee. The 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS) will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington DC from June 24-28, 2012. Hosted by the NIST Center for Neutron Research and sponsored by the Neutron Scattering Society of America, this sixth conference in the series will feature a combination of invited and contributed talks, posters sessions, tutorials and an industrial exhibit. NOMINATION Your nomination should include two separate documents. First, a PDF document with one publication that supports the nomination. Second, a PDF document with the following information: --Nominee: name, affiliation and email --Nominator: name and affiliation --Sorting Category: see below for list --Justification: a short paragraph (150 words max) SORTING CATEGORIES Sorting categories are listed below as well as on the conference Web site at www . mrs . org/acns-2012. --Plenary and Prize sessions --Sources, Instrumentation and Software --Soft Condensed Matter --Hard Condensed Matter --Biology --Chemistry --Energy and Engineering Applications --Neutron Physics Please submit your nominations by December 7 to kriss at mrs.org. We thank you for your assistance and hope to see you in Georgetown in June. Nitash Balsara, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair Stephan Rosenkranz, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair This message is being sent to you as a service of the Materials Research Society (www . mrs . org). If you do not wish to receive further messages by e-mail, contact MRS Member Services by phone at 724-779-3003, fax at 724-779-8313 or by e-mail at info at mrs.org. From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Thu Dec 1 16:45:05 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:45:05 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Neutrons and Food Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E01785365@SRV362.tudelft.net> Dear Colleague, We would like to invite you to participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food 2012.The workshop will be held in Delft, starting with a welcome reception Sunday evening 29 January 2012 and finishing with an excursion to the Reactor Institute Delft Wednesday afternoon 1 February. The aim of the workshop is to identify the scientific needs of food science. The other aim is to show the progress and possibilities of neutron scattering in food science to the European food science community. The anticipated outcome is a better view of the needs of the food science community for the application of neutron scattering and on the other side a better view of the possibilities of neutron scattering in food science. The anticipated outcome will help the European Spallation Source to create the best tools for good food science. This is why this workshop is one of the ESS science symposia. The proceedings of the workshop will be published in the Journal of Neutron Research. Neutrons and food is a relatively new topic so would attract interest and in particular any papers which include technical or methodological innovations. Topics * Introduction Neutrons and Food * Dairy * Lipids and fats * Protein and complexes * Glassy states * Food packaging (biodegradable plastics) * Plant materials * Carbohydrate/biopolymers * Digestion and metabolic processes * Nutrition and health * Drinks and beverages * Sample environment The deadline for abstract submission is 8 December 2011. More information can be found at hxxp://neutronfood.tudelft.nl/ and on the attached poster. We look forward to welcome you in Delft, Wim Bouwman (Delft University of Technology) and Erik van der Linden (Wageningen University) -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: PosterNF.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 574133 bytes Desc: PosterNF.pdf URL: From recruitment at ill.fr Fri Dec 2 16:28:09 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:28:09 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist Message-ID: <4ED8EE89.4000102@ill.fr> INSTITUT MAX VON LAUE PAUL LANGEVIN DA/SRH/GRI-02/12/2011 ILL ref. *11/28* logoill2000 *www . ill . eu* ** ** VACANCY 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: *RESEARCH SCIENTIST **(M/F)* *Duties:* Working within the Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group,you will be co-responsible for the Neutron Spin Echo Spectrometer IN11 (hxxp://www.ill.fr/YellowBook/IN11). IN11 uses the highest energy-resolution neutron-scattering technique available, especially well suited for quasi-elastic scattering studies in soft condensed matter, materials and magnetism. In addition to carrying out a personal research programme and establishing scientific collaborations, you will assist ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments on IN11 and other ILL instruments. Furthermore you will participate in the operation of IN11 and the development of the new spectrometer WASP. *Qualification and experience:* You hold a PhD in physics, chemistry or a similar field. Experience with neutron scattering would be appreciated. Given the relative complexity of the technique, an interest in instrumentation, computing and development is essential, although applications from non-specialists in this field are explicitly encouraged. The post represents an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. *Language skills:* As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage. *Notes:* This post is a Fixed-term contract : 5 years// Further information can be obtained via (hxxp://www.ill.fr/tof), by contacting the head of the TOF&HR Group: Dr. Hannu Mutka, tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.74 44, e-mail: mutka at ill.eu or Dr. Peter Fouquet, tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.72 04, e-mail: fouquet at ill.eu (please do not send your application to these addresses). ** *Benefits:* Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. *How to apply:* Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications,no later than *15/01/2011*, via our website:hxxp://www.ill.eu/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/28*) /In line with our policy of Equal Opportunities, we encourage both men and women with relevant qualifications to apply./ -- Institut LAUE-LANGEVIN Service Ressources Humaines BP 156 - 38042 GRENOBLE Cedex 9 T?l.: + 33 (0)4 76 20 71 11 -------------- next part -------------- INSTITUT MAX VON LAUE PAUL LANGEVIN DA/SRH/GRI-02/12/2011 ILL ref. 11/28 www . ill . eu VACANCY 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: RESEARCH SCIENTIST (M/F) Duties: Working within the Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group, you will be co-responsible for the Neutron Spin Echo Spectrometer IN11 (hxxp://www.ill.fr/YellowBook/IN11). IN11 uses the highest energy-resolution neutron-scattering technique available, especially well suited for quasi-elastic scattering studies in soft condensed matter, materials and magnetism. In addition to carrying out a personal research programme and establishing scientific collaborations, you will assist ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments on IN11 and other ILL instruments. Furthermore you will participate in the operation of IN11 and the development of the new spectrometer WASP. Qualification and experience: You hold a PhD in physics, chemistry or a similar field. Experience with neutron scattering would be appreciated. Given the relative complexity of the technique, an interest in instrumentation, computing and development is essential, although applications from non-specialists in this field are explicitly encouraged. The post represents an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. Language skills: As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage. Notes: This post is a Fixed-term contract : 5 years Further information can be obtained via (hxxp://www.ill.fr/tof), by contacting the head of the TOFHR Group: Dr. Hannu Mutka , tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.74 44, e-mail: mutka at ill.eu or Dr. Peter Fouquet , tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.72 04, e-mail: fouquet at ill.eu (please do not send your application to these addresses). Benefits: Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. How to apply: Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than 15/01/2011, via our website: hxxp://www.ill.eu/careers (Vacancy reference: 11/28) In line with our policy of Equal Opportunities, we encourage both men and women with relevant qualifications to apply. -- Institut LAUE-LANGEVIN Service Ressources Humaines BP 156 - 38042 GRENOBLE Cedex 9 Tl.: + 33 (0)4 76 20 71 11 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Yours sincerely, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From meilleurf at ornl.gov Fri Dec 9 16:22:47 2011 From: meilleurf at ornl.gov (Meilleur, Flora) Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:22:47 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology - Course Announcement Message-ID: <6005A018DA581B4A80C06850774590950967C53BB7@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> First Announcement: Third Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology Oak Ridge, TN. June 4 - June 8, 201 2 Application deadline: March 19 , 2012 The Course in Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at educating and enabling a new generation of researcher to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Attendees will participate in an intensive course focusing on neutron techniques used in structural biology. The course is designed for graduate students with knowledge of protein function and structure, new or with limited experience of neutron scattering. Course Objectives: 1. Educate graduate students in neutron scattering techniques, instrumentation and data collection, analysis and interpretation by offering courses taught by neutron scattering scientist. 2. Expose participants to cutting-edge research in structural biology by presenting seminars from national and international scientists to detail how neutron scattering integrate in their research program. 3. Build interactions between graduate participants and their university groups and ORNL neutron scattering experts to develop new research projects. Detailed information can be found on the course web page: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2012. The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support (1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to meilleurf at ornl.gov before March 19 , 2012 . Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course organization will not be able to offer travel or accommodation support. The number of participants will be limited to 15. Attendance to the course is free of charge for all selected participants. Best Regards, Flora Flora Meilleur Assistant Professor Molecular & Structural Biochemistry N C State University & Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Phone: 865-241-2897 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Looking forward to meeting you all in Juelich, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www.iff-springschool.de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. 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The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments at ESS are world-leading. Description of position/main responsibilities: The role of the Sample Environment Group will allow future users of ESS to perform neutron scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields once ESS delivers the first neutrons in 2019. The group will be responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. The unique characteristics of ESS will allow new experiments, formerly not possible requiring sample environment that e.g. operate synchronous with the ESS pulse structure. To determine top priorities and future research trends, consultation with different user communities and leading researchers overseas is of paramount importance to allow not only high-profile neutron experiments, but also complementary characterisation to be carried out at ESS. The successful candidate will establish and lead the Sample Environment group at ESS. The Sample Environment group will be responsible for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kinds of devices and components providing not only high and low temperatures, high magnetic fields, and high pressure but also unique hardware for soft-matter experiments using fast neutron instruments. The candidate will have to liaise with external groups, in-kind contributors, as well as the instruments scientists at ESS in Lund, to establish the framework for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kind of devices and components with a strong focus on standardisation and automation. Academic qualification: Masters degree in physics or any of the natural sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in using/designing of sample environment, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. Motivational leadership skills Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Desirable experience: PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences. Management of a team of scientist, engineers and technicians; project management incl. budgeting and reporting. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location Permanent position. The position will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but ESS would like to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. The recruitment process is on going and the deadline may be changed. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website. For further information please contact the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se or Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Anne S?fstr?m Lanner, anne.safstromlanner[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fernandezbja at ornl.gov Thu Dec 15 04:44:39 2011 From: fernandezbja at ornl.gov (Fernandez-Baca, Jaime A.) Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:44:39 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Nominations for the Neutron Scattering Society of America Prizes and Fellows Message-ID: <334E233A660AAC4291E5403455654297463265B570@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> REMINDER The deadline for the nomination of candidates for NSSA prizes and for the nomination of candidates to be named as NSSA Fellows is December 16, 2011. The Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA) Requests Nominations of Candidates for the 2012 NSSA Prizes and of Candidates to be elected as NSSA Fellows The Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA) is requesting formal nominations for the NSSA prizes and for candidates to be elected as Fellows * The Clifford G. Shull Prize in Neutron Scattering, * The NSSA Sustained Research Prize, * The NSSA Science Prize, * The NSSA Prize for Outstanding Student Research. * NSSA Fellows THE DEADLINE FOR ALL NOMINATIONS IS DECEMBER 16, 2011 Jaime Fernandez-Baca Membership Secretary Neutron Scattering Society of America Jaime A. Fernandez-Baca Leader, Triple Axis Spectroscopy Group Quantum Condensed Matter Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P. O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6393 Phone 865-576-8659 FAX 865-574-6268 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From axel.steuwer at esss.se Thu Dec 15 09:10:58 2011 From: axel.steuwer at esss.se (Axel Steuwer) Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:10:58 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Science Symposia 2012 Call For Proposals Open In-Reply-To: <4EE9AB21.6010309@esss.se> References: <4EE9AB21.6010309@esss.se> Message-ID: <4EE9AB92.2090802@esss.se> Lund, 15 Dec 2011 Dear Colleagues We are happy to announce that the new call for proposals in the ESS Science Symposia series is now open. This call is for Symposia to take place throughout 2012. Deadline for application is 31 January 2012. We envisage that the decision on submitted proposals will be made around 20 Feb 2012 and the decisions will be announced shortly thereafter. The documents for guidelines and call for proposals can be downloaded from our website at http://ess-scandinavia.eu/symposia Feel free to contact us on symposia at esss.se for any information. We look forward to receiving many excellent proposals! Best regards Axel Steuwer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From epg at ansto.gov.au Fri Dec 16 08:19:48 2011 From: epg at ansto.gov.au (GILBERT, Elliot Paul) Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:19:48 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] CALL FOR PAPERS SAS2012 NOW OPEN - SYDNEY - 18-23 NOV 2012 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: SAS2012 - call for papers and registration is now open On behalf of the Australian and New Zealand small-angle scattering communities, I am delighted to invite you to attend the 15th International Small-Angle Scattering conference (SAS 2012), in the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia from 18 - 23 November 2012. The call for papers and registration is now open with further information available at www.sas2012.com The Organising Committee is dedicated to providing a contemporary and dynamic feel to SAS 2012 with exciting social events and networking opportunities combined with high quality science in a spectacular setting. We will be showcasing talent from the next generation of small-angle scatterers as well as highlighting emerging areas of the field. The conference will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on the waterfront of the magnificent Darling Harbour precinct and close to the heart of the city. This is the first time the event has been held in this region and it is our intention to make it a world-class conference for all delegates both professionally and socially. I look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in November 2012. 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URL: From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon Dec 19 07:41:07 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:41:07 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop on Second Guide Hall for the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney Australia, 16-18 April 2012 - please register interest in attending online [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <5E0B45A784E57F43B12AC6E068A90BCD620976@EXMBS2-B51.ansto.gov.au> Workshop on Second Guide Hall for OPAL Next Phase of Expansion at the OPAL Reactor 16-18 April 2011, at ANSTO, Sydney, Australia We are starting to think about the options for the OPAL Reactor, beyond the instruments located in the present Neutron Guide Hall. These include possibilities for a second cold source, a hot source, positron science, fundamental neutron-based physics and the possibility doubling the present number of instruments, using purposed-designed and optimised guides in a second guide hall on the south side of the reactor. The OPAL Reactor was designed from the outset to allow these possibilities, and one might anticipate that the case could be made to start on such expansion in this decade. In order to flesh out more of the details, we are holding a 3-day workshop at the Bragg Institute, together with the Australian/New Zealand user community, interested state and overseas agencies and selected international experts. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Attendees include: Peter B?ni TU-M?nchen, Germany Craig Buckley Curtin University Steve Buckman Australian National University Kurt Clausen Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland Ian Gentle University of Queensland Patrick Hartley CSIRO Mark Hoffmann University of New South Wales Brendan Kennedy Sydney University Duncan McGillivray University of Auckland, New Zealand Anton Middelberg University of Queensland Dan Neumann NIST Center for Neutron Research, USA Richard Newbury University of New South Wales Catherine Pappas Technical University of Delft, Netherlands Roger Pynn Indiana University, USA Ivan Schuller University of California San Diego, USA Mike Snow Indiana University, USA Bill Stirling CEA, France John Stride University of New South Wales Oleg Sushkov University of New South Wales Clemens Ulrich University of New South Wales John White Australian National University For Australian and New Zealand university attendees, AINSE will support travel and accommodation for up to two from each member university. Travel and accommodation for these attendees must be booked through AINSE by contacting Mrs Sandy O'Connor sjo at ansto.gov.au. In order to register, please fill in the online registration form. Local Organisers: * Rob Robinson * Joseph Bevitt * Frank Bruhn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. 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The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments at ESS are world-leading. Description of position/main responsibilities: The role of the Sample Environment Group will allow future users of ESS to perform neutron scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields once ESS delivers the first neutrons in 2019. The group will be responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. The unique characteristics of ESS will allow new experiments, formerly not possible requiring sample environment that e.g. operate synchronous with the ESS pulse structure. To determine top priorities and future research trends, consultation with different user communities and leading researchers overseas is of paramount importance to allow not only high-profile neutron experiments, but also complementary characterisation to be carried out at ESS. The successful candidate will establish and lead the Sample Environment group at ESS. The Sample Environment group will be responsible for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kinds of devices and components providing not only high and low temperatures, high magnetic fields, and high pressure but also unique hardware for soft-matter experiments using fast neutron instruments. The candidate will have to liaise with external groups, in-kind contributors, as well as the instruments scientists at ESS in Lund, to establish the framework for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kind of devices and components with a strong focus on standardisation and automation. Academic qualification: Masters degree in physics or any of the natural sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in using/designing of sample environment, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. Motivational leadership skills Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Desirable experience: PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences. Management of a team of scientist, engineers and technicians; project management incl. budgeting and reporting. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location Permanent position. The position will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but ESS would like to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. The recruitment process is on going and the deadline may be changed. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website. For further information please contact the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se or Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Anne S?fstr?m Lanner, anne.safstromlanner[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From j.voigt at fz-juelich.de Mon Dec 19 14:52:43 2011 From: j.voigt at fz-juelich.de (=?Windows-1252?Q?Voigt=2C_J=F6rg?=) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:52:43 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop "New routes to single phase multiferroics" Message-ID: New Routes to Single-Phase Multiferroics 505. WILHELM UND ELSE HERAEUS - SEMINAR Conference Homepage April 23rd - 25th 2012 Physik-Zentrum Bad Honnef, Germany Multiferroic materials challenge our fundamental understanding of magnetic and ferroelectric order. The related properties, including the magnetoelectric coupling, make them promising for future applications in information technology. A strong magnetoelectric coupling is incompatible with traditional mechanisms of ferroelectricity, and so far no multiferroic material fulfilling all technological requirements has been found. To overcome these difficulties, new routes need to be treaded in materials research. In consideration of this, active scientists in the field will be brought together in the 505th WE-Heraeus seminar, in order to discuss the search for new materials and mechanisms, and their better understanding. The latter requires the development of new experimental and theoretical methods, which will also be a subject of the seminar. Younger colleagues will profit particularly from the exchange with experienced researchers in the field. The preliminary list of confirmed invited speakers includes : T. Kimura, Osaka Univ (Opening lecture) D. Khomskii, Univ. K?ln M. V. Mostovoy, Univ. Groningen J. van den Brink, IFW Dresden M. Braden, Univ. K?ln P. Hatton, Durham Univ. M. Kenzelmann, PSI Villigen S. Ishiwata, Univ. Tokyo A. Loidl, Augsburg Univ. M. Fiebig, Univ. Bonn U. Staub, PSI Villigen J. Hamann-Borrero, IFW Dresden E. Schierle, HZ Berlin N. Spaldin, ETH Z?rich M. Lezaic, FZ J?lich A. Stroppa, CNR-SPIN L?Aquila K. D?rr, IFW Dresden A. Shuvaev, TU Wien H. Walker, ESRF The organizing comitee Prof. Dr. Manuel Angst Dr. J?rg Voigt PD Dr. Joachim Hemberger Dr. J?rg Strempfer Dr. J?rg Voigt _/ J?lich Centre for Neutron Science _/ Peter Gr?nberg Institut, JARA-FIT _/ Forschungszentrum J?lich _/ D-52425 J?lich _/ _/ Email: j.voigt at fz-juelich.de _/_/ Tel: +49 2461 61 6020 Fax: +49 2461 61 2610 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The detector group is currently focused on performing the necessary research and development for alternatives to He-3 detectors for neutron detection. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide simulation expertise for the detector group. This is in close collaboration with existing efforts at FRM-II in Munich and the ILL in Grenoble. This collaboration focuses upon gaseous detectors, with thin layers of Boron-10 as a converter material. The successful candidate will lead this collaborative effort and build upon existing results in order to understand the performance and optimise the design of future such detectors. Qualifications PhD in physics, computing or any of the natural sciences. Prior experience with using simulation tools and Monte Carlo techniques are required, as is a demonstrated ability in data analysis. In particular, familiarity with detector simulation and simulation programs such as GEANT, MCSTAS, MCNP, or GARFIELD, etc. would be advantageous. Good programming and computing skills are a necessity. As this position will involve working closely with collaborating institutes, a willingness to spend extended periods posted abroad and to be able to work effectively in a team is essential. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is time limited, 24 months, and will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden with extended periods at other facilities, in particular FRM-II in Munich and ILL in Grenoble. Start date The position is to be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering http://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is February 19, 2012. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information regarding the position, please contact Richard Hall-Wilton, richard.hall-wilton[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. 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Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide expertise for the Neutron Optics Group and work on innovative methods and designs for the transport of neutrons beams to experiments. The work will address issues such as neutron transport performance, coupling of guide systems to the moderators, and neutron supermirrors with reduced ?-ray production rate. Qualifications Academic qualification PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent working experience and knowledge. Desirable experience: Experience in optics, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. A strong computational and/or mathematical background, with experience in developing models of optical systems will be advantageous. Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. NB! Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading centre for materials research. Possibility for personal development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and Swedish language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 12 February, 2012. The recruitment process is ongoing and the deadline may be shortened. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information please contact the leader of the Neutron Optics group, Dr Phillip Bentley phillip.bentley[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrument Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Thu Dec 22 14:17:45 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:17:45 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS, MAXIV and Lund University start first joint laboratory References: Message-ID: <4ED546E5-F02A-40E7-B6D2-966CC9DEE2A8@esss.se> ESS, MAXIV and Lund University start first joint laboratory The European Spallation Source, MAXIV Laboratory and the Department of Physics at Lund University start the first joint laboratory. The new laboratory is the first step towards the building-up of joint infrastructure in the future Science City to be located between MAXIV and ESS. The Joint Detector Laboratory will be the first facility shared by ESS, MAXIV and Lund University. In the laboratory, novel types of detectors suitable for the future ESS and MAXIV facilities will be developed. ESS and MAXIV will be complementary research facilities. In order to fully make use of the potential scientific synergies of these two leading research facilities, initiatives are being taken to strengthen the scientific exchange between MAXIV, ESS and Lund University. The development of joint infrastructures, such as joint laboratories, is one part of this. - The Joint Detector Laboratory will be an important step in the process of bringing ESS and MAXIV closer. It will also serve as example for how competences and infrastructure at a university can benefit the MAX IV and ESS facilities, says Jesper Andersen, Science Director at the MAX IV Laboratory. ESS will have around 30 times higher neutron flux than existing neutron sources, which makes it a particular challenge to build detectors. Building the MAXIV detectors pose a similar challenge, since MAXIV will have the most brilliant synchrotron light of any X-ray research facility. The Photonuclear Group of the Division of Nuclear Physics, based at the existing MAX-lab, has vast experience of photon and neutron detector development. In the Joint Detector Laboratory, novel types of detectors will be developed and built. Through collaborating, all three parties will benefit from the sharing of knowledge and resources. - This is particularly important to ESS for several reasons. Firstly, this is the first ESS laboratory and our first physical infrastructure here in Lund. In fact, we consider this as a first step towards Science City. Secondly, detector development is crucial to ESS, and we need to build up expertise here in Lund, says Richard Hall-Wilton, Group Leader for the ESS Detector Group. - There are large similarities between detectors for X-rays, neutrons and nuclear physics. The pooling of equipment and skills will mean that we can develop better detectors, says Dr Kevin Fissum at the Photonuclear Group at the Lund University Department of Physics. The first stage in the collaboration will mean sharing the existing detector laboratory at MAX-lab. In a second stage, during 2012, the activities will be significantly expanded. Detectors are essential equipment in laboratories using particles or light to study different materials. The detectors measure how the neutrons or the synchrotron light interact with the scientist?s sample. Thus they are crucial for the gathering of information that will enable understanding of the characteristics of the sample. The Joint Detector Laboratory will be operated by the MAXIV Laboratory, ESS and the Department of Physics at Lund University. Science City is the area planned to be built between ESS and MAXIV. Science City will host laboratories and other infrastructure jointly operated by ESS and MAXIV, and other activities related to research and development. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From frick at ill.eu Thu Dec 22 14:19:00 2011 From: frick at ill.eu (Bernhard Frick) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:19:00 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] First announcement - Solid State Proton Conductors Conference SSPC16, Grenoble 10-14 September, 2012 Message-ID: Dear Colleague, It is our pleasure to invite you to participate to the 16th edition of the international conference "Solid State Proton Conductors" (SSPC16), which will be held in Grenoble, France, in days 10-14 September, 2012. SSPC conferences are devoted to solid state protonics, a lively research field with focus on fundamental mechanisms and ultimate applications of proton transport through solid materials. SSPC16 will put special attention to the use of modern scattering techniques (Neutrons/X-rays) for studying properties of novel energy materials. The conference will benefit from the unique scientific environment of Grenoble, including world-class large scale facilities as the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Laue Langevin Institut (ILL). Please download the SSPC16 flyer with a preliminary program by clicking here and visit our website at http://sspc16.weebly.com for further details. You can also contact us at sspc16 at gmail.com Abstract submission will open mid-January 2012. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Grenoble in September 2012. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Dr. Sandrine Lyonnard Laboratory of Ionic Polymer Conductors CEA-INAC ? Grenoble Local Organizing Committee S.Lyonnard/S. Mossa/G. Gebel /H. Mendil / L. Gonon / V. Mareau CEA-INAC F. Lefebvre-Joud/E. Bouyer CEA-LITEN M. Mar?chal / CNRS-LEPMI B.Frick/J. Combet Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) G. Portale European Syncrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The work will be conducted in collaboration with a range of different research groups at Chalmers, as well as with research groups at other Swedish Universities and at Universities abroad. Job description The majority of the student's working time will be devoted to his/her own research, with the main objective to obtain a PhD degree at the end of the project. For this purpose, it is expected that the student will be able to develop and pursue his/her own scientific ideas, and communicate his/her results in a wide context, through the publication of scientific articles and oral presentations at international conferences, for example. In addition, the position will normally include 20% department work, mostly teaching duties. The employment is limited to a maximum of five years. Qualifications We are looking for a PhD student with a Master degree and strong interest in physics and/or materials physics, or a related discipline. Candidates must have strong social skills, work ethic, and collaboration and communication (oral and written) skills. Candidates must also show great potential to drive projects independently. Application procedure Applications will be accepted through Chalmers webpage (www.chalmers.se) which also contains more information about the position. The closing date for applications is 2012-01-26, however, the review of applications will commence before that. For additional information, please contact: Asst. Prof. Maths Karlsson Dept. of Applied Physics, Chalmers Phone: +46 31 772 8038 Email: maths.karlsson at chalmers.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The school will focus mainly on practical training using a range of simulation and analysis codes on personal computers and the cluster at ILL, so the number of participants will be limited to 30. To apply to particpate in this school and for more information go to http://www.ill.eu/MDANSE. Please send enquiries to mdanse(at)ill.eu. From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Dec 22 22:26:23 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:26:23 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Wrong duration, PostDoc Position - Neutron Optics at ESS Message-ID: <3DFA8E47-10D8-4D77-95F8-AF5D8EBC2701@esss.se> Unfortunately the duration period was wrong in the ad sent out earlier today from the Neutron mailing list. Please disregard the previous e-mail regarding this position. Welcome to apply for the below opening. PostDoc Position - Neutron Optics The Neutron Optics Group of the Instrument Support Division at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Post Doc ? Neutron Optics. Description of position/department The Neutron Optics Group is part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at ESS. The Neutron Optics group focuses on enhancing the performance of neutron sources, moderators and beam delivery systems at ESS. Description of main responsibilities. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide expertise for the Neutron Optics Group and work on innovative methods and designs for the transport of neutrons beams to experiments. The work will address issues such as neutron transport performance, coupling of guide systems to the moderators, and neutron supermirrors with reduced ?-ray production rate. Qualifications Academic qualification PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent working experience and knowledge. Desirable experience: Experience in optics, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. A strong computational and/or mathematical background, with experience in developing models of optical systems will be advantageous. Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. NB! Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading centre for materials research. Possibility for personal development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and Swedish language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is time limited position for 24 months. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 12 February, 2012. The recruitment process is ongoing and the deadline may be shortened. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information please contact the leader of the Neutron Optics group, Dr Phillip Bentley phillip.bentley[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrument Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The new facilities will provide the critical science and technology capabilities necessary to execute the 21st century responsibilities of NNSA in executing its mission and in supporting the broader national security agenda. The NNSA facility call, coupled with LANL plans to invest in critical Laboratory capabilities provides a real opportunity to enhance research at LANSCE. The intent of the one-and-a-half day focused user meeting is to allow the user community a means to affect LANSCE's response to the call. Detailed information on the Workshop may be found at: http://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugtopics.shtml We hope to see you there! - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Arsen Gukasov From D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk Fri Dec 30 01:20:03 2011 From: D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk (Don Paul) Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:20:03 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] PhD student position in Superconductivity and Muons Message-ID: <815C7FC5-AB82-446A-A7F9-99BD0145A022@warwick.ac.uk> The ISIS Neutron & Muon Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick wish to appoint a doctoral research student for the study of unconventional superconducting materials which exhibit unusual pairing mechanisms. The PhD student on this project would be involved in the growth and characterisation of polycrystalline and single crystals of such materials, would receive training in a wide variety of techniques of relevance to superconductivity and magnetism research and gain an appreciation of the field of neutron and muon physics for the study of vortex physics. This PhD studentship is available from the beginning of October 2012. Please note, due to restrictions applied by the funding agency, only a UK or EU student can be supported on this project. To discuss the background to this project further contact either: D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk or Adrian.Hiller at stfc.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------ Professor Don Paul Superconductivity & Magnetism Group Department of Physics University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom email phrje at warwick.ac.uk tel 024 76 523603 ------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It would be very interesting to have in Darmstadt presentations on thin film characterization with x-rays and neutrons. Best regards and have a Happy New Year Artur Braun Dr. Artur BRAUN, Physicist, Marie Curie Fellow Group Leader Ceramic Energy Materials Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology ?berlandstrasse 129 CH - 8600 D?bendorf, Switzerland Phone: +41 (0) 58 765 4850 Fax: +41 (0) 58 765 4150 Mobile: +41 (0) 79 849 6183 Topical Editor "Energy Materials" Current Applied Physics Call for Papers: MSE 2012 in Darmstadt September 2012: Symposium D4 on Thin Film Metrology Progress in artificial photosynthesis for solar hydrogen generation and water splitting New Empa-Basel-Argonne Lab paper [cid:image001.png at 01CCC75C.195F0CC0] "Work. Finish. Publish." (Michael Faraday) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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At ANSTO, the centerpiece of our activities is the OPAL research reactor, and along with the Bragg Institute's state-of-the-art neutron-beam instruments, places Australia at the leading edge of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields. We are currently undertaking the Major Capital Works programs to deliver new cutting-edge neutron beam instruments for the Bragg Institute. We are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to design and develop Data Acquisition Electronics (DAE) products as part of this exciting expansion. This leadership position steers a group of engineers, technicians and other external resources to provide detectors, data acquisition hardware and software instrument control for neutron beam instrumentations at OPAL. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in electronic engineering of data acquisition systems using FPGA and or ASIC based hardware, and detailed knowledge of the design, specification, procurement, assembly, testing and installation and commissioning of designs. Given the leadership responsibilities of this position, to be successful, you must have demonstrated experience as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary team. You will have proven problem solving ability in delivering creative and systematic solutions, and solid technical analytical, computing skills and experience. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on 61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. 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At ANSTO, the centerpiece of our activities is the OPAL research reactor, and along with the Bragg Institute's state-of-the-art neutron-beam instruments, places Australia at the leading edge of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields. We are currently seeking an Instrumentation Electronics Technician to assist in the design, development, installation, and commissioning of instrument electronic systems within the Bragg Institute. You will be required to diagnose, isolate and rectify faults in complex instrumentation systems, develop prototype designs for instrument upgrades under the instruction of team leader, and document and draft instrument changes to the as built and original specifications. To be successful in this position, experience with Scientific and/or Industrial computer and electronic based instrumentation technologies is essential. You will require experience analysing schematic diagrams, drawings and manuals on complex systems including electronic schematics and printed circuit board layouts, in addition to experience working with programmable devices and equipment such as PLD, FPGA and Embedded Microprocessor Microcontroller technologies. Experience in Nuclear instrumentation systems including radiation detectors, analog amplifiers, discrimination systems and high voltage power supplies will be highly regarded. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment and must be Australian citizens. TO APPLY and view the Position Information package please visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page or contact Joanne Bartley on 61 2 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted on-line via our website. 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Due to extensive expansion of the Bragg Institute, we currently have a vacancy for a Data Acquisition Engineer. This role will deliver high performance data acquisition electronics and software for the neutron beam instruments and be responsible for managing this process through the engineering lifecycle - design, manufacture, procurement, installation, commissioning and maintenance. You will be degree qualified in Bachelor of Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with extensive experience in developing real-time data acquisition systems, as well as experience in design and configuration of FPGA based hardware, PCI device drivers and histogramming software. To be considered you must have extensive experience in the build, configuration and deployment of applications on the Linux operating system, and C and C++ applications using software development methodologies. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment. 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There will be a particular focus on materials for batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, light weight materials, and photovoltaic, solid state lighting and thermoelectricity. / /For further details, please visit the workshop webpage: http://www.esrf.fr/events/conferences/usersmeeting2011/Energy-workshop This Workshop will be held as a companion meeting of the 2011 ESRF Users' Meeting & Associated Workshops, which will be hosted at the ESRF between 7 - 11 February 2011. This General meeting (including a PLENARY MEETING on February 8 - 9) will provide, in addition, an opportunity for scientists interested in cutting-edge research to discuss the most recent advances in science using synchrotron radiation and to learn about the progress of the ESRF Upgrade Programme. We look forward to meeting you during the Energy Workshop and 2011 Users' Meeting Best regards, The organizing committee/ -- Dr Emmanuelle Suard, ILL, Diffraction group, D2B responsible, EASY ACCESS for Powder diffraction Phone +33/ (0)4 76 20 71 64 email: suard at ill.eu From johnsonkk at ornl.gov Thu Jan 6 16:00:47 2011 From: johnsonkk at ornl.gov (Johnson, Kyle) Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:00:47 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HFIR and SNS) Message-ID: <4114A3396F1890438102238220C45CAF0567EFF2A0@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals Proposals for beam time at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) will be accepted via the web-based proposal system until Midnight Eastern Time, Wednesday, February 23, 2011. This call is for experiments anticipated to run June-November 2011. 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The School, organised by the Teaching Committee of the Italian Crystallographic Association (AIC), is aimed at providing the theoretical and practical skills needed for the characterisation of crystalline structures at different length scales, by means of the combined application of diffraction techniques (classical and total scattering), spectroscopies (vibrational, XAS, RIXS and NMR) and computational methods. The School is mainly directed to researchers involved in structural characterisation field and will include lectures on both theory and applications of the experimental methods cited above. Particular attention will be granted to *practical sessions and data analysis*, with teachers available for suggestions/help on software?s use and tutorials, making it of interest also for non academic participants. Registration will open in February (*deadline: April 8th*). 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URL: From gmi at ansto.gov.au Wed Jan 19 01:43:48 2011 From: gmi at ansto.gov.au (MCINTYRE, Garry) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:43:48 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Position open for Instrument Scientist - Strain Scanner - in Sydney, Australia [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605723B78@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Instrument Scientist Neutron Scattering (KOWARI) Permanent Ongoing Salary range A$89K to A$109K (plus 15.4% super) Leading-Edge Research ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. Based in Sydney, we have recently commenced operation of the new 20 MW OPAL Reactor along with its initial suite of nine instruments, and have built up our team of scientists at the Bragg Institute to the point that we are the leading group of neutron-scattering scientists in the Southern Hemisphere. We are seeking an instrument scientist to operate and perform research using the KOWARI strain scanner at the OPAL Reactor, develop the user community on KOWARI and other neutron-scattering instruments on OPAL, and provide research and development leading to significant outcomes that meet with ANSTO's strategic directions. KOWARI is a state-of-the-art diffractometer dedicated to the nondestructive determination of residual stresses deep inside materials and engineering components, particularly in fatigue and tensile-testing experiments. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a high-quality research program, in collaboration with Australian universities, industry, other ANSTO divisions, in particular the Institute of Materials Engineering, and overseas scientists. Possible research areas can include engineering, materials science, and physics. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Engineering, Physics or Materials Science, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams. Experience in neutron scattering and/or synchrotron radiation will be a strong asset. The Instrument Scientist will be part of the scientific team and will report to the Research Leader for Hard Condensed Matter. Although this position has no direct reports the position may involve a substantial project-leadership role. For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications Close: 21 February 2011 Please click here to access the Position Information Package Dr Garry J. McIntyre Research Leader in Hard Condensed Matter The Bragg Institute, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC NSW 2232, Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9334, Fax: +61 (2) 9717 3606 e-mail: garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_garry_mcint yre -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We are seeking an instrument scientist to operate and perform research using the TAIPAN thermal 3-axis spectrometer at the OPAL Reactor, develop the user-community, and provide research and development leading to significant outcomes that meet with ANSTO's strategic direction. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a high-quality research program, in collaboration with Australian universities, industry, other ANSTO divisions and overseas scientists. Possible areas can include physics, chemistry and materials science. The successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams. Experience in neutron scattering and/or synchrotron radiation will be a strong asset. The Instrument Scientist will be part of the scientific team and will report to the Research Leader for Hard Condensed Matter. Although this position has no direct reports the position may involve a substantial project-leadership role. For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications Close: 21 February 2011 Please click here to access the Position Information Package Dr Garry J. McIntyre Research Leader in Hard Condensed Matter The Bragg Institute, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC NSW 2232, Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9334, Fax: +61 (2) 9717 3606 e-mail: garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au http://www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_garry_mcint yre -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We are happy to make this unique facility available to other users on a collaborative basis - for instance, for work on magnetic materials or nanostructures, superconductors, or the alignment of mesoscopic objects in fluid suspension. An ILL proposal deadline is approaching, and if you would like to suggest a collaboration there (or elsewhere) please contact one of us for further information. "Ted Forgan" , "Alex Holmes" < a.t.holmes at bham.ac.uk>, "Elizabeth Blackburn" , -- Prof. E.M. (Ted) Forgan School of Physics & Astronomy University of Birmingham Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K. +44-121-414-4678 E.M.Forgan at bham.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vaknin at ameslab.gov Thu Jan 20 18:49:19 2011 From: vaknin at ameslab.gov (David Vaknin) Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:49:19 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ames Laboratory Message-ID: <4D38759F.1060200@ameslab.gov> *Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ames Laboratory* *neutron and X-ray scattering* A postdoctoral research position in neutron and X-ray scattering is now available at Ames Laboratory, at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The research is focused on the application of elastic and inelastic neutron and x-ray scattering techniques to studies of magnetism in multiferroic systems and materials with coupling between magnetism and superconductivity. Candidates should have a PhD degree in physics, or a related area with some experience in scattering techniques. Applicants should send their applications, including two letters of recommendations, by e-mail to Dr. David Vaknin at vaknin at ameslab.gov . From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Jan 21 08:53:12 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:53:12 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.43 Jan 2011 Message-ID: ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 43, Jan 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS. BUDGET WAS ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF 2010. EXPERIMENTAL PROPOSALS WERE IN DUE. MAYOR OF TOKAI VILLAGE VISITED ISIS AND CERN. CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO J-PARC INITIATED. NEW DORMITORY WILL BE OPEN ON JANUARY 17TH. A-TAC AND IAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES TO BE HELD. 2. [Accelerator Division] THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] NEW BEAMLINE K1.1BR WAS COMMISSIONED. OCT. AND NOV. RUN FOR SLOW EXTRACTION SUMMARY. T2K ACCUMULATED MORE DATA AFTER SUMMER SHUTDOWN. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] 200 KW OPERATION FOR THE 2010B PERIOD HAS STARTED. CONSTRUCTION OF SIX NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. "FLY PASS SYSTEM" WAS NEWLY INTRODUCED TO MUSE FOR THE MuSR MEASUREMENTS WITH A TINY VOLUME. 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] THE FIRST OBSERVATION OF LASER RESONANCE IONIZATION OF IRIDIUM ATOMS. POLARIZED RADIOACTIVE INDIUM BEAM PRODUCED BY TILTED FOILS. THE REACTION CROSS SECTIONS OF 12C(ALPHA,GAMMA)16O WERE MEASURED FOR ASTROPHYSICAL INTEREST. 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] DEVELOPED THE ULTRASONIC DOPPLER METHOD FOR FLOW MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID METAL. 7. [Safety Division] THE 10TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC MET ON DEC. AND THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC. 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS During the fall run significant progress has been observed in the accelerator performance. First, the extraction efficiency for slow spill beams to the hadron hall reached 99.5 %. Namely, only 0.5 % loss is observed at the extraction point. This was due to fine tuning of a dump magnet. This high extraction efficiency is very close to the theoretical limit, since the original calculation showed that this number would be the maximum limit. Note that the extraction efficiency for the slow beam at KEK-PS was 90 %. Second, the beam power for the 3 GeV went up to 200 kW and that for the 50 GeV to 115 kW. The accelerator people are ready for 300 kW, but we will run at this level for a while, because we would like to see stability for the neutron source for a while. BUDGET WAS ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF 2010 The next-year budget was announced from our funding agency at the end of December, being subject to the approval of Diet, though. For JAEA an 8 cycle operation was approved (9 cycles, which is 200 days, is our ultimate goal). Also, the 400 MeV upgrade and a neutron beamline were approved and they are in the budget. In addition, a budget associated with a new third party operation was approved. Furthermore, an improvement of the Linac and 3 GeV toward 1 MW operation was approved under the new frontier special budget framework. For KEK a 6 cycle operation was approved. Altogether, 115 Oku Yen was approved for JAEA and 66 Oku Yen was approved for KEK. In addition, out of the 2010 Supplemental Budget, 5.4 Oku Yen was approved at KEK for construction of the ultra slow muon channel and 2.8 Oku Yen was approved at JAEA for construction of a neutron beam line. Furthermore, 7 Oku Yen is reserved for a new third party operation. Overall our budget status is reasonably good. EXPERIMENTAL PROPOSALS WERE IN DUE December 7 was the deadline for submission of new MLF proposals and December 6 was the deadline for submission of new Particle and Nuclear Physics proposals. The PAC for Particle and Nuclear Physics will be held on January 14-16, 2011. MAYOR OF TOKAI VILLAGE VISITED ISIS AND CERN In October of 2010, the Mayor of Tokai Village, Tatsuya Murakami, visited ISIS and CERN to study and learn how these two places are handling foreign visitors. The delegation of about 10 people received enthusiastic receptions at both places. The Village announced after the trip to take care of more things for foreign visitors at J-PARC. CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO J-PARC INITIATED In December of 2010, the new budget initiative for construction of a special road directly to the J-PARC site was approved in Tokai Village. We anticipate the completion of this new road at the end of FY2011. If this road is in place, then users can come directly to the J-PARC campus without going through the main JAEA gate. We are discussing how to create a new gate to the J-PARC. NEW DORMITORY WILL BE OPEN ON JANUARY 17TH On January 17 a new dormitory with 49 rooms will be open for users. The place is near the area of Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center. Details will be given at Users Office, or, some place in this Newsletter. In addition, a new cafe was already open in the 2nd floor of Ibaraki Quantum Research Beam Center and also near the MLF Experimental Facility. A-TAC AND IAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES TO BE HELD On February 17-19 our annual Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (A-TAC) will be held, followed by our annual International Advisory Committee (IAC) on February 21 and 22. In addition, the annual Muon Science Advisory Committee (MuSAC) and the annual Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC) will be held on February on 18-19 and February 28 to March 2, respectively. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Ainosuke ANDO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED 1. MR (Main Ring / 50-GeV Synchrotron) (1) As mentioned in the previous newsletter, MR is now ready for the 8-bunch operation without problems of beam-heating up to the beam power of 750 kW. (2) The collimator in 3-50BT ; Beam Transfer line from RCS (3-GeV synchrotron) to the MR, has been improved to permit a 2-kW beam loss, which makes active forming of the beam shape possible. This will give us an advantage to understand and to reduce beam losses in the MR. 2. RCS (3 GeV Synchrotron / Rapid Cycling Synchrotron) (1) Many different types of charge exchange foils have been mounted to obtain an optimum thickness and shape from the viewpoint of the minimum beam loss in the accumulation stage where the loss is dominated by large angle Rutherford scattering due to multi-passage of the foil. (2) The chromaticity correction will be done during the full acceleration period by AC power supplies for sextupole magnets. This would contribute to the reduction of beam loss at dispersive points in the acceleration. 3. MPS (Machine Protection System) There are concurrent beam supplies from RCS to MLF (Materials and Life science Facility) and MR. Previously when an MPS interlock in one side activated, the supplies to both sides were interrupted for maximum protection. After operational experience, this system has been updated so as to suspend only the corresponding supply to the source facility of an interlock. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by J.IMAZATO, S.SAWADA, M.IEIRI and K.H.TANAKA and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW BEAMLINE K1.1BR WAS COMMISSIONED (by Jun IMAZATO) A low-momentum separated-kaon beam line, K1.1BR, which was completed this summer, has been commissioned in this October successfully. The TREK group, intending to use its beam for their stopped K+ experiments, performed kaon beam survey and tuning. Thanks to a Fitch type Cherenkov counter with high performance, the kaon beam could be tuned efficiently under the electro-static separator (ESS) operation up to +-300 kV. For the standard slit openings used for experiments, a K+ beam could be observed with nearly the expected intensity. Thanks to the beam optics employed for K1.1BR named "intermediate imaging", a fairly good K/pi ratio of about 1 could be confirmed even for the single stage separation by ESS. An exactly round beam spot with the diameter of 1.1 cm (in sigma) was formed at the experimental target point. After the beam tuning, the kaon beam was delivered to a test experiment of a liquid argon detector prototype. For a while, this beam line will be used as a test beam for detector development. OCT. AND NOV. RUN FOR SLOW EXTRACTION SUMMARY (by S.SAWADA, M.IEIRI and K.H.TANAKA) Autumn Slow Extraction run of 50-GeV PS started on October 12th and ended on November 16th. Total beam time used for experiments was approximately 400 hours. Beam time used by each experimental team was summarized below. Beam Line Exp. Beam Time(hr) K1.8 E19 258 ----------------------------------------- K1.8BR E17 119 ----------------------------------------- KL E14 384 ----------------------------------------- K1.1BR T25 12 E06 128 T32 147 E06 30 T38 55 ----------------------------------------- Especially E19(Search for Penta Quark, Theta+, via the p(pi-,K-)X Reaction) used the beam as the FIRST official "Experimental Beam Time". Thanks to the stable slow extraction beam operation by the 50-GeV PS crew members, i.e. less than 10% down time, each experimental team enjoyed the beam and performed the experiments successfully. T2K ACCUMULATED MORE DATA AFTER SUMMER SHUTDOWN (by T.TSUKAMOTO) Many works on the T2K neutrino beam line facility and T2K near detector ND280 have been done during this summer shutdown. In addition to work for maintenance such as a test for remote maintenance of target station equipments, work to install many new equipments such as a new horn power supply were carried out. Neutrino beam operation started from the middle of November. Delivered proton beam intensity was started from about 75kW and was increased to about 115kW. Accumulated data is about 4.2 e+19 POT (Protons On Target) after this summer shutdown and 7.6 e+19 POT in total. Analysis of data accumulated by this summer corresponding to 3.23e+19 is being carried out and a status report was presented at the T2K collaboration meeting held on December 9-11. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 200 KW OPERATION FOR THE 2010B PERIOD HAS STARTED 1. Neutron Source The MLF operation was resumed on Oct. 15, 2010. Normal operation of the new accumulator, which was replaced in the summer maintenance period, was confirmed, so that the functionality to suppress a pressure fluctuation of the cryogenic hydrogen circulation system was recovered. The operation from October through December was halted twice due to heat exchange degradation in the cryogenic hydrogen system. Contamination of impurities (possibly water vapour) in helium gas is a possible reason, and elimination of the impurities is on going for the next operation cycle in January. Proton beam power of MLF was stepped up from 120 kW to 200 kW in December. We have not seen any relevant problems in the target, moderator, shielding and instrument systems during a short trial period, and we decided on a continuous operation with this power until the next major power-up scheduled for next fall. The beam optics of the proton beam transport line was determined when a couple of octupole electromagnets would be introduced. The beam current density onto the mercury target is expected to be reduced with flatter proton beam profile. The specifications of the octupole electromagnets were also finalized for procurement. The designs of a target vessel with bubblers and a gas supply system to the bubblers to mitigate pressure waves are ongoing to fabricate and install in the 2011 summer shutdown period. The prediction code of accumulated gas at each component in mercury circulation loop is being developed to control the supplied gas to the bubblers through experimental data obtained in mercury and water loops. CONSTRUCTION OF SIX NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING 2. Neutron Science After the power-up from 120kW to 200kW in December, significant improvement in data quality has been observed in many instruments. Diffractometers can perform quick experiments, and statistics in inelastic scattering data have been obviously much advanced. Now we can foresee great output from MLF in 2011. User operation for the 2010B period (from December 2010 to March 2011) has started and 54 accepted general proposals called by J-PARC as well as 31 general proposals called by Ibaraki prefecture (proposals from industrial users to two Ibaraki prefecture beamlines) are being carried out. The call for next term proposals (2011A) was closed and 130 general proposals were submitted. The submitted proposals will be reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee, and results of each proposal will be informed to applicants by the end of the fiscal year. A vacuum tank of TAIKAN (BL15, Small Angle Scattering Instrument) was installed on Dec. 23rd. An annex building for SPICA (BL09, Special Environment Powder Diffractometer) is under construction. For PLANET (BL11, High Pressure Diffractometer), choppers, supermirror guide tubes and all the shielding were installed already. Beamline shielding for DNA (BL02, Inverted Geometry Spectrometer) is under construction. The construction of two other new instruments, VNR (BL17, Vertical Reflectometer) and SENJU (BL18, Single Crystal Diffractometer), is also continuing. "FLY PASS SYSTEM" WAS NEWLY INTRODUCED TO MUSE FOR THE MuSR MEASUREMENTS WITH A TINY VOLUME 3. Muon Science At the MUSE Decay-Surface Muon (D1) area, a surface muon beam has been delivered with a beam size larger than 40mm in diameter. Therefore, we are having a serious problem on S/N ratio in the muSR measurements, in particular for small specimens of less than 40mm in diameter, because of background due to muons not stopped in the sample. In order to overcome this problem, we have installed so called, "Fly Pass System" which is an extension of the muon beam duct even downstream of the sample specimen. Muons not stopped at the sample specimen are designed to pass away in the extended duct to further distance. Therefore, the S/N ratio even with use of a 5x5mm^2 specimen was discovered to become better than 1/1. This development will enable us to perform muSR experiments at MUSE with a tiny volume such as a precious single crystal, etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] by Hiroari MIYATAKE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE FIRST OBSERVATION OF LASER RESONANCE IONIZATION OF IRIDIUM ATOMS The laser resonance ionization of iridium atoms was successfully achieved for the first time in collaboration with RIKEN SLOWRI group. The wavelengths of the first and the second laser pulses were found. The ionization scheme will be used for the lifetime measurements of neutron-rich isotopes by KEK isotope separation system (KISS). The laser resonance schemes for other elements will be searched for. POLARIZED RADIOACTIVE INDIUM BEAM PRODUCED BY TILTED FOILS The radioactive nuclear beam of In-123 was successfully polarized by applying the tilted foil technique in collaboration with the Osaka Univ. group. The radioactive isotopes of In-123 were produced by fission reactions of uranium with proton beams from the tandem accelerator at Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). They were ionized by JAEA Isotope Separator On-Line (ISOL), converted to multi-charged ions by the charge breeder and accelerated up to the energy of 305 keV/nucleon by two linear accelerators at Tokai Radioactive Ion Accelerator Complex (TRIAC). Penetrating 20 thin carbon foils, the accelerated beam was polarized to about 1% degree of polarization. THE REACTION CROSS SECTIONS OF 12C(ALPHA,GAMMA)16O WERE MEASURED FOR ASTROPHYSICAL INTEREST The reaction cross sections of 12C(alpha,gamma)16O were measured at three different energies, 1.12MeV/nucleon, 0.77 MeV/nucleon and 0.70 MeV/nucleon in collaboration with JAEA group. Gamma-ray angular distribution measurements solve the interference pattern of E1 and E2 components of gamma transitions, which are considered to affect the heavy element synthesis at 300 keV stellar temperature. In order to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of measurements, the 2 MHz pulsed alpha beam was developed at TRIAC by newly importing a chopper and a pre-buncher. Typical beam intensity on the water-cooled 12C target was about 5 micro A. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hirofumi TSUJIMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPED THE ULTRASONIC DOPPLER METHOD FOR FLOW MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID METAL In the Accelerator Driven System (ADS), which has been developed in JAEA, liquid Lead Bismuth Eutectic (LBE) alloy would be used for a coolant and a spallation neutron target. To estimate the thermo- fluid behavior of the LBE coolant and the spallation target in ADS accurately, verification of the CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis is important. However, the measurement of liquid metal flow is difficult because of its opaque nature. To acquire the velocity information in the flowing LBE, the measurement technique by using ultrasonic Doppler method has been developed in JAEA. This technique was applied to an actual LBE flow (150 degrees C) in an LBE target model to measure the three-dimensional flow structure near the beam window. The measured results showed that the flow structure was not symmetric for the direction of gravity, and the symmetrical structure for the horizontal direction was collapsed with increasing of the flow rate, more than 30 l/min. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE 10TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC MET ON DEC. AND THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC The 10th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC met on Dec. 7, 2010 and discussed the alterative application of all J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the abolition of the injection dump in the 50GeV proton synchrotron, the power-up and the shielding reinforcement for a primary beam line including beam dump for the Hadron Facility, the new secondary beam lines in Materials and Life Science Facility. These applications were submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on Dec. 15. As five-years of radiation handling is approaching in J-PARC, the first periodical inspection will be carried out by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) in Jan. 2011, to make sure that radiation installations are maintained in compliance with technical standards by the Radiation Hazards Prevention Law. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 2nd MLF Symposium, Jan. 17-18, 2011 at KEK, Tsukuba (Language: Japanese) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/MLFsympo/index.html 2) The International Workshop on Neutron Applications on Strongly Correlated Electron Systems 2011 (NASCES11), Feb. 23-25, 2011 at Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center, Tokai (Language: English) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/NASCES/index.html 3) Workshop on High Magnetic Field & High-Pressure Environments for Neutron Scattering Experiments at MLF/J-PARC, Mar. 8-9, 2011 at Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center, Tokai (Language: Japanese) http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/extreme/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. 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Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From ljp at lanl.gov Thu Jan 27 16:30:56 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:30:56 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposal: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <001201cbbe37$30ecdfe0$92c69fa0$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Get Involved!Register your interest today at http://esss.se/s-and-s. ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 011127announcement.jpg Type: image/jpg Size: 113102 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aundrea at lanl.gov Fri Jan 28 01:09:55 2011 From: aundrea at lanl.gov (Aundrea R. Espinosa) Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:09:55 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines-Proposal Call 2011 Message-ID: <828CD2DB-8D4C-403E-A655-29BE917C25A5@lanl.gov> January 27,2011 Colleagues, We bring to your attention LANSCE?s proposal call LANSCE ? Nuclear Science: LANSCE is accepting proposals for Nuclear Science and ICE House experiments for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting proposals is 6:00 p.m. (1800) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period from June through Mid-December 2011 and from January through the end of February 2012. Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left ?WNR? proposal call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. LANSCE ? 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals: Proposal call is open for beam time at the LANSCE -Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left ?Lujan Center? first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Select one nominee for each of the 7 positions available (far right bar). * You can also view a biographical sketch of each candidate. * The ballot is active until February 4th at 5:00 pm MST. * You can only complete one ballot. Thank you for participating! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Nancy Hess LUG-EC, chair nancy.hess at pnl.gov (509)371-6385 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Tue Feb 1 19:50:02 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:50:02 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] NIST Center for Neutron Research-Summer Schools 2011 Message-ID: Subject: NCNR Summer Schools 2011 This year the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) will offer two summer schools over two consecutive weeks in June. The first week will be devoted to the study of soft matter systems and the second week will focus on the dynamics of hard matter. For information about the schools, please visit: http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/summerschool/ss11 Please note that this year the schools will be conducted during a scheduled long facility shutdown. Thus, whilst the classes will get hands on experience with the instruments they will use previously collected data for analysis. Week 1: "Methods and Applications of High Resolution Neutron Spectroscopy and Small Angle Neutron Scattering" This class will run from Sunday, June 12, to Friday, June 17. Students will explore the use of neutron spin echo and backscattering spectroscopies as well as small angle neutron scattering (SANS) to the study of soft matter. The instruments used during this week will include the NG3 30 meter SANS instrument, and the Neutron Spin Echo and High Flux Backscattering spectrometers. Week 2: "Methods and Applications of Cold and Thermal Neutron Spectroscopy" This class will run from Saturday, June 18, to Friday, June 24. Students will learn various neutron spectroscopic techniques employed to study hard condensed matter systems. The instruments used during this week will include the cold neutron triple-axis spectrometers SPINS and MACS, the thermal neutron triple-axis spectrometer BT7, and the time-of-flight Disk Chopper Spectrometer. The NCNR summer schools will teach the attendees to assess the applicability of the techniques to their own research, and will provide the technical guidance needed to write effective experiment proposals. The NCNR summer schools are sponsored in part by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRS, DMR- 0944772). There is a $100 registration fee and attendees are responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses. However, thanks to the NSF, some limited support will be available for graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty. Applicants have the option of applying for one or both weeks with applications for each being considered independently. Attendance during each week will be limited to 32 participants. Only applicants from North American institutions will be accepted. To apply, please visit: http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/summerschool/ss11 Early application is strongly advised since attendance is strictly limited and past NCNR summer schools have been highly oversubscribed. Deadline: April 1, 2011. Yamali Hernandez and Brian Kirby National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6102 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6102 Tel: (301) 975-5295 (YH), (301) 975-8395(BK) FAX: (301) 921-9847 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . Kenneth W. Herwig Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory herwigkw at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ekkebusae at ornl.gov Wed Feb 2 18:35:34 2011 From: ekkebusae at ornl.gov (Ekkebus, Allen E.) Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:35:34 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering, June 11 - 25, 2011 Message-ID: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F3044430471C@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> The 13th National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering will be held June 11 - 25, 2011, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory. The application deadline is February 28, 2011. Details about the School (and the application form) are provided by the Argonne Division of Educational Programs at http://www.dep.anl.gov/nx. The main purpose of the National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering is to educate graduate students on the utilization of major neutron and x-ray facilities. Lectures, presented by researchers from academia, industry, and national laboratories, will include basic tutorials on the principles of scattering theory and the characteristics of the sources, as well as seminars on the application of scattering methods to a variety of scientific subjects. Students will conduct short experiments at Argonne's Advanced Photon Source (APS) and Oak Ridge's Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) facilities to provide hands-on experience for using neutron and synchrotron sources. Notes and videos (neutron portion only) of the lectures from last year's school are available at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/nxs2010/lecture-notes-videos.shtml. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Wed Feb 2 23:36:21 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:36:21 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposal: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <004601cbc329$9dc28ec0$d947ac40$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in single crystal crystallography and related computation methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal diffraction instruments. Candidates with experience in macromolecular crystallography using synchrotron radiation are also welcomed to apply. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. 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ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays in essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. 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ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Feb 3 09:26:08 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:26:08 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist at ESS - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer Message-ID: <9BFB6DEC-C664-4901-AC82-653D35162FA8@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in single crystal neutron spectrometer instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new single crystal excitations spectrometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centres. Synergies with the neighbouring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or lattice excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal excitations spectrometers. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 30th March 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 1st May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instrumentation Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rro at ansto.gov.au Fri Feb 4 05:12:54 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:12:54 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Research Fellow, jointly between University of Wollongong and the Bragg Institute, Sydney, Australia, closing date 27 February 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605865280@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> For URL, see http://employment.uow.edu.au/cgi-bin/job_details.cgi?id=23840 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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It is time now to start developing the ideas for the first set of instruments that will be ready for users from day 1 in 2019. This means in turn that we will start new collaborations to be added to the collaborations already in place. With almost 70 people now working at ESS AB in Lund, there are more than 300 people, ranging from administrators to scientists, involved in the project around Europe and beyond. ESS is a project that is moving forward and we are gearing up for the challenges ahead! The land for ESS is secured, we are currently recruiting the person that will lead the Project office that we are setting up in Lund and we are also recruiting scientists and support staff as the pre-construction phase of the facility gets underway. This week, the MoU formalising the collaboration between the 16 partner countries represented in the ESS Steering Committee will be signed at the Swedish Embassy in Paris and in another couple of weeks the first report on the Sustainability policy will be presented. The policy emphasises that ESS will be built in a environmentally friendly way which also brings with it lower operating costs. We are also happy to announce three larger conferences this year. The 4th High Power Targetry Workshop will be held in Malm?, Sweden in May, followed by the first Science & Scientists at ESS meeting in July as a satellite meeting to the ECNS conference. In the autumn we will arrange the first Green Energy for Sustainable Science conference. You'll find more information on these conferences on our website http://esss.se. To summarise: 2011 will mean new hope, attracting new partners, new collaborations, new ideas and will require a lot of dedicated work. All to meet our overall goal: first neutrons in 2019. ESS will be a different kind of neutron source! Colin Carlile Meetings on Science @ ESS On the 22nd and 23rd July 2011 ESS will arrange a kick-off meeting to discuss the future scientific goals of the facility as a satellite to the ECNS meeting. ? It will be a way for us to inform the research community of the progress so far and to get the science community involved in the development of the first set of instruments, says Dimitiri Argyriou, Science Director at ESS AB. A new generation of neutron facility also needs a new generation of instruments, but to get that we need input and involvement from the community that will use them. The meeting will start on Friday afternoon with a plenary session and will continue on the next day. Later that evening the work will continue in the more relaxed atmosphere of the dinner. We will ensure that there will be sufficient time for questions and comments about the ESS Design Update and the development of the first set of instruments. ? This is the kick-off meeting about the future science at ESS. There will be a series of meetings involving scientists from various fields of research starting later in 2011. Now is the time to get involved, says Dimitri Argyriou. You can register your interest to participate on the conference website: http://www.esss.se/s-and-s. This meeting will be limited to 170 participants. The main Science & Scientists @ ESS meeting will be held in Berlin on the 19th and 20th April 2012. Put the date in your diary even now! Link to the website Green Energy for Sustainable Science Conference Big Science is an important key to a sustainable future, but can Big Science facilities be sustainable in themselves? A growing number of involved scientists from a multitude of disciplines seem to think it is worth trying. The European Spallation Source has committed to an energy programme called ?Responsible, Recyclable and Renewable?. The primary energy will come from renewable sources and the waste heat produced in the facility will be recycled into the local district heating system. - This is the responsible way of building a research facility, says Thomas Parker, Energy Manager at ESS. But it isn't the easy way. We have two sustainability partners, E.ON and Lunds Energi, that provide us with know-how and engineers. The first report from the sustainability group is due in March. The aim for the GESS conference is to share and discuss sustainability challenges and strategies in large scale research facilities. To pre-register to the conference visit the website. Link to the GESS site Germany injects 21M? into the ESS Pre-construction phase In November, Germany announced a significant financial contribution to the ESS Design Update. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research will contribute with 15 M? and other German institutions will contribute with 6 M?. The money will be used by those German institutions that are involved in the ESS Design Update in close cooperation with the ESS team in Lund on a series of work programmes over the next three years to prepare for the construction of ESS. Denmark becomes a shareholder in ESS AB Denmark became the second shareholder in European Spallation Source AB when they acquired 26% of the shares. At the same time three representatives from Denmark became members of the Board. Thus both the host countries are now shareholders in ESS AB. The ESS Data Management and Software Centre is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, benefiting from the Nordic Data Grid and Danish expertise on high-power computing. During the Design Update the centre is being used for simulations and calculations. France signed MoU In December at the French Embassy in Sweden a number of MoUs were signed between research organisations in France and Sweden about cooperation on the ESS Design Update. The agreements cover essential R&D on key ESS accelerator components, as well as the development of instrumentation and the exchange of scientists. Several Swedish and French institutions are involved in these cooperations. In the photo: Christiane Alba-Simionescu, Director of LLB Saclay, P?r Omling, Director General of the Swedish Research Council and Bernard Bigot, Administrateur G?n?rale of the CEA sign MoUs linking Swedish and French institutes collaborating on ESS. Next issue of the Newsletter In the next newsletter there will be portraits of the newly appointed Science Director, Dimitri Argyriou, and the newly appointed Head of Administration, Matti Tiirakari. There will also be a feature about the Project Group that will be responsible for the construction of the facility. The next issue will be published in the beginning of March. European Spallation Source ESS AB / www.esss.se / info at esss.se Director General and CEO Colin Carlile / +46(0)761 333399 / colin.carlile at esss.se Communications Officer and Editor Roger Eriksson / +46(0)46-2226718 / roger.eriksson at esss.se ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Memorandum will be complemented later on by agreements detailing the participation of the respective Partner Countries. > > - The construction of ESS is a key element in the European efforts to further develop world-leading research infrastructures. Today?s agreement is a real step forward, says Lars Borjesson, Chairman of the Steering Committee. > > The Pre-Construction Phase is the first step towards realizing the European Spallation Source. It will cover the update of the ESS technical design, the site planning and licensing. It is planned to end in 2012, and be followed by the Construction Phase. > > The MoU specifies that this phase will also result in: > > - time lines for construction and operation > > - a funding scenario for ESS construction and operation > > - a detailed budget and cost book > > - a proposal on organizational structure of the ESS > > - a signature-ready agreement on international partnership for construction and operation of ESS > > - The international MoU will give us the essential framework needed for participation of the Partner Countries and coordination of the work ahead, says Colin Carlile, Director-General of ESS. > > - We are particularly proud that the international collaboration for one of Europe?s largest future science facilities is agreed in France, since France has a strong engagement in strengthening European research, says Gabriele Fioni, Deputy Director-General at the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, who will sign the MoU on behalf of France. > > The European Spallation Source is currently partnered by 16 European countries: Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland. > > > For more information, please contact: > > Colin Carlile, ESS AB Director. E-mail colin.carlile at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 02 > > Marianne Ekdahl, Communications Officer Press & Politics. E-mail marianne.ekdahl at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 89 > > > ESS IN SHORT: > > The European Spallation Source ? the next generation facility for materials research and life science > > The European Spallation Source (ESS) will be a multi-disciplinary research laboratory based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS can be likened to a large microscope, where neutrons are used instead of light to study materials ? ranging from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules ? to gain knowledge about their structure and function. ESS will be up to 100 times better than existing facilities, opening up new possibilities for researchers in for example health, environment, climate, energy, transport sciences and cultural heritage. > > ESS is an intergovernmental research infrastructure project, and it will be built in Lund in southern Scandinavia. At least sixteen European countries will take part in the construction, financing and operation of the ESS. Sweden and Denmark will co-host the ESS and cover 50 percent of the 1,4 B? investment costs and 20 percent of the operating costs together with the Nordic and Baltic states. > > The European Spallation Source ESS AB is a public limited company, today owned by the Swedish and the Danish states. ESS AB is planning the future international ESS organisation. Building is expected to start around 2013, the ?rst neutrons to be produced in 2019 and the facility to be fully operational around 2025. > > ESS will support a user community of 5000 researchers and will have great strategic importance for the development of the European Research Area. Near by there will be complementary laboratories, such as the synchrotron MAX IV in Lund and XFEL and PETRAIII in Hamburg. > > > This information was brought to you by Cision http://www.cisionwire.com > http://www.cisionwire.com//international-collaboration-on-ess-agreed-in-paris80846 > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Fri Feb 4 16:43:27 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:43:27 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011 Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C05D3D736@EVS1.aecl.ca> The Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering will be holding the 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011. The school will be organized by the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre at the Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario. The school consists of morning lectures followed by afternoon hands-on experiments on the spectrometers at the NRU reactor at Chalk River. The curriculum is a broad overview of neutron methods and applications in a wide range of scientific areas, such as magnetism, industrial, and soft materials. The school is aimed at graduate students and post-docs who have no prior knowledge of neutron scattering techniques, and with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, or mineralogy. For further information and to register, visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Address inquiries to Dr. Zahra Yamani (zahra.yamani at nrc.gc.ca); Tel: 613 584 8811 x 43932. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From smithda at ornl.gov Fri Feb 4 17:39:28 2011 From: smithda at ornl.gov (Smith, Deborah Ann) Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:39:28 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate - Powder and Single-Crystal Diffraction Groups Message-ID: Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate - Powder and Single-Crystal Diffraction Groups Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, TN ORNL11-44-NSSD Project Description: The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for an immediate Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate to be jointly affiliated with the Powder Diffraction Group and the Single-Crystal Diffraction Group. This position is offered through the Neutron Sciences Career Development Program (COP). With the United States' highest flux reactor-based neutron source for condensed matter research, the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and the world's most intense pulsed, accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), ORNL is becoming the world's foremost center for neutron science. Research at these facilities encompasses the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for up to 2,000 researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world . To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. The Neutron Scattering Science Division (NSSD) carries out and enables excellent and vibrant science programs using neutron scattering instruments by supporting a world-class user science program, developing and participating in signature science programs across ORNL, and conducting cutting-edge in-house research. NSSD is responsible for operating and developing the neutron scattering instruments located at both the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and HFIR. The Neutron Scattering Instrument Associate serves as the technical specialist in supporting day-to-day neutron beam line operation and assists facility users and NSSD personnel in the performance of experiments and subsequent data analysis. Major Duties/Responsibilities: * Works with and provides technical guidance to users and NSSD Instrument Scientists in the performance of experiments and analysis. * Serves as the technical specialist for the operation and maintenance of sophisticated equipment used for neutron scattering, primarily the HB2A Neutron Powder Diffractometer and HB3A Neutron Four-circle Diffractometer, both located at the HFIR * Plans and leads in the testing and evaluation of new or developmental equipment, particularly, sample environment equipment associated with these diffractometers. * Ensures that beam line operations are performed under safe and environmentally sound conditions and that NSSD users perform their experiments in a safe and environmentally sound manner. * Proposes, develops, and presents procedures for operating and maintaining beamline equipment. * May give work direction to technicians, craft workers, and otherwise experienced personnel. The Neutron Sciences Career Development Program (CDP) was founded to nurture the creative development of neutron scattering instrumentation at ORNL. This initiative is viewed as a critical part of keeping the neutron scattering instruments at ORNL on the cutting edge of design and scientific functionality and keeping them competitive worldwide. This program is designed to provide an environment in which early-career scientists and technicians can be a part of innovative concepts for neutron-related instrumentation, while helping end users develop proposals, conduct experiments, and analyze data. This is an Instrument Associate position offered through the ORISE CDP with an initial appointment of three years with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The CDP is designed to attract high-quality candidates, who would gain scientific experience in a world-class neutron scattering facility, with potential to be hired as regular laboratory staff upon exemplary performance and hiring need. Qualifications: M.S. degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or related field, or B.s. degree plus 2 years of experience in the same. Good communications and interpersonal skills required. Ability to work in a team environment required. Demonstrated computer literacy including proficiency in word processing required. Direct experience working on neutron scattering related instruments and software is highly desirable. Must be capable of working with scientists and engineers from verbal or written instructions. Must be able to serve as a liaison with other support groups such as engineering, radiological protection, sample environment, user office, etc. Periods of off-normal work hours and infrequent travel will be required. Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. Technical Questions: Questions regarding the position can be directed to Drs. Huibo Cao (caoh at ornl.gov), Clarina dela Cruz (delacruzcr at ornl.gov), Ovidiu Garlea (garleao at ornl.gov), or Bryan Chakoumakos (chakoumakobc at ornl.gov). How to Apply: Qualified applicants must apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). 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The registration link can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/registration/index_de.html The participation is possible only for those who have registered and payed fee of 50 Euro. This fee includes the workshop material and covers the coffee breaks, welcome reception and workshop dinner but does not cover e.g. accommodation. The deadline is rather soon - February 10th. You are also welcome to submit a one-page abstract. Instructions and further info about the workshop, accommodation possibilities, requirements to enter our research site and information aout our high-field project can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/index_de.html With best regards, K.Prokes **************************************************************** Karel Prokes Inst. for Complex Magnetic Materials Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-141 09 Berlin, GERMANY tel.: +49 30 8062 42804 fax.: +49 30 8062 43172 e-mail: prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzende des Aufsichtsrats: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph, Stellv.Vors.: Dr. Jutta Koch-Unterseher Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer, Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 **************************************************************** From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Mon Feb 7 17:23:54 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:23:54 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0560D709@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleagues, We would like to remind you the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held in days 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. You can submit your abstract(s) until 15 February 2011 using the on-line Abstract Submission Form. The on-line Abstract Submission Form and more details about the conference are available at the conference web page http://ecns2011.org/ We are looking forward to meeting you in Prague next year. Organizing team of ECNS2011 --------------------------- Organising Secretariat GUARANT International spol. s r.o. / ECNS 2011 Opletalova 22, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 284 001 444 | Fax: +420 284 001 448 Email: ecns2011 at guarant.cz Website: www.ecns2011.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From magnetic at nist.gov Tue Feb 8 23:48:36 2011 From: magnetic at nist.gov (magnetic) Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:48:36 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] NIST/GEORGETOWN School on Representational Analysis and Magnetic Structures (RAMS II) July31-Aug5, 2011 Message-ID: <1D29799D27DA2D4A9EB92221D92FBBD78BB21124@MBCLUSTER.xchange.nist.gov> This is the first announcement of the 2nd NIST School on Representational Analysis and Magnetic Structures (RAMS II). The workshop is targeted towards young researchers interested in applying representational analysis to the solution of magnetic structures using neutron diffraction. The workshop will cover representational analysis, theory of magnetic structures, and FULLPROF. Sessions will include both lecture and hands on "labs" working with standard programs such as SaraH and FULLPROF to solve magnetic structures. Invited speakers include Laurent Chapon (ISIS), Andrew Wils (U. College, London), V. Ovidiu Garlea (ORNL), and A.B. Harris (U. Penn). The workshop will be hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (USA). The workshop will begin Sunday, July 31 and end Friday morning, August 5th. Registration will include housing in the Georgetown dorms (arrival July 31, checkout Aug 5) with a private room/private bathroom. To register, visit: www.magnetism-school.org Registration will cost a non-refundable $450 US dollars (taxes already included). To pay, please contact Mark Green (asiazag at umd.edu). The deadline for registration is May 13, 2011. Attendance will be limited to 20 participants, so apply soon. For questions regarding the workshop please contact us at magnetic at nist.gov Best, Mark Green and William Ratcliff (Organizers) From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Wed Feb 9 16:57:00 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:57:00 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0560E310@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleague, We would like to remind you the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held in days 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. You can submit your abstract(s) until 15 February 2011 using the on-line Abstract Submission Form. 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This fee includes the workshop material and covers the coffee breaks, welcome reception and workshop dinner but does not cover e.g. accommodation. ************************************************************************ The deadline for registration has been shifted to February 16th night ************************************************************************ You are also welcome to submit a one-page abstract. Instructions and further info about the workshop, accommodation possibilities, requirements to enter our research site and information aout our high-field project can be found here: https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutrons-in-hmf/index_de.html With best regards, K.Prokes **************************************************************** Karel Prokes Inst. for Complex Magnetic Materials Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-141 09 Berlin, GERMANY tel.: +49 30 8062 42804 fax.: +49 30 8062 43172 e-mail: prokes at helmholtz-berlin.de ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzende des Aufsichtsrats: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph, Stellv.Vors.: Dr. Jutta Koch-Unterseher Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer, Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 **************************************************************** From ecns2011 at guarant.cz Wed Feb 16 08:27:19 2011 From: ecns2011 at guarant.cz (ECNS2011) Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:27:19 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ECNS2011 - New Abstract Submission Deadline is 28 February, 2011 Message-ID: <9BAEA4217482A94AB9F7C8BFC59B729E0568066D@GUARANT4.guarant.ad> Dear colleague, We would like to inform you that the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 5th European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS2011), to be held 17-22 July 2011 in Prague, has been shifted to 28 February, 2011. You can submit your abstract until 28 February, 2011. 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Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . Kenneth W. Herwig Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory herwigkw at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From roger.eriksson at esss.se Thu Feb 17 23:15:18 2011 From: roger.eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:15:18 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] The registration is open to Science & Scientists@ESS meeting 22nd-23rd July 2011 in Prague Message-ID: <7B35CD03-E98B-4196-8DBC-72E6F7DB6968@esss.se> Science & Scientists @ ESS meeting, 22nd and 23rd July 2011, Prague, Czech Republic. The registration is open on http://esss.se/s-and-s. Register today, the meeting will be limited to 170 participants. Excerpt from the ESS Newsletter, January 2011: "On the 22nd and 23rd July 2011 ESS will arrange a kick-off meeting to discuss the future scientific goals of the facility as a satellite to the ECNS meeting. ? It will be a way for us to inform the research community of the progress so far and to get the science community involved in the development of the first set of instruments, says Dimitiri Argyriou, Science Director at ESS AB. A new generation of neutron facility also needs a new generation of instruments, but to get that we need input and involvement from the community that will use them. The meeting will start on Friday afternoon with a plenary session and will continue on the next day. Later Friday evening the work will continue in the more relaxed atmosphere of the dinner. We will ensure that there will be sufficient time for questions and comments about the ESS Design Update and the development of the first set of instruments. ? This is the kick-off meeting about the future science at ESS. There will be a series of meetings involving scientists from various fields of research starting later in 2011. Now is the time to get involved, says Dimitri Argyriou. You can register to participate on the conference website: http://www.esss.se/s-and-s. The meeting will be limited to 170 participants. The main Science & Scientists @ ESS meeting will be held in Berlin on the 19th and 20th April 2012. Put the date in your diary even now!" ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The closing date is 1 May 2011. The school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school is heavily oversubscribed, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Anderson (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) and more to be announced soon. ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. 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Hydrogen and gas storage systems ? hydrogen/fuel cells ? Catalysis ? New materials for hydrogen production applications ? Solar cells ? Energy storage batteries and fast ionic conductors Each of topics will be introduced by an overview presentation by a renowned expert in their respective field. In addition the current status and future of photon and neutron sources as well as new and emerging experimental techniques will be addressed. The deadline for registration and abstracts is 10 of March, 2011 For more information please see: http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/WEH481 or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany Email: Margarita.Russina at helmholtz-berlin.de -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-I1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================= From moywrigh at indiana.edu Thu Feb 24 15:52:10 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:52:10 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Second announcement - UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [cid:image002.jpg at 01CBD408.8148CD50] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. The second meeting (UCANS-II) will be held at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, USA, July 5-8, 2011. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at http://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 92938 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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AINSE offers fellowships for exceptional researchers in the following research areas: 1. neutron scattering; 2. biological problems using radionuclide techniques; 3. high-resolution climate records using nuclear techniques; and 4. multi-scale materials modelling or structural materials for extreme environments We emphasise that applications for Research Fellowships will also be considered where the research aligns with the broad spectrum of research foci supported by AINSE or which require use of OPAL neutron scattering facilities or other ANSTO facilities and which align with the joint research interests of ANSTO and AINSE member universities. Applications are now open for AINSE 2011 Research Fellowships Closing date: 31 May 2011 2011 forms Application Form (Word) Guidelines (PDF) Research Fellowship Committee Professor John White, Chair Australian National University Professor Bruce King, University of Newcastle Professor Andrew Cheetham, University of Western Sydney Professor Brendan Kennedy, University of Sydney Dr Robert Robinson Head, ANSTO Bragg Institute Professor John Dodson, ANSTO Head, IER Professor Lyndon Edwards, ANSTO Head, IME See also AINSE Research Fellows ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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URL: From r.zorn at fz-juelich.de Fri Feb 25 12:31:27 2011 From: r.zorn at fz-juelich.de (Reiner Zorn) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:31:27 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] 15th JCNS Laboratory Course Neutron Scattering: September 5-16, 2011 Message-ID: <4D67930F.6000607@fz-juelich.de> Dear colleagues, Juelich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) is happy to announce that registration is open for the 15th Laboratory Course Neutron Scattering taking place September 5-16, 2011 in Juelich and Garching/Munich, Germany. The course will consist of one week of lectures and exercises and one week of practical training at the instruments of the research reactor FRM II. It is the aim of the course to give a realistic insight into the experimental technique and its scientific power. Students of physics, chemistry, material science and biosciences are invited to apply for participation. There is no tuition fee. Accommodation and meals during the course will be provided by JCNS. Travel expenses will be reimbursed for a limited number of foreign students. For further information and to apply for participation please visit our website www.neutronlab.de Deadline for application is May 20, 2011. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Juelich and Garching! Best regards, Reiner Zorn ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From OSNS at stfc.ac.uk Fri Feb 25 14:19:03 2011 From: OSNS at stfc.ac.uk (OSNS at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:19:03 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Registration is OPEN for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering, 5-16 September 2011, University of Oxford In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering website is available again and has instructions on how to register for the school: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Regards Martyn From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk [mailto:martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk] Sent: 21 February 2011 18:00 To: neutron at neutronsources.org Subject: [Neutron] Registration is OPEN for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering, 5-16 September 2011, University of Oxford ________________________________ 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering 5 - 16 September 2011 St. Anne's College, University of Oxford An ideal introduction to the theory, techniques and applications of neutron scattering [Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford][Mansfield College, Oxford] www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ Registration for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is OPEN! 21 February 2011 We are pleased to announce that registration for the 12th Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is open! The closing date is 1 May 2011. The school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school is heavily oversubscribed, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Anderson (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) and more to be announced soon. ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. 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The tasks comprise the conceptual layout and design of neutron diffractometers and spectrometers that may be build at the ESS and their optimisation to the parameters of the long pulse spallation neutron source ESS. After an initial layout phase using analytical considerations further assessment of concepts and designs shall be conducted using computer simulation codes (e.g. McStas and VITESS). For the verification of certain results experiments at existing instruments and test beam lines in Garching (FRMII), Berlin (HZB) and Oak Ridge (SNS) can be performed. The project requires close collaboration and information exchange with the ESS-AB organization in Lund (Sweden). Introduction into the field and support by experienced scientists and engineers in J?lich will be given throughout. Qualifications and skills required: A university degree plus a PhD in physics; ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team; ability to work on your own initiative; ability to collaborate with research groups from FZJ and external users; knowledge on the field of scattering experiments or optics; computer skills, in particular knowledge of C/C++; willingness to travel to other institutions and facilities for information exchange and experiments. Contact: Dr. Michael Monkenbusch J?lich Centre for Neutron Science & Institute for Complex Systems (m.monkenbusch at fz-juelich.de) -- mit freundlichen Gruessen (with my best regards), Dr. Michael Monkenbusch J?lich Centre for Neutron Science & Institute for Complex Systems Forschungszentrum J?lich D-52425 J?lich Tel. +49-2461-61-4314 Fax +49-2461-61-2610 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From murugova at jinr.ru Mon Feb 28 11:41:15 2011 From: murugova at jinr.ru (Tatiana Murugova) Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:41:15 +0300 Subject: [Neutron] SANS-YuMO User Meeting in Dubna Message-ID: <313285410.20110228134115@jinr.ru> Dear colleagues! We are very pleased to invite you to participate to the SANS-YuMO User Meeting that will be held at the Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics of Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna on May 27-30. Meeting goal The SANS-YuMO User Meeting is devoted to the 75-th anniversary of Professor Yuriy Mechislavovich Ostanevich (1936-1992), an outstanding physicist in neutron physics and the founder of the small angle neutron scattering spectrometer and group at JINR Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics. During the last 4 years the reactor IBR-2 was stopped for refurbishment. At the end of 2010 the physical start up of the IBR-2M reactor was done. In 2011 the putting into operation of the neutron instruments installed at the IBR-2M reactor will face new challenges. The small angle neutron scattering (SANS) instrument is one of the most popular and requested spectrometers all over the neutron centers of the world. SANS is applied to a very wide range of scientific problems, and in spite of an apparent of over 30 SANS instruments in operation worldwide at both, reactor and spallation sources, the demand for beam time considerably outstrips the time available. Specific features of our modernized YuMO SANS instrument enclose the unique combination of PSD and two detector system with a wide q-range. The main goal of this user meeting is to discuss with experts the development possibilities of the YuMO spectrometer taking into account scientific and technical requests of the instrument users. Supports of our plans for spectrometer development and discussions about new features are expected. Topics The scientific program will cover the following fields: Scientific and methodical researches on the YuMO spectrometer within near- and long-term perspectives. Development of the YuMO spectrometer on the modernized IBR-2M reactor. Current state of small angle neutron method. Organized by Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering - IFIN HH, Romania Romanian Neutron Scattering Society Sponsored by Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering - IFIN HH, Romania Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, Czech Republic Meeting Proceedings We are kindly waiting for your abstracts to be included in the Book of abstracts. After the Meeting the papers of the presented works will be published in online Journal of Physics: Conference series? Dates to Remember 30.03.2011 - Deadline for registration 25.04.2011 - Deadline for abstract submission 26.05.2011 - Arrival of participants 27.05.2011 - Registration and opening; submission of papers for a book of Proceedings 30.05.2011 ? 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This month we will feature a science highlight related to materials behavior under extremes utilizing the Proton Radiography Facility > Proton Radiography studies the strength of materials at very high strain-rates > > A series of proton radiographs showing the evolution of instability in two copper samples manufactured with different processing techniques. The data are multiple frames from a single event taken at 1 microsecond intervals using proton radiography at LANSCE > > > > > > > Proton radiography provides an ideal probe to diagnose dynamic materials under extreme pressures, strains, and strain rates. The depicted experimental series, utilizes a flat metal plate with perturbations of known wavelength and amplitude machined into one side of the plate. The detonation products from high explosives (HE) rapidly accelerate the sample, generating shock-free, planar loading on the perturbed side of the plate. This sinusoid acts as a seed for the onset of Raleigh-Taylor (RT) instability growth as the sample accelerates. The perturbation growth rate is directly related to the dynamic yield strength of the metal. The growth of the RT fingers depends sensitively on the initial conditions of the material, which vary with processing. Thus, the slower-growing fingers in the pre-strained (stronger) sample reveal that it resists high strain-rate deformation more than the annealed (softer) sample. The amplitude of the RT unstable perturbations are measured from radiographs aqcuired as a function of time. These experiments provide data to validate the calculations that model such behaviors under extreme conditions. This technique has been used to investigate the high strain-rate strength of different metals manufactured under various processing techniques. > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphases on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Scientist in Neutron Spectroscopy Your tasks: You will support the external user program and will be actively involved in the technical development of the instruments. Depending on your research interests and experience, you will be co-responsible for a triple-axis (RITA-2) and/or time-of-flight (FOCUS, MARS) spectrometer at SINQ. You will pursue an independent and ambitious research program preferably in the fields of strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, and/or superconductivity. Your profile: The successful candidate holds a PhD in experimental physics or chemistry and has an excellent scientific record. Experience in both triple-axis and time-of-flight spectroscopy is advantageous, but not mandatory. You have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: http://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0074-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Scientist in Neutron Spectroscopy (index no. 3302-00): https://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0074/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Thu Mar 3 22:07:12 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:07:12 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] REMINDER: LANSCE Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <007901cbd9e6$f733be60$e59b3b20$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center 1. -Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR) 10. Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) Proposal Guidance and Submission Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The aim of the workshop is to discuss this transition from the point of view of the most effective use of the knowledge accumulated during the design/construction of modern instruments at continuous sources as well as from the use of first instruments at spallation sources. The workshop will bring together experts in the neutron scattering instrumentation with the aim to discuss the latest advances in neutron instrumentation at the continuous sources and short pulse spallation sources through the prism of the use of the gained experience for the design of the long-pulse spallation source instrumentation. We will also discuss the state of the art in some vital components of neutron instruments (choppers, polarizers/analyzers, detectors, etc.) and necessary developments towards their usage for the spallation source instrumentation. Further information and updates to the workshop please find at the workshop website http://www.jcns.de/Workshop_2011 or contact Dr. Alexander Ioffe J?lich Centre for Neutron Science at FRM II Forschungszentrum J?lich GmbH Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany e-mail: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. 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We would appreciate it if you could pass this on to any suitable candidates who might be interested. The closing date is April 4. Kind regards Chris Ling and Brendan Kennedy ------------------- POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN MATERIALS CHEMISTRY/PHYSICS REFERENCE NO.142/0111 - Neutron scattering and synchrotron X-ray methods - Collaborative research using Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) reactor at ANSTO - Packaged salary $88K-$94K p.a. The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students. The School of Chemistry is one of the main centres for chemical research and education in Australia. We attract an outstanding cohort of undergraduate students as well as postgraduate research students to this vibrant and world class research environment. We seek to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate with an experimentalist background and prior experience in solid-state chemistry and/or condensed matter physics. You will participate in innovative research involving application of neutron scattering and synchrotron X-ray methods to better understand the structure-properties relationships of complex metal oxides. Based at the University of Sydney and closely working with Professor Brendan Kennedy and Dr. Chris Ling, you will be required to conduct experiments at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) having access to its Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) reactor which is a state-of-the-art 20 Megawatt reactor. Some of the requirements are: - PhD in Chemistry, Physics or equivalent discipline - expertise in solid-state materials synthesis - ability in crystallography ? including Rietveld refinement of structures - experience in the use of major neutron and/or synchrotron facilities - eligible for security clearance to carry out experiments at the OPAL facility, ANSTO - ability to work well in a team and to conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision - good written and verbal communication skills - experience in writing research papers. Prior experience in physical properties measurements using a QD PPMS in addition to ab initio simulations of materials structure and dynamics will be highly regarded. This is an opportunity to join a well established solid-state and materials chemistry research group and to collaborate with a leading group of neutron scatterers in the Southern Hemisphere. The position is full-time fixed-term for two years subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Further offers may be available subject to funding, need and performance. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. Remuneration package: $88K-$94K p.a. including leave loading and up to 17% super. Some assistance towards relocation cost and visa sponsorship may be available for the successful appointee if required and level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by reference number 142/0111 for more information and to apply. Initial enquiries can be directed to Fabrice No?l on +61 2 8627 1718 or fabrice.noel at sydney.edu.au CLOSING DATE: 4 April 2011 (11:30pm Sydney time) The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged as they are underrepresented in this field. ? The University of Sydney ------------------- DR CHRIS D LING | Senior Lecturer | School of Chemistry THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY T +61 2 9351 4780 | F +61 2 9351 3329 E chris.ling at sydney.edu.au | W http://sydney.edu.au/science/chemistry/~ling_c CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Zahra.Yamani at nrc.gc.ca Wed Mar 9 14:14:38 2011 From: Zahra.Yamani at nrc.gc.ca (Yamani, Zahra - NRC) Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:14:38 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011 In-Reply-To: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C05D3D736@EVS1.aecl.ca> References: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C05D3D736@EVS1.aecl.ca> Message-ID: A reminder that the registration is now open for 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011. Places are limited to 30 students and allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis, so please register as early as you can. For more information and to register visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Thank you, Zahra Yamani, Organizer 2011 Summer School ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- Dr. Zahra Yamani National Research Council Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Chalk River Laboratories Room 139, Building 459, Station 18 Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0 Canada http://www.cins.ca/people/yamani/ http://neutron.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca E-mail: Zahra.Yamani at nrc.gc.ca Tel: (613) 584-8811 Ext. 43932 Fax: (613) 584-4040 From: Banks, Daniel - NRC [mailto:Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 10:43 AM To: neutron at neutronsources.org Subject: [Neutron] 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011 The Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering will be holding the 11th Neutron Scattering Summer School at Chalk River on May 8 - 13, 2011. The school will be organized by the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre at the Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario. The school consists of morning lectures followed by afternoon hands-on experiments on the spectrometers at the NRU reactor at Chalk River. The curriculum is a broad overview of neutron methods and applications in a wide range of scientific areas, such as magnetism, industrial, and soft materials. The school is aimed at graduate students and post-docs who have no prior knowledge of neutron scattering techniques, and with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, or mineralogy. For further information and to register, visit: http://www.cins.ca/ss2011/ Address inquiries to Dr. Zahra Yamani (zahra.yamani at nrc.gc.ca); Tel: 613 584 8811 x 43932. CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. 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URL: From ulrich at phys.unsw.edu.au Mon Mar 14 13:04:03 2011 From: ulrich at phys.unsw.edu.au (Clemens Ulrich) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:04:03 +1100 Subject: [Neutron] Two Posdoc positions: Investigation of Multiferroic Materials Message-ID: <4D7E0433.2000405@phys.unsw.edu.au> Two Posdoc positions: Investigation of Multiferroic Materials Job description We are looking for two motivated Research Associates to be based at the University of New South Wales in Sydney (A/Prof C. Ulrich) and in Canberra (Dr. A.M. Mulders) in conjunction with the new research reactor OPAL at ANSTO, the Bragg Institute in Sydney (Dr. G. Mclntyre). The aim of the project is the preparation and investigation of novel multiferroic materials. The experimental techniques used will be various neutron scattering techniques, elastic as well as inelastic, synchrotron techniques, and Raman light scattering. The project involves also sample preparation and characterization. Neutron scattering experiments will be mainly carried out at the OPAL research reactor in Sydney. Experimental Collaborate with an international team of scientists and perform state of the art experimental research at the Bragg Institute and other science facilities: ? Neutron diffraction to investigate structural and magnetic properties. ? lnelastic neutron scattering for the investigation of fundamental excitations. ? Use of complementary experimental methods (including magnetometry, X-ray synchrotron methods, and Raman light scattering). ? Sample growth and characterization will be an essential part of the research program. ? Data analysis, interpretation and publication of the experimental results. Your prolile ? We are looking for candidates with PhD in Science and strong backgrounds in condensed matter physics. Experience as a user of large scale research facilities like neutron sources or synchrotrons, in Raman light scattering, or in crystal growth would be an advantage. ? Interested in travel overseas for experiments, conferences or other collaborative efforts. ? Ability to work in an international team. Salary Level A: $72k - $76k per year, plus superannuation and leave loading. This is a full time position for a period of 2+1 years. Online application through: http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/11031108.html For further questions please contact: A/Prof. Clemens Ulrich on (++61 2) 9385 7494 or ulrich at phys.unsw.edu.au Dr. Annemieke Mulders on (++61 2) 6268 8884 or a.mulders at adfa.edu.au Dr. Garry McIntyre on (++61 2) 9717 9334 or garry.mcintyre at ansto.gov.au Applications close 7 April 2011 From chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw Mon Mar 14 15:48:03 2011 From: chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw (Chih-Hao Lee) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:48:03 +0800 Subject: [Neutron] International Conference on Neutron and X-ray Scattering 2011-ICNX2011-- call for papers Message-ID: <000001cbe256$d2df8580$789e9080$@nthu.edu.tw> National Tsing Hua University and National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center at Hsinchu, Taiwan, announce a conference 2011 entitled International Conference on Neutron and X-ray scattering 2011 (ICNX2011) to be held at National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan, from June 27 to July 1st. This conference is the 3rd in the series of conferences. The previous conferences were held in Serpong and Bandung, Indonesia ICNX2007 and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ICNX2009. The objective of this conference is to bring together the scientists who develop neutron and X-ray scattering instruments and methods, perform characterization experiments and data analysis on soft and solid state matter. The complementary applications of using X-ray and neutron beam give a better view of the structures of condensed matter. We hope to attract more international users to exchange more brilliant ideas for the new scattering facilities during this meeting. The main topics of the conference: - Membranes and interfaces of soft condensed matter - Magnetism and highly correlated systems - Time resolved in-situ studies and dynamics - Nanostructured or thin film materials - Coherent X-ray scattering and imaging - Instrumentation and theory developments - Industrial applications using scattering methods - X-ray and neutron complementary crystallography - Opportunities from new facilities Further information and updates to the conference please find at website: http://www2.ess.nthu.edu.tw/ICNX2011/ or contact Professor Chih-Hao Lee Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013 e-mail: chlee at mx.nthu.edu.tw -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Mar 14 18:11:55 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:11:55 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00cb01cbe26a$eba30010$c2e90030$@gov> Special Note: Many of you may be concerned with the ramifications of the Continuing Resolution (CR). We want to assure you that LANSCE - Lujan Center intends to operate the user program as scheduled, starting in June 2011 and continuing through February 2012 (covers two proposal calls). You are thus urged to submit proposals on the assumption that Lujan Center will be operating its full schedule. Likewise if you have concerns about effect of the CR on your own funding we still urge you to submit your regular proposals. We will do everything possible to adjust the experiment schedule to accommodate funding issues. Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 1st Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning in June 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin in June 2011. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle or as an out-of-cycle, fast access proposal. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period June through September 2011. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. LANSCE-Lujan Center will have a second call for proposals in June and notifications will be sent of the start date. Instruments/flight paths available in the current call for proposals are: LUJAN NEUTRON SCATTERING CENTER 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. High-Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (Pharos) 8. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 9. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. 10.Single Crystal Diffractometer (SCD) 11. High Intensity Powder Diffractometer (HIPD) PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page (http://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the link located on the left "Lujan Center' first call. This will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission sites under "Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting an Online Proposal." Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Besides introductory lectures on neutron scattering, experts will present contemporary research on materials related to materials science aspects of energy and environmental research Afternoons will be devoted to hands-on exercises in neutron scattering data analysis (small-angle scattering, reflectometry, powder diffraction, pair distribution function analysis, neutron vibrational spectroscopy, radiography). Candidates should apply at http://lansce.lanl.gov/neutronschool before April 15. The number of participants is limited to 30. Participants will be selected on the basis of a statement of interest and two letters of recommendation. Travel, hotel, and meals will be covered (details on web site). Participation in the school is open to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers only. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Address inquiries to Dr. Luke L. Daemen, lld at lanl.gov or Dr. Monika A. Hartl, hartl at lanl.gov The school is sponsored jointly by the National Sciece Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy. From axel.steuwer at esss.se Wed Mar 16 06:15:47 2011 From: axel.steuwer at esss.se (Axel Steuwer) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:15:47 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Science Symposia Message-ID: <4D804783.306@esss.se> Dear Colleagues The ESS invites the European Neutron User Community to organise and host a series of workshops under the series title "/ESS Science Symposia/" that focus on the scientific opportunities and challenges for research with neutrons at ESS. The ESS Science Symposia should focus on the science that will be enabled by ESS's superior neutron brilliance and novel time structure. The workshops should discuss a specific community's requirements for neutron scattering instrumentation as well as supporting facilities, laboratories and sample environments.It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques. Please find attached the Call for Proposals and General Guidelines. For more information, please look us up on 'http://ess-scandinavia.eu/symposia' or contact us on 'symposia at esss.se' Best regards Axel Steuwer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: SymposiaCallForProps.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 210997 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: http://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. 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Bordallo) Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:18:56 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science Message-ID: <4D850FB0.3000207@fys.ku.dk> *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science:* *A Workshop - School devoted to the combined application of neutron scattering, NMR, and molecular dynamics simulations * We are pleased to announce the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science*//which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen.//This first meeting initiates a series of annual workshops which bring together widely recognized experts to promote advanced training for young post-graduates, postdocs and researchers devoted to developing a practical approach to neutron scattering who have already some background in this domain and desire to learn complementary techniques as well as exchange their experience. Detailed information about the Workshop is available at https://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291 The primary objective of this first school is to provide an understanding of current methodology in spectroscopic techniques applied to the dynamics of molecules in condensed phase systems. Each module will be introduced by a motivating talk, where scientific achievements are carefully explained, so that the students get a broader notion of the benefits of the technique that will be discussed. The students will be given a small project and will be guided by the lecturers to a solution. In parallel with, and following the school a small but intensive scientific meeting will be held with ample time for discussions between experimentalists and theoreticians involved in neutron scattering, NMR and molecular dynamics simulations. This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy* and by the *ESS Science Symposia*. There is no fee for the participants, but attendance will be limited. *The school is limited to 20 students to be selected from the applications received *. Excursion and conference dinner at The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, the most visited art museum in Denmark, will be sponsored by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. *Organizers:* Heloisa N. Bordallo (bordallo at fys.ku.dk), Juergen Eckert (juergen.eckert at mrl.ucsb.edu), Gerd Buntkowsky (Gerd.Buntkowsky at chemie.tu-darmstadt.de) and Janez Mavri (janez.mavri at ki.si). *Local Support: *Kim Lefmann (lefmann at fys.ku.dk), Lise Arleth (lia at life.ku.dk), Klas Risveden (klas.risveden at fys.ku.dk) and Helle Kiilerich (helle at nbi.dk). ----------------- Heloisa N. Bordallo Associate Professor (Lektor) Niels Bohr Institute (H.C. ?rsted Institute, bldg. D)University of Copenhagen Universitetsparken 5 2100 Copenhagen bordallo at fys.ku.dk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bkh at mit.edu Mon Mar 21 22:19:24 2011 From: bkh at mit.edu (Boris Khaykovich) Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:19:24 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Post-doctoral position in neutron optics research at the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory Message-ID: Post-doctoral position in neutron optics research at the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. Our group at MIT has a post-doctoral position opening in neutron optics research. Experience and interest in neutron (or x-ray) scattering methods and instrumentation are important prerequisites for this position. MIT has a long history of groundbreaking research in neutron science and currently several faculty members are involved in both applications of neutron scattering and neutron instrumentation. Recently we have demonstrated neutron beam focusing by axisymmetric mirror systems based on a pair of mirrors consisting of a confocal ellipsoid and hyperboloid (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2010.11.110). Such a system, known as a Wolter mirror configuration, is commonly used in x-ray telescopes. This position would emphasize the development of these novel optics for neutron applications such as SANS and imaging, with special interest in improving the performance of instruments at Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). The successful candidate will design and optimize focusing optics for particular neutron instruments, using both ray-tracing simulations and measurements of test mirrors. The design includes modeling and measurements of the effects of figure errors and surface roughness. (The MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory has a new neutron spectrometer with an optics test station, which is used in the neutron optics research program.) The opportunity will exist to use the new mirrors for neutron experiments at SNS or other facilities, especially for SANS and imaging. This project is conducted in collaboration with the x-ray optics group at NASA and with scientists at SNS. Contact: Dr. Boris Khaykovich bkh at mit.edu Boris Khaykovich, PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology Nuclear Reactor Laboratory NW13-242 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Phone: +617-253-2861 e-mail: bkh at mit.edu From takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp Tue Mar 22 07:46:09 2011 From: takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp (TAKEDA Masayasu) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:46:09 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Tokai Research and Development Center (Japan Atomic Energy Agency) announcement Message-ID: <8859AC5F-471A-4933-A147-D3F29C969A73@jaea.go.jp> 2011.3.22 Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your concern of the devastating earthquake of March 11. The Japanese Research Reactor JRR-3 at Tokai site of JAEA was in the regular maintenance period when the earthquake took place. Although Tokai-mura was not hit by Tsunami and there were no personnel injuries, many facilities of the institute were seriously damaged. The preliminary inspection seems to indicate that JRR-3 reactor itself isn't damaged and no radioactive leakage has been detected. The instruments both in the reactor hall and neutron guide hall on first sight haven't suffered any severe damage, although the further detailed inspection is needed. We will make a recovery plan of JRR-3 based on the detailed inspection results as soon as possible. At the moment, however, we are afraid its full recovery may take time. All efforts will be taken in collaboration with the Quantum Beam Science Directorate and ISSP Neutron Science Laboratory of Tokyo University. We shall try to keep you informed. Uetsuka, Hiroshi Director General of Nuclear Science Research Institute, Tokai Research and Development Center, JAEA From recruitment at ill.fr Wed Mar 23 10:23:56 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:23:56 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Vacancy for a senior research scientist at ILL Message-ID: <4D89BC2C.4000301@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy for a: *SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST (m/f)* **The ILL's Diffraction Group is currently seeking a scientist to lead the group's activities in single crystal neutron diffraction and polarised neutrons. You will develop a scientific programme, in collaboration with external users, in at least one of the following fields: strongly correlated electron systems (heavy fermions, superconductivity, giant magneto-resistance, metal insulator transitions, etc), multiferroics, spin densities, magnetic frustrated systems. You will be expected to contribute to ongoing technical and instrumental work as well as to the development and preparation of proposals for new initiatives. You will be expected to assume responsibility for user support on specific ILL instruments (in particular D3 and D10).You should be able to participate in software development for single crystal data treatment and contribute actively to a dynamic, multidisciplinary research group. /Qualifications and experience: **/You hold a PhD in condensed matter physics or an equivalent field and have at least ten years of postdoctoral research experience in neutron scattering. You are able to show: * strong experience in magnetism, crystallography and neutron diffraction * a record of technical excellence and achievement in neutron scattering studies of magnetic materials, as reflected in peer-reviewed publications and presentations at internationally recognised conferences * familiarity with a range of neutron scattering techniques and experience with the execution of neutron experiments at low temperatures, high magnetic fields and high pressures * familiarity with theory in the field and appropriate data analysis techniques * excellence in communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills * reliability and an ability to work efficiently, conscientiously, and professionally in a team environment * proven collaborative research experience, and an ability to establish effective and productive partnerships. /Notes:/* *This post is permanent. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information on the ILL Diffraction group can be obtained via http://www.ill.fr/dif/or by contacting the Head of the Diffraction Group: Dr. Juan Rodr?guez-Carvajal (jrc at ill.eu) Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *25.04.2011*, via our website:http://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/09*) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru Wed Mar 23 15:20:13 2011 From: mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru (mosqueen at alga.pnpi.spb.ru) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:20:13 +0300 Subject: [Neutron] The workshop on "Spin Chirality and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction" Message-ID: We are pleased to announce the workshop on Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction. The workshop on "Spin Chirality and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction" will be held in St.-Petersburg, Russia from 25 to 27 May 2011. Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute takes the initiative to organize this workshop aiming to give a floor to the participants for the exchange of ideas and recent achievements. We will welcome among conference visitors the leading scientists in the field of investigations of the structural and magnetic properties of noncentrosymmetric crystals and artificial structures. The program of the workshop will cover the following topics: 1) Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction (DMI) in cubic ferromagnets without center of symmetry; 2) DMI in antiferromagnets without center of symmetry; 3) DMI in nanostructures at the surfaces and interfaces; 4) DMI and weak ferromagnetism. Invited speakers: Sergey M. Stishov (HPPI, Troitsk, Russia) Alexander Moskvin (Ural State University, Ekaterinburg, Russia) Ulrich Roessler (IFW, Dresden, Germany) Heribert Wilhelm (Oxford Diamond Light Source, UK) Sergey Maleyev (PNPI RAS, Gatchina, Russia) Filipp Rybakov (IMP, Yekaterinburg, Russia) Sebastian Muehlbauer (ETH Z?rich, Switzerland) Kazuhisa Kakurai (JAEA, Tokai, Japan) Alexander Ovchinnikov (Ural State University, Ekaterinburg, Russia) Shuichi Wakimoto (JAEA, Tokai, Japan) Vladimir Dmitrienko (IC RAS, Moscow, Russia) Dmitry Chernyshov (SNBL ESRF, Grenoble, France) Dieter Lott (Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany) Roland Wiesendanger (Univ. of Hamburg, Germany) Stefan Bluegel (Juelich Forschungszentrum, Germany) Stefan Heinze (Juelich Forschungszentrum, Germany) We are forced to collect the Workshop fee from all participants since the workshop implies to get together narrow group of experts in the field of DM interaction in magnetism (50-60 persons). The workshop fee (200 Euro) includes conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, welcome and closing parties. Further information could be found at http://lns.pnpi.spb.ru/dmi Hope to see you in the heart of Saint-Petersburg during the famous time of white-nights. ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Evgeny Moskvin Scientist Disordered State Physics Laboratory Neutron Research Department Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institut RAS Gatchina, St. Petersburg, 188300, Russia Tel: +7(81371) 4 6715 Fax: +7(81371) 3 9023 E-mail: mosqueen at pnpi.spb.ru web: http://www.pnpi.spb.ru/ From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Mar 25 06:22:19 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:22:19 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter Special Issue Message-ID: ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, Mar 15, 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) http://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== March 15, 2011 Status Report Shoji Nagamiya, Director of J-PARC Center You might be worrying effects caused by a big earthquake on March 11 in Japan. First of all, the best news to J-PARC is that no single persons were injured or dead. Next door of a coal electric generator, four persons passed away. In addition, no significant radiation problems occurred in that incident. Furthermore, on March 13, all non-Japanese users were able to escape from Tokai to Tsukuba or to the Airport, thanks to our staff members at J-PARC. In the afternoon of March 11, when this big earthquake occurred, I was in Tsukuba. Although the shake in Tsukuba was already big, the damage at Tokai was much bigger. Next day, I drove to Tokai to see J-PARC. The J-PARC is located on the seaside where a big Tsunami came. At the northside of J-PARC, a big parking lot exists and, there, over 200 cars were parking. They were brand new cars fabricated by Nissan and waiting for export. All the car were completely smashed immediately after the big Tunami came. However, at least, there were no Thunami effects on J-PARC. The surrounding roads are severely damaged, whereas J-PARC buildings have no significant damages, since all the buildings were constructed with many many long iron underpins. Also, since we protected to the Tsunami of about 10 meters, no Tusnami attacked the J-PARC. Of course, inside is not clear. We heard that there are no indications that the magnets fell down, but detailed inspection must be needed to see the effects. All roads from KEK to Tokai are damaged, in particular, freeway. Trains are not running. It took a few days to recover electricity. Walter is not available in Tokai as of March 15. We are facing shortage of foods, gasoline, etc. Unfortunately, therefore, J-PARC will be closed for a while, until further notice. From the next week a serious work will start to recover the J-PARC, immediately after seeing the recovery of electricity and water. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From sinq at psi.ch Mon Mar 28 11:28:27 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:28:27 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI: JUM@P11 - registration is open now ! Message-ID: ** Second announcement: Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI JUM at P11 - registration is open now ** Dear colleagues, registration is now open for the second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI - JUM at P 11 - on September 15-16, 2011 at PSI, Villigen, Switzerland. Further information and online registration is available from the JUM at P11 webpage: http://indico.psi.ch/event/jump11 The meeting will consist of a plenary session with keynote and invited lectures, two poster sessions and various topical parallel workshops related to the methods offered at the PSI user facilities SLS, SINQ and SmuS. PSI Thesis Medal: In the framework of the Users' Meeting PSI will also award the PSI Thesis Medal 2011 for an outstanding PhD thesis that contains substantial scientific results achieved at one or more of the large PSI user facilities, SLS, SINQ and SmuS. The call for nominations is open until June 1, 2011. All necessary information like criteria for eligibility, the expected content of a nomination and the submission procedure is summarized under a dedicated link from the JUM at P11 webpage: http://indico.psi.ch/internalPage.py?pageId=0&confId=42 We are looking forward to seeing many of you at PSI in September! Sincerely yours PSI User Office PSI Users' Association -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From neutronscattering at fz-juelich.de Mon Mar 28 15:02:53 2011 From: neutronscattering at fz-juelich.de (FM-neutronscattering) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:02:53 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] =?iso-8859-1?q?_The_J=FClich_Center_for_Neutron_Science?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_is_seeking_a_physicist_or_chemist_=28Ph=2ED=2E=29_as_User?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_Officer_at_the_Research_Reactor_FRM_II_in_Garching=2E?= Message-ID: <313C2D7F041A184A93A4D0AE8875165197580007D2@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> The J?lich Center for Neutron Science is seeking a physicist or chemist (Ph.D.) as User Officer at the Research Reactor FRM II in Garching. Job Description: Organisation of the user operation of the JCNS instruments; announcement of the user programme, selection of proposals with an international commitee; coordination of the experiment times; reporting; administration of the EU funded access programme (NM13); organisation of user meetings and workshops; editing of the annual report of JCNS; public relation for JCNS; maintaining the JCNS homepage, announcements in journals etc.; cooperation with other neutron scattering centres; participation in international conferences and workshops; possibility for own research work at the instruments at JCNS. What we expect from you: University degree in physics or chemistry (Ph.D.); skills in cooperating with international scientists; management skills; outstanding ability to communicate; good command of English; ability to mediate between various groups; ability to present the results of JCNS in the international context; basic knowledge of neutron scattering techniques and experience in project management are of advantage. For application see http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/JCNS/222-2010-JCNS.html With best regards Thomas Brueckel Dieter Richter *********************************************************************** Laura Diart Sekretariat Prof. Dieter Richter J?lich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS-1) & Institute for Complex Systems (ICS-1) Forschungszentrum J?lich D-52425 J?lich Tel.: +49-2461-61-5774 Fax: +49-2461-61-2610 Email: neutronscattering at fz-juelich.de Web: http://www.fz-juelich.de/iff/d_ins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:08:22 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:08:22 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist at ESS Message-ID: <0E6BFF55-DA7A-4F8E-97A0-E887A3B7EDD2@esss.se> Note: The application date has been prolonged. Welcome to apply! Instrument Scientist - Macromolecular Neutron Crystallography at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in macromolecular single crystal crystallography. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new macromolecular single crystal neutron diffractometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the macromolecular neutron diffractometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in single crystal crystallography and related computation methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal diffraction instruments. Candidates with experience in macromolecular crystallography using synchrotron radiation are also welcomed to apply. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 17th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:12:13 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:12:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Neutron Imaging and Tomography at ESS Message-ID: Note: The application day has been prolonged. Welcome to apply! Instrument Scientist - Neutron Imaging and Tomography at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in neutron imaging and tomography instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new neutron imaging and tomography concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron imaging and tomography instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 10th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue Mar 29 10:14:58 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:14:58 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer at ESS Message-ID: <29C10002-E1CF-4572-9169-54F4D416D3C8@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Single Crystal Excitations Spectrometer at the European Spallation Source Description of position The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specialising in single crystal neutron spectrometer instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new single crystal excitations spectrometer concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the single-crystal excitation spectrometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX-IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or lattice excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially single crystal excitations spectrometers. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. ESS will be a long pulse neutron source; new instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. Therefore, ESS is seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at ESS. Location ESS, Lund, Sweden. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th April 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews 11th May 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tproffen at ornl.gov Tue Mar 29 19:27:53 2011 From: tproffen at ornl.gov (Proffen, Thomas E.) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:27:53 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] DISCUS Workshop Annoucement (May 21-24, 2011) Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F30E88621CB7@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> What: DISCUS Workshop Where: Stony Brook University, Department of Geoscience and Chemistry When: May 21-24, 2011 Registration: Free Website: http://www.lks.physik.uni-erlangen.de/diffuse_workshop/index.html Finally the DISCUS workshop is coming to the US. This is the third workshop on diffuse or total scattering and defect structure simulation. The main focus is the simulation of nanoparticle structures and strategies to refine model parameters based on total scattering data. The workshop is a mix of lecture and hands on experience using the DISCUS program. Register soon on the website listed above, there are still a few spots available. Looking forward to seeing you, Thomas Proffen, Reinhard Neder and John Parise -- Thomas Proffen Powder Diffraction Group Leader, Distinguished R&D Staff Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008; Bldg. 8600; Rm B436 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6475 (865) 574-5350 -- phone (865) 574-6080 -- fax tproffen at ornl.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sinq at psi.ch Wed Mar 30 15:46:21 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:46:21 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Position at LNS/PSI Switzerland: Instrument scientist on the time-of-flight spectrometer FOCUS Message-ID: <7A22F134-97EE-4506-A5DB-C1D24F473CA1@psi.ch> The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering (LNS) at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, Villigen, Switzerland) is responsible for the operation and development of instrumentation at the spallation neutron source SINQ. The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphasis on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow Instrument scientist on the time-of-flight spectrometer FOCUS Your tasks: You will be responsible for the completion and commissioning of the polarisation option for the time-of-flight instrument FOCUS. You will conduct your own research projects linked to the existing in-house research activities of the LNS. You will support the external user program at FOCUS. Your profile: The successful candidate holds a PhD in experimental physics or chemistry and has experience in neutron scattering. Know-how in neutron instrumentation is desirable. You have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: http://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0097-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3302-01): https://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0097/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Should you be considering attending this meeting, we encourage you to decide sooner rather than later and to register on the website: http://ess-scandinavia.eu/s-and-s This will be a very important element in our process for the eventual selection of the instrument suite for ESS. With our best wishes p.p. Marie-Louise Ainalem on behalf of Colin Carlile ESS Director-General -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From c.pappas at tudelft.nl Tue Apr 5 14:17:54 2011 From: c.pappas at tudelft.nl (Catherine Pappas - TNW) Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:17:54 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Belgian and Dutch user meeting: SyNeW 2011 Message-ID: <22E12362-BE97-4816-84CE-45A2A8584C39@tudelft.nl> Dear Colleagues we would like to draw your attention to SyNeW 2011. It is the next Belgian and Dutch user meeting of synchrotron and neutron radiation large-scale facilities and will be held in Amsterdam on June 22nd. It will be a one day meeting giving an overview of the latest scientific results and most recent trends and developments at the national and European levels. To participate please register and submit your contribution online at www.nwo.nl/synew. There will be no registration fee. Please note the deadlines - abstract submission: May 16th - final registration: June 10th Hoping to see you in Amsterdam and with best regards Catherine Pappas ============================ Neutrons and Positrons Methods in Materials Faculty of Applied Sciences Delft University of Technology Mekelweg 15 Tel: +31 15 278 4597 2629 JB Delft Fax: +31 15 278 8303 the Netherlands Mobile: +31 63 95 65 235 ============================ Tel: +31 15 278 4597 Fax: +31 15 278 8303 Mobile: +31 63 95 65 235 ============================ From ken.andersen at esss.se Tue Apr 5 19:03:08 2011 From: ken.andersen at esss.se (Ken Andersen) Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:03:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Instrument Design School 7th-17th June 2011 in Sweden Message-ID: <22F38DC1-60EB-4E1F-BF6D-4BFC1BDE8B65@esss.se> Dear colleague, The European Spallation Source is organising a Neutron Instrument Design School near Lund 7th-17th June 2011. Registration and information are now available on the web site: http://ess-scandinavia.eu/nids The Neutron Instrument Design School aims to help train the people working on neutron instrument design to optimise a long-pulse instrument for neutronic performance. The first 1.5 days will consist of introductory lectures, giving an overview of the science enabled by neutron scattering. We will then transfer to the cosy fishing village of Vik on the East coast of Sk?ne for eight full days of instrument design. The first week will consist of lectures and tutorials in which simple analytical and conceptual methods are covered for the optimisation of different instrument types. The second week will cover Monte Carlo simulation tools, such as McStas and Vitess, with a similar programme to the previous simulation school held on the island of Ven 17th-21st of May 2010. 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Selected students will have all travel and local expenses fully covered by the school. Lectures will be given by world experts in neutron scattering and energy-environment related topics and these will be are supplemented by hands-on experiments using the Lujan Center neutron scattering instruments. The school is supported by grants from both the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. Dr. Jim Rhyne, Deputy Director for Science of the Lujan Center, and Dr. Heinz Nakotte, Gardiner Professor of Physics at New Mexico State University have served as the school?s organizer and co-organizer since its inception. Dr. Greg Kubas of the Chemistry Division at LANL and AAAS Fellow in Chemistry will present the Banquet talk. Six other LANL scientists are among the twenty four lecturers who will participate in the school. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Although the deadline for submission of abstracts has passed, your members might find interesting the list of subjects that will be discussed at the conference, which include the use of neutron sources, synchrotrons, etc. Further information on the conference can be found at the conference web site www.crete11.org. Thank you, Dr. George Vourvopoulos Conference co-chair From rro at ansto.gov.au Fri Apr 8 00:37:12 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:37:12 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Deadline for Neutron Scattering and Deuteration Proposals at the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney, Australia: Deadline 22 May 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605D3CFF4@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Proposals at the OPAL Neutron Beam Facility and National Deuteration Facility Deadline 22 May 2011, for beam time between October and December 2011 ANSTO is open for proposals for the following neutron-beam instruments and facilities: Echidna (high-resolution powder diffractometer) Wombat (high-intensity powder diffractometer) Koala (Laue diffractometer) Kowari (strain scanner) Taipan (thermal 3-axis spectrometer) Biological and Chemical Deuteration (at the National Deuteration Facility - NDF) Proposals should be submitted using our on-line system, https://neutron.ansto.gov.au Deadline: 22 May 2011. * For single visit proposals for neutron instruments, select round "2011-2 Neutron" * For 3 year program proposals for neutron instruments, select "2011-2 Neutron Program" * For National Deuteration Facility proposals, select round "2011-2 Deuteration" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/access.html http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/sinq_call.html _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following intruments will be open for new proposals in cycle II/11: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/instruments.html Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': https://duo.psi.ch A detailed online help on DUO is available from the SINQ website: http://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/duo/DUO_help.html _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commision. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: http://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:16:08 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:16:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader - Neutron Optics at ESS AB Message-ID: The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Group Leader - Neutron Optics. Description of position The successful candidate will establish and lead the Neutron Optics group at the ESS. The Neutron Optics group will be responsible for the design and maintenance of the beam extraction and beam delivery systems of all the neutron instruments. The immediate focus will be on the beam extraction, integrating in-pile guides, supermirror switches for bispectral sources and optics for pulse-shaping choppers. Calculational work on shielding materials will also be required to reduce the cost of very long guides. The Neutron Optics group is based at the ESS in Lund, but will cooperate closely with the neutronic simulation groups in Copenhagen. Qualifications Academic qualification: PhD in one of the physical sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of neutron scattering instruments, with a strong element of neutron optics, such as guide design or focusing optics. Desirable experience: Management of a team of scientists and engineers, project management, thin-film deposition techniques. Description of department The Neutron Optics group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Neutron Optics group will develop and design neutron optics solutions for the ESS instruments, such as guides, beam extraction and focusing. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Chopper group will ensure that the technical solutions for the neutron chopper requirements of the ESS instruments will be available when needed, and will manage the purchasing, maintenance and operation of all the neutron chopers at the ESS. Qualifications Academic qualification: Masters degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering. Essential experience: Several years of experience in the design and operation of high-speed rotating machinery using both mechanical and magnetic bearings. Experience in both personnel management and project management. Desirable experience: Working with neutron choppers in an academic research environment. Description of department The Chopper group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Chopper group will develop, install and maintain neutron choppers for the ESS instruments. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:24:04 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:24:04 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Beam Extraction Engineer at ESS AB Message-ID: <1CD7278B-6A67-4660-A533-41566977434B@esss.se> The Design Office at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Beam Extraction Engineer to participate in the design effort of the neutron beam line extraction from the target of the ESS. Description of position The ESS project is in the Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. The target and neutron beam extraction are critical in ensuring that a sufficiently large number of high quality beam ports are available for scientific experiments. The successful candidate should have a background in mechanical and/or nuclear engineering and will deal with the integration of various in-pile neutron-optical components, such as choppers, reflecting optics and shutters into the target station shielding, as well as the engineering aspects of the shielding around neutron guides, optimising weight and cost without compromising shielding effectiveness. In addition the sucessful candidate will lead an R&D programme to deal with issues related to radiation damage in in-pile neutron optics. This work will be carried out in the ESS Project Directorate on behalf of the Science Directorate in a close collaboration with the Target and Instrument Support Divisions of the ESS. Experience in existing nuclear facilities, research reactors or spallation sources will be highly advantageous. Qualifications * Master of Science or equivalent in mechanical engineering and/or nuclear engineering. * A minimum of 5 years experience in the implementation of engineering activities as functional descriptions, requirement definitions, design (conceptual, pre-detailed and detailed studies), and definitions of complex interface systems. * A minimum of 5 years experience in design work involving an advanced 3 D-CAD system, including 3 years with CATIA. * Previous experience in the design of complex components, preferably in nuclear field, support systems, radiation analysis, assembly and remote handling tools would be advantageous. Description of department The Design office contributes to the overall integration of ESS. Main areas are Cad-service, Coordination, Integration and Design. The work is performed in remote-design collaboration with our partners around Europe. Duration & Location It is a permanent position. The position is stationed in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 22nd May 2011. For further information please contact Design Office Manager, Peter R?dahl, peter.radahl[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Fri Apr 8 15:53:41 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:53:41 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Cad Quality Design Coordinator at ESS AB Message-ID: The Design Office at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Cad Quality Design Coordinator. Description of position We are seeking a senior CAD Quality Design Coordinator to promote and contribute to the implementation of the Design Office Computer Aided Design (CAD) Quality processes, particularly with regards to Design Office work instructions concerning CAD data and CAD Data-based methods. The CAD Quality Design Coordinator will supervise, with regards to CAD data quality, the CAD design activities performed by Designers at ESS and the partnership around Europe. He/she will develop, coordinate and check CAD data and CAD Data Base (DB) studies over the entire life-cycle and contribute to collaboration. The successful candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering and will be responsible for the quality of the CAD in general, as well as performing CAD data reviews of design tasks in their early design phase. He/she will perform coordination and development task as Design Coordinatior in collaboration with the PLM solution center. This work will be carried out in the Design Office in Lund, Sweden, in a close collaboration with our 16 European partner countries. Qualifications * Master of Science or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering and/or higher diploma in Computer-Aided Design or equivalent. * A minimum of 5 years experience (including experience as Leading Designer) in a Mechanical Design Office in a large multi-disciplinary project performed in an international environment, preferably in a remote design collaboration manner. * A minimum of 7 years experience in design work involving advanced CAD system (3D, drawings and multi-discipline process diagrams), including 3 years with CATIA 5 and experience with ENOVIA V6. Experience with previous versions of Enovia, Matrix One or with other integrated database systems would be advantageous. Description of department The Design office contributes to the overall integration of ESS. Main areas are Cad-service, Coordination, Integration and Mechnical design. The work is performed in remote-design collaboration with our partners around Europe. Duration & Location It is a permanent position. 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September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invitation & Announcement of the abstract deadline: 30 April 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to the MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation organized by the German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht to be held from 7 to 9 September 2011 in Hamburg, Germany with Pre-Conference Events on 6 September 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. To download the Call for Abstracts, please visit: http://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf Please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de for further information. Important: We recommend to book your conference accomodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany http://gems.hzg.de -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? Fax +49 (0)3641 31 16 243 post at conventus.de www.conventus.de Please got to http://conventus.de/newsletter/?L=1, if you do not want to get any further information about this conference, conferences in general or your address has changed. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Fri Apr 8 17:48:31 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:48:31 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" Message-ID: The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities. The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics. The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form. For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959. For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351. Deadline: April 20, 2011. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The deadline for submission of proposals for beam time request, on our spectrometers installed around the ORPHEE reactor is : May 1st 2011 We have now 5 selection committees : 1 Chemical physics, biological systems 2 Crystallographic and magnetic structures 3 Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers 4 Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials 5 Excitations You will find all the necessary information's on this next call on our Web page : http://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ Alain Menelle ---------------------------------------------------- Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (CEA-CNRS) CEA Saclay, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : 33-1-69-08-96-99??? 33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : 33-1-69-08-82-61??? alain.menelle at cea.fr ---------------------------------------------------- From sinq at psi.ch Mon Apr 11 15:12:38 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:12:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement: 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research Message-ID: <639FE8BD-2817-4CF2-9977-B94E834C2F29@psi.ch> Theme 2011 - Probing Phase Transitions using Photons, Muons and Neutrons Dear colleagues We would like to draw your attention to the 10th PSI Summer School, taking place from August 13 - August 19 in Zug. It is the very first time that the PSI Summer School will be held in Zug - on the premises of the Institut Montana Zugerberg (international boarding school), Zug, Switzerland. In this Summer School more than 20 world-class experts will introduce the different aspects of phase transitions from an experimental and theoretical point of view. Phase transitions are not only a well known fact of everyday life, but also an important field of current research and of technological applications. At the end of the school you will not only understand why water turns into ice. You will know how to apply modern methods to the problem of phase transitions and you will have established contacts to the speakers and participants allowing you to utilize the gained knowledge for your own research. As in the 2 previous years, the PSI Summer School offers again a twofold educational program with the school in Zug followed by hands on training at the PSI facilities in Villigen. The practical training will be available for approximately 20 students. The transfer from Zug to Villigen will take place on Friday, August 19, 2011. 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research / August 13 - 19, 2011 / at the Institut Montana Zugerberg, Zug, Switzerland Practical Training at the Paul Scherrer Institut - Neutron & Muon Sources & Swiss Synchrotron Light Source / August 20 - 22, 2011 / at PSI Villigen, Switzerland We appreciate you forwarding this information to potentially interested graduates students at your institute/department. For more information and registration please have a look at http://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 Best regards Daniela Jahns, on behalf of the organizing committee ======================================== Assistant to Prof. J. Friso van der Veen CH - 5232 Villigen PSI phone: +41 56 310 42 23 fax: +41 56 310 31 51 PSI Summer School 2011 in Zug, August 13 - 22, 2011 http://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 zug2011 at psi.ch -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The scope of the event is to address the new application directions and answer the questions: what are the important scientific issues to be addressed by help of neutron TOF spectroscopy. The unique feature of neutron scattering is that it delivers direct microscopic information in both space and time, while other spectroscopic probes are either local (such as hyperfine field methods) or macroscopic in the spatial dimension (such as light scattering). Time-of-Flight (TOF) spectroscopy with cold neutron allows us best to explore phenomena in condensed matter on the terahertz frequency range (10?eV -150meV) and on a length scale from 0.5 to 100 ? . This method can be applied to study extremely broad range of phenomena in complex systems, e. g. quantum phenomena in magnetism, microscopy dynamics of proteins, and fast ionic diffusion in conducting systems. The high data rates and new instrumental capabilities of modern spectrometers open up new opportunities for systematic, in situ and kinematic investigations or study of excitation spectrum of complete Brillouin zones. Direct neutron spectroscopic measurements in the space and time domain allow us to benchmark and validate molecular dynamic model calculations forming a very powerful tool in exploring nanoscale dynamics and functionality. The program will include sessions on soft matter, magnetism, and material science. An overview of new trends in neutron TOF spectroscopy instrumentation and data handling and interpretation approaches will also be presented. For more information please look at https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/aktuell/events/index_de.html#hzbev_355 or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Hahn-Meitner Platz1, 14109 Berlin Germany Margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Phone: (+)49 30 8062 4 3159 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The 14-day school is based in St Anne's College and the Department Of Physics at Oxford University, and students are taught by world-experts in using neutron scattering for a wide range of science. www.oxfordneutronschool.org ________________________________ About the School The Oxford School on Neutron Scattering is intended primarily for scientists who are new to the field of neutron scattering. Lectures and tutorials covering all aspects of the theory and practice of neutron diffraction and spectroscopy will be given by international experts. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in modern techniques and applications at both steady state and pulsed neutron sources and have the opportunity to hear about the latest research being carried out with the technique. ________________________________ Registration and Fees The school receives a large number of registrations, and to register you will need to submit a personal statement and a statement from your academic supervisor that will be used in the selection process. Register online now at the school website: www.oxfordneutronschool.org Registration closes 1 May 2011. School fees for 2011 are ?420 (?500) per residential student which includes the cost of a bedroom during the school, breakfast and an evening meal, teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. There are 50 residential places available. For non-residential students, the school fees are ?200 (?240) which includes teaching materials, drinks reception and gala dinner. Fees will be payable once the names of successful applicants have been announced. ________________________________ Programme The 2011 school programme consists of lectures, tutorials and problem classes taking place each weekday with occasional evening lectures. In addition, students make short presentations to the school about their current research projects. There will also be a visit to the nearby ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Topics covered during the school include: ? Neutron sources ? Neutron instrumentation ? Neutron scattering theory ? Diffraction ? Spectroscopy ? Small angle scattering ? Reflectometry ? Polarised neutrons ? Engineering ? Neutrons & X-rays ________________________________ Lecturers include: ? Professor Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? Professor Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Professor Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Sean Langridge (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Dr Martyn Bull (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wills (University College London, UK) ? Professor Ken Andersen (European Spallation Source, Sweden) ? Professor Jon Goff (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) ? Dr Andrew Wildes (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Professor Robert McGreevy (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Alan Soper (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Professor Martin Dove (University of Cambridge, UK) ? Dr Joao Cabral (Imperial College, London, UK) ? Professor Katia Pappas (Technical University Delft, The Netherlands) ? Dr Bernhard Frick (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Dr Jayne Lawrence (King?s College, London, UK) ? Professor Michael Preuss (University of Manchester, UK) ________________________________ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided in single rooms in St Anne's College, University of Oxford from Monday 5 September 2011 to Saturday 17 September 2011. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for each day of the school. Students will be expected to arrive in the afternoon on Monday 5 September and depart in the morning on Saturday 17 September after breakfast. Lectures and tutorials take place within the University of Oxford. ________________________________ Social programme A lively social programme is planned including a drinks reception and gala dinner and quiz evening. There will be opportunities for punting on the Oxford rivers, visiting historic places and exploring the city. ________________________________ Further information If you cannot find the information you need about the School on our website, please drop us an email at osns at stfc.ac.uk and we will try to answer your questions. ________________________________ Organisers ? Sean Langridge (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Martyn Bull (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Victoria Garcia Sakai (ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Ross Stewart (ISIS, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK) ? Andrew Boothroyd (University of Oxford, UK) ? Alberto Albinati (University of Milan, Italy) ? Andrew Harrison (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France) ? Gerry Lander (Grenoble, France) ? 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The Rosenfest Lectures will be held May 19-20, 2011 at the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Rosenfest will have a series of lectures in honor of Dr. Louis Rosen, the Father of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). A free tour of LANSCE, open to the public, will be conducted the afternoon of May 20. Tour participation is limited. Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: http://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. 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URL: From frikkie.debeer at necsa.co.za Fri Apr 15 15:53:17 2011 From: frikkie.debeer at necsa.co.za (Frikkie de Beer) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:53:17 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Advertisement: Post Doc in South Africa - Neutron imaging Message-ID: Post-Doc position - Neutron Imaging and Tomography at the SAFARI-1 Nuclear Research Reactor Description of position The Science Directorate at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) near Pretoria, South Africa, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist, specializing in neutron imaging and tomography and related analytical instrumentation. The successful candidate will work in the R&D Division with the primary aim to assist in the upgrade development and installation of the new neutron imaging and tomography (SANRAD) facility, as well as contribute to the characterization and utilization of this laboratory that will support the scientific program of this instrument. The instrument suite at the SANRAD facility will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron imaging and tomography instruments. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists on the beam lines at Necsa have the opportunity to create new ideas based on optimum gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science applications. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue his/her own research. Synergies with the X-ray imaging facility as well as strong l inks with universities will be encouraged. The successful candidate will be part of the Radiography/Tomography team and lead collaborations on national and international level, Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is highly recommended. Qualifications Minimum qualifications is a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology with a strong background in imaging and tomography using neutrons or X-rays. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognized international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron imaging instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Description of department The Neutron radiography project is in its final design phase and ready for start of construction. The neutron imaging instrument forms an important component of the neutron beam line facilities at Necsa and is currently the only reported operational neutron tomography facility in Africa and in the southern hemisphere. Research done at the facility is multi-disciplinary and involved many users from different fields of science. Location Necsa , West of Pretoria, North-West Province, South Africa. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 15th June 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews from 1st July 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact the Radiation Science department: Senior Manager, Dr. Gawie Nothnagel, Gawie.Nothnagel at necsa.co.za or Head of the Radiography/Tomography section, Frikkie de Beer, Frikkie.debeer at necsa.co.za. Frikkie de Beer Section Head: Radiography/Tomography Tel: +27 (0) 12 305 5258 / 5007 / 5985 Fax: 012 3055851 Cell: 0828556685 Email: frikkie.debeer at necsa.co.za Website: www.necsa.co.za [cid:image819fac.jpg at b5be3a25.cba147e6] ________________________________ This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. 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It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques. The ESS Science Symposia present an important opportunity to have a direct say into the planning and construction of ESS and its science. The outcome of these workshops in the form of a report will be presented directly to the Science Advisory Council of ESS, as well as the general meeting 'Science & Scientists' to be held between the 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin, and will have influence over the research landscape at ESS. The ESS will contribute to the cost of the Symposia with a fixed sum of 12.5k EUR per workshop as well as assist where possible with logistics. We invite applications to organize and host an ESS Science Symposium in an area of science relevant to ESS. Applications are accepted via email to ' symposia at esss.se ' no later than 31st of April 2011 (at midnight) for Symposia in 2011. We envisage to fund around 10 symposia between 2011 and 2012. There will be a second call later in 2011 for Symposia to be held in 2012. For more information and the documents, please consult also our website http://www.esss.se/symposia We look forward to many exciting proposals! Best Regards Axel Steuwer Email: axel.steuwer at esss.se Tel.: +46761333388 -------------- next part -------------- Dear Colleagues

this is just a reminder to the ESS Science Symposia.

The ESS invites the European Neutron User Community to organise and host a series of workshops under the series title “ESS Science Symposia” that focus on the scientific opportunities and challenges for research with neutrons at ESS. The ESS Science Symposia should focus on the science that will be enabled by ESS’s excellent neutron brilliance and novel time structure. The workshops should discuss a specific community’s requirements for neutron scattering instrumentation as well as supporting facilities, laboratories and sample environments. It is encouraged that Symposia focus around scientific themes or areas as opposed to types of instrumentation or particular techniques.

The ESS Science Symposia present an important opportunity to have a direct say into the planning and construction of ESS and its science.

The outcome of these workshops in the form of a report will be presented directly to the Science Advisory Council of ESS, as well as the general meeting ‘Science & Scientists’ to be held between the 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin, and will have influence over the research landscape at ESS.

The ESS will contribute to the cost of the Symposia with a fixed sum of 12.5k EUR per workshop as well as assist where possible with logistics.
We invite applications to organize and host an ESS Science Symposium in an area of science relevant to ESS.
Applications are accepted via email to ‘ symposia at esss.se’ no later than 31st of April 2011 (at midnight) for Symposia in 2011.
We envisage to fund around 10 symposia between 2011 and 2012. There will be a second call later in 2011 for Symposia to be held in 2012.

For more information and the documents, please consult also our website http://www.esss.se/symposia

We look forward to many exciting proposals!
Best Regards

Axel Steuwer

Email: axel.steuwer at esss.se
Tel.: +46761333388


From rro at ansto.gov.au Sun Apr 17 10:51:21 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:51:21 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Post Doctoral Fellowship - Post Doctoral Fellowship, in Sydney, Australia, closing date 1 May 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B4605DF5E95@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> See http://anstocareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNe wApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=f869ca85-55fb-4442-849d-9 eb00091121e&JobListID=22FC4F47%2DE994%2D46A3%2DB8C9%2D9BC901269F43&jobsL istKey=951b1bb7%2D793d%2D4f67%2D8f90%2D34af46343fc8&persistVariables=Job ListID,jobsListKey,JobID Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Bragg Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship Neutron-scattering of porous materials for CO2 capture 2 year term (with possible 1 year extension) Salary range: A$74,890 (plus 15.4% superannuation) ANSTO is one of Australia's foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. The Bragg Institute is the research centre for the construction and use of neutron-scattering instrumentation at the new OPAL reactor facility, located close to Sydney. Scientists at the Institute help users of this instrumentation to solve complex research and industrial problems in many important fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and materials sciences, as well as pursuing their own research interests. The Energy project is one of several research programs of the Bragg Institute that is aimed at using neutron scattering to understand and direct improvements in sustainable energy materials, which include materials used for hydrogen storage and separation, batteries, and fuel cells. We are currently seeking a PhD graduate in chemistry or materials science to join the team of researchers in the Energy project to engage in neutron scattering experiments and data analysis to characterize and understand porous materials used for CO2 separation, sequestration, and conversion. The successful candidate will have strong problem solving and communication skills, a proven publication record, and will work well within small cross-disciplinary teams to perform neutron scattering experiments in conjunction with local University collaborators. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and medical assessment. For further technical information please contact Vanessa Peterson on +61 (02) 9717 9401 or at vanessa.peterson at ansto.gov.au For further information please view the Position Information Package or contact Joanne Bartley on (02) 9717 9402. Applications must be submitted online. Applications close: 1st May 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. 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Sessions will include both lecture and hands on "labs" working with standard programs such as SaraH and FULLPROF to solve magnetic structures. Invited speakers include Laurent Chapon (ISIS), Andrew Wils (U. College, London), V. Ovidiu Garlea (ORNL), and A.B. Harris (U. Penn). The workshop will be hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (USA). The workshop will begin Sunday, July 31 and end Friday morning, August 5th. Registration will include housing in the Georgetown dorms (arrival July 31, checkout Aug 5) with a private room/private bathroom. To register, visit: www.magnetism-school.org Registration will cost a non-refundable $450 US dollars (taxes already included). To pay, please contact Mark Green (asiazag at umd.edu). The deadline for registration is May 13, 2011. Attendance will be limited to 20 participants and only a few spots remain, so apply soon. For questions regarding the workshop please contact us at magnetic at nist.gov. Best, Mark Green and William Ratcliff (Organizers) From yamali.hernondez at nist.gov Wed Apr 20 21:02:20 2011 From: yamali.hernondez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:02:20 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" Message-ID: The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities. The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics. The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form. For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959. For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351. Deadline: April 20, 2011. -------------- next part --------------

The inaugural NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) "Summer School on Modeling Neutron Data of Biological Systems" will be held from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, 2011. 

This course is intended to introduce students to modern atomistic approaches to model neutron scattering data. The modeling methods to be covered are molecular dynamics and molecular Monte Carlo simulations of protein and protein-nucleic acid systems. The format of the course will involve a short daily lecture followed by a set of hands-on exercises. Students will learn to use single molecule and ensemble methods to model both rigid and inherently disordered systems. Models will be used to interpret small-angle scattering, neutron reflectivity, and backscattering data. In addition, each day an invited speaker will give a presentation on the application of neutron scattering in their current research activities.

The course is targeted at those with little or no previous experience with molecular modeling of neutron scattering data. The combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training in computational techniques will provide participants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with atomistic modeling of neutron scattering data and their application to current research topics.

The Summer School is sponsored by the NCNR and by the National Science Foundation under the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) cooperative agreement DMR-0944772. There is a $150 registration fee. Support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty may be requested on the summer school application form.

For further information on summer school content, contact Yamali Hernandez (yamali at nist.gov), (301) 975-5295 or Joseph E. Curtis (joseph.curtis at nist.gov), (301) 975-3959.

For further information on other matters related to the school, please contact the User Office (ncnraccess at nist.gov), Telephone (301) 975-8200, FAX (301) 921-2351.

Deadline: April 20, 2011.

 

 

From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Apr 22 11:50:44 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:50:44 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.44 Apr 2011 Message-ID: <4DB14F74.4010607@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 44, April 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== This issue covers topics before the Gigantic Earthquake on Mar 11. The next issue will be released earlier than the standard interval for the periodical issue to report the status after the earthquake. ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED UNTIL THE EARTHQUAKE. IAC, ATAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES WERE HELD. ASIAN RELATIONS. NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR J-PARC ORGANIZATION. 2. [Accelerator Division] 145 KW BEAM FOR THE NEUTRINO USER RUN 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] EXPERIMENTS MADE PROGRESS. T2K RESUMED DATA TAKING AFTER END YEAR/NEW YEAR SHUTDOWN. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] STABLE OPERATION AT 220 KW. THE FIRST BEAM ON A SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING INSTRUMENT WAS RECORDED. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] CAN BEAM TRIPS CAUSE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FUEL CLADDINGS FOR ADS? 6. [Safety Division] THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC AND THE APPLICATION FOR OPERATION OF THE WHOLE FACILITY WAS GRANTED BY MEXT. 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCELERATOR IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED UNTIL THE EARTHQUAKE Until the Gigantic Earthquake in Eastern Japan the accelerator had been running very smoothly. The power has been increased continuously to the level of 200 kW at 3 GeV (320 kW continuous extraction already tested nicely) and 145 kW in the Main Ring. Also, a preparation study to go up to 400 kW at 3 GeV was in progress. Unfortunately, the big earthquake hit on March 11. The present issue of the Newsletter is the summary before this earthquake. IAC, ATAC AND OTHER COMMITTEES WERE HELD On February 21 and 22 the annual IAC (International Advisory Committee) was held. From this time Jean-Michel POUTISSOU took over the chair after many years of service for the chair of John WHITE. In association with this IAC, the Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) was held on February 17-19. Also, the annual Muon Science Advisory Committee (MuSAC) and the annual Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC) were held on February 18-19 and February 28 to March 2, respectively. At the IAC, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) also joined it and many experimental results were presented. Also, users opinions were addressed. The report was about to be sent to us. Many useful comments will be written there, while our urgency has been changed since the IAC time, namely the recovery of J-PARC is now the first priority as compared to the other important issues written there. Of course, since this is an important document, we shall read it carefully. ASIAN RELATIONS The J-PARC collaboration with Korea became stronger. In February six Korean undergraduate students visited J-PARC for ten days in a program called "J-PARC Internship". The J-PARC side prepared several lecture courses and experimental courses. This is the first trial and we shall continue this tradition. On the occasion of the Director's visit to Taiwan, a new movement for collaboration started to be generated with Taiwan as well. NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR J-PARC ORGANIZATION The J-PARC operation was changed as follows. The Head of the Administration Division was changed from Michihiro MURASAWA to Tetsuo TAKAHASHI as of January 1, 2011. From April 1 of 2011, one of the deputy Directors (for KEK) will be changed from Hitoshi KOBAYASHI to Koichiro NISHIKAWA. Also, the Head of the Accelerator Division will be changed from Ainosuke ANDO to Kazuo HASEGAWA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Ainosuke ANDO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 145 KW BEAM FOR THE NEUTRINO USER RUN 1. Ion source In Run #36, the accelerators were continuously operated for two months (November and December, 2010). The total operation time of the ion source was 1270 hours with the H-minus ion current of 17 mA. Then from Run #37, i.e., from January, 2011, the operation cycle became 1.5-months for beam service and 2-days for the ion source exchange. 2. 145 kW Beam for User in Fast Extraction of MR (50-GeV synchrotron) 145 kW beam has been served for the neutrino user run from March 7, 2011. The accumulated proton numbers on the target reached to almost one third of the first goal which is 3.1e20 by the end of June, 2011. 3. ATAC (Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee) The tenth meeting of ATAC was held from 17-19, February, 2011. The accelerator team frankly presented their achievements from March, 2010 and issues to be improved and/or overcome and was greatly encouraged through the discussion with and by the recommendations of ATAC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by T.KOMATSUBARA, T.TAKAHASHI and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPERIMENTS MADE PROGRESS (T.KOMATSUBARA and T.TAKAHASHI) The E14 KOTO collaboration has been working on the detector construction for the KL -> pi0 nu nubar experiment. The goal is to make the first observation of this very rare decay, whose branching ratio is predicted to be 2.57 (37) (4) e-11 in the Standard Model. The experiment moves the existing KEK-PS E391a detector to J-PARC and applies necessary modifications. One major upgrade is to replace the 7cm x 7cm x 30cm undoped CsI crystals in the E391a calorimeter by the 2.5cm x 2.5cm x 50cm and 5cm x 5cm x 50cm crystals used in the KTeV experiment at Fermilab in the US. Their improved energy resolution is essential to detect the neutral pion in the final state of the decay. All the crystals and phototubes were stored and tested at Osaka University, and then moved to the J-PARC site for the calorimeter construction. The KOTO collaborators installed a large "dry room" in the experimental area of the Hadron Hall and started the calorimeter construction in May 2010, and finished stacking the 2.7K CsI crystals on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011. They expect to perform the commissioning of the calorimeter in the next beam time. E19 (Search for Penta Quark, Theta+, via the p(pi-,K-)X Reaction) reported the preliminary analysis results of the data obtained in the Nov. RUN at the PAC11 held on Jan.14-16. -- No peak structure was observed in the missing mass spectrum within the present sensitivity of about 0.3 micro-barn/sr on the average from 2 to 15 degrees at the incident momentum of 1.92GeV/c. A large-size Aerogel Cherenkov Counter was newly constructed and installed in the SKS spectrometer. The counter discriminates pions and kaons both in online trigger and offline analysis. The new counter has a larger effective area of 1950mm(H) x 1200mm(V) than the previous one of 1350mm(H) x 1200mm(V), thus, the momentum acceptance of the SKS will be enlarged. T2K RESUMED DATA TAKING AFTER END YEAR/NEW YEAR SHUTDOWN (by T. TSUKAMOTO) In the end year/new year shutdown period, T2K ND280 magnet was opened and closed to replace the TPC frontend board in which a problem was found in last November. T2K neutrino beam line resumed the operation from January, 2011. Beam power of 145kW was achieved with a new operation condition 9e+13 proton/pulse and 3.04sec repetition without any problems in the T2K neutrino beam line. Accumulated POT (Protons On Target) is 7.0e+19 in this year 2011 until Mar.11 and 1.45e+20 in total. T2K presented the results at winter conferences based on the data from 3.23e19 POT, which was accumulated from January to June in 2010. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STABLE OPERATION AT 220 KW 1. Neutron Source Because of an effort to remove impurities in a helium refrigerator for hydrogen provision to moderators even through the New Year's holidays, operation of the neutron source at 220 kW from late January to early March was generally stable. A swirl bubbler with a complicated design, that will be able to inject microbubbles into flowing mercury to mitigate the pressure waves in the target vessel, was successfully machined from stainless steel, and installed in the fabricated target vessel. THE FIRST BEAM ON A SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING INSTRUMENT WAS RECORDED. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. 2. Neutron Science For the user operation of the 2011A period (the first half of FY2011), 121 general proposals were submitted by Dec. 7. Each of the proposals was pre-reviewed by four referees, and reviewed by eight subcommittees (38 proposals to the crystal subcommittee, 8 to liquid & amorphous, 5 to nanomaterials, 2 to biomaterials, 21 to magnetism & strongly correlated systems, 19 to industrial application, 8 to R&D). Adoption/rejection and beamtime allocation for each proposal was discussed in the neutron science proposal review committee held on March 3. Although decisions by the MLF advisory board held on March 11 were interrupted by the severe earthquake on that day, the final results will be informed soon. Commissioning of TAIKAN (BL15, Small Angle Scattering Instrument) was started in March and the first beam profile was recorded. Construction of an annex building for SPICA (BL09, Special Environment Powder Diffractometer) was completed on Feb. 4. The first beam of PLANET (BL11, High Pressure Diffractometer) was scheduled on March 11, but the earthquake occurred on that day. The construction of DNA (BL02, Inverted Geometry Spectrometer), VNR (BL17, Vertical Reflectometer) and SENJU (BL18, Single Crystal Diffractometer) are also suspended. Neutron International Advisory Committee (NIAC): Dan Neumann (NIST), Rob Robinson (ANSTO), Kurt Clausen (PSI), John Haines (SNS), Gunter Bauer (Julich), Kazu Yamada (Tohoku), Toshiji Kanaya (Kyoto), and Yoshiaki Kiyanagi (Hokkaido), met on 28 Feb to 2 March. The committee appreciated the good progress of the MLF facility in these years. A report will come up soon. International Workshop on Neutron Application on Strongly Correlated Electron System (NASCES) was held on 23 to 25 February. About 80 participants got together from all over the world and enjoyed well prepared lectures and enthusiastic discussion on scientific topics and newly emerged instruments and experimental methods. Two domestic workshops, high magnetic field applications and high pressure applications, were also held on 8 and 9 March. More than 100 participants got together and discussed what kinds of equipment the facility should supply for users and how we can have a collaborative environment with university groups. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hirofumi TSUJIMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CAN BEAM TRIPS CAUSE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FUEL CLADDINGS FOR ADS? In addition to the development of the Transmutation Experimental Facility (TEF), the Transmutation Section of the J-PARC Center is also conducting a design study on the future Accelerator-Driven System (ADS) for transmutation of long-lived nuclear wastes through cooperation with the Research Group for Nuclear Transmutation Technology of the Nuclear Science and Engineering Directorate, JAEA. In the design study of ADS, one of the most important criteria is the maximum temperature of the fuel cladding. In our design, the fuel claddings are made of Mod.9Cr-1Mo steel, and their maximum temperature is limited below 550 degrees C to mitigate the corrosion by lead- bismuth eutectic (LBE). In addition, the integrity of the fuel claddings should be evaluated not only for steady state but also for transient state. Especially, frequent beam trips as experienced in existing high-power proton accelerators are considered problematic because they may cause thermal fatigue of the fuel claddings for ADS. The evaluation results showed that the structural strength of fuel claddings could be sufficiently kept under the conditions of both steady and transient state, if we do not consider irradiation effects. While irradiation effects on material properties are considered not so serious under the practical condition of the ADS according to judgment from existing irradiation data, it is of importance to accumulate further experimental data for material irradiation by protons and neutrons. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PERIODICAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT BY NUSTEC AND THE APPLICATION FOR OPERATION OF THE WHOLE FACILITY WAS GRANTED BY MEXT As five-years of radiation handling is approaching in J-PARC, the first periodical inspection was carried out by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) in Jan. 2011, to make sure that radiation installations are maintained in compliance with technical standards by the Radiation Hazards Prevention Law. The application for the operation of all the facilities was granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on Feb. 25. The main topics are the abolition of the injection dump in the 50GeV proton synchrotron, the power-up and the shielding reinforcement for a primary beam line including beam dump for the Hadron Facility, and the new secondary beam lines in the Materials and Life Science Facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering, Nov. 20-24, 2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. 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Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk Tue Apr 26 10:22:16 2011 From: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk (Peter Willendrup) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:22:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc in Radiation Physics Message-ID: <966869F8-5329-4063-83EC-0009B677A8B6@risoe.dtu.dk> (Copied from hxxp://www.dtu.dk/Om_DTU/ledige_stillinger.aspx?guid=0e64f539-3d86-495e-b71b-68b28f8d5f07) Postdoc in Radiation Physics The Radiation Physics Programme at Ris? National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark, is seeking candidates for a Postdoc position to work on neutron transport simulations for the design update of the European Spallation Source (ESS). The Radiation Physics Programme is carrying out fundamental and applied research within the areas of retrospective radiation dosimetry, medical and industrial dosimetry, and reactor physics. The programme presently consists of 25 people including Researchers, Technicians and PhD students, engaged in research, innovation and education. Job description The successful candidate will join a research project funded by the Danish Agency for Science Technology and Innovation in support of the design update phase of ESS. The design update includes simulation of essential ESS components including the target-moderator and beam extraction system. The project aims at interfacing Monte Carlo neutron transport codes for hot/thermal and for cold neutrons and applying these in the optimization of the target/moderator and beam extraction system of the neutron spallation source. The project will be undertaken in close collaboration with the ESS organization in Lund, Sweden, and with other European project participants. Qualifications The candidate should have a PhD in theoretical or experimental physics with a strong background in computational physics or equivalent. Assessment In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to: ? scientific production and research potential at international level ? innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas ? an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience ? the ability to contribute to development of the department?s internal and external cooperation We offer We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international academic environment with excellent possibilities for professional and personal development. The successful candidate will work in an environment with activities and expertise in radiation physics, dosimetry, radioecology and medical applications of radionuclides. Salary and terms of employment The candidate will be employed for a two-year period as a Postdoc. The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The place of work is Ris? DTU in Roskilde. Further information Further information may be obtained from Head of Programme Bent Lauritzen, +45 46774906. Application We must receive your online application by 15 May 2011. Follow the link "apply online" and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV, a list of publications indicating scientific highlights and other relevant documents. Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- From john.copley at nist.gov Mon Apr 25 17:41:04 2011 From: john.copley at nist.gov (John Copley) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:41:04 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] News of the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) Message-ID: <4DB59610.6080908@nist.gov> The NCNR reactor was shut down on April 3, as planned. It is scheduled to restart in February 2012. The NCNR home page, hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov, now contains a link to new and improved Expansion Initiative pages that include information about activities during the outage. The Photos (hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/photos.html) and Weekly diary (hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/weeklydiary.html) links are likely to be of particular interest to users. Please send any comments or concerns to John Copley (john.copley at nist.gov) and Dan Neumann (dan.neumann at nist.gov). See also the list of contacts. -- John R.D. Copley National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6102 (for mail) 100 Bureau Drive, Building 235, Room E151 (for packages) Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6102, USA TEL: (301)975-5133 (office), (301)975-6220 (secretary) FAX: (301)921-9847 From alain.menelle at cea.fr Wed Apr 27 01:56:37 2011 From: alain.menelle at cea.fr (MENELLE Alain) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:56:37 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] LLB call for proposals : deadline at the end of the week Message-ID: The deadline for neutron beam time request at LLB-Orphee is next Sunday : May 1st. Last LLB/Orph?e newsletter (in French) is available at : blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr/tr/Lettre_LLB_Avril_2011.pdf Be careful, we have now five selection committees instead of four : 1 - Chemical physics, biological systems 2 - Crystallographic and magnetic structures 3 - Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers 4 - Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials 5 - Excitations Additional information's are available on our Web page : blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ You have to send your proposals to : proposals-llb at cea.fr Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (UMR12, CEA-CNRS) CEA Saclay, b?t.563, p.219, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : +33-1-69-08-96-99 +33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : +33-1-69-08-82-61 blockedhttp://www-llb.cea.fr alain.menelle at cea.fr From moywrigh at indiana.edu Tue Apr 26 21:22:10 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:22:10 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [cid:image003.jpg at 01CC0425.B61F56F0] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. 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HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Besuchen Sie uns auf unserem neuen Webauftritt unter www.fz-juelich.de From mecasens at conventus.de Wed Apr 27 22:49:31 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus on behalf of Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:49:31 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] =?iso-8859-1?q?Reminder_-_MECA_SENS_VI=3A_6th_Internati?= =?iso-8859-1?q?onal_Conference_on_Mechanical_Stress_Evaluation_by_Neutron?= =?iso-8859-1?q?s_and_Synchrotron_Radiation_=96__September_7_to_9=2C_2011?= =?iso-8859-1?q?=2C_Hamburg_=28Germany=29?= Message-ID: <20110427224931B97A8D23F3$83304FC47C@PC> MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation ? September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invitation & Reminder of the abstract deadline: 30 April 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to the MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation organized by the German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht to be held from 7 to 9 September 2011 in Hamburg, Germany with Pre-Conference Events on 6 September 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. To download the Call for Abstracts, please visit: blockedhttp://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf Please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de for further information. Important: We recommend to book your conference accomodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany blockedhttp://gems.hzg.de -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? 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From moywrigh at indiana.edu Thu Apr 28 21:54:23 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:54:23 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 Message-ID: [cid:image002.jpg at 01CC05BC.8ABB8F40] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. 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The early registration fee for the lectures is only $100. A RARE PUBLIC tour of LANSCE will occur on Friday, May 20th. The tour is not $100.00, it's not $1,000, it's FREE! There will be special activities -building a buckyball, magnet mania , accelerator lecture- designed for minors which will held at the Lujan Center from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Please register separately for this special tour. Both registrations can be located at: rosenfest.lanl.gov Hope to see you there! Now you can delete this message. :) Best, Leilani Conradson Rosenfest Event Manager ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ ? The Rosenfest Lectures will be held May 19-20, 2011 at the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Rosenfest will have a series of lectures in honor of Dr. Louis Rosen, the Father of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). A free tour of LANSCE, open to the public, will be conducted the afternoon of May 20. Tour participation is limited. Apply for the LANSCE Tour NOW @ rosenfest.lanl.gov Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to international relations. Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19. Register for Rosenfest: blockedhttp://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.), Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.) Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF, Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT, Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.), LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.), Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE, LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. 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Honoring the Past, Highlighting the Future >From the Manhattan Project to MaRIE: Rosenfest will cover Dr. Rosen's early life, career, influence and scientific legacy from nuclear science to ?international relations. ?Lectures on the past, present, and future of LANSCE and its world-class research will be presented, including the Matter-Radiation Interactions in Extremes (MaRIE) experimental facility, LANL's proposed next-generation signature science complex. Registration for Rosenfest Lectures includes the banquet on Thursday evening, May 19.? Register for Rosenfest: blockedhttp://rosenfest.lanl.gov Registration for the LANSCE Tour, May 20: NOW OPEN. ?Tour participation is limited and registration may close without notice. ? Registration for the Rosenfest Lectures including banquet, May 19: NOW OPEN. ?Limited seats will open on a first-come basis. ? Confirmed Speakers and Topics Pete Domenici, U.S. Senate (ret.),?Louis Rosen and Washington (Banquet Speaker) Mike Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL),?Welcoming Remarks John Hopkins, LANL (ret.)?Louis Rosen?s Career from the Manhattan Project to the Bestowing of the E. O. Lawrence Award Erich Vogt, TRIUMF,?Development of LAMPF and the Science of the Nuclear Physics Flagship Facility Bob Redwine, MIT,?Impact of LAMPF on the U.S. University Community John Browne, LANL Director (ret.),?LANSCE and the Shift to Neutrons for Stockpile Stewardship Paul Lisowski, Former LANSCE Director, LANSCE Applications Jim Bradbury, LANL (ret.) and?University of New Mexico, Louis Rosen?s Involvement in International Relations Bernie Rosen, American University (ret.),?Louis Rosen, the Family Man Kurt Schoenberg, Director, LANSCE,?LANL and LANSCE, LANSCE in the MaRIE Era Rosen Prize Award Winner, TBD LANSCE Tour (registration required) ? Dedication of Oppenheimer and Groves Statues At Rosenfest the County of Los Alamos will dedicate ?life-size bronze statues of Manhattan Project leaders Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General?Leslie R. Groves. The statues were commissioned by Los Alamos County?s Art in Public Places and the LA Historical Society. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Magnetism Department undertakes world leading research in quantum magnetism, superconductivity and novel materials. It offers a state-of-the-art materials synthesis program as well as a full range of standard sample characterization facilities including x-ray laue and powder diffraction, SQUID, transport and thermal measurements. We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of condensed matter. The position is to use primarily the experimental techniques of x-ray and neutron scattering to explore the physics of correlated electron systems and emphasis will be given to the investigation of quantum magnetism. The X-ray and neutron experiments will take place both in-house and at external sources, and bulk properties measurements will be used as complimentary techniques. Experimental data will be used to test and develop current theoretical models. The candidate should have or be close to achieving a PhD in condensed matter physics. Experience of x-ray and neutron scattering are important. The appointment is for two years. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Prof Bella Lake (email: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49-(0)30-8062-42058). The deadline for application is 31st May 2011. Applicants should send a cover letter, detailed CV and the contact details of three academic referees to Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, quoting reference no. M 2011/4 Prof Bella Lake Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, M-N1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D - 14109 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 8062 42058 Fax: +49 30 8062 43172 Email: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de blockedhttp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/magma/supraleitung/ ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin blockedhttp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From sinq at psi.ch Mon May 9 09:35:54 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 09:35:54 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Friendly Reminder SINQ: Call for proposals II/11 Message-ID: <90FA220A-39D8-451D-98FD-C6C1C3C2EE68@psi.ch> The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch) has been slightly extended to: ********* Monday, May 16, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period II/11 between 01/09/2011 and 30/11/2011. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/access.html blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/sinq_call.html _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following intruments will be open for new proposals in cycle II/11: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/instruments.html Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': blockedhttps://duo.psi.ch A detailed online help on DUO is available from the SINQ website: blockedhttp://sinq.web.psi.ch/sinq/duo/DUO_help.html _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commision. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From moywrigh at indiana.edu Mon May 9 14:46:09 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 12:46:09 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II Meeting, Indiana University, July 5-8, 2011 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 15, 2011 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [X] July 5 - 8, 2011 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Deadlines: * May 15, 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline * June 1, 2011 - Early Registration Deadline The Union for Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources was formed in 2009 to support the ongoing development of small accelerator based neutron sources around the world, and to promote the exchange of information on emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulsed and/or medium-flux neutron sources. Recent advances in accelerator technology and neutronic design have made possible the construction of small-scale accelerator-driven neutron facilities that will be able to play a significant role in future advancements in neutron technology and science. This opens up new opportunities for organizations to enter the field of neutron physics with modest investments and without the proliferation and safety concerns associated with building a new research reactor. Topics include: * accelerator & beam optics * target radiation damage & heat removal * moderator neutronics * optics devices & detectors * innovative instrumentation * emerging science and novel applications relevant to long-pulse and/or medium-flux neutron sources Complete information on the meeting can be found at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ Moya Wright UCANS-II Conference Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu From mecasens at conventus.de Mon May 9 23:35:39 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus on behalf of Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer) Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 23:35:39 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] MECA SENS VI - September 7 to 9, 2011, Hamburg (Germany): Abstract deadline extended to 23 May 2011 Message-ID: <20110509233539C3E53C4F79$2F1084C8A0@PC> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission of your abstract now possible until: 23 May 2010 www.mecasens2011.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, Due to a high number of requests the abstract deadline for MECA SENS VI: 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation has been extended to 23 May 2011. You are invited to be an active part of this conference by submitting your abstract to one of the following topics: ? Developments of measurement methods and instrumentation ? Material processing and residual stresses ? Influence of residual stresses on physical and mechanical properties of materials and components ? Measurement and assessment of residual microstresses and intergranular stresses ? Residual strains and stresses in complex materials, e.g. multiphase materials and biomaterials ? Residual stresses in thin films and microcomponents ? Industrial applications of residual stress analysis using synchrotron radiation, neutrons, and X-rays ? Complementary methods for materials analysis with photons and neutrons: Imaging, Texture, etc. Please go to blockedhttp://conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/Mecasens-2011-CfA.pdf to download the Call for Abstracts. For online submission of your abstract and any further information, please visit the conference website www.mecasens2011.de. Important: We recommend to book your conference accommodation well in advance! Due to the Solar Energy Fair 2011 taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions please contact the organizing agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). I would appreciate your active support and would be very delighted to welcome you to Hamburg! With best regards, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director of GEMS German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Centre for Materials and Coastal Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 ? 21494 Geesthacht, Germany blockedhttp://gems.hzg.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www.conventus.de Imprint Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (Germany) Phone +49 (0)3641 311 60 ? Fax +49 (0)3641 31 16 243 post at conventus.de www.conventus.de Please go to blockedhttp://conventus.de/newsletter/?L=1, if you do not want to get any further information about this conference, conferences in general or your address has changed. From crossdr at ornl.gov Thu May 12 23:03:17 2011 From: crossdr at ornl.gov (Cross, Doug) Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 17:03:17 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Research Staff Member - Neutron and X-Ray Scattering Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F31585750EF3@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> I would like to post the following to the neutron mailing list: Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Research Staff Member with expertise in neutron scattering. The full job description follows: Position Title Research Staff Member - Neutron & X-Ray Scattering (NB50245784) Job Description The X-Ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group in the Materials Science and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (www.ornl.gov) is seeking a mid-career to senior level materials scientist with a specialty in the area of Neutron and/or X-Ray Scattering basic energy sciences research. Applications are invited from candidates with demonstrated track records for conceiving and developing innovative forefront materials research programs leading to advances in fundamental understanding of condensed matter science, materials physics, nanostructures, or other energy-related research areas. The successful candidate will benefit from interactions with the diverse experimental and theoretical materials research programs at ORNL and from the forefront ORNL research capabilities, including the Spallation Neutron Source, the High Flux Isotope Reactor, the National Center for Computational Science, the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, and state-of-the art electron microscopy facilities. In addition, the X-ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group has strong, ongoing programs focused on using advanced techniques at leading synchrotron x-ray facilities such as the Advanced Photon Source (APS), the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II under construction) and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). In particular, the X-ray and Neutron Scattering and Microscopy Group exploits novel x-ray and neutrontechniques based on user facilities to investigate the local microstructure in technologically-important materials and advanced materials processing techniques in conjunction with collaborative, first-principles theory and modeling. Qualifications The position requires a Ph.D. in physics, materials science, applied physics, chemistry or a closely related science and engineering discipline. A minimum of 5 years of experience and a preexisting scientific reputation in the fields of neutron diffraction is a requirement. Excellent written and oral presentation skills are essential. Experience in leading and developing technical programs will also be an important asset. REMARKS: No clearance required. Please visit http://jobs.ornl.gov/apply.shtml and apply to requisition NB50245784. Doug Cross Sr. Recruiter Energy and Environmental Sciences Directorate Physical Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory Bldg. 1505 Phone: (865) 574-7276 crossdr at ornl.gov [cid:image001.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] [cid:image002.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] [cid:image003.png at 01CC10C6.77F6BE10] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 1296 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have strong research and teaching links. They are seeking to strengthen these links through the creation of a joint academic position between the School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW and the Bragg Institute at ANSTO. The School of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking applications for academic staff at the lecturer level to contribute to its research and teaching activities. The School currently has 16 research and teaching academic staff plus another 30 research only academics and approximately 130 higher degree research students. The School has strengths in structural materials, in particular ceramics and metallurgy, electronic, energy and other functional materials, particle science and technology and sustainable materials processing, in particular in process metallurgy. The 100-strong Bragg Institute is the leading group of neutron and X-ray scatterers in the Southern Hemisphere, with responsibility for the user program and research at the new 20-MW OPAL Research Reactor, along with some in-house X-ray equipment and formal involvement with the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne. The Institute is multidisciplinary with applications in physics, chemistry, crystallography, bio- and earth sciences and engineering. Applicants are being sought to strengthen and be future leaders in these organisations' internationally-leading research. The successful applicant will conduct research with the aim of developing an understanding of novel improvements to existing materials to take them to more extreme environments. The research will have a specific focus on nuclear materials science and the use of neutron-scattering and synchrotron radiation methods. Specific areas of interest may include relevant material physics, metallurgy, advanced ceramics, structural integrity and atomistic modelling. They will be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, outstanding research leadership relative to opportunity in the areas of focus with pre-existing experience, or potential in the view of the selection committee, in attaining competitive research funding and recruiting and leading a research team, including research students, and high quality undergraduate teaching. The level of appointment may be from Lecturer to Professor and will be based upon academic criteria at UNSW. The successful appointee will is expected to have a significant research presence at the Bragg Institute. This is a convertible position with an initial appointment of 5 years and an expectation that the position will be converted to a continuing one within this period, based upon satisfactory performance. Enquiries should be directed to the Head of School, Professor Mark Hoffman mark.hoffman at unsw.edu.au Applications close : 12 August 2011 Information pack Apply online ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From bordallo at fys.ku.dk Tue May 17 13:24:16 2011 From: bordallo at fys.ku.dk (Heloisa N. Bordallo) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 13:24:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] DEADLINE approaching: The First NBIA Meeting on ESS Science Message-ID: <4DD25AE0.6040500@fys.ku.dk> Dear colleagues, I would like to remind you about the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science* //which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen./ /This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy*, by *ESS Science Symposia*, by the *PhD School of the University of Copenhagen *and**by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. The meeting is also part of the *?resund Materials Innovation CommunityProgram*. The list of invited speakers include: * Dimitri N. Argyriou - ESS AB, Sweden* *Valeria Arrighi - Heriot-Watt University, Scotland* *Herman J.C. Berendsen - University of Groningen, the Netherlands * *Heloisa N. Bordallo - University of Copenhagen, Denmark * *Gerd Buntkowsky - Technische Universit?t Darmstadt, Germany* *Jozica Dolenc - **ETH Z?rich, Switzerland* *Juergen Eckert - UCSB, USA* *Donald **Engelman - Yale University, USA * *Herve Jobic - Universit? Lyon 1, France* *Mark Johnson - Institut Laue-Langevin, France* *Lynn Kamerlin - Stockholm University, Sweden* *Beat H. Meier - ETH Z?rich, Switzerland* *Peter Schurtenberger - Lund University, Sweden* *Neal Skipper - University College London, UK* *Jernej Stare - National Institute of Chemistry, Slovenia * *Jan Swenson **- Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden* *Michael**Vogel - Technische Universit?t Darmstadt, Germany* *Leo van W?llen - Universit?t M?nster, Germany* * The deadline for registration is May 21st. * Please register (blockedhttps://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291) if you would like to attend. Best regards, The organizers _______________________________________________________________________________________________- *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science:* *A Workshop - School devoted to the combined application of neutron scattering, NMR, and molecular dynamics simulations* We are pleased to announce the *First Niels Bohr International Academy Meeting on ESS Science*//which will be held June 27 - July 1, 2011 at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen.//This first meeting initiates a series of annual workshops which bring together widely recognized experts to promote advanced training for young post-graduates, postdocs and researchers devoted to developing a practical approach to neutron scattering who have already some background in this domain and desire to learn complementary techniques as well as exchange their experience. Detailed information about the Workshop is available at blockedhttps://indico.nbi.ku.dk/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=291 The primary objective of this first school is to provide an understanding of current methodology in spectroscopic techniques applied to the dynamics of molecules in condensed phase systems. Each module will be introduced by a motivating talk, where scientific achievements are carefully explained, so that the students get a broader notion of the benefits of the technique that will be discussed. The students will be given a small project and will be guided by the lecturers to a solution. In parallel with, and following the school a small but intensive scientific meeting will be held with ample time for discussions between experimentalists and theoreticians involved in neutron scattering, NMR and molecular dynamics simulations. This workshop is sponsored by the *Niels Bohr International Academy*, by *ESS Science Symposia* and by the *PhD School of the University of Copenhagen*. There is no fee for the participants, but attendance will be limited. *The school is limited to 20 students to be selected from the applications received *. Excursion and conference dinner at The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, the most visited art museum in Denmark, will be sponsored by the *Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin*. *Organizers:* Heloisa N. Bordallo (bordallo at fys.ku.dk ), Juergen Eckert (juergen.eckert at mrl.ucsb.edu ), Gerd Buntkowsky (Gerd.Buntkowsky at chemie.tu-darmstadt.de ), Janez Mavri (janez.mavri at ki.si ) and Klas Risveden (klas.risveden at fys.ku.dk ). *Local Support: *Kim Lefmann (lefmann at fys.ku.dk ), Lise Arleth (lia at life.ku.dk ), Gitte Michelsen (gittem at fys.ku.dk) and Helle Kiilerich (helle at nbi.dk ). The meeting is also part of the Oresund Materials Innovation CommunityProgram. blockedhttp://www.interreg-oks.eu/se/Menu/Projektfaser/Genomf?rande/EU-+og+program -- Heloisa N. Bordallo Associate Professor (Lektor) Niels Bohr Institute (H.C. ?rsted Institute, bldg. D) University of Copenhagen Universitetsparken 5 2100 Copenhagen bordallo at fys.ku.dk From martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk Tue May 17 13:17:50 2011 From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk (martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 11:17:50 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] ISIS scientist wins neutron prize for novel nanoscience technique Message-ID: ISIS scientist wins neutron prize for novel nanoscience technique [Robert Dalgliesh receives the Willis Prize Award from Dr Ali Zarbakhsh] Robert Dalgliesh receives the Willis Prize Award from Dr Ali Zarbakhsh. View full-size image Dr Robert Dalgliesh from the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source has been awarded the prestigious BTM Willis Prize for neutron scattering. This is in recognition of his development of novel neutron techniques that are opening up new areas of fundamental and applied research in nanoscience. The prize is awarded bi-annually by the Neutron Scattering Group of the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Dr Dalgliesh has built a new instrument called Offspec, one of instruments on the ISIS Second Target Station. It is designed to look at microscopic structures such as those found in polymer blends (plastics) and surfactants (soaps and detergents). Researchers frequently use the well-established techniques of neutron reflectometry and small-angle scattering for studying samples at the nanoscale. However, both techniques have limitations; reflectometry is best suited to measuring nanometre structures perpendicular to a surface, and small-angle scattering is restricted to an upper size limit of a few hundred nanometres. ?Dr Dalgliesh?s work in building Offspec has been vital in addressing these limitations? said Dr Ali Zharkbash, Chair of the IOP/RSC Neutron Scattering Group. ?By labeling neutron trajectories with spin-echo techniques, the Offspec instrument is now able to study structures across a surface and to access bigger particle sizes such as those found in the complex aggregate structures such as cheese, yoghurt and milk. Previous studies have shown that processing conditions and methods can change the structure of these products on the micron scale and this can alter taste, texture and shelf life.? Aggregate structures in milk products such as cheese are of particular interest to researchers from the Netherlands, which contributed funding for the construction of Offspec. Dr Robert Dalgliesh explained the importance of ISIS to the scientific community: ?Neutron scattering enables us to get results we can?t get with any other technique. Using Offspec, it is now possible to look at the structure of surfaces, buried interfaces between materials and complex assemblies of molecules in a new way. The development of these new techniques will help to significantly increase our understanding of extremely challenging and technologically important types of material.? ?This is a great achievement by a talented young scientist,? said Dr Andrew Taylor, ISIS Director. ?Offspec is already showing that it will revolutionise our ability to understand surface structure in both biological and physical systems.? The first publication from Offspec confirmed a prediction dating back to Isaac Newton; that neutrons undergo a slight shift or 'slip' along a surface before reflection in exactly the same way as light. Upcoming experiments include investigation into phase separating polymer blends, liquid crystals and particulate dispersions. ________________________________ The BTM Willis prize is sponsored by the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry. It is named after Professor Terry Willis, one of the pioneers of the use of neutron scattering in the United Kingdom. -- Scanned by iCritical. From sinq at psi.ch Tue May 17 08:51:16 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 08:51:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: PSI Thesis Medal and Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI: JUM@P11 Message-ID: ** Reminder: PSI Thesis Medal and Second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI JUM at P11 ** Dear colleagues, registration is now open for the second Joint Users' Meeting at PSI - JUM at P 11 - on September 15-16, 2011 at PSI, Villigen, Switzerland. Further information and online registration is available from the JUM at P11 webpage: blockedhttp://indico.psi.ch/event/jump11 The meeting will consist of a plenary session with keynote and invited lectures, two poster sessions and various topical parallel workshops related to the methods offered at the PSI user facilities SLS, SINQ and SmuS. PSI Thesis Medal: In the framework of the Users' Meeting PSI will also award the PSI Thesis Medal 2011 for an outstanding PhD thesis that contains substantial scientific results achieved at one or more of the large PSI user facilities, SLS, SINQ and SmuS. The call for nominations is open until June 1, 2011. All necessary information like criteria for eligibility, the expected content of a nomination and the submission procedure is summarized under a dedicated link from the JUM at P11 webpage: blockedhttp://indico.psi.ch/internalPage.py?pageId=0&confId=42 We are looking forward to seeing many of you at PSI in September! Sincerely yours PSI User Office PSI Users' Association From elena at lanl.gov Tue May 17 18:26:14 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 10:26:14 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] New LANSCE Website Message-ID: <4DD2A1A6.30105@lanl.gov> Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of the new external lansce.lanl.gov website. The new lansce.lanl.gov offers comprehensive information on LANSCE as a whole along with pertinent information about our facilities such as recent news, events, and media downloads. The new site also offers enhanced resources and easy navigation for users, administrators and the general public. Please take some time to explore our new site and feel free to send me comments. As more data and information is developed and shared, our site will continue to grow. This is the start to increasing LANSCE's online visibility within the User Community and beyond. Thank you for your patience, and thank you to my friends and colleagues for their generous time and support in this endeavor. Best regards, Elena -- *E. Fern?ndez* Senior Public Information Specialist Los Alamos Neutron Science Center | New Mexico State University, Department of Physics elena at lanl.gov | abraxcat at nmsu.edu | 505.665.0541 | lansce.lanl.gov "Dubium sapiente initium." - Ren? Descartes New LANSCE Logo -------------- next part -------------- Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of the new external lansce.lanl.gov website. The new lansce.lanl.gov offers comprehensive information on LANSCE as a whole along with pertinent information about our facilities such as recent news, events, and media downloads. The new site also offers enhanced resources and easy navigation for users, administrators and the general public. Please take some time to explore our new site and feel free to send me comments. As more data and information is developed and shared, our site will continue to grow. This is the start to increasing LANSCE's online visibility within the User Community and beyond. Thank you for your patience, and thank you to my friends and colleagues for their generous time and support in this endeavor. Best regards, Elena -- E. Fernndez Senior Public Information Specialist Los Alamos Neutron Science Center | New Mexico State University, Department of Physics elena at lanl.gov | abraxcat at nmsu.edu | 505.665.0541 | lansce.lanl.gov Dubium sapiente initium. - Ren Descartes -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansce logo 350.png Type: image/png Size: 62398 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansce logo 350.png Type: image/png Size: 62398 bytes Desc: not available URL: From martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk Thu May 19 04:03:05 2011 From: martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk (martyn.bull at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 02:03:05 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Institute of Physics briefing on neutron scattrering. Message-ID: The UK Institute of Physics hass issued a case study on neutron scattering as part of its series highlighting the vital contribution physics research has made to major technological development. Neutron scattering is routinely used in modern science to understand material properties on the atomic scale. Originally developed as a tool for physics, the method has led to advances in many areas of science, from clean energy and the environment, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, through to nanotechnology, materials engineering, fundamental physics and IT. blockedhttp://www.iop.org/publications/iop/2011/page_47521.html -- Scanned by iCritical. From moywrigh at indiana.edu Sun May 22 23:19:45 2011 From: moywrigh at indiana.edu (Wright, Moya) Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 21:19:45 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] UCANS-II abstract submission deadline extended to June 1 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: UCANS-II - Second Meeting of the Union of Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Sources July 5-8, 2011 Bloomington, Indiana blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/ The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 1. Deadlines: * Abstract submission deadline - June 1 Submit online at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/abstract_submission.htm * Early registration deadline ($350) - June 1 Step 1: register at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/registration.htm Step 2: pay registration at blockedhttps://www.confmanager.com/main.cfm?cid=2505&tid=32 * Deadline for Lodging reservations - June 5 Book directly through the hotels. See our Lodging page for details at blockedhttp://www.indiana.edu/~lens/UCANS/Meetings/UCANSII/lodging.htm Moya Wright Events and Publicity Coordinator Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter 2401 Milo B. Sampson Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 Tel: (812) 855-5466 Fax: (812) 855-6645 moywrigh at indiana.edu From pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk Tue May 24 15:28:20 2011 From: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk (Peter Willendrup) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 15:28:20 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] New McStas release: 1.12c Message-ID: Hello everyone, A reasonably serious bug in our rectangular focusing routine was identified by several McStas users and has now been corrected. We felt that this warranted an update of the stable McStas release, meaning a new 1.12c release. The 1.12c release is available now from blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download. A complete liste of changes is available at blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download/src/CHANGES For those of you looking forward to the 2.0 release, all required new functionality has been implemented, but documentation is still lacking. The 2.0 release will become officially available once the documentation has been updated, hopefully fall 2011. Regards on behalf of the McStas team, Peter Willendrup -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- From barkerbm at ornl.gov Wed May 25 20:43:16 2011 From: barkerbm at ornl.gov (Barker, Buffie M.) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 14:43:16 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group Leader Message-ID: <1929E3C81FEE194EA0D9319E8995CB7B75B4B170D1@EXCHMBA.ornl.gov> The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Group Leader for Inelastic Neutron Scattering. With the United States' highest flux reactor-based neutron source for condensed matter research (the High Flux Isotope Reactor) and the world's most intense pulsed, accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), ORNL is becoming the world's foremost center for neutron science. Research at these facilities encompasses the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for up to 2000 researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. To apply for this position: http://jobs.ornl.gov PURPOSE: The role of the Group Leader for Inelastic Neutron Scattering is to provide leadership and direction to the members of the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group for the successful operation of seven time-of-flight spectrometers at the SNS and four triple-axis spectrometers at the HFIR in the research programs carried out by NSSD. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ensures that the beamlines operated by the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group meet the operational and functional requirements of the scientific research programs in which they are involved; * Actively promotes and personally participates in user-driven research involving inelastic neutron scattering; * Fosters a strong scientific research culture within the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group, ensuring the participation of group members in (i) their own research fields, (ii) the user research programs at the SNS and HFIR, and (iii) the NSSD/ORNL Science Thrust areas; * Ensures that the beamlines operated by the Inelastic Neutron Scattering Group remain world leading through the active development and deployment of new instrumentation and techniques for inelastic neutron scattering; * Performs line management responsibilities for the instrument scientists and the scientific associates in the group: o Works with these individuals to develop performance plans; o Periodically reviews and/or updates individual performance plans; o Performs year-end evaluations (using input as appropriate, e.g. Science Center leads and Project Program Manager); o Ensures training requirements are established for, and achieved by, group members; o Approves travel for group members. * Promotes and ensures a culture of safe operation of the neutron scattering instruments in the group: o Reviews all instrument-specific operations procedures and hazards analyses; o Periodically observes and comments on operations and activities surrounding the group instruments. * Communicates organizational goals and expectations to group members: o Conducts regular group meetings with an emphasis on communication, safety, schedule, and reliability; o Provides leadership and vision for the group; o Improves performance where needed by assessing execution and taking actions to correct or improve performance. * Coordinates activities with other groups and resources in other divisions; * Identifies staffing and other resource requirements needed for instrument operations, repairs, maintenance, and upgrades; * Develops and manages the overall group budget; * Assembles the weekly/monthly metrics and reports these to the Division Office; * Participates in periodic reviews of the performance and scientific impact of the instruments in the group, with the goal to engage the user community in defining upgrade paths and establishing priorities; * Promotes workshops focused around the development and application of inelastic neutron scattering techniques; * Maintains a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics in the work environment; * Ensures compliance with, and leadership for, environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements. Qualifications Required: The successful candidate must have a PhD in science or engineering, with a minimum of five years of experience beyond the doctorate in inelastic neutron scattering research and instrumentation, preferably with both time-of-flight and triple-axis spectrometers. While outstanding candidates from all relevant science disciplines are invited to apply, areas specifically targeted for growth and development are; energy materials (including energy storage systems, photovoltaics, catalysis and solid-state materials), environmental geosciences (including carbon sequestration and chemistry in extreme environments), nanostructured materials (including soft-matter, polymers and self-assembly), and biological systems (bio-energy, bio-membranes and structural biology). The candidate should have demonstrated successful line and/or project management experience in leading a group of scientific researchers. A strong scientific research track record in inelastic neutron scattering is essential, preferably demonstrating success in multi-group collaborations. Experience of successfully working within a user-facility environment is desirable. The candidate will lead and personally contribute to a team environment addressing technically- and scientifically-challenging problems. A distinguished record of research achievement, as evidenced by scholarly publications (a minimum of 10), patents, and/or funded research grants, is required. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, fostering collaborations among all levels, disciplines, and diverse cultural backgrounds of the organization. The successful candidate must possess a demonstrated record of supporting the professional development of research staff and must also foster and maintain high standards in Scientific Ethics, Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) and Quality Assurance. 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The candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field and should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a list of at least three potential references to: Professor Robert McQueeney (mcqueeney at ameslab.gov) at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA. Applications must be received by July 30, 2011 for full consideration. Ames Laboratory is an EEO/AA employer. From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri May 27 10:09:29 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 17:09:29 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, May 2011 Message-ID: <4DDF5C39.3090802@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, May 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] DAMAGE DUE TO THE BIG EARTHQUAKE - OVERALL OBSERVATIONS. MAJOR POINTS. BUDGET. WHEN TO RECOVER? NEW ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY STARTED. 2. [Accelerator Division] STATUS OF ACCELERATOR FACILITIES 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] FIGHTING FOR RECOVERY OF HADRON FACILITY. STATUS OF NEUTRINO FACILITY. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] MLF BUILDING LOOKS LIKE STANDING AGAINST A SEVERE EARTHQUAKE, BUT..... DAMAGE EVALUATION OF NEUTRON BEAMLINE AND INSTRUMENTS IS ONGOING. DAMAGES OF MUSE WERE NOT TOO SERIOUS. 5. [Safety Division] THE INSPECTION WAS POSTPONED 6. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DAMAGE DUE TO THE BIG EARTHQUAKE - OVERALL OBSERVATIONS The Eastern Japan Earthquake registering a magnitude of 9 hit a broad area in Japan, including Tokai, at 14:46 of March 11, 2011. We had serious damage. Since most readers already know what happened to J-PARC, I will summarize the situation very briefly. 1) No tsunami hit the J-PARC. This is due to our tsunami protection up to 8 meters. 2) Major components for the Linac, 3 GeV, 50 GeV, Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF), neutrino facility, and hadron facility received no serious damage, due to many underpins for the corresponding buildings. 3) On the other hand, all roads around the buildings and utilities, in particular power supplies and cooling water supplies, received significant damage. In addition, new added buildings were dropped by 30 cm and they were damaged. MAJOR POINTS 1) Power Supplies and Cooling Water: Power lines and cooling water are gradually recovering for 50 GeV, neutrino, hadron and MLF. However, for 3 GeV both power supplies and cooling water were significantly inclined and damaged. Since the access road to 3 GeV was also damaged, we are now repairing the road first and, then, inspecting both power and water lines. We set the first priority now for the recovery of these. 2) Power Lines: Also, the power cables were sharply bent, in particular, in the 3 GeV and Linac area. Over one thousand cables are being checked one by one. Currently, we still have problems to apply high voltages at the Linac, since the high voltage power panel was damaged. 3) Alignment: Alignment of all elements has been initiated. We noticed that the biggest movement was observed for the Linac. The floor in the middle was approximately a 4 cm smooth drop. GPS measurements together with laser alignment will be done for the entire system. This work will be completed before the summer. 4) Movement of Shielding Walls: Some significant movement was detected in the neutron shield area as well as in the hadron shield area. In both cases a few 1000 tons of shield materials must be first removed and then reinstalled before fixing this movement. 5) Linac Problem: Among the various accelerator buildings, the linac building had several serious problems. The crane does not work, many beam monitors have been destroyed, etc. In addition, it turned out, in the middle of Linac, the beamline sank about 4 cm, as described above. 6) Other needed repairs are described in the individual sections below. BUDGET Immediately after the Earthquake we inspected everything and estimated an approximate number for repairs to the level of 200 Oku Yen. After that, our more realistic estimate was dropped significantly. We are making a more accurate estimate. Recently the first supplemental budget was approved in Diet. The second supplemental budget will be approved in July or so. Our major target is this second supplemental budget. Meanwhile, we are spending our regular operation fund as much as possible for the repair work. WHEN TO RECOVER? 1) We will try to resume J-PARC activity including the accelerator complex, MLF, Hadron and Neutrino by December, 2011. 2) Within JFY2011 (until March 2012) we set a goal to have at least 2 cycles of operation for users. 3) Scheduling, in particular, for construction and repairs for buildings and roads are currently being negotiated both within JAEA and KEK. NEW ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY STARTED A new organization for the neutron science has officially started on April 1st of 2011. From October of 2011 the entire facility of the Linac and 3 GeV together with most of neutron facilities will be controlled directly by the Government, MEXT. The MEXT assigned its official organization to look over these neutron beam lines. The organization called Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Society (CROSS) was selected as this new organization. The CROSS also received funds from MEXT. The majority of the funding is to employ personnel. About 30 new scientists were hired. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STATUS OF ACCELERATOR FACILITIES The run cycle of Run#38 began on March 2, and beam delivery to neutrino users and to MLF (Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility) users at 220kW started on March 4 and March 7, respectively. The MR (50-GeV Synchrotron) RF (Radio Frequency) cavity, which stopped running in the previous run, was restored, and the beam tuning made it possible to deliver 145kW beam to the neutrino users. In the morning on March 11, the beam operation of the RCS (3-GeV Rapid Cycling Synchrotron) and the MR was stopped for the radiation survey in the accelerator tunnels as scheduled. Meanwhile the beam study had been carried out in the linac. The earthquake occurred when the beam was stopped temporarily to shift to the beam destination from the linac to the RCS. The beam was stopped as it was and also high-power equipment stopped. The flood of about 10cm was found from the floor level by the water leak of underground water in the linac tunnel on March 24. The urgent procurement of a diesel engine power generator and wiring work of a temporary housing enabled the pumping work to avoid further damage. The power obtained from the power station became possible in the linac, and checking work for the soundness of the equipment has been performed. It turned out that many current monitors and beam position monitors in the tunnel were damaged and the vacuum was not able to be kept. The procurement of replacements for the damaged devices started immediately. The restoration schedule of some conventional items becomes an issue such as damage of cables in the power electrical system, water leak in the tunnel, and unavailability of cranes and air-conditioning system, etc. The subsidence of the outdoor yard and the surrounding road is extensive at the RCS. The confirmation of the vacuum system etc. has been carried out by securing the lighting with a diesel engine power generator for a while. Abnormalities that may lead to big problems have not been found so far. It is necessary to use heavy machines to check the soundness of the equipment in the yard. To perform this, confirmation of safety is paramount because there are many hollows under the base of the equipment. As a first step, the restoration of the surrounding road was started on May 11. In the MR, water leaks in some places in the accelerator tunnel was observed, and a big water leak was stopped by the emergency repair. The ventilation system and the cooling water system have been restored. The level of the recovery is the most advanced compared with the linac and the RCS. Checks such as the power supply, diagnostics, and the vacuum equipment are also advanced, and no abnormality that may become a great stumbling block has been found as of now. To evaluate the displacement of the equipment and building by the earthquake, and to assess the impact of aftershocks that occur intermittently, the GPS (Global Positioning System) and the regular survey work has been underway. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by A. TOYODA, J. IMAZATO and T. TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FIGHTING FOR RECOVERY OF HADRON FACILITY (by A. TOYODA & J. IMAZATO ) Following the massive earthquake on March 11, a 4 m high tsunami hit the coast and Shinkawa river around the hadron hall. Fortunately, the tsunami stopped very near to the site boundary, so there is no damage to the hall by the tsunami. A few dozen personnel in the hall quickly evacuated and safely returned to Tsukuba or their university site. Systematic efforts to survey the property damage were started on March 17. One of them is a big depression (1 - 1.5 m) of the ground level around the hall. This caused damage of cables and piping. The other is damage of a transverse beam on the east wall surface. It is confirmed that the mechanical strength of the structure is of no concern. It is fortunate that there was no severe damage on large experimental apparatus such as SKS, the beamline shield and dump did not collapse, and magnets did not fall. Electricity for lights and outlets was restored on March 25, the drying machine for CsI crystals of KL group was restarted. On April 3, water and sewage systems were restored. On April 6, the overhead crane system and electricity for experiments came back, and beamline vacuum pumps were restarted. Before Golden Week (29 Apr - 5 May), a 40t truck trailer became possible to go into the hall by the restoration of hall driveway. The hadron hall is steadily recovering despite the worst earthquake. Morale of staff is so high that we are convinced to start a hadron experiment in the near future. STATUS OF NEUTRINO FACILITY (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The gigantic earthquake which hit the pacific coast of east-Japan at 14:56 on March 11th damaged the neutrino experiment facility, but quite fortunately, there were no humans hurt including visiting researchers. Investigation of damages in the neutrino experiment facility is in progress. There were significant damages on the ground surrounding the buildings as shown on page 21 and page 22 of blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/picture/2011/03/StatusEnglish0328.pdf for TS(Target Station) and the beam dump respectively. Some of the equipment located on the ground level also suffered significant damage. On the other hand, instruments installed underground such as magnets in the beamline tunnel or in the neutrino detector pit show no serious damage so far at the visual inspection level. After the earthquake hit, we observe 3.5mm subsidence at the downstream part of the tunnel, which shall require re-alignment of the magnets. Checks of equipment with test operation will start soon, to be follow by the repair work to realize the earliest-possible restart of the experiment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MLF BUILDING LOOKS LIKE STANDING AGAINST A SEVERE EARTHQUAKE, BUT..... 1. Neutron Source The MLF (Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility) building itself withstood the enormous quake and suffered less damage. The damage to the remote handling systems and the coolant facilities in the building were limited and most of their components looked sound. One of the major damages in the neutron source components was a vacuum break of aluminum neutron beam ducts of neutron beam shutter blocks. Many bolts for the duct flanges in more than half of the ducts were loosened because of an impact effect associated by a shutter movement and hitting the surrounding wall. The target trolley with 300 tons was moved back by strong vibration in the downstream of the proton beam line. The bellows seal mechanics of the mercury target that must be in contact with the helium vessel to protect a helium gas leakage was elongated because of the draw back. A new target container will be installed before resuming operation. The ground surrounding the main building subsided severely, which broke the outside facilities. The underground plumbing was also broken and the water supply has been turned off. A liquid nitrogen storage tank and a helium buffer tank for the cryogenic hydrogen system, both of which are 2.5 m in diameter and 10 m in height, were somewhat leaned and associated pipes were bent due to the subsidence. The damages in the tunnel of the proton beam transport line concentrate at the most downstream part connecting to the MLF building. It was found that the tunnel had unevenly settled and had been bent toward the ocean slightly. The magnets and the beam monitors have to be realigned. DAMAGE EVALUATION OF NEUTRON BEAMLINE AND INSTRUMENTS IS ONGOING 2. Neutron Instruments Damage evaluation of the neutron beamline and instruments is ongoing, and damages observed up to now are as follows. MLF has three external buildings for long-beamline instruments, and there are serious subsidence and cracks in those buildings. The west external building where an engineering diffractometer Takumi (BL19) and a beamstop of a powder diffractometer iMATERIA (BL20) are located showed subsidence by 14 cm. A new single crystal diffractometer SENJU (BL18) was being constructed in the building. The east 50 m building for a high resolution powder diffractometer SuperHRPD showed subsidence by 9 cm and displacement to the north by 3 cm. The new east building for BL09 also showed subsidence and tilted by 1/400. Because of the subsidence of external buildings, part of the supermirror guide tubes and shielding were broken at the boundaries between buildings. The earthquake caused movement and lean of many of shielding blocks, especially pre-shields surrounding the target station. The strength of the shielding anchor/tie was designed for Scale 5 and this was proved to be not strong enough for the gigantic quake. After reinforcement in the tie strength, the shielding will be re-installed by Summer. Nine of the 3 m long He3 position sensitive detectors (PSD's) showed breaking of wire. They were under 2kV during the shake. Fortunately, most long PSD's were not under HV and they were all OK. Short PSD's, scintillators, Ge detectors, etc. were not damaged. Many disc choppers seem to be OK. No additional damage was seen up to now in supermirror guide tubes in any beamlines except BL19 and BL08. Damage evaluation of T0 choppers and large vacuum pumps is not yet fully done because the cooling water system has not been recovered yet. DAMAGES OF MUSE WERE NOT TOO SERIOUS 3. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) MUSE suffered several damages from the earthquake. Fortunately those damages, as observed thus far, were not too serious. We believe they can be fixed in a half year. The following are damages over MUSE: 1) All the He ducts, control cables, power cables, and compressed air for the on-line refrigerator system for the superconducting magnet were damaged, due to a subsidence of about 10 cm to 1.5 m outside the MLF building. Also a buffer tank for the He gas was tilted by 2-3 degrees. 2) Air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target were damaged. In particular, it was found that water pipes and control cables must be removed and rebuilt, since the wall where they have been fixed was about to fall down. It is located at an expansion joint between MLF and the proton beam transport line from 3-GeV RCS (3NBT). 3) A lot of anchors for concrete shielding blocks were damaged by the strong quakes. Also, some concrete shielding blocks have cracks. 4) An air-sealing hatch to prevent flow of activated air between the primary proton beam tunnel (M2 tunnel) and the MLF experimental hall was damaged seriously. 5) A cable rack in the M2 tunnel was hit by the heavy concrete blocks and was damaged. Meanwhile, on 16-20 May 2011, the International Conference on Muon Spin Rotation, Relaxation and Resonance (muSR2011) will be held in Mexico, and many experimental results which were obtained at MUSE will be reported. In the night session of the second day, a "TRIUMF-J-PARC meeting" is planned. In this meeting, we will discuss a possible collaboration between J-PARC and TRIUMF for, especially, construction of the Ultra Slow muon, U-line, experimental equipment and scientific programs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE INSPECTION WAS POSTPONED The state of radiation monitor system is being inspected. The inspection of the MLF scheduled on March 14 by the Nuclear Safety Technology Center (NUSTEC) was postponed for the Gigantic Earthquake on Mar 11. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon May 30 09:33:38 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 17:33:38 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Lecturer in High-Pressure Experimental Mineral Physics, at Macquarie University and ANSTO, Sydney, Australia - Deadline 17th July 2010 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B460613CD0B@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Lecturer in High-Pressure Experimental Mineral Physics (016AO) "Join a world-class research university - Macquarie University is a world-leader in research in the natural sciences, with 80% of all research areas ranked at world standard or above*." *Federal Government Excellence in Research Australia initiative Macquarie University and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have created this exciting collaborative opportunity for a research associate to work with staff at the Bragg Institute and Macquarie. The goal is to develop complementary high pressure, large-volume experimental facilities at both the Australian Synchrotron and the OPAL research. We are looking for a research associate (Lecturer, Level B) with expertise in high-pressure experimental studies to work on Earth materials under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions and to participate in core and collaborative research with the ANSTO neutron scattering and Australian Synchrotron facilities. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and self-directed individual. Experience with high-pressure experimental techniques is required and experience in deformation studies, x-ray or neutron diffraction, and crystallography, are all highly desirable. A PhD in Geoscience, Materials Science, Solid State Chemistry, Physics or related field from an accredited college or university is required. The candidate is expected to publish his/her research results and present at scientific conferences. Enquiries: Associate Professor Tracy Rushmer (Tracy.Rushmer at mq.edu.au) with a copy to Professor Robert Robinson (rro at ansto.gov.au). Appointment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term for a period of 5 years, and subject to probationary conditions. Package: Level B from $79,223 - $93,945 pa, plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Applications Close: 17 July 2011 Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From sinq at psi.ch Tue May 31 10:01:28 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 10:01:28 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Friendly reminder: 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research Message-ID: <36F20048-5563-4879-8039-867F990F43A6@psi.ch> Theme 2011 - Probing Phase Transitions using Photons, Muons and Neutrons Dear colleagues We would like to draw your attention once more to our 10th PSI Summer School, taking place from August 13 - August 19 in Zug. It is the very first time that the PSI Summer School will be held in Zug - on the premises of the Institut Montana Zugerberg (international boarding school), Zug, Switzerland. You can still register until June 30; there are still some places available. In this Summer School more than 20 world-class experts will introduce the different aspects of phase transitions from an experimental and theoretical point of view. Phase transitions are not only a well known fact of everyday life, but also an important field of current research and of technological applications. At the end of the school you will not only understand why water turns into ice. You will know how to apply modern methods to the problem of phase transitions and you will have established contacts to the speakers and participants allowing you to utilize the gained knowledge for your own research. As in the 2 previous years, the PSI Summer School offers again a twofold educational program with the school in Zug followed by hands on training at the PSI Facilities in Villigen. The practical training will be available for approximately 20 students. The transfer from Zug to Villigen will take place on Friday, August 19, 2011. 10th PSI Summer School on Condensed Matter Research / August 13 - 19, 2011 / at the Institut Montana Zugerberg, Zug, Switzerland Practical Training at the Paul Scherrer Institut - Neutron & Muon Sources & Swiss Synchrotron Light Source / August 20 - 22, 2011 / at PSI Villigen, Switzerland We appreciate you forwarding this information to potentially interested graduates students at your institute/department. For more information and registration please have a look at blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 Best regards Daniela Jahns, on behalf of the organizing committee ======================================== Assistant to Prof. J. Friso van der Veen CH - 5232 Villigen PSI phone: +41 56 310 42 23 fax: +41 56 310 31 51 PSI Summer School 2011 in Zug, August 13 - 22, 2011 blockedhttp://www.psi.ch/summer_school_11 zug2011 at psi.ch From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Tue May 31 17:46:37 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 17:46:37 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader Choppers at ESS Message-ID: <49D0056D-D549-44B3-95CB-E7DF3C8F41A8@esss.se> Group Leader - Choppers The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Group Leader - Choppers. Description of position The successful candidate will establish and lead the Chopper group at the ESS. The Chopper group will be responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of the choppers serving all the neutron instruments. The Chopper group leader will coordinate collaboration work with research laboratories, mainly in Europe, in order to develop chopper solutions for the neutron instruments of the ESS. The immediate focus will be on studying issues related to installing and maintaining neutron choppers in the high-radiation environment in and near the proton target monolith. The Chopper group will ensure that the technical solutions for the neutron chopper requirements of the ESS instruments will be available when needed, and will manage the purchasing, maintenance and operation of all the neutron choppers at the ESS. Qualifications Academic qualification: Masters degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering. Essential experience: Several years of experience in the design and operation of high-speed rotating machinery using both mechanical and magnetic bearings. Experience in both personnel management and project management. Desirable experience: Working with neutron choppers in an academic research environment. Description of department The Chopper group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Staff in the Chopper group will develop, install and maintain neutron choppers for the ESS instruments. Duration Permanent Start date To be discussed, but as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering www.esss.se/careers. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se From recruitment at ill.fr Wed Jun 1 15:55:08 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:55:08 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist at the ILL (small angle neutron scattering) Message-ID: <4DE644BC.2080408@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy : * RESEARCH SCIENTIST - m/f -** (small angle neutron scattering) * Small angle neutron scattering (SANS) has become a major component of structural biology at the ILL to study interactions and low resolution structures in large biological macromolecular complexes. Furthermore the PSB (Partnership for Structural Biology) provides additional outstanding facilities for structural biology, including a Deuteration Laboratory for isotope labeling of biological molecules, and a wide variety of complementary biophysical methods. With the presence of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, the Institute of Structural Biology and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the campus provides an exciting research environment for biology. /Duties:/ The ILL is inviting applications for a scientist to take charge of the biological aspects of the SANS instrument D22 in the Large Scale Structures group. Duties would include: instrument maintenance and development, running data collection and analysis software, local contact for biology experiments both on D22 and on the other SANS instruments of the group, and to coordinate the system of beamtime block allocation to experimenters. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop strong collaborations for her/his own scientific work. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in physical or life sciences. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with an active research interest in biology, experience in neutron or X-ray small angle scattering. The post represents an excellent opportunity for a young postdoctoral scientist to develop expertise, broaden their experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists who are able to obtain a secondment period from their home institute will also be considered.* * /Notes:/ Fixed-term contract of 5 years.** Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the head of the Large Scale Structures Group: Dr. RCubitt, Tel. +33(0)4.76.20.72.15, e-mail: cubitt at ill.fr or via blockedhttp://www.ill.fr/lss. **Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications no later than *03.07.2011*, via our website:blockedhttp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/15*). Interviews are to be held on August 1st and 2ndin Grenoble. From mcqueeney at ameslab.gov Wed Jun 1 17:01:27 2011 From: mcqueeney at ameslab.gov (Robert McQueeney) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:01:27 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc position at Iowa State University/Ames Laboratory Message-ID: <093F3F64-5C09-4727-86A3-9D8E034BA6FA@ameslab.gov> Postdoctoral Research Associate - Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory Candidates are invited to apply for a Postdoctoral position in experimental condensed matter physics at Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory. The position will focus on the application of elastic and inelastic neutron and x-ray scattering techniques for the study of superconductivity and magnetism strongly correlated materials. Knowledge of strongly correlated electron systems and experience in neutron or x-ray scattering is desirable. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field and should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a list of at least three potential references to: Professor Robert McQueeney (mcqueeney at ameslab.gov) at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA. Applications must be received by July 30, 2011 for full consideration. Ames Laboratory is an EEO/AA employer. From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Thu Jun 2 06:20:16 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:20:16 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4DE70F80.4000203@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. blockedhttp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS ---------------------------------- Conference Secretariats Jun-ichi Suzuki and Fujio Maekawa Email: 1stAOCNS at ml.j-parc.jp ---------------------------------- From a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de Fri Jun 3 07:42:06 2011 From: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de (Ioffe, Alexander) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:42:06 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] JCNS Workshop on "Neutron instrumentation: from continuous to spallation sources" - the registration is opened Message-ID: <7EAC81DA-900E-4BBB-A891-4495E7A94BAF@fz-juelich.de> The registration for the JCNS workshop "Neutron instrumentation: from continuous to spallation sources" to be held on October 4-7, 2011 in Tutzing conference centre next to Munich, Germany is now opened . The registration form and abstracts can be submitted via the web-site: blockedhttp://www.jcns.info/Workshop_2011/ Deadline for abstract submission is July, 1, 2011. Please, find more details, the abstract and the registration form on our web-site. The workshop will bring together experts in the neutron scattering instrumentation to discuss the latest advances in neutron instrumentation at the continuous sources and short pulse spallation sources through the prism of the use of the accumulated experience for the design of the long-pulse spallation source instrumentation. The state of the art of key components like choppers, polarizers/analyzers, detectors etc. will be another key topic of the workshop. The scientific program includes invited and contributed presentations and posters related to large scale and inelastic instrumentation, neutron diffraction on powders and single crystals, engineering materials and macromolecular structures. Polarization analysis and larmor precession instruments are highlighted in this workshop as well. The workshop will be held in the Conference Center of the Evangelische Akademie in Tutzing right on the lakefront of the Starnberger See south of Munich. Attendees will be accommodated directly at the venue. The workshop fee of 430 Euro includes 3 nights and full board. For students a reduced fee of 250 Euro will apply. Do not hesitate to contact us in the case of further questions. Dr. Alexander Ioffe Juelich Centre for Neutron Science at FRM II Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany e-mail: a.ioffe at fz-juelich.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Dr. Ulrich Krafft (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Besuchen Sie uns auf unserem neuen Webauftritt unter www.fz-juelich.de From leopoldo at fq.edu.uy Thu Jun 2 02:41:53 2011 From: leopoldo at fq.edu.uy (Leopoldo Suescun) Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:41:53 -0300 Subject: [Neutron] 1st Argentinean Workshop on Neutron Beams for Research Message-ID: Please, disseminate this event: On behalf of the organizers J. R. Granada, J. Sacanell and G. Aurelio, I'm pleased to announce the 1st Argentinean Workshop on Neutron Beams for Research To be held at Centro At?mico Constituyentes, Av. Gral. Paz y Constituyentes, San Mart?n, Pcia. de Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 13 and 14, 2011 For more information and registration (no registration fee is requested but registration is mandatory to gain access to the Workshop room) blockedhttp://fisica.cab.cnea.gov.ar/hacesra10/ ------- En nombre del comit? organizador J. R. Granada, J. Sacanell and G. Aurelio me place anunciar el 1er Workshop Argentino sobre Haces de Neutrones para Investigaci?n que se desarrollar? en el Centro At?mico Constituyentes, Av. Gra Paz y Constituyentes, San Mart?n, Pcia. de Buenos Aires, Argentina el 13 y 14 de junio de 2011 Por m?s informaci?n y para inscribirse (la inscripci?n es gratuita pero solo personas registradas podr?n acceder al predio del workshop) blockedhttp://fisica.cab.cnea.gov.ar/hacesra10/ ------------- Thanks Leo -- Dr. Leopoldo Suescun Prof. Agr (Assoc. Prof.) de F?sica Tel: (+598) 29290648/29249859 Cryssmat-Lab./DETEMA Fax: (+598) 29241906 Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de la Republica ,_. | \ | v- ,' \ | ( \__Montevideo, Uruguay From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Fri Jun 3 16:01:27 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:01:27 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Call for proposals: NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C0661ED81@EVS1.aecl.ca> The NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) invites proposals for beam time on its six beamlines: C2 High Resolution Powder Diffractometer C5 Polarized Beam Triple-Axis Spectrometer D3 Reflectometer E3 Triple-axis Spectrometer L3 Stress-Scanning Diffractometer N5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer Information on the beamlines is available on the NRC-CNBC website: blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/facilities/cnbc/spectrometers.html Proposals are accepted at anytime. The application form may be downloaded from the Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering: blockedhttp://www.cins.ca/beam.html ------------------- Daniel Banks Strategic Planning & Communications Officer | Agent de planification strat?gique et de communication Canadian Neutron Beam Centre | Le centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada 613-584-8298 blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cnbc/ | blockedhttp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ccfn/ ------------------- CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From PKWI at risoe.dtu.dk Fri Jun 3 21:06:40 2011 From: PKWI at risoe.dtu.dk (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Willendrup=2C_Peter_Kj=E6r?=) Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:06:40 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] [mcstas-users] New McStas release: 1.12c In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello again everyone, Unfortunately, the McStas 1.12c release from May 24th contained a series of bugs, primarily in source components, related to a type-change of the neutron counter. We have decided that since only a limited number of people have downloaded the release, we will simply re-release McStas 1.12c with the above bugs fixed. If you already downloaded and installed the packages released on May 24th, please re-download and reinstall. Sorry for the inconvenience and best regards, Peter Willendrup -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Willendrup - Development engineer RIS? DTU Materials Research Division Frederiksborgvej 399 DK-4000 Roskilde Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk ------------------------------------------------------------------- On 24/05/2011, at 15.28, Peter Willendrup wrote: > Hello everyone, > > > A reasonably serious bug in our rectangular focusing routine was identified by several McStas users and has now been corrected. We felt that this warranted an update of the stable McStas release, meaning a new 1.12c release. > > The 1.12c release is available now from blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download. > > A complete liste of changes is available at blockedhttp://www.mcstas.org/download/src/CHANGES > > > For those of you looking forward to the 2.0 release, all required new functionality has been implemented, but documentation is still lacking. The 2.0 release will become officially available once the documentation has been updated, hopefully fall 2011. > > > > Regards on behalf of the McStas team, > > Peter Willendrup > > > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Peter Willendrup - Development engineer > > RIS? DTU > Materials Research Division > Frederiksborgvej 399 > DK-4000 Roskilde > > Tlf.: (+45) 4677 5862 > Mobil.: (+45) 2125 4612 > Fax.: (+45) 4766 5758 > Email: pkwi at risoe.dtu.dk > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > > _______________________________________________ > mcstas-users mailing list > mcstas-users at mcstas.org > blockedhttp://mailman.mcstas.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mcstas-users From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Jun 13 22:59:35 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:59:35 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00ed01cc2a0c$cd09d6d0$671d8470$@gov> Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Friday, July, 8, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( blockedhttp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From tproffen at ornl.gov Tue Jun 14 17:36:24 2011 From: tproffen at ornl.gov (Proffen, Thomas E.) Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:36:24 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4384FF6F8F216B4CB892E145111847F315D4D35A04@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> (send on behalf of Toshiji Kanaya) Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. http://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aundrea at lanl.gov Tue Jun 14 19:17:02 2011 From: aundrea at lanl.gov (Aundrea R. Espinosa) Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:17:02 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE- User Program Headlines- June, 2011 Message-ID: <2E21B4CB-382F-4197-9C2C-73E429491627@lanl.gov> June, 2011 LANSCE Rosen Scholar Announcement Purpose The Rosen Scholar is a fellowship created to honor the memory of Louis Rosen, his accomplishments, hard work, and affection for the broad range of science performed at LANSCE. Louis Rosen?s outstanding leadership and scientific career at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) covered six-and-a-half decades and included conception of the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF), during 1960, that culminated with its commissioning in 1972. LAMPF was a unique nuclear science research tool through the 1990s. Now called Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), the facility continues to play a paramount role in basic sciences and national security needs for the country. From his scientific vision to his kind and effective mentoring, Rosen's tenure, from the Manhattan Project in 1943 till his passing in 2009, exemplified the best in leadership at all levels. The Rosen Scholar fellowship is intended to attract visiting scholars to LANSCE in the fields of Nuclear Science, Materials Science, Defense Science or Accelerator Technology. The Rosen Scholar is reserved for individuals whose career accomplishments in fields of research covered by LANSCE Facilities are recognized as outstanding by the scientific community and exemplifies the innovative and visionary qualities of Louis Rosen. The Rosen Scholar is expected to be resident at LANSCE and bring his/her scientific expertise to LANSCE as well as the broader Los Alamos scientific community. The position will support the Rosen Scholar at their current salary including relocation expenses for up to one year. Nomination and Selection Process Nominations for Rosen Scholar candidates are to be sponsored by at least one of LANSCE?s Facilities: IPF (Isotope Production Facility), UCN (Ultra-Cold Neutron), pRad (Proton Radiography), Lujan Center, and WNR (Nuclear Science). The nomination package should include a two page research statement, a one page support letter from one of the sponsoring facilities and a recent CV. The research proposal should address at least one of the following two points: (1) Advancement of LANSCE?s research portfolio or mission and (2) Future capabilities that advances LANSCE-based scientific research. Nominations should be sent to the LANSCE Division Office. Nomination packages will be evaluated in consultation with LANSCE Facilities and partner organizations that conduct scientific programs at LANSCE. All nominations are due by September 30th, 2011, for calendar year 2012. Best Regards, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- June, 2011 LANSCE Rosen Scholar Announcement Purpose The Rosen Scholar is a fellowship created to honor the memory of Louis Rosen, his accomplishments, hard work, and affection for the broad range of science performed at LANSCE. Louis Rosen?s outstanding leadership and scientific career at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) covered six-and-a-half decades and included conception of the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF), during 1960, that culminated with its commissioning in 1972. LAMPF was a unique nuclear science research tool through the 1990s. Now called Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), the facility continues to play a paramount role in basic sciences and national security needs for the country. From his scientific vision to his kind and effective mentoring, Rosen's tenure, from the Manhattan Project in 1943 till his passing in 2009, exemplified the best in leadership at all levels. The Rosen Scholar fellowship is intended to attract visiting scholars to LANSCE in the fields of Nuclear Science, Materials Science, Defense Science or Accelerator Technology. The Rosen Scholar is reserved for individuals whose career accomplishments in fields of research covered by LANSCE Facilities are recognized as outstanding by the scientific community and exemplifies the innovative and visionary qualities of Louis Rosen. The Rosen Scholar is expected to be resident at LANSCE and bring his/her scientific expertise to LANSCE as well as the broader Los Alamos scientific community. The position will support the Rosen Scholar at their current salary including relocation expenses for up to one year. Nomination and Selection Process Nominations for Rosen Scholar candidates are to be sponsored by at least one of LANSCE?s Facilities: IPF (Isotope Production Facility), UCN (Ultra-Cold Neutron), pRad (Proton Radiography), Lujan Center, and WNR (Nuclear Science). The nomination package should include a two page research statement, a one page support letter from one of the sponsoring facilities and a recent CV. The research proposal should address at least one of the following two points: (1) Advancement of LANSCE?s research portfolio or mission and (2) Future capabilities that advances LANSCE-based scientific research. Nominations should be sent to the LANSCE Division Office. Nomination packages will be evaluated in consultation with LANSCE Facilities and partner organizations that conduct scientific programs at LANSCE. All nominations are due by September 30th, 2011, for calendar year 2012. Best Regards, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: black-LANSCE-banner.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 20994 bytes Desc: not available URL: From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Wed Jun 15 11:19:18 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:19:18 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Research Scientist Message-ID: <4DF87916.6070304@helmholtz-berlin.de> Reference No. G 2011/2 The Department Research with Spallation Neutrons Campus Wannsee is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist. Payment according to the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The appointment is valid for three years. The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin Neutron Scattering Centre and the Berlin Synchrotron Radiation Source BESSY, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The department G-A1 (Research with Spallation Neutrons) operates the cold-neutron triple-axis instrument V2/FLEX with an international user community active in the fields of low-energy structural and magnetic excitations, strongly correlated electron systems, heavy-fermion physics and quantum magnetism. The current instrument upgrade program at FLEX is now in an advanced state. It aims at further enhancing the instrument capabilities and focuses on the optimization of neutron optical components including devices for polarized neutron work. The candidate is expected to take an active role in the commissioning of the instrument and transfering the instrument into full user service. The work will further include development and implementation of a multi-analyzer option for the secondary spectrometer with particular emphasis on data acquisition and visualisation software. The successful candidate will also participate in research work associated with the triple axis spectrometer and collaborate with renowned guest scientists from all over the world in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the HZB user program. She/He is encouraged to conduct her/his own research programme in the field of condensed matter physics using neutron scattering facilities at HZB in general. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Klaus Habicht (email: habicht at helmholtz-berlin.de, phone +49-(0)30-8062-42807). Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of three academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany,(Email:personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. G 2011/2. The deadline for the application is 15 July 2011. Further Information Dr. Klaus Habicht Tel. 030/8062-42807 Closing Date: 15 . 07 . 2011 -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-I1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Jun 17 08:06:25 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:06:25 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter Special Issue (June, 2011) Message-ID: <4DFAEEE1.4030400@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter Special Issue, June 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== June 15th, 2011 INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT T2K Collaboration High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, The University of Tokyo J-PARC Center The T2K experiment, whose primary purpose is to study neutrino interactions at a large distance from their source, has detected 6 electron neutrino candidate events based on the data collected before March 11, 2011?when it was interrupted due to the great East Japan earthquake. For the first time, it was possible to observe an indication that muon neutrinos are able to transform into electron neutrinos over a distance of 295 km through the quantum mechanical phenomena of neutrino flavor oscillations.? The T2K experiment collected about 2% of the original goal of the total number of events to be collected before the great East Japan earthquake hit on March 11, 2011. After J-PARC resumes producing muon neutrinos, which is planned to happen by the end of 2011, the T2K experiment will continue striving to accumulate the target number of events to confirm electron neutrino appearance. The researchers aim to search for CP violation in leptons to explore the origin of matter in the universe by upgrading the accelerators at J-PARC to much higher intensity and enhancing the performance of the detectors. Electron neutrino appearance is the key to detecting leptonic CP violation, and the observation result indicates that the T2K experiment has made a significant step towards this future goal. The result was presented at the KEK seminar on June 15 and press release was issued from KEK/ICRR on the web. hxxp://www.kek.jp/ja/news/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html hxxp://www.kek.jp/intra-e/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html The paper describing the result was submitted to Physical Review Letters. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea . go . jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea . go . jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea . go . jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From petersonpf at ornl.gov Mon Jun 20 17:46:07 2011 From: petersonpf at ornl.gov (Peterson, Peter F.) Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:46:07 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron scattering workshops for new users In-Reply-To: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F30B6BC61EE6@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Message-ID: The neutron scattering facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, are offering workshops to familiarize new users with the scientific capabilities of instruments that have recently entered the user program. These workshops are targeted to graduate students, postdocs, and faculty who are interested in learning more about neutron scattering techniques and associated data analysis relevant to many science areas, including physics, chemistry, materials science, and biology, as well as about the instruments. It is expected that all attendees will participate in experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source or the High Flux Isotope Reactor; some of these experiments may involve a sample provided by the attendees. Limited financial support is available. August 31 ? September 2 Neutron Powder Diffraction Workshop, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA. Neutron powder diffraction is a widely used tool for structural characterization of a wide variety of materials such as superconductors, energy storage materials such as batteries, solid oxide fuel cells, zeolites, ferroelectrics etc. The aim of this workshop is to give members of the powder user community an (1) introduction to neutron powder diffraction, (2) how to choose between instruments at Oak Ridge for their research, (3) the proposal process, (4) experience of data collection and (5) finally Rietveld analysis of data collected at two general purpose powder instruments namely HB2A at HFIR and POWGEN at SNS. September 6-7 Introduction to the EQ-SANS, Oak Ridge, TN. The EQ-SANS is the newest small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) instrument at the Spallation Neutron Source. The EQ-SANS expands and complements the capabilities provided by the well-established SANS instruments located at ORNL?s High Flux Isotope Reactor. Unlike these instruments, the EQ-SANS is a time-of-flight (TOF) instrument. The use of TOF affords unique capabilities to the EQ-SANS that are not available to reactor-based SANS instruments. The goal of this workshop is to allow potential users of the instrument an opportunity to learn about the function and capabilities of the instrument through interaction with staff members and the instrument. The workshop will benefit both the experienced SANS user who has not worked with the instrument, as well as the novice researcher considering using SANS for their research. September 12-13 Getting to know the NOMAD, Oak Ridge, TN. The acronym NOMAD stands for Nanoscale Ordered MAterials Diffractometer and is located at the Spallation Neutron Source. It is designed for the determination of pair distribution functions from a wide range of materials spanning from dense gases to long range ordered crystalline materials. It combines a large accessible Q range, large detector coverage with high intensity while maintaining good resolution. For a typical sample of the order of ~0.5cm3, good statistical accuracy can be achieved in minutes or even seconds of data acquisition time. This one and a half day workshop is intended to give an overview over the capabilities of the instrument with an emphasis on hands on experiments. Suggestions of participant provided samples are welcome. September 29 - October 1 Neutron Diffraction @ TOPAZ, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA. A workshop on single crystal neutron diffraction will be held at the Spallation Neutron Source at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It will present invited and contributed talks to showcase cutting edge science and examples where neutron diffraction can make significant contributions; and provide training in neutron structure analysis and sample screening for the preparation of instrument beam-time proposals. TOPAZ is a high resolution wavelength-resolved Laue diffractometer with a versatile sample environment. Commissioning user experiments have demonstrated successfully the instrument capability for structural study of a vitamin B12 derivative, ion distribution in Li-ion battery materials, order and disorder in shape memory intermetallics, magnetic phase transition in multiferroic single crystal and functional thin films. Each workshop will provide attendees with the understanding and knowledge of neutron scattering and the capabilities associated these instruments. This will also provide attendees with a background for identifying a science case to be used when submitting a proposal for research during the upcoming call for proposals. In some cases and with prior approval, attendees will be able to a bring sample of their choosing to gather preliminary data on its suitability for analysis by neutron scattering. Because this is a hands-on workshop, attendance is limited. There is no registration fee. You will receive confirmation of your acceptance. Priority for selection for these workshops will be given to those individuals who have not previously participated in neutron scattering experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source. All attendees must be approved for site access to ORNL and complete safety training before the workshop. For more information about submitting an application to attend these workshops or other neutron scattering events around the world, see http://neutrons.ornl.gov/calendar/. Please contact me if you have any questions. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 From sinq at psi.ch Thu Jun 30 16:42:35 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:42:35 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Open position: postdoctoral fellow at PSI - Material Science and Simulation Group Message-ID: <2F993017-3429-4DCF-8B20-8694AEEB6018@psi.ch> The Paul Scherrer Institute is with 1400 employees the largest research centre for the natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland and a worldwide leading user laboratory. Its research activities are concentrated on the main topics structure of matter, energy and environmental research as well as human health. The group Material Science and Simulations (hxxp://mss.web.psi.ch/) part of NUM/ASQ performs research in the structural and mechanical properties of metals, alloys and composites using in-situ testing facilities at the neutron Spallation Source (SINQ) and at the Swiss Light Source (SLS), meanwhile exploiting synergies with computational modelling. For the development of a computational tool for the interpretation of diffraction data we are looking for a postdoctoral fellow in computational materials science. The main objective of this research is to develop new computational approaches for the interpretation of diffraction data obtained by powder diffraction and polychromatic Laue diffraction for the study of modern engineering materials subjected to strong nonlinear strain fields. The emphasis lies on a bottom up approach for calculation of diffraction patterns from simulated microstructural configurations with the aim to improve the understanding of the influence of dislocations on the diffraction profile. For more information please contact Prof Helena Van Swygenhoven-Moens (email: helena.vanswygenhoven at psi.ch, phone: +41-56-310-2931) or have a look here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0070-1 From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Jul 7 11:45:30 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:45:30 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] PhD student in physics, Lund Sweden Message-ID: <67B52F31-6494-4138-B9D8-45BFADAA8680@esss.se> PhD student in physics The Division of Nuclear Physics at Lund University (DNPLU) and the Detector Division of the European Spallation Source AB (ESS) jointly offer a PhD studentship in the field of neutron-detection techniques. Description of main responsibilities Following an initiative undertaken at DNPLU, discussions involving the establishment a three-party detector-development laboratory to be shared by DNPLU, the ESS, and The MAX IV Laboratory are well underway. The ultimate goal of this undertaking is to establish a center of excellence for detector development at Lund University. Of particular interest to the DNPLU and the ESS is the development of neutron-detection techniques. The Photonuclear Group of the DNPLU based at the existing MAX-lab has a long and well-documented history of neutron-detector development. Further information about the activities of the Photonuclear group may be found at hxxp://www.maxlab.lu.se/kfoto/index.html. The goal of this PhD project is to design, develop, construct, and then characterize a liquid-scintillator neutron-detector array, particularly in terms of its absolute efficiency for detecting neutrons of various energies. The array thus developed will then be employed in a photoneutron measurement at the Tagged-Photon Facility at MAX-lab. The successful applicant will thus be instrumental to the development of the three-party detector laboratory, and be amongst the first individuals to utilize it. Teaching at up to the 10% level may be a part of the duties of the successful candidate. Qualifications Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at an advanced level containing at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 are at an advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies. For special eligibility in Physics, an independent project, equivalent to 30 credits is required, together with courses at an advanced level that provide the relevant background for the planned area of research. Special eligibility may also be achieved through other equivalent education. For detailed requirements and the selection criteria, see the general study plan for physics at hxxp://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/upload/LUPDF/natvet/FU/Studieplan/E.Physics.pdf. Documented proficiency with the English language is required. The successful applicant will be expected to spend periods of up to a month at a time at accelerator and neutron facilities outside Sweden, in particular (but not limited to) Europe and the United States. Regulations for employment Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost, their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including research, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations. A strong interest in experimental techniques is a prerequisite for consideration. Technical competence and hands-on mechanical and electrical proficiency will be considered very strong merits. Experience with the LINUX operating system as well as with computer programming, in particular with the languages C++, C, and to a lesser extent FORTRAN, is an asset. In addition, experience with computer simulations of detectors using codes such as STANTON, GEANT, and MCNP is an asset, as well as data analysis using codes such as ROOT. Duration & Location The position is time limited, 4 years of full-time studies. Your work place will be The Division of Nuclear Physics at Lund University (DNPLU). Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxps://dfs.adm.lu.se/E-rek_CV/Login.aspx?Dnr=405083 and following the instructions. Reference number of the position (diarienummer) is NPA 2011/341. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2011. For further information please contact Kevin Fissum, Scientist, kevin.fissum at nuclear.lu.se orwww . lth . se/fysik/avdelningar/kaernfysik/ The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www . esss . se From johnsonkk at ornl.gov Thu Jul 7 14:06:30 2011 From: johnsonkk at ornl.gov (Johnson, Kyle) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:06:30 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HFIR and SNS) Message-ID: <4114A3396F1890438102238220C45CAF092D8C7BBD@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Neutron Scattering Science Call for Proposals Proposals for beam time at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) will be accepted via the web-based proposal system until midnight eastern time, Wednesday, September 7, 2011. This call is for experiments anticipated to run January through June 2012. Proposals will be reviewed for feasibility, safety, and potential for high-impact science. Users for approved projects must complete access and training requirements prior to beginning experiments. Specific information about this call and about each of the instruments available during this experimental period is included on the ORNL Neutron Sciences web site at http://neutrons.ornl.gov/ . J. Michael Simonson Deputy Director Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From recruitment at ill.fr Thu Jul 7 14:43:58 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:43:58 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist in diffuse and inelastic neutron scattering Message-ID: <4E15AA0E.3090608@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: * RESEARCH SCIENTIST***(Diffuse and inelastic neutron scattering) m/f Working within the *Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group*, you will be co-responsible for the polarized neutron spectrometer D7 participating both in its operation and technical development. In addition to carrying out your own active research programme, you will be responsible for assisting ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments. Duties will also include the promotion of scientific partnerships in your field of research. The instrument D7 is strongly anchored in magnetism. While wishing to preserve this focus we aspire to open D7 up to new communities and would consider applicants with research backgrounds in other fields, such as soft matter or materials science. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in the physical sciences or chemistry. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with knowledge of neutron scattering techniques. A strong background in instrumentation, in particular neutron polarization analysis, is an asset. The post represents an excellent opportunity for young postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. /Notes:/ This is a fixed-term contract : 5 years. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Time-of-Flight and High-Resolution Group Leader: Prof. H. Schober, Tel. +33 (0)4 76 20 72 06; e-mail: schober at ill.fr Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *12.09.2011*, *via our website*:hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/17*). From johnson at ill.fr Thu Jul 7 21:47:38 2011 From: johnson at ill.fr (johnson at ill.fr) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:47:38 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [Neutron] Neutrons and simulations Message-ID: <6497309acc095aad569126e6b7453920.squirrel@195.83.126.17> In 2010, at the 18th annual meeting (JDN18) of the French neutron scattering society, a summer school was held on the theme of 'neutrons and simulations', reflecting the growing use in neutron scattering work of numerical methods like molecular and lattice dynamics, based on density functional theory and classical force fields. Following the school, a set of 14 articles has been published (in ENGLISH), which is freely available at hxxp://www.neutron-sciences.org/index.php?option=com_toc&url=/articles/sfn/abs/2011/01/contents/contents.html Further details of the contents are given at the end of this mail. You may find these articles to be useful in your neutron scattering and numerical work and they can be downloaded from the web site (above). There are now about a dozen volumes in this neutron scattering collection, all being freely available, the articles being in French (mainly) and English. Natalie Malikova, Marie Plazanet, Mark Johnson JDN 18 - Neutrons et Simulations R?muzat, Dr?me Proven?ale, France, 04-08 Juin 2010 M. Johnson, N. Malikova and M. Plazanet (Eds.) Editorial Pr?face p. 1 N. Malikova, M. Plazanet et M. Johnson Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112000 R?sum? | PDF (658.0 KB) Editorial Preface p. 1 N. Malikova, M. Plazanet and M. Johnson Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112001 R?sum? | PDF (34.42 KB) - Introduction Numerical simulations and spectroscopy p. 3 F. Guillaume Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112002 R?sum? | PDF (317.2 KB) A guide to statistical physics issues in molecular simulations p. 15 J.-L. Barrat and R. Vuilleumier Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112003 R?sum? | PDF (186.0 KB) - Electronic Structure, Magnetism and Phonons Wavelets for electronic structure calculations p. 33 T. Deutsch and L. Genovese Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112004 R?sum? | PDF (1.156 MB) Introduction to the density functional formalism and some illustrative applications to magnetism p. 77 M. Zbiri, M. Johnson, H. Schober, S. Rols, N. Qureshi, S. Clarke and R. Mittal Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112005 R?sum? | PDF (1.959 MB) Numerical simulations and magnetism p. 105 S. Petit Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112006 R?sum? | PDF (1.269 MB) Introduction to the theory of lattice dynamics p. 123 M.T. Dove Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112007 R?sum? | PDF (1.661 MB) Phonons calculated from first-principles p. 161 K. Parlinski Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112008 R?sum? | PDF (107.3 KB) - From the Atomic Level Characterisation to Coarse-Grained Descriptions Force fields and molecular dynamics simulations p. 169 M.A. Gonz?lez Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112009 R?sum? | PDF (1.086 MB) nMoldyn - Interfacing spectroscopic experiments, molecular dynamics simulations and models for time correlation functions p. 201 V. Calandrini, E. Pellegrini, P. Calligari, K. Hinsen and G.R. Kneller Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112010 R?sum? | PDF (648.6 KB) A comparative thermodynamic and structural investigation of GexTe(1−x) and GexSbyTe(1−x−y) liquid alloys p. 233 C. Otjacques, J.-Y. Raty, J.-P. Gaspard, Y. Tsuchiya and C. Bichara Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112011 R?sum? | PDF (1.173 MB) Physics of fluids confined in nanochannels: A shared space for neutrons and simulation p. 247 D. Morineau Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112012 R?sum? | PDF (1.369 MB) Experiments ? Simulations ? Theories: Multiscale approaches for solutions p. 263 J.-F. Dufr?che, N. Malikova, M. Jardat, G. M?riguet, E. Dubois, B. Rotenberg, V. Marry, J. Molina and P. Turq Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112013 R?sum? | PDF (1.438 MB) Coarse-grained models for macromolecular systems p. 285 V. Hugouvieux Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112014 R?sum? | PDF (728.8 KB) - Design of New Instruments, Virtual Experiments Virtual experiments in a nutshell: Simulating neutron scattering from materials within instruments with McStas p. 303 E. Farhi and P. Willendrup Publi? en ligne : 9 Juin 2011 DOI: 10.1051/sfn/201112015 R?sum? | PDF (7.898 MB) From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Fri Jul 8 11:21:38 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:21:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Inside NMI3 - Focus on Joint Research Activities, Highlights from our Access Programme, News from around the World... Message-ID: <015901cc3d50$71259c30$5370d490$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> The first issue of NMI3?s brand new newsletter Inside NMI3 is available to download at: hxxp://neutron.neutron-eu.net/n_news In this first issue of Inside NMI3, you will find reports on recent research carried out thanks to our Access Programme, updates on two of NMI3?s Joint Research Activities, a list of forthcoming schools and general news from the neutron and muon worlds. Please see the table of content at the foot of this email. We hope that you enjoy reading Inside NMI3 and welcome any feedback. Please email us with comments at info at nmi3.eu The NMI3 Coordination Team ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- Inside NMI3 issue 1 July 2011 Activities Focus on Joint Research Activities Neutron Optics Detectors Highlights from our Access Programme Using muons to measure spin polarisation in organic spin-based devices Control of electron flow and magnetism in atomically thin metaloxides Neutron scattering in characterisation of magnetic fluids for anticancer treatment Vacant crystal sites provide valuable clues on the fast hydrogen transport in Mg-Ti-H films Inelastic neutron scattering reveals interaction between cobalt ions Schools & Workshops Foresight studies News from Around the World Coordination & Management ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- From klaus.pranzas at hzg.de Fri Jul 8 15:22:07 2011 From: klaus.pranzas at hzg.de (klaus.pranzas at hzg.de) Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:22:07 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Invitation to our Summer School "Application of Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation in Engineering Materials Science", 12th to 16th September, 2011, in Lauenburg. Deadline: 31st of July Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to the Summer School "Application of Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation in Engineering Materials Science", which will be held in Lauenburg near Hamburg, Germany, from 12th to 16th September, 2011. Co-organisers are Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, DESY, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Technical University Berlin and Technical University Leoben. The school will provide a systematic overview of application of neutrons and synchrotron radiation to the structural analysis of engineering materials. The relevant experimental methods will be covered in a three day course followed by a practical in the remaining two days. For more information please visit the following website which will be regularly updated: hxxp://www.hzg.de/summerschool The deadline for registration is the 31st of July. We would appreciate, if you could spread this information among colleagues and friends. Sincerely yours Andreas Schreyer ________________ Prof. Dr. Andreas Schreyer Director German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) Institute of Materials Research Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht PO Box 1160 D-21494 Geesthacht, Germany web: hxxp://gems.hzg.de e-mail: andreas.schreyer at hzg.de phone : +49 4152 87-1254 fax: +49 4152 87-1338 Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH Max-Planck-Stra?e 1 21502 Geesthacht Deutschland/Germany Gesch?ftsf?hrer/Board of Management: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kaysser, Dipl.-Ing. Michael Gan? Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates/Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Ministerialdirigent Wilfried Kraus Amtsgericht L?beck HRB 285 GE (Register Court) Internet: hxxp://www.hzg.de ACHTUNG - ATTENTION Die Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH hie? bis zum 1. November 2010 GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH. Until 1st November 2010 the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum f?r Material- und K?stenforschung GmbH was officially called GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH. From elena at lanl.gov Thu Jul 14 20:20:35 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:20:35 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines Message-ID: <4E1F3373.6060700@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines July 14, 2011 Colleagues, The Las Conchas fire does not prove a threat to LANL or LANSCE. It is safe to travel to Los Alamos and LANSCE is in full operations mode. LANSCE extends it deepest thanks and appreciation to the men and women who have fought to keep LANL and the town of Los Alamos safe from the Las Conchas fire. The Las Conchas fire is presently 57% contained. To date, the fire has burned approximately 149,240 acres. Please follow these links for up-to-date information on the Las Conchas fire: New Mexico Fire Information: hxxp://nmfireinfo.wordpress.com/ Incident Information System: hxxp://inciweb.org/incident/2385/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), New Mexico Air Quality: hxxp://www.weather.gov/aq/sectors/newmexico.php#tabs Environment at LANL: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/environment/ The evacuation of the Los Alamos town-site was lifted on Sunday, July 3 and LANL & LANSCE re-opened on Wednesday, July 6. Due to the hard-work of our staff, LANSCE has gone back into scheduled production after the emergency shutdown. LANSCE thanks all of our staff for their perseverance and professionalism during this stressful time. Users scheduled for beam time should plan to be present and ready as planned. - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines July 14, 2011 Colleagues, The Las Conchas fire does not prove a threat to LANL or LANSCE. It is safe to travel to Los Alamos and LANSCE is in full operations mode. LANSCE extends it deepest thanks and appreciation to the men and women who have fought to keep LANL and the town of Los Alamos safe from the Las Conchas fire. The Las Conchas fire is presently 57% contained. To date, the fire has burned approximately 149,240 acres. Please follow these links for up-to-date information on the Las Conchas fire: New Mexico Fire Information: hxxp://nmfireinfo.wordpress.com/ Incident Information System: hxxp://inciweb.org/incident/2385/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), New Mexico Air Quality: hxxp://www.weather.gov/aq/sectors/newmexico.php#tabs Environment at LANL: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/environment/ The evacuation of the Los Alamos town-site was lifted on Sunday, July 3 and LANL LANSCE re-opened on Wednesday, July 6. Due to the hard-work of our staff, LANSCE has gone back into scheduled production after the emergency shutdown. LANSCE thanks all of our staff for their perseverance and professionalism during this stressful time. Users scheduled for beam time should plan to be present and ready as planned. - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Thu Jul 14 18:23:29 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:23:29 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Research Officer | Agent de recherche en diffusion des neutrons Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C069019FA@EVS1.aecl.ca> (Le fran?ais suit l'anglais) Neutron Scattering Research Officer NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) Located at the NRU Reactor at Chalk River Laboratories, the NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) operates six neutron scattering instruments as an international user facility. Each year, about one hundred neutron scattering experiments are undertaken, supporting the research and development (R&D) programs of more than two hundred research participants from academia, government laboratories and industries from across Canada and abroad. The purpose of this Research Officer (RO) position is: ? to foster access of scientific users to the CNBC, manage neutron scattering projects, and provide supervision enabling visiting students, researchers and clients to apply neutron scattering methods to a wide range of materials R&D; ? to establish a scientific program that capitalizes on the unique strengths of the CNBC neutron scattering facilities and attracts collaborative partners; and ? to lead CNBC projects for development of neutron-beam instruments, methods, analyses or new applications aligned with CNBC and NRC priorities. For more information, see: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/690C4DB4C5517837852578A800721089 Agent de recherche en diffusion des neutrons Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons du CNRC (CCFN-CNRC) Le Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons (CCFN) du CNRC, situ? au r?acteur NRU des Laboratoires de Chalk River, exploite six instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons en tant qu?installation destin?e ? des utilisateurs internationaux. Pr?s d?une centaine d?exp?riences de diffusion des neutrons sont effectu?es chaque ann?e dans le cadre de programmes de recherche et d?veloppement (R et D) de plus de deux cents chercheurs externes provenant de laboratoires universitaires et gouvernementaux, ainsi que d?entreprises de tout le Canada et de l??tranger. 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From mecasens at conventus.de Fri Jul 15 19:12:36 2011 From: mecasens at conventus.de (Conventus Congress Agency) Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:12:36 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Programme online: MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) Message-ID: <20110715191236C52AD16EF6$0279E84F65@PC> MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation Programme online? www . mecasens2011 . de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Sir or Madam, We are delighted to inform you that an overview of the preliminary scientific programme of the 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation is now available online. Please consult the conference website www . mecasens2011 . de for any further information. The information on this website will be updated continuously. You may go to hxxp://www.conventus.de/fileadmin/media/2011/mecasens/MECASENS-VI-2011-Preliminary_Programme.pdf to download the preliminary MECA SENS VI programme. Registration: Please register - if not already done - online at www . mecasens2011 . de. Important: We recommend to book your conference accommodation well in advance! Due to other trade fairs taking place at the same time in Hamburg, there might be a shortage of hotel capacities at that time. If you have any further questions, please contact the organising agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). We are looking forward to welcoming you to Hamburg! With best regards on behalf of the conference chair and scientific committee, Wenke Sch?tte ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www . conventus . de From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Sun Jul 17 21:53:00 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:53:00 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [Neutron] 90 Minute Media School at ECNS2011 Message-ID: <9eb5a5de4dad2c19b1ce726898574ce4.squirrel@www.frm2.tum.de> 90 Minute Media School Wednesday 20th July during ECNS2011 - 14:00-15:30 A crash course in sharing your research with 
newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, social media and the public In 90 minutes we will equip you with the tools and tips you need to share your science with non-specialists and raise awareness of your research beyond your lab and the research journals. 
If you are a PhD student, post-doc or early career researchers, 90 Minute Media School is the perfect opportunity to learn and practice how to improve your communication skills through a mix of top tips and opportunities to try out what you?ve learnt Course Outline 1. From research paper to the general media: the science news cycle. 2. Language to use and language to avoid 3. How to be concise 4. Social media and how it can help you share your research 5. Adapting your style to different communication formats 6. The power of photography and video 7 Dealing with interviews Tutors Juliette Savin is Information Manager for NMI3. Juliette has worked for major science magazines and journals in France and the UK, and has run community science activities in Brazil. Martyn Bull is Head of Communications at the ISIS Neutron Source. Martyn has wide experience of communicating science in print, radio, TV and film and trains school teachers, students and businesses how to communicate science and technology. How to attend 90 Minute Media School will run on Wednesday 20th July during ECNS2011 from 14:00-15:30. Spaces are limited. You can sign up at the NMI3 booth in the main foyer of the conference venue. Participants are asked to bring a scientific article to use during the workshop. From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Mon Jul 18 11:20:43 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:20:43 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Position at HZB Berlin Message-ID: <4E23FAEB.6040605@helmholtz-berlin.de> The Scientific Division Large Scale Facilities invites applications for the position of a postdoctoral research scientist in the Department Research with Spallation Neutrons G-A1 The appointment is valid for 3 years, with the option of a permanent position, depending on experience and qualification of the successful candidate. The payment is in accordance with the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin neutron source BER II and the Berlin synchrotron storage ring BESSY II, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The department G-A1 (Research with Spallation Neutrons) conducts an extended research programme aimed at the development of methods and instrument concepts adapted to the characteristics of pulsed neutron sources. A sub-group within the department optimizes novel concepts by means of Monte Carlo simulation. Expert groups in detector development and neutron optics are integral parts of the department. The activities of the department in the main focus on spallation-source activities and it actively contributes to the Design-Update phase of the European Spallation Source ESS. Within this framework the design and construction of a separate beamline at the BER II is envisaged. The beamline will allow for for testing innovative methods and experimental approaches based on, e.g. Larmor labelling or beam modulation in space and time, as well as for performance characterization and optimization of neutron optical components, such as choppers and detectors. The candidate is expected to take an active role in the design and commissioning of the beamline, perform neutron ray-tracing simulations in close collaboration with the Monte Carlo simulation group of the department and to provide full support for proof-of-principle experiments. The successful candidate is encouraged to conduct her/his own scientific research programme, develop independent instrumental ideas and collaborate with in-house and guest scientists in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the HZB research program in the field of condensed matter physics using neutron scattering facilities at HZB in general. As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Klaus Habicht (email: habicht at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49-(0)30-8062-42807). Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of three academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, (Email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. G2011/10. The deadline for the application is 15 August 2011. -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-A1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch / Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin / Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Tue Jul 19 06:51:56 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:51:56 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement of the J-PARC/MLF user program for the 2011B term Message-ID: <4E250D6C.2080608@jaea.go.jp> *Announcement of the J-PARC/MLF user program for the 2011B term* *The East-Japan Great Earthquake occurred on March 11, 2011 has caused considerable damage to the J-PARC facility, and we are making every effort for recovery with a prospect of resuming beam delivery at MLF by January 2012.*** *With this provisional schedule in mind, call for proposals on neuron and muon experiment program at the J-PARC/MLF for the second half term of FY2011 (2011B) opens on July 17, 2011. Users wishing to conduct experiments at MLF, including those for "public" neutron beam lines maintained by CROSS, are encouraged to submit proposals via the web-based "J-PARC proposal system".*** *1. Overview of MLF use* General information concerning the use of MLF such as access modes, types and categories of proposals, application and reviewing, procedures for conducting experiment are shown in the?following web-site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/applying/index.html *2.**Period of 2011B term (schedule)* **Acceptedproposals will be scheduled within the period from February to March, 2012 ** *3. Eligibility* **Applicants must belong to a legal organization or entity that may be any of the following: - Public or private colleges, universities, and institutions of higher education - Public or not-for-profit research organizations - Private companies Applicants belonging to the following parties are subject to the approval of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - Japan (MEXT). - Parties listed in the end user list of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry - Japan (METI) (hxxp://www.meti.go.jp/press/20100526001/20100526001-2.pdf) - Parties not contracting to the treaty on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT).** *4. Deadline for submission*** August 7, 2011, 17:00 (JST) *5. Application procedure* **Applicants are requested to submit proposals electronically through the J-PARC proposal system (hxxps://gamusha1.j-parc.jp/j-pas/auth/menu.jsp). ** *6. Available instruments* **Neutron and muon instruments available for users' program are as follows. Please visit the following web-site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/applying/koubo.html For more details on the instruments, please consult with "Contact person" listed below. Proton beam power available for experiments is expected to be about 100 kW or more. (1) Neutron instruments BL Name of instrument Contact person BL01 4D Space Access Neutron Spectrometer (4SEASONS) Ryoichi Kajimoto TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: r_kajimoto at cross.or.jp BL02 New Biomolecular Dynamics Spectrometer (DNA) Kaoru Shibata TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: k_shibata at cross.or.jp BL03 IBARAKI Biological Crystal Diffractometer (iBIX) Ichiro Tanaka TEL: +81-294-38-7093 E-mail: i.tanaka at mx.ibaraki.ac.jp BL04 Accurate Neutron-Neucleus Reaction Measurement Instrument (ANNRI) Hideo Harada TEL: +81-29-282-6789 E-mail: harada.hideo at jaea.go.jp BL08 Super High Resolution Powder Diffractometer (SuperHRPD) Takashi Kamiyama TEL: +81-29-284-4876 E-mail: takashi.kamiyama at kek.jp BL10 NeutrOn Beam-line for Observation and Research Use (NOBORU) Fujio Maekawa TEL: +81-29-282-6217 E-mail: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp BL12 High Resolution Chopper Spectrometer (HRC) Shinichi Itoh TEL: +81-29-284-4451 E-mail: shinichi.itoh at kek.jp Taku Sato TEL: +81-29-287-8905 E-mail: taku at issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp BL14 Cold-Neutron Disk-Chopper Spectrometer (AMATERAS) Kenji Nakajima TEL: +81-29-282-6936 E-mail: kenji.nakajima at j-parc.jp BL15 New Smaller-Angle Neutron Scattering Instrument (TAIKAN) Jun-ichi Suzuki TEL: +81-29-219-5300 E-mail: j_suzuki at cross.or.jp BL16 Soft Interface Analyzer (SOFIA) Norifumi Yamada TEL: +81-29-284-4274 E-mail: yamadan at post.kek.jp BL17 New Polarized Neutron Reflectometer with Vertical Sample Geometry (SHARAKU) Masayasu Takeda TEL: +81-29-284-3423 E-mail: takeda.masayasu at jaea.go.jp BL19 Engineering Materials Diffractometer (TAKUMI) Kazuya Aizawa TEL: +81-29-284-3744 E-mail: aizawa.kazuya at jaea.go.jp BL20 IBARAKI Materials Design Diffractometer (iMATERIA) Toru Ishigaki TEL: +81-29-352-3231 E-mail: toru.ishigaki at j-parc.jp BL21 High Intensity Total Diffractometer (NOVA) Toshiya Otomo TEL: +81-29-284-4333 E-mail: toshiya.otomo at j-parc.jp - Accepted proposals from universities or academic institutions to use any KEK neutron instruments (BL08, BL12, BL16, BL21) will be supported by the KEK inter-university research program. Those from private companies are requested to contact with the address shown below before application. - For the instrument (BL21) proposals on research of hydrogen storage materials are applicable. - Specific program for the instruments (BL03, BL20) conducted by Ibaraki Prefecture is called separately. Please contact the following IBARAKI Prefecture Office, IBARAKI Quantum Beam Research Center TEL: +81-29-352-3301 for more details. - For the public instruments (BL01, BL02, BL15, BL17) CROSS calls for proposals via the web-based "J-PARC proposal system" in common with MLF according to this guide. Please visit the following web-site. hxxp://www.cross.or.jp/tokai for more details. (2) Muon Instrument BL Name of instrument Contact person D1 D1 instrument Yasuhiro Miyake TEL: +81-29-284-4624 E-mail: yasuhiro.miyake at kek.jp D2 D2 instrument Yasuhiro Miyake TEL: +81-29-284-4624 E-mail: yasuhiro.miyake at kek.jp Accepted proposals from universities or academic institutions to use any KEK muon instruments (D1, D2) will be supported by the KEK inter-university research program. Those from private companies are requested to contact with the address shown below before application. *7. Status of MLF* Commissioning of both existing and newly-installed instruments will be started as soon as the accelerators and neutron sources are operational again. Detailed information on beam time, beam power, the status of each instrument will be delivered on time. Although J-PARC is doing its utmost to start all instruments as scheduled, there is uncertainty over when neutron and muon beam will return to service and when heavily damaged instruments will be ready. Your understanding would be greatly appreciated.** ** *8. Contact address* J-PARC Center Users Office (1) Non-proprietary research IBARAKI Quantum Beam Research Center, 162-1 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1106, Japan TEL: +81-29-284-3398 FAX: +81-29-284-3286 E-mail: j_proposal at ml.j-parc.jp (2) Proprietary research 2-4 Shirakata Shirane, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan TEL: +81-29-284-3586 FAX: +81-29-282-5996 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: J-PARC_MLF_2011B.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 81637 bytes Desc: not available URL: From thomas.gutberlet at helmholtz-berlin.de Thu Jul 21 09:52:58 2011 From: thomas.gutberlet at helmholtz-berlin.de (Gutberlet, Thomas) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:52:58 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] HZB-CALL FOR PROPOSALS 1st SEMESTER 2012 Message-ID: <26F9A0894F0120469449D39E034261CC0E8528A8@didag1> +++ HZB-CALL FOR PROPOSALS 1st SEMESTER 2012 +++ Dear colleagues, The HZB user coordination invites you to submit proposals for the next joint proposal round for our large scale facilities BESSY II and BER II with beam time being allocated in the first semester of 2012 (February to July). THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, 23:59 (CET). HZB users are asked to exclusively submit their proposals via GATE, by either choosing the Neutrons (BER II) or the Photons (BESSY II) link. Please note the guidelines ?How to Apply for Neutron Beam Time" which are available in the online section User Info. Users not yet registered in our data-base will have to do so before being able to apply for beam time or to be included as a co-proposer. More details can be found under hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/user/neutrons/user-info/call-for-proposals_en.html Concerning HZB Neutrons If you submitted a proposal for beam time at the HZB neutron facility BER II for the previous deadline March 1, 2011 (round 2011/II) please note that due to the delay of the restart of the BER II user operation caused by the current upgrade activities, your proposal is still under consideration, and that the Scientific Selection Panel will review your proposal during the upcoming panel meeting on November4, 2011 for allocation of beam time in the period 2012 (February to July) (round 2012/I). We would like to ask all proposers of round 2011/II to update their pending proposal if necessary before the end of the deadline on September1, 2011. Please choose ?modify my proposal? in the OPS section of GATE and select the appropriate OPS number. The respective experimental description is available as a link under ?Previously uploaded experimental descriptions?. Important:After you have finished all changes, please use the ?Next? button at the bottom of the web page until you have reached the ?Upload? web page. By pressing ?Submit? ? even without uploading a new document (in that case please ignore the message ?Your proposal is still missing the experimental description.?) ? you will finalize the changes for your proposal. In case you want to withdraw your pending proposal please delete the proposal. New applications for beam time are submitted as usual by choosing ?Write new proposal?. With respect to all new proposals for beam time at the neutron instruments of HZB-BER II please note that for most instruments we expect a significant overload as a consequence of the currently pending proposals. We very much hope for your understanding. In case of any problem, do not hesitate to contact the HZB User Office Neutrons; the appropriate contact information is given in the GATE pages. Any comment on the online-platform and your experiences with it is highly appreciated. Most relevant and partially new information on Available times EU-Transnational Access Program Beam time fees Travel Support Proposal Types Scientific Colleges Instrumentation please find on our web pages at hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/user/neutrons/user-info/how-to-apply-for-beam-time_en.html and linked pages there. With kind regards on behalf of the HZB User Coordination -- ********************************** Dr. Astrid Brandt User Coordination Neutrons mail brandt at helmholtz-berlin.de phone +49 / 30 / 8062-42169 fax +49 / 30 / 8062-42824 www . helmholtz-berlin . de/user/neutrons ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From ljp at lanl.gov Mon Jul 25 22:59:11 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:59:11 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Message-ID: <00f001cc4b0d$b4559f30$1d00dd90$@gov> From: owner-lansce-user-office at maillist.lanl.gov [mailto:owner-lansce-user-office at maillist.lanl.gov] On Behalf Of Lisa J. Padilla Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:56 PM To: lansce-user-office at lanl.gov Subject: LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Reminder: Deadline for submitting a proposal July 29, 2011 Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Mountain Standard Time, Friday, July, 29, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Wed Jul 27 03:21:04 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:21:04 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.45 Jul 2011 Message-ID: <4E2F6800.1040307@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 45, July 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== <> We have found out that J-PARC newsletters were not being delivered to some readers who have completed the registration for subscribing. The past newsletters can be found at: hxxp://j-parc.jp/en/topics/topics11.html We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. ----- HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] NEUTRINO GROUP OBSERVED SIX ELECTRON-NEUTRINO EVENTS. BUDGET SEASON FOR JFY2012. RECOVERY WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATED BEAM IN DECEMBER. J-PARC KEK-JAEA STEERING COMMITTEE, THE USERS STEERING COMMITTEE, AND J-PARC PAC WERE HELD. ACCESS ROAD. 2. [Accelerator Division] RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] EFFORTS TO RESUME EXPERIMENTS AT THE HADRON HALL. INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT AND STATUS OF THE NEUTRINO FACILITY. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] RECOVERING FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE AT JAPAN SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE (JSNS) IS PROGRESSING. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. MANY PROPOSALS WERE SENT TO SNS AND LANSCE. DAMAGE OF MUSE WILL BE FIXED BY NOVEMBER, 2011. 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] MODIFICATION AND REFRESHMENT OF JAEA LEAD-BISMUTH MATERIAL CORROSION LOOP (JLBL-1) 6. [Safety Division] THE 11TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC WILL MEET ON JULY 7. [Information System Division] SINET4 SUPPORTS J-PARC NETWORK CONNECTION TO THE WORLD 8. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEUTRINO GROUP OBSERVED SIX ELECTRON-NEUTRINO EVENTS The T2K neutrino group announced that they succeeded in the measurement of six electron neutrino events at Super Kamiokande, by using the entire data set taken before the earthquake. This implies that the probability of not having nu(muon) -> nu(electron) oscillation is less than 0.7%. Also, the data suggest a large mixing angle of theta(13). It further implies that, with higher intensity beams, it would be possible to measure anti-neutrino oscillation to detect CP violation in the neutrino sector. All in all, the data encourages us enormously. BUDGET SEASON FOR JFY2012 The budget season for the request of JFY2012 arrived. In JFY2012, we originally planned the installation of a 400 MeV Linac. However, the accelerator group told us that a 5-6 months shutdown would be required for this installation. Therefore, the J-PARC Center decided to defer this installation by one year to JFY2013. Instead, we will request a 9 cycle operation for JFY2012, where 9 cycles means approximately a 200-day operation for users. This proposal has been supported by our immediate funding agency (Quantum Beam Section at Monka-sho) as well as two organizations, KEK and JAEA, though it will take another few months before reaching the final decision. In addition to the above normal operational hours, we request 14.5 Oku Yen for the construction of the 400 MeV Linac (the final year of construction) and 17 Oku Yen for the promised Linac+3GeV Upgrade. Both proposals will be sent from JAEA. In addition, regular funding requests from both JAEA and KEK for equipment are included in the budget request. RECOVERY WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATED BEAM IN DECEMBER Our recovery work is in progress, with an expectation of the first beam in December. Although some delay is observed both at the Linac and 3 GeV, most of the recovery work for elements other than these two is progressing smoothly. Concerning the Linac, cooling water is the biggest issue. Pipes were disconnected at many places around the Linac. In addition, electricity, crane, etc. still have problems. As for the 3 GeV, the cooling tower and electricity are now in major recovery process. This process will take a few more months until September. J-PARC KEK-JAEA STEERING COMMITTEE, THE USERS STEERING COMMITTEE, AND J-PARC PAC WERE HELD KEK-JAEA Steering Committee meeting was held to approve the budget request. Also, the Users Steering Committee was held to discuss budget, future development of J-PARC, results from various experiments, etc. This implies that our life has returned to normal after a few months since the big earthquake. Also, many visitors gradually started to come to J-PARC to study the progress. In the KEK Tsukuba campus the 12th J-PARC PAC meeting was held on July 8-10. ACCESS ROAD The work associated with the J-PARC access road, which will be constructed primarily by the Tokai-Mura Village, has been stopped due to the earthquake. Now, the work resumed and both J-PARC side and Village side started to discuss many issues associated with it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER The accelerator steadily advances recovery efforts after the great earthquake. In the linac, underground water leakage to the accelerator tunnel was an issue just after the earthquake. Work to stop leakage of ground water was started and that of the downstream part has been almost finished, though the upstream part continues work. The amount of water leakage is about 2 to 3 cubic meters a day, which is estimated to be one fifth of that just after the earthquake. The inspection work of cranes and drilling survey of floors are underway. The building inclines to the west generally, and a lot of gaps under the floor were confirmed by the boring. Regular survey of the accelerator tunnel is carried out every two weeks and movement has been monitored. The subsidence of the straight section has settled. Continuous evacuation of the acceleration cavities has been carried out by ion pumps. Alignment of the first drift tube linac cavity has been finished and followed by the downstream cavities. In the RCS (3-GeV synchrotron), the earthwork and pavement of the surrounding road have been completed. The work in the yard area is on a full scale, and jack up of the transformers and repair work of the bases have progressed. A power outage is scheduled by the end of August for the recovery work of the yard and equipment. Meanwhile the tunnel is dehumidified by the help of a diesel engine power generator. Visual inspection in kicker magnets with a fiber scope was carried out, and the magnet system was successfully excited by 60 kV and 25 Hz of rating for a short time of one minute. The effects of the main magnet inclination inward have been preliminarily evaluated in a beam simulation. About 1mm of COD (closed orbit distortion) in the vertical direction is evaluated and this can be corrected by steering magnets. There is no significant beam loss increase up to 300 kW, but meaningful loss is expected at 400kW. In the MR (50-GeV synchrotron), work to stop leakage of ground water for walls and ceilings of the tunnel is continued. This is scheduled to be finished by the end of July, and from August we will start alignment work of magnets. As a result of the entire circumference survey by a laser tracker, 8 to 10 mm in vertical and about 30 mm in horizontal displacements are revealed. When these displacements are considered in a beam simulation, residual COD of +/-50 mm without correction, or 20 mm with some corrections, can be evaluated. Since these values are not small enough, we have decided to re-align the magnets. Test operation of some high power devices such as high frequency acceleration system, main magnets, injection and extraction system can be successfully performed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by J.IMAZATO and T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EFFORTS TO RESUME EXPERIMENTS AT THE HADRON HALL (by J.IMAZATO) At the moment we are doing our best to recover the beamline functions in the Hadron Experimental Facility. As was described in the last Special Issue, the beam lines themselves were not seriously damaged, while a part of the Hall buildings wall has yet to wait for a repair. Beamline elements are being measured and realigned in the Hall as well as in the switchyard. Regarding experimental setups, we are also making efforts to bring them back to the initial conditions. At K1.8 the 10-cm displacement of SKS will be fixed after repairing the three damaged feet. Fortunately, no broken detector elements were found. The cryogenics system seems to be O.K. and it is intended to restart cooling in October. The final confirmation of the superconductivity soundness will be then made. It was a pity that a few chambers were broken at the K1.8BR setup, when the magnets moved. At the KL area the KOTO group is continuing their efforts toward the confirmation of the beam alignments and the engineering run when the beam is back. It turned out fortunately that all the CsI crystals are OK in spite of the two week interruption of the dry air supply just after March 11. In the summer the measurement and realignment of the KL beamline is planned. We will be ready to accept a test beam in December and start normal facility operation in early next year as indicated in the J-PARC beam recovery master plan. INDICATION OF ELECTRON NEUTRINO APPEARANCE AT THE T2K EXPERIMENT AND STATUS OF THE NEUTRINO FACILITY (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The T2K experiment collected about 2% of the original goal of the total number of events to be collected before the great East Japan earthquake hit on March 11, 2011. Based on this data set the T2K experiment has detected 6 electron neutrino candidate events. For the first time, it was possible to observe an indication that muon neutrinos are able to transform into electron neutrinos over a distance of 295 km through the quantum mechanical phenomena of neutrino flavor oscillations. The result was presented at the KEK seminar on June 15 and a press release was issued from KEK/ICRR on the web. hxxp://www.kek.jp/ja/news/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html hxxp://www.kek.jp/intra-e/press/2011/J-PARC_T2Kneutrino.html The paper describing the result was submitted to Physical Review Letters and was accepted for publication. After J-PARC resumes producing muon neutrinos, which is planned to happen by the end of 2011, the T2K experiment will continue striving to accumulate the target number of events to confirm electron neutrino appearance. Recovery work from damages by the earthquake is continuing. Some part of the ground surrounding buildings is severely subsided (about 1~2m), which consequently damaged some nearby facilities and piping/cabling, but buildings are generally fine. Temporary repair of subsided ground was quickly performed to access buildings for recovery work. No damages were found by inspection in superconducting magnets and cryogenics, and the test operation of superconducting magnet up to operating current was successful. Test operation of normal conducting magnets was also performed successfully except those of which some parts will be replaced. All beam monitors were checked and found OK except a few submerged parts. Since the tunnel was moved, realignment of most magnets will be done. Inspections of equipment in the Target Station (TS) are continuing and no serious damages have been found so far. Test operation of the horn power supply with a dummy load was done successfully. Test operation of horns will also be done then horns will be moved to the maintenance area for detailed visual inspection. Inspection and test operation of sub-detectors of T2K near detector ND280 was performed and no serious problems were found so far. There remains some inspection and tests to check details. No problems were found in ND280 magnet by the inspection. Test operation of the magnet will be done with operation of the cooling water system but we should wait for inspection and test by engineers of the German company, which can be done in September due to constraints on visiting Japan. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERING FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE AT JAPAN SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE (JSNS) IS PROGRESSING 1. Neutron Source The buildings and the conventional facilities were inspected thoroughly for any damages due to the earthquake. The restoration work has been started all over the Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF). The coolant facilities were overhauled and tested. All the magnets in the proton beam transport line were extensively surveyed and their movement caused by the quake were recorded. The positions of the magnets have to be corrected by a few mm. The alignment work is scheduled for this autumn. The mercury circulation system was operated with a rated mercury flow rate of 11.4 L/s, and the performance was confirmed to be good. Performance of the target trolley was also tested and all functions worked well. A seal performance test was carried out for the helium gas supply line to the bellows seal mechanics of the mercury target, where the possibility of helium leak was suspected, but the helium piping was confirmed to be sound. The present mercury target vessel will be replaced with a new one in October. The J-PARC neutron source is equipped with three supercritical hydrogen moderators, which have the thin fivefold coaxial tube structure made of aluminum alloy and stainless steel. Some R&D activities are going on to facilitate manufacturability of the moderators. A low thermal expansion material "Invar" is to be introduced to minimize thermal shrinkage of the moderator tubes when they are cooled down to 20 K. Weldability and bendability of Invar tubes have been confirmed to be workable. A combined component of multiple tubes including a dissimilar joint of aluminum alloy and stainless steel was fabricated successfully, which will contribute for easier concentric alignment and definite airtightness at the joints. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS IS CONTINUING. MANY PROPOSALS WERE SENT TO SNS AND LANSCE. 2. Neutron Science The big shake of the earthquake caused movement of many shielding blocks of the pre-shields. The pre-shields are stacked at the upstream position in each beamline and some of them severely moved and leaned. At present, we are reinstalling many of pre-shields. Since makeshift space for shielding blocks is necessary for the reinstallation, iron plates were laid down recently in 18 m x 12 m in front of the rest house near the MLF building. To fix subsidence of the west annex building where BL18 (SENJU), BL19 (TAKUMI) and BL20 (iMATERIA) are located, these instruments will be taken away from the west annex building soon. For the user operation of the 2011A period (April to November, 2011), 184 proposals had been submitted; they were reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee and approved by the MLF advisory board. These proposals cannot be carried out until the accelerators, MLF neutron source and instruments will be recovered from the damage caused by the severe earthquake. However, thanks to the decision of Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (SNS) and Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), 24 and 5 proposals were selected and were sent to the respective facilities. Many neutron user facilities in the world showed support to the MLF facility and users of MLF and JRR-3. We greatly appreciate it. DAMAGE OF MUSE WILL BE FIXED BY NOVEMBER, 2011 3. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) The MUSE staff have been working on inspecting and fixing damage caused by the earthquake on March 11, 2011. First of all, we have removed a thousand tons of concrete blocks to investigate possible leakage from the 29 pillow-seals (vacuum duct joints) installed in the proton beam tunnel near the muon target (M2 tunnel), since the vacuum of the M2 tunnel was found to be broken. It turned out that all the pillow-seals have no leakage. Also we have removed all the concrete shield blocks to investigate damage on superconducting solenoid coils, turbines for the on-line refrigerator, and a DC separator. Fortunately, no serious damage was found in those components in the secondary decay muon beam line (D-line). The helium ducts, control cables, power cables, and compressed air for the on-line refrigerator system were damaged, due to a settlement of about 10 cm to 1.5 m outside the MLF building. These need to be replaced from the viewpoint of the high-pressure gas regulations. Water ducts for the air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target are about to be removed, since the wall where they have been attached is about to fall down at an expansion joint between MLF and the proton beam transport line from 3-GeV RCS (3NBT). Some concrete blocks above the D-line ceiling were so strongly shaken that anchor bolts for the joint were split out. Also the separation plate for air tightness between the tunnel and experimental hall was seriously deformed and will be replaced. We are planning to fix all the damage by the end of November, 2011 in anticipation of the beam time planned for this December, 2011. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hiroyuki OIGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MODIFICATION AND REFRESHMENT OF JAEA LEAD-BISMUTH MATERIAL CORROSION LOOP (JLBL-1) In JAEA, to develop LBE (Lead-Bismuth Eutectic) handling techniques and to evaluate feasibility of structural materials in LBE, JAEA Lead-Bismuth material corrosion Loop (JLBL-1) was made in 2001. Until now, over 26,000 hours of operation and 7 phases of material corrosion tests were performed. Recently, the performance of the loop has been degraded. For instance, a decrease of the LBE flow-rate and LBE leakage at an oxygen sensor have occurred. So some repair and modification were required. As repair and modification of JLBL-1, replacement and a position change of an oxygen sensor, maintenance of EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pump) and exchange of filters were conducted. After that, a test operation is underway. Tests for the oxygen sensors and the oxygen concentration control system will be done in the near future. The final goal is to perform corrosion/erosion test under the oxygen concentration controlled condition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE 11TH RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE OF J-PARC WILL MEET ON JULY The 11th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC will meet on July 29, 2011 to discuss the alternative application of J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the new secondary beam lines including the muon beam line in the Materials and Life Science Facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Information System Division] by Atsushi MANABE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SINET4 SUPPORTS J-PARC NETWORK CONNECTION TO THE WORLD In March 2011, the National Institute of Informatics (NII) has upgraded SINET (Japan Science Information Network hxxp://www.sinet.ad.jp) from version 3 to 4. Thanks to NII support of J-PARC by the upgrading, the J-PARC network has obtained the possibility of a 10 Gbps network bandwidth both to the internet and to the Tokai-Tsukuba interconnection that was 1 and 2 Gbps, respectively. Since in order to realize the increased speed, the J-PARC network itself also should be upgraded, the replacement of the J-PARC network is being planned for the next summer (2012). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering, Nov. 20-24,2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS Abstract submission deadline: Aug. 22, 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From ljp at lanl.gov Fri Jul 29 21:38:05 2011 From: ljp at lanl.gov (Lisa J. Padilla) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:38:05 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE 2nd Call for Proposals: Lujan Neutron Scattering Center (Extended) Message-ID: <005701cc4e27$0998c640$1cca52c0$@gov> Deadline for submitting a proposal has been extended to August 1, 2011 Los Alamos Neutron Science Center 2nd Call for Lujan Neutron Scattering Center Proposals for Run Cycle Beginning November 1, 2011 You are invited to submit a proposal to apply for beam time at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, for the run cycle scheduled to begin November 1, 2011. This run cycle is extended by two months and will end at the end of February, 2012. The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2nd run cycle has been extended until 8:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday August 1, 2011. Any proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed by the Program Advisory Committees and must be resubmitted for the following run cycle. Successful proposals will be scheduled during the period November, 2011 through February 2012. Fast access proposals will be accepted throughout, but require compelling evidence of sufficient scientific urgency to justify scheduling. You are urged to contact the instrument scientist (listed on the Lujan web site) for questions concerning instrument capabilities, sample environments, or proposal preparation. The instruments available in the current call for proposals are: 1. Polarized Beam Reflectometer/Diffractometer (Asterix) 2. Filter Difference Spectrometer (FDS) 3. High-Pressure Preferred Orientation Diffractometer (HIPPO) 4. Low Q Diffractometer (LQD) 5. Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPDF) 6. Protein Crystallography Station (PCS) 7. Spectrometer for Materials Research at Temperature and Stress (SMARTS) 8. Surface Profile Analysis Reflectometer (SPEAR)10. HIPD, SCD, and Pharos will be available only on a limited basis for this run cycle. Please contact the instrument scientists for these instruments for further details on the availability of these instruments. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE AND SUBMISSION Proposals must be submitted through the LANSCE website. Only proposals submitted on-line will be accepted. To access the proposal submission site, log onto the LANSCE home page ( hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov). On this page click the submit proposals link located in the User Resources section. On the next page choose the Lujan Center Proposal Submission link that will take you to the on-line submission system. Detailed instructions for preparing the proposals can be found on the proposal submission site under General Instructions for submitting an online proposal to the Lujan Center. Classified proposals must be submitted in hard copy. They should be submitted to: Los Alamos National Laboratory Mail Station 5000 LANSCE User Office c/o MS H803 Los Alamos, NM 87545 or hand carried to TA-53, Bldg. 1, room D108. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Lujan Center User Office Administrator: by e-mail at ljp at lanl.gov or by telephone at (505) 667-5649. Lisa J. Padilla User Office-Lujan Center Program Administrator (505) 667-5649 From diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de Mon Aug 1 12:34:20 2011 From: diederichsen at helmholtz-berlin.de (Karen Diederichsen) Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:34:20 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] New version of VITESS (2.10) Message-ID: <4E36812C.6070006@helmholtz-berlin.de> Dear All, The version 2.10 of the VITESS simulation package has been released. The most important new features are: - New modules: 'elliptic_mirror', 'lense' (spherical and parabolic shape) and 'beamstop' - Option for multiple threads to reduce the calculation times in the modules that consume most CPU time. - Several new options of the guide module (hexagonal and octahedral shape, statistics and visualisation of trajectories, etc) The new version can be downloaded from the internet site "www . helmholtz-berlin . de/vitess" Kind regards, The VITESS Team -- Karen Diederichsen Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Abt. G-A1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin Tel.: +49-30-8062 42031 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch / Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin / Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ========================================================================= ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From cole.618 at osu.edu Wed Aug 3 23:21:15 2011 From: cole.618 at osu.edu (Cole, David) Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:21:15 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Post Doc position Message-ID: <659B652F2F49A14DB65F96B1DB59950E1360803D@MS2.asc.ohio-state.edu> Folks, Below please see our Ad for a neutron scattering post doc at The Ohio State University. Thanks. Dave Cole Professor, Ohio Research Scholar School of Earth Sciences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structure and Dynamics of Fluids at Nanoscale Interfaces The Ohio State University School of Earth Sciences Project Description: The Subsurface Energy Materials Characterization and Analysis Laboratory - SEMCAL (Dr. David Cole, co-director; hxxp://www.geology.ohio-state.edu/faculty_bios.php?id=171 ), in the School of Earth Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in neutron scattering for a 2 year appointment with the possibility of extension to interrogate the interaction of fluids with mineral substrates (as planar surfaces or nanoporous media). This position will be part of OSU?s Sloan Foundation funded Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO) project targeting ?Reduced Carbon in Earth?s Crust and Mantle?. Studies will focus on fundamental and applied aspects of the interaction of C-O-H fluids (aqueous; non-aqueous) with solids (natural; engineered) across a wide range of length and time scales with the goal to reach a predictive level of understanding of fluid-mediated processes in complex earth and technological systems. Researchers will be able to take advantage of the collaborative interaction established between OSU and neutron scattering researchers in the Geochemistry and Interfacial Sciences Group of the Chemistry Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Emphasis is placed on static and dynamic neutron scattering from ambient conditions to elevated temperatures and pressures to understand the nano-scale properties of free and confined fluid-solid interfaces. Qualifications: Candidate must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Sciences, Geochemistry or closely related field. The candidate must have demonstrated experimental skills and experience in one or preferably several neutron scattering techniques (SANS, NR, QENS, NSE, diffraction). Programming skills are desirable. The candidate should be able to work independently and participate creatively in refining project directions. The candidate must have good oral and written communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues. Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than six years prior to the date of application appointment or must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. Contact: Applicants should send a CV, description of current research activities and interests, and contact information for at least two references to: Prof. David R. Cole, School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 432210-1398 (cole.618 at osu.edu). A formal job posting will soon appear in the HR section of the Ohio State University web site. For more information about the School of Earth Sciences, visit our web site at hxxp://www.geology.ohio-state.edu/ . From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Thu Aug 4 15:29:01 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:29:01 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Diffraction Project Facilitator | Animateur de projets de diffraction des neutrons Message-ID: <3203675A587E51458652E5FB622CCD5C06A7C961@EVS1.aecl.ca> (Le fran?ais suit l'anglais) Neutron Diffraction Project Facilitator NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) Located at the NRU Reactor at Chalk River Laboratories, the NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) operates six neutron scattering instruments as an international user facility. Each year, about one hundred neutron scattering experiments are undertaken, supporting the research and development (R&D) programs of more than two hundred research participants from academia, government laboratories and industries from across Canada and abroad. The purpose of this position is primarily focused on: * Providing scientific support, project management and training to facilitate the neutron diffraction experiments of visiting students, researchers and clients. * Leading CNBC projects for development of neutron-beam instruments, methods or new applications aligned with CNBC and NRC priorities. For more information, see: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/BB3A1D0E95549C36852578C60070EAE6 ------- Animateur de projets de diffraction des neutrons Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons du CNRC (CCFN-CNRC) Le Centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons (CCFN) du CNRC, situ? au r?acteur NRU des Laboratoires de Chalk River, exploite six instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons en tant qu'installation destin?e ? des utilisateurs internationaux. Pr?s d'une centaine d'exp?riences de diffusion des neutrons sont effectu?es chaque ann?e dans le cadre de programmes de recherche et d?veloppement (R et D) de plus de deux cents chercheurs externes provenant de laboratoires universitaires et gouvernementaux, ainsi que d'entreprises de tout le Canada et de l'?tranger. Les principales fonctions de ce poste sont les suivantes : * fournir un soutien scientifique, effectuer de la gestion de projets et de la formation pour aider les ?tudiants, chercheurs et clients invit?s ? effectuer des exp?riences de diffraction des neutrons; * diriger des projets du CCFN visant le d?veloppement d'instruments ? faisceaux de neutrons, de m?thodes ou de nouvelles applications en lien avec les priorit?s du CCFN et du CNRC. hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/FrenchAll/BB3A1D0E95549C36852578C60070EAE6 CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From recruitment at ill.fr Thu Aug 4 15:37:01 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:37:01 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Vacancy for a Research Engineer at ILL Message-ID: <4E3AA07D.8050905@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy for a: *RESEARCH ENGINEER* *in high pressure crystallography* *(m/f)* Under the direct supervision of the Laue instrument responsible, you will work closely with the members of the Diffraction and Sample Environment groups. In the framework of a French consortium involving ILL, ICMCB (Bordeaux) and University of Rennes 1, you will interact with teams involved in the development of new single molecule magnets, in particular in the field of high-pressure photomagnetism. Your duty will be focussed on the development of a new high pressure sample environment for neutron scattering studies at low temperature under light irradiation. **/Qualifications and experience:/ We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a keen interest in developing high pressure studies in medium pressure range for neutron scattering. You should have experience in material sciences, with a master's degree or higher. An experience in laser optics or cryogenics would also be greatly appreciated. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in neutron diffraction. /Notes:/ This is a fixed-term contract of 10 months (ending on 30/09/2012 at the latest). Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Marie-H?l?ne Lem?e-Cailleau, e-mail: lemee at ill.eu Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than *18.09.2011*, via our website:hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/18*) From sinq at psi.ch Mon Aug 8 08:16:36 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:16:36 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoctoral Position at LNS/PSI Switzerland: Neutron Scattering Studies of Novel Materials Message-ID: The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering (LNS) at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, Villigen, Switzerland) is responsible for the operation and development of instrumentation at the spallation neutron source SINQ. The members of the LNS conduct a strong in-house research program with special emphasis on strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, superconductivity, material science and soft condensed matter. For the spectroscopy group at LNS we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow Neutron Scattering Studies of Novel Materials Your tasks: You will conduct research projects on quantum materials with novel electronic and magnetic properties, in collaboration with existing in-house research activities at the LNS and instructed by Christian R?egg. As part of this 3-year postdoctoral position, you will support the external user program at SINQ on the triple-axis spectrometer RITA-II (Maximum 30% of your time). Your profile: You hold a PhD in experimental physics and have experience in neutron scattering studies of quantum/frustrated magnets or strongly correlated electron systems. Know-how in low-temperature, high-field or high-pressure instrumentation is desirable. You have good communication and organisation skills and enjoy working with students in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment. For further information please contact Dr Christof Niedermayer, phone +41 56 310 20 86, or Dr Christian R?egg, phone +41 56 310 47 78 or have a look here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0164-1 Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3302-02): hxxps://sv1.refline.ch/673278/0164/index.html?lang=en&cid=1 From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Aug 12 04:58:36 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:58:36 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: 1st AOCNS: Call for abstract Message-ID: <4E4496DC.6040209@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues, It's getting close to the deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration of the 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS). August 22, 2011 (Japan Standard Time) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Colleagues We would like to announce and invite you to attend the 1st Asia- Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia- Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA), which will be held in days 20-24, November, 2011 in Tsukuba, Japan. Now, we are pleased to announce that we have launched a web site for abstract submission, registration, accommodation, etc. Please go to the web site below for details. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/ A deadline for the abstract submission is 22 August, 2011. We are looking forward to meeting you in Tsukuba in November 2011. Toshiji Kanaya, Chair of Organizing Committee of 1st AOCNS ---------------------------------- Conference Secretariats Jun-ichi Suzuki and Fujio Maekawa Email: 1stAOCNS at ml.j-parc.jp ---------------------------------- From barkerbm at ornl.gov Sun Aug 14 01:01:10 2011 From: barkerbm at ornl.gov (Barker, Buffie M.) Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:01:10 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Clifford G. Shull Fellowship 2012 Message-ID: <1929E3C81FEE194EA0D9319E8995CB7BAEEE1AE081@EXCHMBA.ornl.gov> PURPOSE: The Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for the Clifford G. Shull Fellowship Program. With the world's most intense pulsed accelerator-based neutron source (the Spallation Neutron Source), and a world class continuous neutron source (the High Flux Isotope Reactor) ORNL aspires to become the foremost center for neutron science. Research at ORNL's neutron facilities will encompass the physical, chemical, materials, biological, and medical sciences and will provide opportunities for thousands of researchers each year from industry, research facilities, and universities all over the world. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov. The Clifford G. Shull Fellowship Program is aimed at attracting new scientific talent to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and its neutron science programs, making it possible for these outstanding new scientists to continue on the path to excellence while substantially contributing to ORNL and U.S Department of Energy missions and goals. The Shull Fellowship is open to fields of science and engineering that utilize neutron techniques and/or advance neutron science. Shull Fellows are expected to provide valuable stimuli to the research efforts of the Laboratory, make available the most recent developments of university science and engineering departments, and represent the Laboratory to its sponsors and collaborators in the scientific community. This position is a temporary, full-time assignment for 24 months, with the possibility to be converted to regular full-time employment. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Shull Fellowship Program is directed to recent doctoral degree recipients of exceptional ability who show clear and definite promise of becoming outstanding leaders in scientific research and development. The Program will provide them with the opportunity to: . develop neutron science programs in areas of national importance; . pursue research programs within their areas of interest and expertise; . collaborate with Laboratory R&D staff and distinguished scientists; and . have access to Laboratory expertise, facilities, and programs. Shull Fellows carry out and develop research programs to enhance the knowledge of the structure or dynamical behavior of advanced materials using neutron scattering as a primary tool; work with scientists in ORNL and other research institutions on collaborative research programs using neutron scattering experiments; educate and promote the use of neutron scattering to new user communities; publish research results in scientific journals; and assist Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor instrument scientists and design teams in the development of new instrumentation to meet research program goals. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Each applicant must be the recipient of an earned doctorate and must be no more than three years beyond the doctorate attainment. A PhD. in condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, biology, or related field is required. Applicants should not have previously held more than one postdoctoral appointment. Current ORNL postdoctoral appointees and staff members cannot be considered as valid applicants. Previous experience in neutron or X-ray scattering techniques is advantageous; however, outstanding candidates possessing characterization skills and expertise in nano-materials are also encouraged to apply. Strong written and oral communication skills and the desire to work in a team environment on scientifically-challenging problems are required. Applicants for this Shull Fellowship competition should have a PhD degree conferred on or after October 1, 2008. For more information regarding history of the program, qualifications, duration of appointments, and to apply, please visit: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/shullfellowship For full consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2011. In addition to your CV, please include a short research statement and names of at least three professional/academic references. Interviews will commence in early 2012. To apply for this position:?????? http://jobs.ornl.gov From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon Aug 15 07:16:03 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:16:03 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Deadline for Neutron Scattering and Deuteration Proposals at the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney, Australia: Deadline 15 September 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <4C7D5C5148253046879A3BA0711C4B46067272CF@TITANIA.ansto.gov.au> Proposals at the OPAL Neutron Beam Facility and National Deuteration Facility Deadline 15 September 2011, for beam time between January and June 2012 ANSTO is open for proposals for the following neutron-beam instruments and facilities: Echidna (high-resolution powder diffractometer) Wombat (high-intensity powder diffractometer) Koala (Laue diffractometer) Kowari (strain scanner) Platypus (reflectometer) Taipan (thermal 3-axis spectrometer) Biological and Chemical Deuteration (at the National Deuteration Facility - NDF), in conjunction with neutron experiments at OPAL Proposals should be submitted using our on-line system, hxxps://neutron.ansto.gov.au Deadline: 15 September 2011. * For single visit proposals for neutron instruments, select round "2012-1 Neutron" * For 3 year program proposals for neutron instruments, select "2012-1 Neutron Program" * For National Deuteration Facility proposals, select round "2012-1 Deuteration" For other National Deuteration Facility research proposals, for instance for NMR, optical spectroscopy or neutron experiments at facilities other than OPAL, Australian and New Zealand users should submit via AINSE's portal . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www . ansto . gov . au/research/bragg_institute www . ansto . gov . au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- From margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 16 16:06:53 2011 From: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de (Russina, Margarita) Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:06:53 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] 2nd Circular of the workshop Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" Message-ID: <895CC01126DF9C4E8D62F209BB46BC4A227A0C9D@didag1> Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to the workshop on ?Perspectives in Terahertz Spectroscopy with Neutrons. The workshop is organized by Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin and European Spallation Source Project as part of R?ntgen ?ngstr?m Cluster collaboration and will be held on November 29-30, 2011 in Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Germany. The workshop will bring together young and experienced scientists who are using or planning to use neutron Time-of-Flight spectroscopy for their research. Time-of-Flight (TOF) spectroscopy with cold neutron allows us best to explore phenomena in condensed matter on the terahertz frequency range (10?eV -150meV) and on a length scale from 0.5 to 100 ? . This method can be applied to study extremely broad range of phenomena in complex systems, e. g. quantum phenomena in magnetism, microscopy dynamics of proteins, and fast ionic diffusion in conducting systems. The high data rates and new instrumental capabilities of modern spectrometers open up new opportunities for systematic, in situ and kinematic investigations or study of excitation spectrum of complete Brillouin zones. Direct neutron spectroscopic measurements in the space and time domain allow us to benchmark and validate molecular dynamic model calculations forming a very powerful tool in exploring nanoscale dynamics and functionality. We invite you to join us for an exciting program, that will cover topics on soft matter, magnetism, and material science. An overview of new trends in neutron TOF spectroscopy instrumentation, data handling and interpretation approaches will also be presented. The list of the invited speakers include: M. Braden ( University K?ln, Germany) S. S?llow (Technical University Braunschweig, Germany) O. Stockert ( MPI Dresden, Germany) A. Z?ttel ( EMPA, Swiss) S. Fischer ( HU Berlin, Germany) A. Mayer ( DLR, Germany) M. Havenith (RU Bochum, Germany) H. Bakker (FOM Institute AMOLF, Netherlands) M. Johnson ( Institute Lauer Langevin, France) M. Tarek (Nancy University, France) J. Ollivier (ILL, France) T. Perring (ISIS, UK) The workshop registration is now open! For more information please look at hxxps://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neat/index_de.html or contact: Dr. Margarita Russina Margarita.Russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Dr. Margarita Russina TOF spectroscopy group, Institute Functional Materials and Soft Matter E-mail: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tel: +49-(0)30-8062-4 3159, Fax: +49-(0)30-8062-4 2523 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 16 16:46:56 2011 From: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de (Russina, Margarita) Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:46:56 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] internet information to the workshop " Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" Message-ID: <895CC01126DF9C4E8D62F209BB46BC4A227A0CE2@didag1> Dear Colleagues, For more information on the workshop " Perspectives in TeraHz spectroscopy with neutrons" please use the website: hxxps://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neat/index_de.html or www . helmholtz-berlin . de under news and events please click on the workshop title. In the previous announcement some of the signs have been transferred incorrectly. If you still have trouble with that, please let me know. With best regards Dr. Margarita Russina TOF spectroscopy group, Institute Functional Materials and Soft Matter E-mail: margarita.russina at helmholtz-berlin.de Tel: +49-(0)30-8062-4 3159, Fax: +49-(0)30-8062-4 2523 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch Stellvertretende Vorsitzende: Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Eberhardt, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Handelsregister: AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From Bjorn.Hauback at ife.no Wed Aug 17 12:56:43 2011 From: Bjorn.Hauback at ife.no (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Bj=F8rn_Christian_Hauback?=) Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:56:43 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist and Postdoctoral Fellowship at IFE, Norway Message-ID: Physics Department, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE); Kjeller, Norway and The European Spallation Source (ESS), Lund, Sweden have vacancies for: An Instrument Scientist and a Postdoctoral Fellowship IFE and ESS will share two positions as an Instrument Scientist and a Postdoctoral Fellow, but both positions will be located at IFE. Main tasks: The persons being employed will be involved in: . Specification, installation and operation of up to three different beamlines in the JEEP II reactor for development of techniques and/or instrumentation relevant to ESS. In particular there will be activities related to detector development. . Assist in operating neutron instruments at JEEP II in connection with visitors from ESS . Assist in arranging neutron scattering courses. Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have a PhD or similar in materials science or a closely related field. Experimental experience with techniques involving neutron scattering are desired. The evaluation of candidates will be based on scientific qualifications and ability to communicate efficiently. Good knowledge of the English language is essential. Location: Physics Department at IFE, Kjeller. Duration: Instrument Scientist: permanent. Postdoctoral fellow: 3 year, with possibility for extension. Start date: As soon as possible. We can offer: Social benefits including pension plan, life- and accident insurance. Salary based on qualification and experience. For more information regarding the position, please contact: Department Head Bj?rn C. Hauback, tel +47 63 80 60 78, bjorn.hauback at ife.no, Deputy Department Head Geir Helgesen, tel +47 63 80 60 83, geir.helgesen at ife.no Please forward covering letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates in English to: Physics Department c/ Bj?rn C. Hauback Institute for Energy Technology, P.O. Box 40, NO-2027 Kjeller, Norway or by e-mail to fysikk at ife.no Closing date for applications is: 30. September 2011. Applications with CV and certificates will not be returned. Please identify the application with: (IFE-ESS Positions). More information about the positions on www . ife . no. __________________________ Professor Bj?rn C. Hauback Department Head Physics Department Institute for Energy Technology P.O. Box 40 NO-2027 Kjeller Tel: +47 63 80 60 78 E-mail: bjorn.hauback at ife.no From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Aug 19 05:38:05 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:38:05 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] Extension of the Deadline of Abstract Submission for 1st AOCNS Message-ID: <4E4DDA9D.5060300@jaea.go.jp> Dear Colleagues The organizing committee of 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (1st AOCNS) has decided to extend the deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration to September 10th, 2011. Attached please find 3rd Announcement of the conference including a tentative list of speakers of for plenary lecture, facility report, keynote lecture and invited talk. Please submit your abstract and register through the web site. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS/index.html We look forward to seeing you in Tsukuba in November. 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The building doubles our capacity for neutron testing of semiconductor devices with the same neutron spectrum that presently exists at the ICE House. The new building also provides a special flight path essential for the success of neutron output measurements following fission (Chi-Nu). On this flight path, a pit in the floor under the detectors reduces the background from neutrons scattered from the concrete. The new building will cover the 15-degree Right and Left flight paths as well as parts of the 30-degree Right and Left flight paths, and will have a crane to move heavy shielding and equipment. Contractors are presently excavating in preparation for framing and pouring the foundation for the building. A detailed schedule is being developed that will couple the construction schedule with the installation of the flight paths. We will bring up the Target-4 flight paths in a staged sequential manner: The 90-degree Left (TPC) and the 60-Right (GEANIE) flight paths will be the first to receive beam because they are outside of the building construction area. The next flight paths to be brought on line will be the 30-degree flight paths (Ice House and ICE-II). The last flight paths will be the 15-degree Right and 15-degree Left flight paths because they require the most installation effort. We will keep users informed as the work progresses and look forward to operations in our new facility. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, Construction of a new building to expand our capabilities at the LANSCE/WNR Target-4 experimental area has started. The building doubles our capacity for neutron testing of semiconductor devices with the same neutron spectrum that presently exists at the ICE House. The new building also provides a special flight path essential for the success of neutron output measurements following fission (Chi-Nu). On this flight path, a pit in the floor under the detectors reduces the background from neutrons scattered from the concrete. The new building will cover the 15-degree Right and Left flight paths as well as parts of the 30-degree Right and Left flight paths, and will have a crane to move heavy shielding and equipment. Contractors are presently excavating in preparation for framing and pouring the foundation for the building. A detailed schedule is being developed that will couple the construction schedule with the installation of the flight paths. We will bring up the Target-4 flight paths in a staged sequential manner: The 90-degree Left (TPC) and the 60-Right (GEANIE) flight paths will be the first to receive beam because they are outside of the building construction area. The next flight paths to be brought on line will be the 30-degree flight paths (Ice House and ICE-II). The last flight paths will be the 15-degree Right and 15-degree Left flight paths because they require the most installation effort. We will keep users informed as the work progresses and look forward to operations in our new facility. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Mon Aug 29 13:29:51 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:29:51 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Group Leader - Electrical Engineering at ESS Message-ID: <85CC17B6-ED06-4B71-B24D-8ACE70E626B0@esss.se> Group Leader - Electrical Engineering The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a "Group Leader - Electrical Engineering". Description of position/department The Electrical Engineering group will be part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments are equipped to perform world-leading science, in a close dialogue with the instrument scientists. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will establish and lead the Electrical Engineering group at the ESS. The Electrical Engineering group will be responsible for the design and maintenance of highly integrated systems such as motion control, safety interlock, but also for general automation, including electronic and robotic systems, and cabling of all the neutron instruments, which are currently being designed at ESS. The immediate focus will be on liaising with external groups as well as the instruments scientists to define standards and to establish instrument motion control systems. Qualifications Academic qualification: PhD in engineering or physics. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of highly integrated systems, with a strong element of standardization. Desirable experience: Management of a team of engineers and electrical technicians, project management incl. budgeting and reporting. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Duration & Location The position is a permanent position. The Electrical Engineering group will be based at the ESS in Lund. Start date To be discussed but as soon as reasonably possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 1 December, 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www . esss . se From anne.safstromlanner at esss.se Tue Aug 30 09:50:52 2011 From: anne.safstromlanner at esss.se (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Anne_S=E4fstr=F6m_Lanner?=) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:50:52 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy at ESS Message-ID: <198042A3-B047-4E91-A791-596D3C8BE3F4@esss.se> Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy The Science Division at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a "Instrument Scientist - Neutron Spectroscopy". Description of position/department The ESS project is in the Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. As the ESS will be a long-pulse neutron source; new instrument designs need to be developed to take full advantage of the source time structure. We are therefore seeking experienced scientists to lead the development of innovative neutron instruments at the ESS. Description of main responsibilities The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for one or more Instrument Scientist positions, specializing in single-crystal excitations, quasielastic scattering or molecular/chemical spectroscopy. The successful candidate will work in the Instruments Division with the primary aim to develop new neutron spectroscopy concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the neutron spectrometers. The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize, initiate and lead relevant projects in order to satisfy these objectives. Instrument scientists at ESS have the opportunity to imagine new ideas for instruments that will bring the largest gains in instrumentation performance in order to address cutting edge science. Up to half the time of the selected candidate will be devoted to pursue their own research at operating neutron research centers. Synergies with the neighboring MAX- IV synchrotron as well as strong links with universities will be encouraged. For especially well-qualified candidates joint appointment at a university in an ESS partner country may be possible. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science and excellent written and oral skills in English. A strong background in spin and/or atomic or molecular excitations in condensed matter using spectroscopic methods is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation. Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Duration & Location The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled no later than March 1, 2012. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions . It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 28th October 2011. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se, or Head of the Instruments Division, Ken Andersen, ken.andersen[at]esss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. ______________________________________ Anne S?fstr?m Lanner HR Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 26 Phone: +46 46 222 67 26 E-mail: anne.safstromlanner at esss.se www . esss . se The European Spallation Source is a Partnership of 17 European Nations committed to the goal of collectively building and operating the world's leading facility for research using neutrons by the second quarter of the 21st Century From bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de Tue Aug 30 19:02:34 2011 From: bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de (Lake, Bella) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:02:34 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <422E4C8A7F77764498D8834232C3FEA722799922@didag1> 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering 8-16 March 2012 The 32nd Berlin School on Neutron Scattering will be held from 8th to 16th March 2012, at the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin f?r materialien und energie. The program will consist of three days of lectures giving a theoretical introduction to methods of neutron scattering in condensed matter research. After the lectures, there will be several days of hands-on experiments at various neutron scattering instruments. The practical part will cover Triple-Axis-Spectroscopy, Powder Diffraction, Small Angle Neutron Scattering, Reflectometry, Time-of-Flight Techniques, Tomography and Polarisation Analysis. The school is primarily aimed at early stage researchers, e.g. PhD students and postdocs and is part of the curriculum of the Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences at the Technical University Berlin. The registration deadline is 15th October 2011. For further details please visit our website hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/neutronschool/index_de.html Bella Lake Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und energie Magnetism and superconductivity M-N1 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany Tel +49 (0)30 8062 42058 Email bella.lake at helmholtz-berlin.de Website hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/magma/supraleitung/ ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From wenke.schuette at conventus.de Tue Aug 30 22:35:12 2011 From: wenke.schuette at conventus.de (Conventus Congress Agency) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:35:12 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Final programme online: MECA SENS VI - 7-9 September 2011, Hamburg (Germany) Message-ID: <20110830223512EDABBC2B60$B1EDDBFD3A@PC> 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation Programme online ? www . mecasens2011 . de Dear Sir or Madam, We are delighted to inform you that the final programme of the 6th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation is now available online. Please consult the conference website www . mecasens2011 . de for any further information. The information on this website will be updated continuously. You may also click here to download the MECA SENS VI programme. You can still register for MECA SENS VI - if not already done - online at www . mecasens2011 . de. Of course you can register on-site at the conference venue in Hamburg (University of Hamburg, Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1, 20146 Hamburg) as well. If you have any further questions, please contact the organising agency Conventus (by phone at +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 or by email to mecasens at conventus.de). We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg! With best regards on behalf of the conference chair and scientific committee, Wenke Sch?tte -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible for this newsletter is: Conventus Congressmanagement & Marketing GmbH Wenke Schuette Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 1 ? 07745 Jena (DE) Telephone +49 (0)3641 311 63 66 Facsimile +49 (0)3641 311 62 41 wenke.schuette at conventus.de ? www . conventus . de From william.kamitakahara at nist.gov Fri Sep 9 19:55:46 2011 From: william.kamitakahara at nist.gov (Kamitakahara, William) Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:55:46 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR CALL FOR PROPOSALS Message-ID: CALL FOR PROPOSALS The long shutdown for facility expansion, currently in progress, is scheduled to end in February 2012. We have provided an overview of the expansion project, including a diary, timelines, and photos, at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/. You are now invited to apply for time on the neutron beam instruments at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). The deadline for new AND continuation proposals is October 4, 2011. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM You must have an account, or create one, on the NCNR Information Management System (NCNR-IMS) to submit a proposal. See our pages at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov for details. Also, please complete the Submit Visitor Registration Form NOW if you have any intention of submitting a proposal and subsequently visiting the NCNR. Our proposal form now allows you to upload the description of your proposed experiment as a pdf file. Continuation proposals must be accompanied by an experimental report. Quick Access Proposals may be submitted at any time, but are held to a higher standard. Approved new and continuation proposals will be allocated instrument time in the period from March 2012 through September 2012. Please see our Web pages ( hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/call/current_call.html) for details. -------------------------------------- Instruments being offered in the current call for proposals are: --Instruments supported by the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG3) Ultra-Small Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS) instrument Cold Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (SPINS) High-Flux Backscattering Spectrometer(HFBS) Disk-Chopper Spectrometer(DCS) Neutron Spin-Echo Spectrometer(NSE) --Other instruments Thermal Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (BT7) Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG7) Reflectometer - horizontal geometry (NG7) Polarized Beam Reflectometer (PBR) Neutron Imaging Facility (NIF) High-Resolution Powder diffractometer (BT1) ----------------------- Applicants should list publications resulting from use of previously allocated instrument time. There is a strict length limit of 8000 characters for the description of research section, if entered as plain text. If uploaded as a pdf, this section may be no longer than 4 letter-size pages, nor more than 600 kb in file size. Note the Tips on Proposal Writing section in the proposal instructions. IMPORTANT - Please inform us of any papers published or in press since August 1, 2010, that have resulted from NCNR instrument time or from collaboration with NCNR staff. Please send citation references to tanya.burke at nist.gov, including title, authors, affiliations, journal, volume, pages, and year of publication. Additional information: Some monetary assistance is available through an outreach program of the University of Maryland, for new NCNR users from U.S. universities (up to a maximum of $500). Preference is given to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. See details at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/outreach.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Kamitakahara wkamitakahara at nist.gov (301) 975-6878 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE FOR NEW AND CONTINUATION PROPOSALS IS Tuesday, October 4, 2011. From Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Mon Sep 12 00:23:19 2011 From: Daniel.Banks at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Banks, Daniel - NRC) Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:23:19 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Call for proposals: NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre Message-ID: The NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (NRC-CNBC) invites proposals for beam time on its six beamlines: C2 High Resolution Powder Diffractometer C5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer (Polarized beam option) D3 Reflectometer (Polarized beam option) E3 Triple-axis Spectrometer L3 Stress-Scanning Diffractometer N5 Triple-Axis Spectrometer Information on the beamlines is available on the NRC-CNBC website: hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/facilities/cnbc/spectrometers.html Proposals are accepted at anytime. The application form may be downloaded from the Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering: hxxp://www.cins.ca/beam.html ------------------- Daniel Banks Strategic Planning & Communications Officer | Agent de planification strat?gique et de communication Canadian Neutron Beam Centre | Le centre canadien de faisceaux de neutrons National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada 613-584-8298 hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cnbc/ | hxxp://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ccfn/ ------------------- CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION NOTICE This e-mail, and any attachments, may contain information that is confidential, subject to copyright, or exempt from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or reliance on this information may be unlawful and is strictly prohibited. AVIS D'INFORMATION CONFIDENTIELLE ET PRIVIL?GI?E Le pr?sent courriel, et toute pi?ce jointe, peut contenir de l'information qui est confidentielle, r?gie par les droits d'auteur, ou interdite de divulgation. Tout examen, divulgation, retransmission, diffusion ou autres utilisations non autoris?es de l'information ou d?pendance non autoris?e envers celle-ci peut ?tre ill?gale et est strictement interdite. From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Mon Sep 12 15:54:16 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:54:16 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] ESS Partner Countries in first in-kind instrumentation meeting Message-ID: <49318128-8AEE-4ED8-B7E9-B35BD7E32798@esss.se> ESS Partner Countries in first in-kind instrumentation meeting For the first time, more than 110 scientists from the ESS Partner Countries have met to jointly plan their in-kind contributions to the ESS scientific instruments, that will define the future ESS science. The first ESS In-Kind Contributions Meeting for Neutron Science for the ESS, IKON-1, was concluded today in Lund, Sweden. Over 110 scientists from ESS partner laboratories took part to present and take part of planning for the in-kind contributions. ESS will be the world?s most powerful neutron source for materials and life sciences, but also the world?s first long pulse neutron source. In order for the scientific community to harness the best opportunities for science and technology from the ESS, the instruments must be carefully designed. - We have set ourselves an ambitious goal. ESS will be a world-leading source with unparalleled neutron intensity and with long pulses. That has never been done before, says Dimitri Argyriou, ESS Science Director. - We will have to think out of the box to develop new instruments that will be able to draw all of the benefits from the ESS long pulse beam characteristics, while foreseeing the needs of the science community ten, 20, and even 30 years into the future, says Ken Andersen, ESS Head of Instrumentation. This first meeting provided information on the progress of the ESS and the current status of instrument development, as well as valuable discussions on the choice and design of the best possible instruments for ESS. The meeting also included presentations on in-kind contributions from some of the ESS Partner Countries, namely Germany, Denmark and Switzerland. - The in-kind contributions are vital, continues Dimitri Argyriou. We could not assemble a suite of instruments without the expertise of the ESS partner laboratories and research institutes. - The enthusiasm shown has been truly encouraging. We are now moving ahead full speed, says Arno Hiess, Head of Neutron Science at ESS. The forthcoming IKON meetings will be focused on the current work done by the many partners to ensure a common vision and keep the current momentum in providing the best possibilities for science. The IKON meetings will be held twice a year as a forum for presentation of technical progress. All current and future ESS Partner Countries participants in the in-kind work packages in the ESS Instrument Collaboration will be welcomed. The forthcoming meetings will be The design of the ESS instruments will be performed within work packages led by ESS and the ESS partner laboratories. The instrument concepts will be presented at the ESS Science & Scientists Meeting in Berlin in May 2012. __________________________________________ Marianne Ekdahl Communications Officer - Press & Politics European Spallation Source ESS AB E-mail: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Phone: +46 (0) 46 222 83 89 SMS: +46 (0) 761 33 33 97 International web page: www . ess-scandinavia . eu Swedish web page: www . ess-scandinavia . se www . facebook . com/EuropeanSpallationSource hxxp://twitter.com/ESS_Scandinavia hxxp://twitter.com/MarianneEkdahl From ekkebusae at ornl.gov Tue Sep 13 15:56:03 2011 From: ekkebusae at ornl.gov (Ekkebus, Allen E.) Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:56:03 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Soft Matter Using Neutron Data Message-ID: <3B6E734939B9D64EB90428A2DFE754F30CB005EE99@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Soft Matter Using Neutron Data Spallation Neutron Source, Oak Ridge National Laboratory November 9-11, 2011 Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the J?lich Centre for Neutron Science are organizing a workshop on modeling and simulation using neutron data of materials such as complex fluids, polymers, and proteins at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). The goal of the workshop is to provide attendees with an opportunity to identify current status and plan for future development of opportunities of modeling and simulation of soft matter science, a science area where there is substantial J?lich and Oak Ridge activity. Of particular benefit to all attendees will be the interactions between experimenters and those knowledgeable of modeling and simulation techniques to exchange ideas with the goal of collaborations in the writing of proposals. These proposals will lead to the performance of experiments that are tailored to enable significant advances. One of the goals of the ORNL neutron sciences program this year is to develop collaborations among neutron scattering experimenters and scientists involved with modeling and simulation. Each session speaker is asked to identify mechanisms for collaboration as well as those key experiments (and related key personnel) that should be performed on instruments at the SNS and HFIR, including the Neutron Spin Echo instrument. Active feedback will enable a summary of future actions to be discussed on the last day. Included in the Workshop will be a summary that integrates current research capabilities along with the recommendations for future collaborations and research directions. It will also serve as an important milestone when communicating with funding agencies and the public. Contributed talks and posters are actively solicited with limited scholarship funding available for successful submitters. The workshop will be held at the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, on Wednesday afternoon through Friday midday, November 9- 11, 2011. Visit the website http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/ModSim2011/ for details. Allen E. Ekkebus Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1 Bethel Valley Road, 8600, Room B-410 P.O. Box 2008, MS 6477 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6477 Telephone: (865) 241-5644 FAX: (865) 576-3041 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Roger.Eriksson at esss.se Fri Sep 16 14:55:13 2011 From: Roger.Eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:55:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Energy for Sustainable Science Message-ID: Energy for Sustainable Science ESS, CERN and The European Association of National Research Facilities (ERF) have the great pleasure of welcoming you to a workshop entitled Energy for Sustainable Science: When: October 13-14 Where: Lund, Sweden How: Register at www . esss . se/energyworkshop The workshop will focus on challenges and solutions today and tomorrow for large-scale research facilities to meet their energy demands in a sustainable way. Guests will learn about the energy future of Europe from heavyweight policymakers and industry, hear straight from laboratory directors about on-going sustainability programs, and follow the details of technical solutions from the scientists and engineers who deliver the goods on the floor of the laboratories where the research for a sustainable future is conducted. Welcome. ______________________ Thomas Parker Energy Manager European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Phone: +46 46 222 6701 E-mail: thomas.parker at esss.se www . esss . se ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www . esss . se From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Wed Sep 14 08:09:43 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:09:43 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] job offer: Physicist at JCNS Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155012F91B07B25@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> PHYSICIST (m/f) (with Ph.D.) as second instrument scientist for the diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis (DNS) Advertising institute: JCNS-2 The J?lich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) provides scientists at universities and research institutions in Germany and throughout the world with access to neutron instruments of the highest performance class. For our instrument DNS (diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis) at the FRM II reactor in Garching we are seeking a second instrument responsible. Job Description: * Participation in the user operation of the diffuse scattering time-of-flight spectrometer with polarization analysis DNS at FRM II * Involvement in the optimization and further instrument developments of DNS * Involvement in the development of software systems for data reduction, visualization and data analysis of single-crystal time-of-flight spectroscopy based on large arrays of position-sensitive detectors * Implementation of your own research projects based on the unique strength of DNS * Participation in the institute's research programme with a focus on magnetism and correlated electrons systems Your profile: * Excellent and highly motivated Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics * Extensive experience with scattering methods (neutron and/or x-ray scattering) * Experience with software development * Strong interests in studying challenging scientific and technical issues * Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with groups of Forschungszentrum Juelich and external users from research and industry * Willingness to undertake official travel (e.g. in the context of conducting experiments at other research neutron sources) * Well-structured and systematic working method Our offer: * Challenging and varied work in an interdisciplinary and international team * Employment initially for a fixed term of three years * Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVoeD). Place of employment: Garching (near Munich, Germany) Forschungszentrum Juelich aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons. Please send your application to: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de hxxp://www.fz-juelich.de/jcns/EN/Home/home_node.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From stonemb at ornl.gov Mon Sep 19 17:00:44 2011 From: stonemb at ornl.gov (Stone, Matthew B.) Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:00:44 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Inelastic Neutron Scattering Workshop, Nov 16-17, 2011 at ORNL Message-ID: The Neutron Scattering Sciences Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is sponsoring a User Meeting conference November 14 and 15, 2011. Following this meeting, we are organizing a two day workshop, November 16 and 17, at ORNL entitled Forum on Inelastic Neutron scattering from Correlated Electron Systems (http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/fins2011/) The workshop will provide a forum for inelastic neutron scatterers in the field of correlated electron studies, especially magnetism and superconductivity, to discuss their current research and future needs. Presentations will focus on research done at the ORNL neutron scattering facilities. This workshop will also be used to educate and encourage graduate students and post-docs in the field. In addition to a poster session and invited talks, workshop sessions are planned for discussions of inelastic instrumentation needs for the SNS and HFIR, sample environment equipment for the inelastic suite, enabling programmatic research among multiple user groups, and software requirements. Contributed talks and posters are actively being solicited, please see the website http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/fins2011/ for more details. Sincerely, Workshop Organizers Doug Abernathy (ORNL) Matthew Stone (ORNL) Seunghun Lee (University of Virginia) From yamali at ansto.gov.au Wed Sep 21 02:47:02 2011 From: yamali at ansto.gov.au (HERNANDEZ, Yamali) Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:47:02 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] First Announcement-Sample Environment Workshop [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: First Announcement The 7th International Sample Environment Workshop will be held, 17th through the 20th of September, 2012 at the Amora Hotel Jamison in the city of Sydney. This workshop aims to bring together experts in sample environments from major neutron scattering facilities to discuss new developments and techniques applicable to the needs of the user community. The forum will provide the perfect environment for open discussion between scientists, engineers, technical staff and companies. The main goals are for continuous improvement in the efficiency of neutron scattering sample environments and improving capabilities at the facilities. If you would like more information, please go to: hxxp://www.ansto.gov.au/sew2012 SE at NSF local organising committee: Paolo Imperia Cherylie Thorn Scott Olsen Michael Zettinig Joseph Bevitt Natasha Raisani Yamali Hernandez (NIST) From epg at ansto.gov.au Wed Sep 21 04:44:18 2011 From: epg at ansto.gov.au (GILBERT, Elliot Paul) Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:44:18 +1000 Subject: [Neutron] Call for Satellite Meetings for SAS2012 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, As part of the next International Small-Angle Scattering Conference, we are issuing an invitation to the community to organise and host satellite meetings. Satellite meetings may have a focus on a scientific theme, application, address aspects of instrumentation, specialised methods or sample environments but must have a clear association with small-angle scattering. 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In the Steering Committee the 17 ESS Partner Countries are represented. - With Switzerland signing the Memorandum, the engagement in ESS from European governments is further strengthened, which gives us a very stable ground for the European collaboration on ESS, says Lars B?rjesson, Chairman of the ESS Steering Committee. The Memorandum of Understanding ?An International Collaboration regarding the European Spallation Source? provides the base for the participation of the Partner Countries in the Pre-Construction Phase of the ESS, the next generation neutron source for materials research and life science. The Memorandum will be complemented later on by agreements detailing the participation of the respective Partner Countries. - For the ESS project, the Swiss participation in the Pre-Construction work means that we can benefit from the vast Swiss experience in neutron science and from building and operating an accelerator-based spallation source, says Colin Carlile, the ESS Director-General. Through signing the Memorandum, Switzerland will participate in the project planning and design work that will result in a final technical design for ESS, the building-up of the future ESS organisation and eventually an international convention. The Swiss contribution to the ESS will be provided by the Paul Scherrer Institute in collaboration with industrial and university partners. Through PSI, Switzerland will contribute with design work and project planning for the ESS target station and several instruments. The instrument R&D and design work will be done in collaboration with scientists in Denmark. The PSI is the largest research institute in Switzerland, building and operating several large-scale research facilities. One of them is the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source, SINQ, which is one of four accelerator-based spallation sources currently in operation around the world. From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Mon Sep 26 15:43:29 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:43:29 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] ESS and ILL start joint R&D in neutron science References: Message-ID: ESS and ILL start joint R&D in neutron science Today, the European Spallation Source and the Institut Laue-Langevin initiate an extensive collaboration for research and development activities within neutron science. In a Memorandum of Understanding agreed on today, ILL and ESS set the framework for the future cooperation, which aims at developing joint scientific and technological projects. The ESS will be a world-leading centre for materials research with neutrons and will host the world?s most powerful neutron source. The ILL is an international research centre operating the most intense steady neutron source in the world, and has been the world-leading centre for neutron science and the development of neutron instrument technology for more than 40 years, generating scientific output of high quality. - It is a great moment when ESS and ILL will now join forces. As a former Director of ILL, I am particularly pleased. I am convinced that ESS and ILL will be able to drive neutron science forward together, and strengthen European science overall, says Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. - This collaboration will also allow ESS as a European project to take benefit from ILL?s leading role in neutron science. The scientific collaboration will cover joint development of neutron scattering instrumentation, beam-line components and neutron optics, as well as development of detector technologies. It will also include joint hosting and organizing of scientific and technical meetings involving the science community. - I am convinced that the future extensive collaboration between ILL and ESS will be a major step towards maintaining the pre-eminent role of Europe in neutron science well beyond 2020, and helping to meet the grand challenges of our society, explains Richard Wagner, Director of the ILL. The ILL is based in Grenoble, France, jointly with the synchrotron ESRF, on the European Photon and Neutron Science campus. Research done at ILL focuses primarily on fundamental science in a variety of fields: condensed matter physics, chemistry, biology, nuclear physics and materials science. ILL is funded and managed by France, Germany and the United Kingdom, in partnership with 11 other European countries and India. For more information, please contact: Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. E-mail colin.carlile at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 02 Marianne Ekdahl, Communications Officer Press & Politics. E-mail marianne.ekdahl at esss.se, Tel. 46-(0)46-222 83 89 Please also see ESS web site www . esss . se and the ILL web site www . ill . eu From william.kamitakahara at nist.gov Wed Sep 28 20:01:29 2011 From: william.kamitakahara at nist.gov (Kamitakahara, William) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:01:29 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] reminder - NCNR CALL FOR PROPOSALS Message-ID: CALL FOR PROPOSALS The long shutdown for facility expansion, currently in progress, is scheduled to end in February 2012. We have provided an overview of the expansion project, including a diary, timelines, and photos, at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/expansion2/. You are now invited to apply for time on the neutron beam instruments at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). The deadline for new AND continuation proposals is October 4, 2011. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM You must have an account, or create one, on the NCNR Information Management System (NCNR-IMS) to submit a proposal. See our pages at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov for details. Also, please complete the Submit Visitor Registration Form NOW if you have any intention of submitting a proposal and subsequently visiting the NCNR. Our proposal form now allows you to upload the description of your proposed experiment as a pdf file. Continuation proposals must be accompanied by an experimental report. Quick Access Proposals may be submitted at any time, but are held to a higher standard. Approved new and continuation proposals will be allocated instrument time in the period from March 2012 through September 2012. Please see our Web pages ( hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/call/current_call.html) for details. -------------------------------------- Instruments being offered in the current call for proposals are: --Instruments supported by the Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG3) Ultra-Small Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS) instrument Cold Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (SPINS) High-Flux Backscattering Spectrometer(HFBS) Disk-Chopper Spectrometer(DCS) Neutron Spin-Echo Spectrometer(NSE) --Other instruments Thermal Neutron Triple-Axis with Polarized Beam Option (BT7) Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) - 30 m (NG7) Reflectometer - horizontal geometry (NG7) Polarized Beam Reflectometer (PBR) Neutron Imaging Facility (NIF) High-Resolution Powder diffractometer (BT1) ----------------------- Applicants should list publications resulting from use of previously allocated instrument time. There is a strict length limit of 8000 characters for the description of research section, if entered as plain text. If uploaded as a pdf, this section may be no longer than 4 letter-size pages, nor more than 600 kb in file size. Note the Tips on Proposal Writing section in the proposal instructions. IMPORTANT - Please inform us of any papers published or in press since August 1, 2010, that have resulted from NCNR instrument time or from collaboration with NCNR staff. Please send citation references to tanya.burke at nist.gov, including title, authors, affiliations, journal, volume, pages, and year of publication. Additional information: Some monetary assistance is available through an outreach program of the University of Maryland, for new NCNR users from U.S. universities (up to a maximum of $500). Preference is given to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. See details at hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/outreach.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Kamitakahara wkamitakahara at nist.gov (301) 975-6878 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE FOR NEW AND CONTINUATION PROPOSALS IS Tuesday, October 4, 2011. From fernandezbja at ornl.gov Wed Sep 28 20:16:25 2011 From: fernandezbja at ornl.gov (Fernandez-Baca, Jaime A.) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:16:25 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Updating the NSSA database Message-ID: <334E233A660AAC4291E54034556542974592FF6698@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> Dear members of the neutron scattering community: We are in the process of updating the database of the Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA, http://neutronscattering.org/ ). Over the years many members have moved and changed their affiliations/contact information and we have not been able to keep up with these changes. If you have not heard from us for some time chances are that we do not have your current information. If this is the case please reply to this message with a note indicating our current affiliation, e-mail and mailing address. You can do the same if you are not a current NSSA member and would like to be or if you do not remember if you are a member or not. It is important for us to be able to reach you and to keep you informed about the NSSA activities, we also are arranging to restore the free subscription to Neutron News to all our members and we would like to have their current mailing addresses. We remind you that there is no cost to be a member of the NSSA and that membership in the society is open to individuals in academia, industry, and government over the world. Thank you for your kind attention . With regards, Jaime Fernandez-Baca Membership Secretary Neutron Scattering Society of America Jaime A. Fernandez-Baca Neutron Scattering Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P. O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6393 Phone 865-576-8659 FAX 865-574-6268 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sylvia.mclain at bioch.ox.ac.uk Wed Oct 5 14:36:29 2011 From: sylvia.mclain at bioch.ox.ac.uk (Sylvia McLain) Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:36:29 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] PDRA position availiable Message-ID: <4E8C4F4D.3080900@bioch.ox.ac.uk> Inquiries are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work on structural studies of membrane and membrane components in solution, using neutron, NMR and computer simulation. This post is a fixed-term position of three years. This multi-technique based project is suitable for an enthusiastic researcher interested in applying neutronic and computer simulation techniques to understand how membranes and their protein and lipid components interact give rise to their life-giving functions. The successful applicant to this post will be based in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Oxford and will work under the supervision of Dr. Sylvia McLain. He or she will also work with Dr. Chris Lorenz (King's College London) as well performing experiments at the ISIS Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Didcot, UK). Applicants should possess a doctorate in physics, chemistry or related field. Previous experience in neutron scattering, particularly in diffraction techniques, or computer simulations will be an advantage. Applicants should ideally but not necessarily have 1 to 2 years of postdoctoral experience. Informal inquires with CV are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Sylvia McLain. -- Dr. Sylvia McLain Department of Biochemistry University of Oxford New Biochemistry South Parks Road Oxford, UK OX1 3QU Tel: +44 (0)1865 613 325 From elena at lanl.gov Wed Oct 5 19:38:44 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:38:44 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines Message-ID: <4E8C9624.40403@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, After 10 years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, Alan Hurd has stepped away from his duties as Director of the Lujan Center to pursue the next phase of his career. The LANSCE community thanks Alan for his years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Center. Please join us in bidding Alan farewell and best wishes in his future endeavors. LANSCE has begun an international search for the new Leader of the Lujan Center. The Lujan Center is a national user facility for neutron scattering supported by the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) of the Department of Energy's Office of Science. The Lujan Center is also directly used for research supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) national security mission. The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from the NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is home to the Laboratory's neutron scattering science capability; the Lujan Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Lujan Center Leader, is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Lujan Center Leader will be expected to develop personnel, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Lujan Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. A detailed description of the job requirements and information how to apply can be found at: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/orgs/hr/jobs/ Job number: IRC1887 - R&D Manager 4 - LANSCE-LC/Lujan Center Lansce-LC Sincerely, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, After 10 years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center, Alan Hurd has stepped away from his duties as Director of the Lujan Center to pursue the next phase of his career. The LANSCE community thanks Alan for his years of service to LANSCE and the Lujan Center. Please join us in bidding Alan farewell and best wishes in his future endeavors. LANSCE has begun an international search for the new Leader of the Lujan Center. The Lujan Center is a national user facility for neutron scattering supported by the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) of the Department of Energy?s Office of Science. The Lujan Center is also directly used for research supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration?s (NNSA) national security mission. The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from the NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is home to the Laboratory?s neutron scattering science capability; the Lujan Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Lujan Center Leader, is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Lujan Center Leader will be expected to develop personnel, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Lujan Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. A detailed description of the job requirements and information how to apply can be found at: hxxp://www.lanl.gov/orgs/hr/jobs/ Job number: IRC1887 - RD Manager 4 - LANSCE-LC/Lujan Center Lansce-LC Sincerely, LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: lansceheadlines Type: image/jpeg Size: 18183 bytes Desc: not available URL: From alain.menelle at cea.fr Fri Oct 7 08:49:29 2011 From: alain.menelle at cea.fr (MENELLE Alain) Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:49:29 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] LLB call for proposals : deadline November 1st Message-ID: The next deadline for beam time request at LLB-Orphee is November 1st. We have now 5 selection committees : ? Chemical physics, biological systems ? Crystallographic and magnetic structures ? Magnetism: Single-crystal systems and thin layers ? Disordered Systems, nanostructured materials and materials ? Excitations Please use the corresponding form to answer to this call : hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr/fr-en/llb-pro-06-V6-am.doc Due to the preparation of the installation of new spectrometers, during this round, we will not accept proposals on Paxe and Mibemol. You will find all the necessary information's on our Web page : hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr/en/ Alain Menelle Alain MENELLE, Laboratoire Leon Brillouin (UMR12, CEA-CNRS) Associate director CEA Saclay, b?t.563, p.219, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Tel : +33-1-69-08-96-99 +33-6-81-67-14-61 Fax : +33-1-69-08-82-61 hxxp://www-llb.cea.fr alain.menelle at cea.fr From sinq at psi.ch Fri Oct 7 09:55:13 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:55:13 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] SINQ - call for proposals I/12 Message-ID: <4DC278E4-3CA5-4A17-B755-FC6C142258A8@psi.ch> The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq, !! new address !!) will be: ********* November 15, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period I/12 between 01/05/2012 and 31/08/2012. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/access-to-sinq hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/call-for-proposals _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following instruments will be open for new proposals in cycle I/12: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/instrumentation Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': hxxps://duo.psi.ch _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commission. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: hxxp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Mon Oct 10 12:46:26 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:46:26 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School 2012: registration is open Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155013BB2073955@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear colleagues, Juelich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) is happy to announce that registration is open for the 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 entitled "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" taking place March 05 - 16, 2012 in Juelich, Germany. The IFF Spring School 2012 comes timely to the centennial anniversary of the discovery of X-ray scattering from single crystals by Max von Laue, Walter Friedrich and Paul Knipping in 1912. For further information and to apply for participation please visit our webpage www . iff-springschool . de Deadline for application is December 09, 2011. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Juelich! With best regards, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From granada at cnea.gov.ar Tue Oct 11 15:34:35 2011 From: granada at cnea.gov.ar (Rolando Granada) Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:34:35 -0300 Subject: [Neutron] ICANS-XX Announcement Message-ID: <3D13E17DB4AC4BE681C38D0D70559A6D@ROLEX3> Greetings! Please find the attached announcement for ICANS-XX. The 20th Meeting of the International Collaboration on Advanced Neutron Sources will be held March 4-9, 2012, in Bariloche, Argentina. We hope to see you there. hxxp://www.icansxx.com.ar/index.php Dr. Rolando GRANADA Centro At?mico Bariloche e Instituto Balseiro Comisi?n Nacional de Energ?a At?mica 8400 S . C . de Bariloche (RN) ARGENTINA TE: +54 (0)2944 445223 hxxp://www.cab.cnea.gov.ar/ granada at cnea.gov.ar -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ICANS-XX_Poster.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 930528 bytes Desc: not available URL: From loewenhaupt at physik.tu-dresden.de Mon Oct 17 12:52:38 2011 From: loewenhaupt at physik.tu-dresden.de (Michael Loewenhaupt) Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:52:38 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] JunProf at TU Dresden Message-ID: <4E9C08F6.7010900@physik.tu-dresden.de> The Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics, offers for initially 4 years starting as soon as possible a *Junior Professorship (W1) in Neutron Spectroscopy of Condensed Matter with Tenure Track * on a civil servant position limited in time. The successful candidate is expected to represent the discipline of experimental solid states physics in research and teaching. Mandatory teaching assignment amounts to 4 semester hours per week. The field of expertise of the junior professorship shall include neutron spectroscopy of condensed matter. The successful candidate may be granted a high priority access to the PANDA neutron spectrometer at the research reactor FRM II in Garching/Munich. In particular, an active participation in the DFG - Graduate School GRK 1621 "Itinerant Magnetism and Superconductivity in intermetallic Systems" as well as in further planned coordinated research activities in the research area of correlated electron systems at the TU Dresden is expected. In this research field the Dresden campus of the TU Dresden together with the independent research institutes (the Max Planck Institutes for Chemical Physics of Solids and for the Physics of Complex Systems, the Leibniz Institute of Solid State and Materials Research Dresden as well as the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf) is a worldwide leading research location. Applications of exceptional scientists, who have a documented research experience in neutron spectroscopy, are encouraged. The applicants must fulfil the employment qualification requirements of the Higher Education Act of Saxony (namely of ? 63 S?chsHSG). With the positive evaluation an extension of employment for the total of 6 years is intended. Within an option for tenure track full employment as a W2-Chair is possible without further advertisement according to ? 59 par. 2 S?chsHSG. The decision upon this option is taken five years after the start of the junior professorship. Applicants from women are particularly welcome. The same applies to disabled people. Applications, together with supporting documents (curriculum vitae, evidence of academic and professional background, list of academic publications, list of academic teaching experience in two copies, evidence for the highest academic degree in one certified copy) are to be submitted *not later than 23.11.2011* (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service applies) to: TU Dresden, Dekan der Fakult?t Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften, Herrn Prof. Dr. Bernhard Ganter, 01062 Dresden, Germany. -- _________________________________ Prof. Dr. Michael Loewenhaupt # TU Dresden # Institut fuer Festkoerperphysik # D-01062 Dresden, Germany # # Tel.: +49-351-463-36055 # -34671 (Secr.) # Fax : +49-351-463-37734 # _________________________________ From jeffrey.lynn at nist.gov Mon Oct 17 16:59:02 2011 From: jeffrey.lynn at nist.gov (Lynn, Jeffrey W) Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:59:02 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR Cold Triple Axis Instrument Scientist Position Message-ID: Instrument Scientist NIST Center for Neutron Research The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking candidates for a position as Instrument Scientist for the SPINS cold triple axis spectrometer. The position is in the Condensed Matter Physics team which supervises thermal and cold neutron triple axis spectrometers. A doctorate in condensed matter physics or related discipline and experience in triple-axis neutron spectrometry or related techniques is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate is expected to assist scientific users on the SPINS spectrometer, contribute to ongoing and planning for future instrument upgrades, contribute to the running of the facility, as well as perform their own independent research taking advantage of the wide range of neutron instrumentation available at the NCNR. Appointments typically are initially for two years with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years. Salary is in the range from $70,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Please send inquiries and your resume (electronically) to: Dr. Jeffrey Lynn, NIST Fellow Team Leader, Condensed Matter Physics NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology email: Jeff.Lynn at nist.gov Homepage: hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/staff/jeff NCNR Homepage: hxxp://www.ncnr.nist.gov/ From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Tue Oct 18 10:56:55 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:56:55 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Winners of the 1st Illustrating NMI3 picture competition Message-ID: <007701cc8d73$e2ffc470$a8ff4d50$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the winners of the 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition: The first prize goes to Martin Kreuzer from Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin for his striking fish-eye photograph of the instrument BioRef at HZB. His photograph will be displayed on the cover of the next issue of Inside NMI3, to be published in November. There were three second prize winners of this first competition. The three pictures will be displayed inside the next issue of Inside NMI3: Stephen Kill from ISIS for his photograph of the new high-field muon spectrometer (HiFi) at ISIS. Sergey Klimko from Laboratoire L?on Brillouin for his photograph of a new spin- flipper for neutron resonance spin-echo (NRSE) spectrometer MUSES at LLB, CEA-Saclay. Marcus Trapp from Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin for his photograph of the guide system of the time-of-flight reflectometer BioRef, at HZB. The third prize goes to Stephen Kill from ISIS for his photograph of students at the ISIS Muon Training School. This picture will be used to illustrate the schools section on the new NMI3 website. For more information and to view the pictures, please visit the News & Press pages on our website: www . nmi3 . eu The committee of 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition would like to thank and congratulate all participants and invite them to submit pictures again at the next edition of the competition. Kind regards The 1st ?Illustrating NMI3? picture competition committee Juliette Savin (Competition organiser) Miriam F?rster J?rgen Neuhaus Andrea Voit From elena at lanl.gov Thu Oct 20 19:07:31 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:07:31 -0600 Subject: [Neutron] Two Announcements to the LANSCE User Group from your Executive Committee Message-ID: <4EA05553.2030505@lanl.gov> Colleagues, On behalf of the LUG EC we would like to make two Announcements to the LANSCE User Group. Please send your replies to Steve Conradson (Chair) conradson at lanl.gov . *-Workshop on New Experimental Capabilities, January 8-10, 2012, at LANSCE* *-Annual Election of Executive Committee Members* For more detailed information please check the LANSCE User Group page: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug.shtml. *Workshop on New Experimental Capabilities at LANSCE, January 8-10, 2012.*Meetings at LANSCE, foreign nationals without access on those dates must register by November 4, 2011 to obtain onsite access. Online registration is available: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml** Open to users and potential users of all LANSCE facilities The Office of Defense Programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration as part of its development of a long term strategy for constructing new experimental capabilities to meet NNSA missions in the 21st century has sent out a call to the NNSA laboratories soliciting proposals for major facilities > $100M. In response, LANSCE will be requesting a pulse stacker with an optimized target and a new, superconducting accelerator with 3 GeV proton energy and five times the current of the existing one. The pulse stacker on the proton storage ring will increase the current by two orders of magnitude and simultaneously enhance the energy resolution to make LANSCE the most intense epithermal facility in the world for high-resolution neutron energy measurements at WNR. The new accelerator will improve the spatial and temporal resolution and the penetrability of the proton beam to provide experimental data from materials dynamics tests that will validate the ability of newly developed constitutive models to accurately predict microscopic (10 micron) to macroscopic (10 cm) materials performanceat pRad. In addition, Lujan Neutron Scattering Center will be hosting workshop sessions on New Directions in Local Structure and Neutron Radiography. The purpose of the workshop is to solicit input from the user community, specifically on what opportunities might be created by these proposed upgrades and what instrumentation and staff would be required to realize this new scientific potential. This information will become part of the final proposal. All members of the LANSCE User Group, particularly those with expertise and projects in these areas, are encouraged to participate. In the spirit of the meeting we will also hold a session on additional LANSCE improvements. For more specific information on the Local Structure and Radiography contact Jim Rhyne (rhyne at lanl.gov ), for Nuclear Sciences contact Steve Wender (wender at lanl.gov ), and Frank Merrill (fmerrill at lanl.gov ) for Materials Dynamics. ** ** *Annual Election of LANSCE User Group Executive Committee Members* ** The LANSCE User Group (LUG) Executive Committee (EC) plays a vital role in the success of the scientific program at LANSCE by keeping LANSCE informed of User interests and needs and providing a window to the Users to LANSCE operations and policies. In these roles the EC provides direct user input to LANSCE management on matters ranging from day-to-day facility operations to future facility upgrades. Since the purpose of User Facilities, although sponsored by the Office of Science or the NNSA and managed by their host organization, is to provide experimental capabilities for Users, the LUG as the primary customer and the EC as its representative carry substantial weight in these matters.The EC also represents the User Group to the outside world: Executive Committee members are frequently invited to interact with LANSCE and Los Alamos management, attend meetings with LANSCE sponsors, and participate in other policy and advocacy activities such as those performed by the National User Facility Organization. The Executive Committee is comprised of a chair, the ex officio chair, a vice chair, and ten regular members representing the different facilities and specific user subgroups, such as industry and students. The vice chair is elected by the EC and ascends to the chair position the following year. The EC members are elected by the entire LUG membership to serve formerly two and currently three year terms. Terms of the regular members are staggered to assure continuity in the Executive Committee. A LUG member becomes a candidate for an open EC position by being nominated -- self-nominations are completely acceptable -- and subsequently endorsed by two additional members. Send nominations and endorsements by email to the current chair (Steven Conradson, conradson at lanl.gov ). As a member of LUG, we request your assistance in this process by nominating and endorsing candidates to serve on the EC. This year, because we are in the transition from both two to three years terms and from topical to a facilities oriented distribution of the EC, we are seeking three candidates for regular EC positions to represent the Lujan Neutron Scattering Center. Because of this transition the candidate receiving the third largest number of votes will join the EC for only a two year term beginning in January 2012. In addition, we also seek a graduate student or post-doctoral scientist for a one year term. Nominations will be accepted starting immediately and going through Monday, November 21, 2011. Candidates must submit a brief biographical sketch and statement of interests that will be posted. Please send your nominations and endorsements to conradson at lanl.gov . The ballot with the final slate of candidates will be placed on the LUG pages of the LANSCE web site (hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug.shtml) by November 25, 2011 and voting will occur through 19 December, 2011. There will also be an amendment to the charter of this ballot, designating that all LANSCE users automatically become LUG members for two years with the choice to opt out and that other interested people can join the LUG by registering via the website: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml -- LUG EC -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2012 Meeting and Election Announcement LUGEC.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 288311 bytes Desc: not available URL: From steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de Thu Oct 20 19:44:29 2011 From: steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de (Steitz, Roland) Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:44:29 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Job announcement F 2011/15 at Helmholtz-Center Berlin (HZB) Message-ID: <073BB137103FEC4CB509E0CCFFA6B4F20F8EB0C1@didag1> Dear colleagues, attached please find the announcement of an open post at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), which we wish to share with the neutron scattering community worldwide. We should be very grateful if you spread the job announcement via the neutron mailing list. Many thanks in advance. With best regards, Roland Steitz [cid:image003.png at 01CC8F60.AD8A0DC0] Advertisement of a Vacancy Reference No. F 2011/15 The Scientific Division Functional Materials - Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials - is offering a post doctoral position - Neutron Reflectometry The appointment is valid for 3 years. The payment is based on the Tarifvertrag f?r den ?ffentlichen Dienst (TV?D). The Helmholtz-Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres and has about 1100 employees. It hosts the user facilities for neutron scattering, tomography and radiography BER II at the Lise-Meitner campus in Berlin Wannsee and the electron storage ring BESSY II at the Wilhelm-Conrad-R?ntgen campus in Berlin Adlershof. The Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials at the Lise-Meitner Campus combines expertise on versatile fields of soft condensed matter with the power of a neutron and X-ray scattering facility. The institute serves the BER II and BESSY II user facilities open to guest scientists from all over the world. To probe the structure and dynamics of condensed matter, BER II and BESSY II provide the national and international research community access to state-of-the-art neutron and x-ray scattering equipment and expertise. The Institute Soft Matter and Functional Materials at the Helmholtz-Centre Berlin invites applications for a postdoctoral position in neutron reflectometry. The position is open to post-doctoral candidates who hold a Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, biophysics, material science, engineering or similar with a strong background in experimental research in soft matter or biology. Experience in neutron or X-ray reflectometry or small angle neutron or X-ray scattering will be considered particularly appreciated. The successful candidate will participate in the research and development work associated with state-of-the-art neutron scattering instrumentation at the neutron reflectometers V6 and BioRef. She/he will collaborate with renowned guest scientists from all over the world doing research in a broad variety of subjects in the framework of the BER II user program. She/he will participate in the instrument development scheme at V6 and BioRef. The candidate will also conduct her/his own research program in the field of soft condensed matter research primarily using neutrons, photons and dedicated lab.-based techniques, in particular in the study of bio-lubrication, responsive solid-liquid interfaces and biomimetic systems. At BER II 30% of the instrument beam time is reserved for in-house research. For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Roland Steitz (phone: +49-30-8062-42149, email: steitz at helmholtz-berlin.de). Closing date: November 18, 2011. For more information see: http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/funkma/soft-matter/index_en.html As HZB cares about equal opportunities for men and women scientists, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference to others of equal qualification. Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, a list of publications and copies of degrees to Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, quoting reference No. F2011/15 (email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de). ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 6936 bytes Desc: image003.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: F 2011-15 ENGL2.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 21480 bytes Desc: F 2011-15 ENGL2.pdf URL: From maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Fri Oct 21 09:00:30 2011 From: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp (fujio maekawa) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:30 +0900 Subject: [Neutron] J-PARC Newsletter No.46 Oct 2011 Message-ID: <4EA1188E.6000304@jaea.go.jp> ====================================================================== J-PARC Project Newsletter No. 46, Oct. 2011 Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex under operation jointly by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html ====================================================================== HEADLINES AND CONTENTS 1. [Overview] BUDGET REQUEST FOR JFY2012. RESTORATION WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATION TO HAVE BEAMS IN DECEMBER. J-PARC REVIEW WILL BE HELD FROM THE NEXT YEAR. J-PARC IAC WILL BE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY. 2. [Accelerator Division] RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. J-PARC HOSTED THE 4TH ACFA HPPA MINIWORKSHOP. 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] NEW PRODUCTION TARGET FOR HADRON HALL. T2K STATUS: RECOVERY FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGES FOR BEAM IN DECEMBER. 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] STEADY-GOING RECOVERY AND PROGRESS FOR RESUMING OPERATION. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS HAS PROGRESSED. 1ST AOCNS WILL BE HELD ON NOV. 20-24 AT TSUKUBA, JAPAN. DEVELOPED A 1-DIMENSIONAL ELLIPTIC MIRROR. A KICKER-SEPTUM SYSTEM IS UNDER INSTALLATION. 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] TOKAI RADIOACTIVE ION ACCELERATOR COMPLEX (TRIAC) WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO KOREA. 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITION 7. [Safety Division] APPLICATION FOR LICENSES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY WERE SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, SPORTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MEXT) ON SEP. 16. 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Overview] by Shoji NAGAMIYA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BUDGET REQUEST FOR JFY2012. Our funding agency, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Technology (MEXT), submitted a budget request for us to the Ministry of Finance in September/October. The final decision will be made in December, so that nobody knows what would happen at this moment. However, the requested budget is to operate 9 cycles in the JFY2012, whereas the 9 cycles correspond to approximately a 200-day operation for users that means the full usage of the J-PARC. In addition, the budget to install a 400 MeV Linac (as we planned in the fourth year and the final year) and budgets to power up the MR and to construct a neutron beam line are also included. Furthermore, already approved amount of 17 Oku (1.7 billion) Yen for the Linac + 3 GeV Upgrade will be available in JFY2012. From the next year, the operational budget for the Linac and 3 GeV will be covered entirely by a new budget scheme that is directly controlled by the Government instead of JAEA. This change certainly guarantees all J-PARC facilities to be open to all domestic and international users, such as universities, institutions, and industry. RESTORATION WORK CONTINUES WITH AN ANTICIPATION TO HAVE BEAMS IN DECEMBER. Our recovery work is steadily and smoothly in progress. However, we had faced serious difficulties on the shortage of budget in summer. We had a number of discussions in order to minimize effects in the anticipated beam schedule, and rearranged work plans for item by item. Finally, we succeeded in postponing some elements in November or later without changing the beam schedule of December and maintain the original budget. For example, the road repair in front of the Linac building has been postponed later. We expect to have the 3rd supplemental budget for J-PARC soon. If this budget comes in, then, we will start restoration work of the elements, which had been postponed in so far, for the J-PARC full recovery. J-PARC REVIEW WILL BE HELD FROM THE NEXT YEAR. The review of the J-PARC activity has been conducted by eminent review panels approximately every four to five years. The first one was held in 1999-2000 before the project started. The previous one, which was the third one, was held in 2007, just before the operation of J-PARC started. The next one is the fourth major review. It is anticipated that the 4th review will be held for, at least, 6 months from January of 2012 through the end of June of 2012. The review issues will be 1) past achievements, 2) effects from the earthquake, 3) a roadmap toward power-up to 1 MW, 4) future plans, 5) organization for operations, etc. Inside the J-PARC Center a special team has been created to prepare this review. Also, this team will interact frequently with our funding agencies, MEXT. J-PARC IAC WILL BE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY. The next International Advisory Committee (IAC) will be held on February 27(Mon)- 28(Tue). Around that time, many committees such as Accelerator Technical Advisory Committee (A-TAC) and other committees will also be held. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. [Accelerator Division] by Kazuo HASEGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOVERY STATUS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. The restoration of the accelerator from the earthquake disaster is proceeding on schedule in general, and resumption of beam is in prospect from the middle of December. In the linac, the cooling water system began operating by using a temporary water supply system and it permitted a full-scale test of the ion source and the electromagnet power supplies. As a result of this, progress was made to confirm the soundness of the components. Precision alignment of the acceleration cavities such as Drift Tube Linac (DTL) and Separated-type Drift Tube Linac (SDTL) has been completed and it has aligned at 0.1 mm or less to the beam line. As a next step, reinstallation of vacuum pumps and waveguide is underway. A PPS (Personnel Protection System) inspection has been passed by the radiation safety manager of J-PARC for high-power conditioning of acceleration cavities. The high power conditioning of the RFQ (Radio Frequency Quadrupole linac) will be followed by that of the DTL and SDTL cavities. On the restoration construction work, repair on partitioning wall, doors, fire extinguisher water tank, ducts and plumbing have been advanced. An oil leak is found in all three turbo refrigerators for air-conditioning and a repair plan is under arrangement. In the RCS (3-GeV synchrotron), repair work by the construction company has been completed and operation test of air conditioning and pumps has started. As a result, it was found that one of three turbo refrigerators had faults and repair work is needed. Test operations of some of the accelerator components have been performed for 24 hours continuously. As a result, four of 24 units of dry scroll pumps stopped although there were no vacuum leaks. For this reason, we decided to perform total maintenance check of the pumps. The restoration work of the cooling water system has been completed and the test operation will be finished by the end of October. Then, we will perform the power test of accelerator components. In the MR (50-GeV synchrotron), alignment work of magnets has continued. The skill level has been going up gradually, and work will be expected to be finished by the end of October. In addition to the earthquake restoration, some work for performance improvement has been carried out. The cooling water of RF system was together with the electromagnet system until now. The separation work in order to avoid the influence of corrosion by copper ions has been underway. A pump system has been installed in the machine room No.2 and the piping work to the cavity has been finished. A test operation will be expected early in November. In addition to that, layout change has been advanced as a part of power upgrade of the ring collimator. A movable type shield and new two absorbers have been installed. The further improvement in beam power will be expected with additional collimators installed next year. J-PARC HOSTED THE 4TH ACFA HPPA MINIWORKSHOP. The 4th ACFA (Asian Committee for Future Accelerators) HPPA (High Power Proton Accelerator) mini-workshop was held at IQBRC (Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center) on October 5-6 (hxxp://www-conf.kek.jp/acfa-hppa11/). Nearly 50 accelerator experts from Korea, China and Japan attended the workshop. The main topic of this workshop was commissioning and operation of HPPA. The 16 talks were presented on Korean PEFP (Proton Engineering Frontier Project), Chinese ADS (Accelerator Driven System) and CSNS (Chinese Spallation Neutron Source), and J-PARC. The lively discussion was carried out and we shared knowledge and experiences on the Asian HPPA activities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. [Nuclear and Particle Physics Division] by Y. YAMANOI & T.TSUKAMOTO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTION TARGET FOR HADRON HALL. (by Y. YAMANOI) The T1 target is the only production target in the Hadron Experimental Hall at present. The present production target designed for the beam power of 750 kW is a rotating nickel disk of direct water-cooling and assumes beam loss of 30%. However, even before the Great East Japan Earthquake, the proton beam extracted from MR to the Hadron Hall was approximately 3.0 kW because of the difficulty of reducing beam loss at the extraction devices. The radiation shield structure around the T1 was, however, designed and constructed against the 30% loss of 750kW beam, which means the absolute loss of 250kW at the T1 target. The yield of secondary particles can be increased if we can use a thicker and heavier target even for the present relatively low primary proton intensity. Therefore, we decided to install the platinum square bar target with indirect water-cooling. The thickness of this Pt target is equivalent to 50% beam loss, and is known from the preliminary experiment to provide approximately twice as many kaons to experiments than the rotating nickel target. The temperature of this Pt target will reach approximately 850 degree Celsius at the primary proton beam power of 50 kW. Then large shear stress by thermal expansion occurs in the bonding plane of Pt target and Cu block prepared for the indirect cooling. In order to avoid this problem, a nickel sheet was put between the Pt bar and the Cu block, and the bond of Pt, Ni, Cu was made by the hot isostatic pressing (H.I.P) method. In the next period (the first beam time after the Great Earthquake), we are going to use this Pt target to supply secondary beams to experiments. T2K STATUS: RECOVERY FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGES FOR BEAM IN DECEMBER. (by T. TSUKAMOTO) The repair work of neutrino facility and neutrino beam line to recover from the earthquake damages is continuing for beam expected in December. Facility for recovery work of the neutrino beam line is almost ready and there remains some civil engineering work to recover subsided ground, which will be started in October or in the beginning of November. Re-alignment of superconducting magnets is finished and normal conduction magnets will be re-aligned until the middle of October. Inspection of beam monitors confirmed that they are healthy (not broken) and there remains small works for recommissioning them. Test operation of the horns was done successfully. Detailed inspection of T2K near detector ND280 found a problem in P0D (pi-zero detector) readout electronics. We will open the ND280 magnet in November for repair of P0D readout electronics, then will close it by the end of December. Inspection of the cooling water system for the ND280 magnet by engineers of the German company was finished in the beginning of October and then test operation of the magnet is done successfully. T2K collaboration meeting was held at Tokai from September 26 to October 1, where not only status of recovery but also progress of analysis were reported, and there were discussions to finalize the analysis based on the data taken until the earthquake. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. [Materials and Life Science Division] by Masatoshi ARAI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STEADY-GOING RECOVERY AND PROGRESS FOR RESUMING OPERATION. 1. Neutron Source The Materials and Life science experimental Facility (MLF) building and its surrounding grounds have been repaired and conventional facilities in MLF have been restored almost to their original conditions. Vacuum breaks found in aluminum neutron beam ducts of neutron beam shutter blocks is under smooth recovery. Measures to prevent loosening of bolts for the duct flanges by impulsive force are being taken for all the 17 ducts that are currently in use. A liquid nitrogen storage tank and a helium buffer tank for the cryogenic hydrogen system, both of which are 2.5 m in diameter and 10 m in height and were leaned by ground subsidence, were made upright. The first operation of the system after the earthquake is scheduled in November. A gas supplying system for a new target vessel with a bubbler that is able to generate microbubbles expected to mitigate the pressure waves is being installed onto the target trolley. A cutting device to get PIE (Post Irradiation Examination) specimens from the first target vessel was tested and improved to have enough power to cut it out. RECOVERY OF MLF INSTRUMENTS HAS PROGRESSED. 1ST AOCNS WILL BE HELD ON NOV. 20-24 AT TSUKUBA, JAPAN. 2. Neutron Science Re-installing many of beamline front shields, which are stacked at the upstream position in each beamline and some of which severely moved and leaned, has been carried out for three months from June, and completed in the middle of September. Thousands of clasps to protect slips of the front shield blocks were attached. The subsidence of the annex buildings reached as large as 15 cm. In the west annex building where BL18 (SENJU), BL19 (TAKUMI) and BL20 (iMATERIA) are located, all of the shielding and instruments were removed from the building before August, and then the building was elevated by a concrete injection method. From the beginning of October, the shielding and instruments once taken away will be brought back and realignment and offline commissioning will be started. For the user operation of the 2011B period (January to March, 2012), 50 neutron proposals have been submitted for 2 cycles in February and March; after evaluation by four referees, all the proposals will be reviewed by the neutron science proposal review committee (NSPRC) held on November 4th, and the results will be approved by the MLF advisory board on November 14th. We are collaborating extensively for the 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (AOCNS) to be held on Nov. 20-24, 2011 at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, organized by the Japanese Society for Neutron Science (JSNS) and the Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA). Please visit the web site below for details. hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS DEVELOPED A 1-DIMENSIONAL ELLIPTIC MIRROR. 3. Neutron Instrument A 1-dimensional elliptic mirror has been developed in combination with a supermirror (m=4) coated with ion-beam sputtering and precise elliptic surface figured with numerically-controlled local wet etching process. Neutrons in wideband wavelength were focused with a focal spot size down to 0.1 mm and peak intensity gain up to 52 without significant diffuse scattering. A KICKER-SEPTUM SYSTEM IS UNDER INSTALLATION. 4. Muon Science Facility (MUSE) MUSE staff have been working on fixing damage caused by the earthquake on March 11, 2011. The helium ducts, control cables, power cables, compressed air piping, and support stand for the on-line refrigerator system were damaged, due to a settlement, about 10 cm around at 1.5 m outside the MLF building. They were replaced in accordance with the high pressure gas regulations and the systems are now under the process of inspection. The proton beam transport line from the 3-GeV Rapid Cycling Synchrotron to MLF (3NBT) was severely damaged at the expansion joint to MLF. For the repairing of the wall, water ducts for the air circulation systems for the proton beam tunnels in the vicinity of the muon target were removed and are planned to be re-installed in October. Anchor bolts split out from the concrete blocks above the Decay-Surface Muon Line (D-line) ceiling were fixed. We are planning to recover from all the damage by the end of November, 2011, anticipating the beam time planned on this December 12th, 2011. We are now working on installation of a kicker and septum system to allow a single bunched muon beam up to 60 MeV/c towards Decay- Surface Muon Instruments (D1 and D2 Instruments) area in the MUSE secondary D-line. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. [Exotic Nuclear Science Group] by Hiroari MIYATAKE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TOKAI RADIOACTIVE ION ACCELERATOR COMPLEX (TRIAC) WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO KOREA. TRIAC is an ISOL based radioactive ion beam (RIB) facility at the Tokai campus. It was shut down this March after five years of operation for users, and the exotic nuclear science group has been moving to RIKEN for a new project relevant to the ISOL facility of the second generation. Existing accelerators, charge breeder, and beam lines of TRIAC will be transferred to the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) within this year. These devices will be reconstructed there under the collaboration with the exotic nuclear science group for R&D works of the future large facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. [Nuclear Transmutation Section] by Hiroyuki OIGAWA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITION. Technology acquisition for liquid metal as a spallation target and core coolant is one of the critical challenges in the development of an accelerator-driven system (ADS) for transmutation of long-lived nuclear waste. From this viewpoint, the flow measurement of the liquid metal is very important to validate the feasibility of a design and to know the local corrosion of materials, but such a measurement in a high temperature condition is not so easy because of its physical characteristics. In the Transmutation Section, a flow visualization technique has been developed by using the ultrasonic velocity profiler method. The maximum temperature of the conventional transducer for the flow measurement is about 250 degrees Celsius, though the required temperature range is about 300 to 500 degrees in ADS. Thus, development of a new transducer has been started, where comprehensive investigation for structure and material is underway. One of the prototype transducers adopts a Li oxide element, which is expected to show good adaptability to the maximum temperature condition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. [Safety Division] by Taichi MIURA and Hiroshi NAKASHIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICATION FOR LICENSES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY WERE SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, SPORTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MEXT) ON SEP. 16. The 11th Radiation Safety Committee of J-PARC met on July 29 and discussed the alterative application of J-PARC facilities. The main topics are the new secondary beam lines including the muon beam line in the Materials and Life Science Facility. These applications were submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) on September 16. The operation license is expected to be issued in December. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. [Announcement of Symposia and Meetings] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 1st Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering (AOCNS), Nov. 20-24, 2011, Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Language: English) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/en/meetings/1stAOCNS 2) 3rd MLF Symposium, Jan. 19-20, 2012, Tokai, Ibaraki (Language: Japanese) hxxp://j-parc.jp/MatLife/ja/meetings/MLFsympo/index.html 3) 3rd Japan Spallation Neutron Source (JSNS) International Advisory Committee (NIAC-3), Feb. 8-10, 2012, Tokai, Ibaraki (Language: English) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. [Editorial Note] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In case you do not wish to receive this Newsletter in the future, please send an email to news-l-ctl at ml.j-parc.jp and simply write one sentence in the body of the message as unsubscribe If you wish to receive, write one sentence in the body of the message as subscribe You can get a help with a sentence of "help" in the body. Information on the project can be also obtained at the Web site: hxxp://j-parc.jp/index-e.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editorial Board: Toshifumi TSUKAMOTO (Chair): toshifumi.tsukamoto at kek.jp Fujio MAEKAWA: maekawa.fujio at jaea.go.jp Takashi ITO: itou.takashi at jaea.go.jp Dick MISCHKE (English Editor): mischke at triumf.ca Chikako KAIBARA (Secretary): kaibara.chikako at jaea.go.jp ++++++++++++++++End of Letter++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Fri Oct 21 11:32:05 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:32:05 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Novel target station concept a milestone in the technical design of ESS References: Message-ID: <309F8849-5A55-4180-8D02-CD8E853921D6@esss.se> Novel target station concept a milestone in the technical design of ESS ESS has decided to use tungsten as target station material in the future research facility European Spallation Source. The decision is a milestone in the technical design of ESS, and will secure the best scientific performance combined with minimum environmental impact. The current decision means that the ESS baseline design is a rotating target made of the metal tungsten, which is a novel concept, but based on international experience. It will now be the base for the final ESS technical design, to be completed in early 2013. The decision is based on detailed studies of several materials and concepts, to which a large number of international scientists have contributed. - The choice of target conceptual design is probably the most important single decision in the technical design of ESS, says Patrik Carlsson, ESS Machine Director. This choice means that we will can reach a very high performance, excellent scientific opportunities and fulfill environmental safety requirements comparatively easy. ESS will be a research facility where neutrons are use for the scientific study of organic and inorganic materials. The neutrons are produced in the target station, and the design of the target station is therefore of vital importance to the future scientific opportunities at ESS. Since ESS will be the most powerful neutron source ever constructed, the design of the target is based on a significant amount of R&D and the assembled knowledge of a large number of experts worldwide. - I am particularly pleased that the decision will make an important contribution to minimising the environmental impact of ESS. Reducing the environmental impact has been one of our main selection criteria, says Colin Carlile, ESS Director-General. I see it as natural for a modern large-scale laboratory to take responsibility for making research sustainable. The decision has been taken by the ESS AB Board of Directors and by the representatives from the 17 Partner Countries in the ESS Steering Committee, on the basis of work performed by ESS and the ESS collaboration partner laboratories. The new target station design replaces the 2002/2003 ESS technical design based on a liquid mercury target. Other alternatives, which have been studied, are for example pure lead in liquid form and a mixture of lead and bismuth. Frequently Asked Questions about the decision: See the ESS web site: hxxp://www.ess-scandinavia.eu __________________________________________ Marianne Ekdahl Communications Officer - Press & Politics European Spallation Source ESS AB E-mail: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Phone: +46 (0) 46 222 83 89 SMS: +46 (0) 761 33 33 97 International web page: www . ess-scandinavia . eu Swedish web page: www . ess-scandinavia . se www . facebook . com/EuropeanSpallationSource hxxp://twitter.com/ESS_Scandinavia hxxp://twitter.com/MarianneEkdahl From haltod at helmholtz-berlin.de Fri Oct 21 15:09:12 2011 From: haltod at helmholtz-berlin.de (Marie Haltod) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:09:12 +0200 Subject: [Neutron] Postdoc position at Helmholtz Center Berlin Message-ID: <4EA16EF8.2070205@helmholtz-berlin.de> HELMHOLTZ CENTER BERLIN FOR MATERIALS AND ENERGY Division Magnetic Materials Institute of Complex Magnetic Materials Scientist Ph.D. (Physicist or cognate disciplines) The Institute of Complex Magnetic Materials invites applications for a postdoctoral position for the 3He neutron spin filter project. The Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy (hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/) is a German National Laboratory and a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of National Research Centres. It hosts the Berlin neutron source BER II and the Berlin synchrotron storage ring BESSY II, which are outstanding user facilities open to scientists from all over the world. The successful candidate will commission the filling station for 3He neutron spin filters and subsequently transfer it to routine operation. This includes test experiments at the neutron beam and further instrumental developments concerning methods to determine and control the 3He polarisation. He / she will collaborate with instrument scientists and users to adapt the 3He neutron spin filters to the experimental conditions and to support them during the application of these filters in the frame of neutron scattering experiments Candidates are expected to have a PhD or equivalent advanced degree in physics or cognate disciplines. He /she should have good knowledge in atomic physics and in optics as well as experience in laser applications, vacuum techniques and - in particular - in instrumental developments. Experience in neutron scattering and resonance methods would also be greatly appreciated. The appointment is for 2 years. The work place will be situated at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Germany. For more information regarding the position, please contact Dr. A. Rupp, tel.: +49-30-8062431 77, email: rupp-a at helmholtz-berlin.de Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed CV, copies of diploma and PhD certificates, a list of publications and the contact details of two academic referees to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH, Abt. Personal und Soziales, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, D-14109 Berlin, Germany, (Email: personalabteilung at helmholtz-berlin.de) quoting reference no. M2011/11. The deadline for the application is 31 October 2011. -- Marie Haltod Sekretariat Institut f?r Komplexe magnetische Materialien phone +49-30-8062-42689 fax +49-30-8062-43689 Mailing address: Institut f?r Komplexe magnetische Materialien Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin, Germany ________________________________ Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin f?r Materialien und Energie GmbH Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Dr. Ulrich Breuer Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583 Postadresse: Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 D-14109 Berlin hxxp://www.helmholtz-berlin.de From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Fri Oct 21 15:03:06 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:03:06 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] First announcement Neutrons and Food 2012 Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E0175E9FA@SRV362.tudelft.net> First announcement Neutrons and Food 2012 We would like to invite you to participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food 2012.The workshop will be held in Delft, starting with a welcome reception Sunday evening 29 January 2012 and finishing with an excursion to the Reactor Institute Delft Wednesday afternoon 1 February. Aim The aim of the workshop is to identify the scientific needs of food science. The other aim is to show the progress and possibilities of neutron scattering in food science to the European food science community. The anticipated outcome is a better view of the needs of the food science community for the application of neutron scattering and on the other side a better view of the possibilities of neutron scattering in food science. The anticipated outcome will help the European Spallation Source to create the best tools for good food science. This is why this workshop is one of the ESS science symposia. Previous workshop In 2010 a success full Neutrons and Food workshop was held in Sydney to identify the future scientific needs in the application of neutron scattering to Food Science. The application of neutron scattering to food-based systems is still in its infancy but has significant potential to understand the complex relationship between food structure, processing, rheology, nutrition, food quality and security. The strength of the previous workshop was that both the neutron and food communities were present in equal numbers. Topics * Introduction Neutrons and Food * Dairy * Lipids and fats * Protein and complexes * Glassy states * Food packaging (biodegradable plastics) * Plant materials * Carbohydrate/biopolymers * Digestion and metabolic processes * Nutrition and health * Drinks and beverages * Sample environment * Status ESS and recommendations Registration and abstracts We expect to open the registration and call for abstracts in November. Wim Bouwman (Delft University of Technology) and Erik van der Linden (Wageningen University) [Description: ESS Science Symposia logo] -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The selected candidate will lead and manage an organization of about 50 researchers and staff to execute a portfolio of close to $15M per year, principally from BES but also from NNSA, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, and other sponsors. The Center Leader is a member of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Management Team and is expected to work with the LANSCE Facility Director and other research leaders at LANSCE in setting scientific and budgetary priorities. The Center Leader will be a visible and effective champion for neutron scattering science in the U.S., partnering closely with Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor leadership at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the NIST Center for Neutron Research, as well as with BES's photon sources and nanoscience research centers, to advance and grow the U.S. neutron scattering science community. In addition to being a national user facility hosting hundreds of users each year, the Lujan Center is the home of the Laboratory's neutron scattering science capability and the Center Leader is the steward of this capability. In that capacity, the Center Leader is expected to promote collaborations with other LANL User Facilities, such as the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Beyond technical leadership and management, the Center Leader will be expected to manage, lead and develop people, recruit and retain critical skills in the workforce, and support diversity and affirmative action. In addition, the Center Leader will be responsible for safe and secure facility operations, and the fiscal management of all Lujan Center functions. The job ad is available at hxxps://jobs.lanl.gov/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?akRegionCode=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY_PAGE&akRegionApplicationId=800&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&transactionid=93758070&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=1887&p_spid=1827&oapc=5&oas=kpBRGIssBmW7Cm_UwCZx-w For further information regarding this position, please contact John Sarrao (sarrao at lanl.gov), the chair of the search committee, or Pat Beck (pbeck at lanl.gov), the Human Resources lead for this position. From yamali.hernandez at nist.gov Thu Oct 27 17:36:33 2011 From: yamali.hernandez at nist.gov (Hernandez, Yamali) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:36:33 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] NCNR Sample Environment position Message-ID: The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking an associate to operate and maintain sample environment equipment for neutron scattering research. The NCNR is a national user facility that develops and makes available to the general scientific community advanced neutron instrumentation. The role of sample environment staff is to enable users of the NCNR to perform scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields. The applicant will be primarily responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. Experience with one or more of the following equipment is preferred but not required: superconducting magnets, He-3 dilution refrigerators, and closed-cycle refrigerators. Other duties will include instructing non-experts in correct techniques and safe operation of equipment, troubleshooting electronics and software problems, and maintenance of sample environment group areas including inventory and restocking of supplies. The position is full time and requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or physics. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, organizational and mechanical skills, as well as proficiency with general computing environments. They must be able to work effectively in a team as well as efficiently perform assigned independent tasks. The position will be open until November 10, 2011 or until filled. Expressions of interest along with a resume should be sent (preferably electronically) to: Yamali Hernandez yamali at nist.gov 100 Bureau Dr. Bldg. 235 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 301-975-5295 240-393-6300 From john.copley at nist.gov Thu Oct 27 19:58:51 2011 From: john.copley at nist.gov (John Copley) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:58:51 -0400 Subject: [Neutron] Instrument scientist (backscattering) at NCNR Message-ID: <4EA99BDB.8010805@nist.gov> *Instrument Scientist *NIST Center for Neutron Research _ _The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR ) is seeking candidates for an Instrument Scientist position at the HFBS backscattering spectrometer . This position is within the Chemical Physics of Materials team which also manages the DCS time-of-flight spectrometer , the NSE neutron spin echo spectrometer , and the FANS filter analyzer spectrometer .A doctorate in condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline is required, and experience in neutron scattering or related techniques is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to assist users of the HFBS spectrometer, to participate in ongoing and future instrument upgrades, to contribute to the day-to-day running of the facility, and to perform their own independent research program, taking advantage of the wide range of neutron instrumentation available at the NCNR.Appointments are typically for an initial two years with the possibility of extension.Salary is in the range from $70,000 to $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Please send inquiries and/or your resume (electronically) to: Dr. John R.D. Copley, Team Leader, Chemical Physics of Materials NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology jcopley at nist.gov (301)975-5133 or to: Dr. Dan Neumann, Group Leader, Neutron Condensed Matter Science NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology dan at nist.gov (301)975-5252 From lemee at ill.eu Tue Nov 1 20:26:01 2011 From: lemee at ill.eu (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Marie-H=E9l=E8ne_Lem=E9e-Cailleau?=) Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:26:01 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] FPSchool-2012: announcement & application Message-ID: <4EB047C9.3040009@ill.eu> Dear Colleagues, We draw your attention to the 5th Annual School on Advanced Neutron Diffraction Data Treatment using the FULLPROF suite to be held in Grenoble at the Institute Laue-Langevin from 23 to 27 January 2012. We invite you to visit our website hxxp://www.ill.fr/dif/FPSchool/ for more details and application. Brief scientific scope of FPSchool - 2012: FPSchool aims to contribute to the training of scientists in treatment of X-ray and neutron diffraction data. The school is based on intensive hands-on sessions using the computer programs of theFullProf Suite. It will take place over 4 days with lectures in the morning and hands-on tutorials in the afternoon. The tutorials will give the essential tools necessary to use productively theFullProf Suite at an average level. In addition to general applications, magnetic structure determination and refinement will be specifically addressed. The number of participants is limited to 30. Many thanks in advance for helping in the diffusion of this information. 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Best regards from Garching and hope to see you soon, Flavio Carsughi Ina Lommatzsch (User Office) -------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. J?rgen Neuhaus Technische Universit?t M?nchen Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) D-85747 Garching Germany Tel.: (+49) 89 2891 2187 Fax.: (+49) 89 2891 4995 hxxp://www.frm2.tum.de/ From roger.eriksson at esss.se Thu Nov 3 15:14:20 2011 From: roger.eriksson at esss.se (Roger Eriksson) Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:14:20 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Announcement Science & Scientists at ESS, 19-20 April 2012 in Berlin Message-ID: <4CCCFDD8-4D28-4A17-97BC-7B636F2911ED@esss.se> Registration is Open to the Next Science and Scientists meeting in Berlin The second Science and Scientists at ESS meeting has been announced. Building on the exchange during the first S&S meeting in Prague, ESS invites you to the next S&S meeting in Berlin. The second meeting aims to bring together researchers in the various science areas and experts in neutron instrumentation to exchange ideas and progress further towards building the world?s premier neutron research facility. The meeting will take place in Berlin, Germany, 19-20 April 2012. For more information and registration please go to hxxp://esss.se/ess_conferences ______________________ Roger Eriksson Communications Officer European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 6718 Phone: +46 46 222 6718 E-mail: roger.eriksson at esss.se www . esss . se From sinq at psi.ch Mon Nov 7 08:35:57 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:35:57 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Reminder: SINQ - call for proposals I/12 Message-ID: <9DB0832C-8531-434B-AB10-FBF5DB1A9FA7@psi.ch> Please remember: The next DEADLINE for the submission of beam time requests for the Swiss spallation neutron source 'SINQ' (hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq, !! new web address !!) will be: ********* November 15, 2011, midnight ********* _____________________________________________________________ PERIOD: Herewith we call for proposals for the beam time period I/12 between 01/05/2012 and 31/08/2012. _____________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL-SUBMISSION: New users are kindly asked to contact the instrument responsibles before submitting a proposal to discuss instrumental options and reasonable beam time requests. If your proposal is a continuation of a previous study please indicate it as such and don't forget to submit an experimental report of the former experiment. Guidelines for the proposal submission and further useful information can be found on the SINQ webpages: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/access-to-sinq hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/call-for-proposals _____________________________________________________________ INSTRUMENTS: The following instruments will be open for new proposals in cycle I/12: Powder Diffractometers : HRPT, DMC Single Crystal Diffractometer : TriCS Strain Scanner : POLDI Small Angle Scattering : SANS-I, SANS-II Reflectometer : AMOR Triple Axis Spectrometers : TASP, RITA-II Time-of-Flight Spectrometer : FOCUS Radiography, Imaging : NEUTRA, ICON Detailed information about the SINQ instruments can be obtained here: hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/instrumentation Please note, the feasibility of complex experiments should be discussed in advance with the instrument and sample environment responsibles. _____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL USER OFFICE, DUO: Proposals should solely be submitted electronically via the PSI Digital User Office 'DUO': hxxps://duo.psi.ch _____________________________________________________________ SWISS NEUTRONS FOR EUROPE: SINQ is part of the 'NMI3-Access Program' of the European Commission. Users from eligible countries might be supported by reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs. For further info please have a look at: hxxp://www.psi.ch/useroffice/sinqss-nmi3 _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT ADDRESS: Paul Scherrer Institute User Office Phone : +41-56-310-4666 CH-5232 Villigen - PSI Fax : +41-56-310-3294 Switzerland e-mail: useroffice at psi.ch From recruitment at ill.fr Mon Nov 7 11:51:42 2011 From: recruitment at ill.fr (recruitment) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:51:42 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] vacancy for a research scientist at the ILL (small angle neutron scattering) Message-ID: <4EB7B83E.4010002@ill.fr> 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy : *RESEARCH SCIENTIST* - m/f - (small angle neutron scattering) Small angle neutron scattering (SANS) has become a major component of structural biology at the ILL to study interactions and low resolution structures in large biological macromolecular complexes. Furthermore the PSB (Partnership for Structural Biology) provides additional outstanding facilities for structural biology, including a Deuteration Laboratory for isotope labeling of biological molecules, and a wide variety of complementary biophysical methods. With the presence of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, the Institute of Structural Biology and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the campus provides an exciting research environment for biology. /Duties:/ The ILL is inviting applications for a scientist to take charge of the biological aspects of the SANS instrument D22 in the Large Scale Structures group. Duties would include: instrument maintenance and development, running data collection and analysis software, local contact for biology experiments both on D22 and on the other SANS instruments of the group, and to coordinate the system of beamtime block allocation to experimenters. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop strong collaborations for her/his own scientific work. /Qualifications and experience:/ Ph.D. in physical or life sciences. We are particularly interested in highly motivated candidates with an active research interest in biology, experience in neutron or X-ray small angle scattering. The post represents an excellent opportunity for a young postdoctoral scientist to develop expertise, broaden their experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists who are able to obtain a secondment period from their home institute will also be considered. /Notes:/ Fixed-term contract of 5 years. Generous company benefits (adaptation and expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. Further information can be obtained by contacting the head of the Large Scale Structures Group: Dr. R Cubitt, Tel. +33(0)4.76.20.72.15, e-mail: cubitt at ill.fr (please do not send your application to this address) or via hxxp://www.ill.fr/lss. Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications no later than 08.12.2011, via our website: hxxp://www.ill.fr/careers (Vacancy reference: 11/24). Human Resources Service Institut Laue Langevin hxxp://www.ill.fr From hanna.wacklin at esss.se Mon Nov 7 18:00:30 2011 From: hanna.wacklin at esss.se (Hanna Wacklin) Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:00:30 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Announcement: "Next generation instrumentation for the investigation of three-dimensional structures in thin films" - an ESS Science Symposium Message-ID: Dear neutron users, it is our pleasure to announce the following workshop on off-specular reflectivity - see you in Brussels! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Next generation instrumentation for the investigation of three-dimensional structures in thin films Workshop on off-specular neutron scattering An event sponsored by the ESS Brussels 9-10 January 2012 The past few years have seen an increase in studies where the non-invasive investigation of lateral structures is becoming critical, in particular for buried interfaces. These lateral structures are critical in many fields, from magnetic multilayers, to lipid bilayers, to the self-assembly of complex composites, amongst others. The meeting brings together experts on specular and off-specular scattering community to identify the remaining challenges to be overcome. Accepted speakers: F. Cousin (LLB), J. Daillant (Paris), G. Fragneto (ILL), A. Higgins (Swansea), B. Klosgen (Odense), S. Langridge (ISIS), A. Rennie (Uppsala), E. Schneck (Munich), J. de Silva (Dublin), R. Steitz (HMI), K. Temst (Leuven), B.Toperverg (Bochum), H. Wacklin (ESS), J. Webster (ISIS) To register and more information : hxxp://www.ulb.ac.be//sciences/physsol/conference/ Organizers: M.Sferrazza (Brussels), M. Geoghegan (Sheffield), M. Strobl (ESS) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Hanna Wacklin Instrument Scientist - Neutron Reflectometry European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767726749 E-mail: hanna.wacklin at esss.se www . esss . se From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Wed Nov 9 07:21:15 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:21:15 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] The workshop Neutrons and Food is open for registration Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E01762561@SRV362.tudelft.net> How can neutron scattering help to make wine tastier, to extend the shelf life time of food by improved packaging, improve the recipe for fresh cheeses, fight obesity or make the crust of bread ever more crispy? If you want to know more or if you have any ideas, please participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food to be held 29 January ? 1 February 2012 in Delft. More information can be found at neutronfood . tudelft . nl. The deadline for abstracts is 8 December 2012 From info at mrs.org Wed Nov 9 17:20:04 2011 From: info at mrs.org (Neutron Scattering Society of America) Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:20:04 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Call for Nomination of Invited Speakers--2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <01338921.0BD00132@ci.mrs.org> 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF INVITED SPEAKERS Dear Colleague: We are soliciting your nominations for invited speakers for the 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering. We are mainly interested in nominations of speakers not affiliated with the nominee. The 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS) will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington DC from June 24-28, 2012. Hosted by the NIST Center for Neutron Research and sponsored by the Neutron Scattering Society of America, this sixth conference in the series will feature a combination of invited and contributed talks, posters sessions, tutorials and an industrial exhibit. NOMINATION Your nomination should include two separate documents. First, a PDF document with one publication that supports the nomination. Second, a PDF document with the following information: --Nominee: name, affiliation and email --Nominator: name and affiliation --Sorting Category: see below for list --Justification: a short paragraph (150 words max) SORTING CATEGORIES Sorting categories are listed below as well as on the conference Web site at www . mrs . org/acns-2012. --Plenary and Prize sessions --Sources, Instrumentation and Software --Soft Condensed Matter --Hard Condensed Matter --Biology --Chemistry --Energy and Engineering Applications --Neutron Physics Please submit your nominations before November 30 to kriss at mrs.org. We thank you for your assistance and hope to see you in Georgetown in June. Nitash Balsara, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair Stephan Rosenkranz, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair This message is being sent to you as a service of the Materials Research Society (www . mrs . org). If you do not wish to receive further messages by e-mail, contact MRS Member Services by phone at 724-779-3003, fax at 724-779-8313 or by e-mail at info at mrs.org. From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Thu Nov 10 08:29:36 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:29:36 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School March 05 - 16, 2012 Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155014032BA5F74@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the updated programme of the IFF Spring School "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" to be held at Forschungszentrum Juelich in March 2012. For information and registration please visit: www . iff-springschool . de Yours sincerely, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de Mon Nov 14 11:21:58 2011 From: Juliette.Savin at frm2.tum.de (Juliette Savin) Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:21:58 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] New NMI3 website www.nmi3.eu Message-ID: <013c01cca2b7$3dce8000$b96b8000$%Savin@frm2.tum.de> Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to visit our new website and register at www . nmi3 . eu. Register before the end of 2011 - there are lots of beautiful NMI3 T-Shirts to win*! By registering with us, you become a member of the NMI3 community and can be kept up-to-date on the latest NMI3 news. Upon registration, you can opt to receive our bi-annual newsletter and other email correspondence. We hope that you enjoy our new website and look forward to seeing you soon on www . nmi3 . eu. Kind regards Juliette Savin Information Manager NMI3 *Visitors who register before the end of 2011 will enter a draw to win an NMI3 T-Shirt. The winners will be announced in January 2012. Technische Universit?t M?nchen Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) Lichtenbergstra?e 1 85748 Garching Germany ---------------------------------- Phone: +49(0)89 289 14615 Fax: +49(0)89 289 14570 From winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk Tue Nov 15 10:15:25 2011 From: winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk (winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk) Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:15:25 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Materials engineering at a long pulse source, 9-10 December 2011, ISIS UK Message-ID: Dear colleagues, the European Spallation Source and ISIS are organizing a symposium together on "Materials engineering at a long pulse source". The workshop will be held on 9-10 December 2011 at ISIS, UK. hxxp://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/news/events/2011/essmaterialsengineering.html Attending the symposium is free, however, registration is required. Registration closes on 30th November at 16:00. Please pass this email to your colleagues who may be interested in the symposium. I look forward to meeting you in the symposium! Yours sincerely, Shu Yan --------------------------------------- Dr. Shu Yan Zhang Instrument Scientist ISIS Facility, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Oxford Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK OX11 0QX Tel: (0044) 1235 445011 Fax: (0044) 1235 445720 Email: shu-yan.zhang at stfc.ac.uk www . scitech . ac . uk www . isis . rl . ac . uk -- Scanned by iCritical. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The beam time will be distributed for the reactor operation cycles in the period from May to December, 2012 on the basis of the proposal evaluation results by the Expert Committees and in accordance with the FLNP JINR User Policy regulations. The detailed description of the instruments and sample environment is available at hxxp://flnp.jinr.ru/34/. More information is available in the attached file. Best regards, Denis Kozlenko Head of the IBR-2 User Office -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Ionic liquids have distinct performance advantages over conventional molecular liquids as electrochemical solvents and lubricants on account of their unusual and tuneable physical properties, which include thermal and electrical conductivity and stability, and nonvolatility. In both lubrication and electrochemistry, adsorption of ions to the solid surfaces, and the near surface liquid nanostructure, play key roles in determining performance. This project will elucidate ways to control ionic liquid surface adsorption and liquid nanostructure at the molecular level under operating conditions. You should have (or be about to receive) a PhD in chemistry, chemical physics, or related areas, and have a proven record of experience with one or more of the following: radiation scattering and reflectance techniques, atomic force microscopy, nanotribology, scanning tunneling microscopy, or the physical properties of ionic liquids. Contact for enquiries: Dr Rob Atkin (rob.atkin at newcastle.edu.au) +61 2 4921 7107 Timescale of appointment: Fixed Term Contract - Up to three years subject to satisfactory performance Salary: (Level A6) A$70,188 (52500 euro) + 17% superannuation Anticipated start date: After 1st March 2012. Expressions of interest: should be emailed to Rob Atkin (rob.atkin at newcastle.edu.au). Include a full academic C.V. and contact details for two referees. From sinq at psi.ch Fri Nov 18 08:46:07 2011 From: sinq at psi.ch (SINQ) Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:46:07 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Five open positions at LNS/LDM - Paul Scherrer Institut/Switzerland Message-ID: Switzerland is a partner of the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden. This next generation neutron source will be operational with its first instruments in 2019. The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and the Laboratory for Developments and Methods at PSI as partners in the Swiss-Danish ESS++ instrumentation consortium are opening the following Post-Doc positions: in Small Angle Neutron Scattering High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Bio-SANS hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0207-1 in Reflectometry High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Elliptical Reflectometer hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0208-1 in Spectroscopy High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Extreme Environment Spectrometer hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0209-1 in Diffraction High-performance Instruments for the ESS: Hybrid-Diffractometer TIPSI hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0210-1 in Neutron Optics development of neutron focusing/polarizing optics hxxp://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0211-1 For further information please contact: Christian R?egg Head of Laboratory for Neutron Scattering Christian.Rueegg at psi.ch Michel Kenzelmann Head of Laboratory for Development and Methods Michel.Kenzelmann at psi.ch hxxp://www.psi.ch/sinq/open-positions-at-sinq P.S. By mails sent through the neutron mailing list it may happen that you need to replace the "hxxp" by "http" to make the links working! From elena at lanl.gov Fri Nov 18 22:39:08 2011 From: elena at lanl.gov (E. Fernandez) Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:39:08 -0700 Subject: [Neutron] LANSCE User Program Headlines - November 2011 Message-ID: <4EC6D07C.7030506@lanl.gov> LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, LANSCE will host the 2012 Topical User Workshop on January 8-10, 2012. Registration for the workshop is now open: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml This workshop will solicit user input on four major research areas: New Directions in Local Structure Research, Neutron Radiography Capability, Nuclear Science, and Material Dynamics. All current and potential LANSCE users are encouraged to participate. -------- The 2010 LANSCE Activity Report is now available online: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/news/activity.shtml This issue covers major activities and accomplishments during CY2010. We hope you enjoy reading as much as we did preparing the report. -LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- LANSCE User Program Headlines This email has been formatted in html. Some images and links may not be displayed if your email client is not set to view in html. To view the full html version go to: lansce . lanl . gov/news/up headlines Colleagues, LANSCE will host the 2012 Topical User Workshop on January 8-10, 2012. Registration for the workshop is now open: hxxp://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugregistration.shtml This workshop will solicit user input on four major research areas: New Directions in Local Structure Research, Neutron Radiography Capability, Nuclear Science, and Material Dynamics. 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Name: AR2010cover150h.png Type: image/png Size: 26516 bytes Desc: not available URL: From lemee at ill.eu Mon Nov 21 18:00:21 2011 From: lemee at ill.eu (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Marie-H=E9l=E8ne_Lem=E9e-Cailleau?=) Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:00:21 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] FPSchool-2012: announcement & application REMINDER Message-ID: <4ECA83A5.7000305@ill.eu> Dear Colleagues, The deadline for application for FPSchool-2012 is Tuesday 22nd, November 2011. Please do not forget to apply on time! FPSchool aims to contribute to the training of scientists in treatment of X-ray and neutron diffraction data. The school is based on intensive hands-on sessions using the computer programs of theFullProf Suite. It will take place over 4 days with lectures in the morning and hands-on tutorials in the afternoon. The tutorials will give the essential tools necessary to use productively theFullProf Suite at an average level. In addition to general applications, magnetic structure determination and refinement will be specifically addressed. The number of participants is limited to 30. Best regards, -- The Organizing Committee Juan RODRIGUEZ-CARVAJAL Marie-H?l?ne LEM?E-CAILLEAU Gabriel CUELLO _______________________________________________________________ FPSchool - 2012 5th ILL annual school on Advanced Neutron Diffraction Data Treatement using the FULLPROF Suite 23-27 January 2012 ILL Grenoble, France. Email:FPSchool at ill.eu URL:hxxp://www.ill.eu/dif/FPSchool/ _______________________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: FPS_2012_poster.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 482546 bytes Desc: not available URL: From meilleurf at ornl.gov Mon Nov 28 19:29:34 2011 From: meilleurf at ornl.gov (Meilleur, Flora) Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:29:34 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Joint Ph. D position, NCSU & ORNL Message-ID: <6005A018DA581B4A80C06850774590950967C5354E@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Applications are invited for a Ph. D fellowship in X-ray and neutron macromolecular crystallography in the laboratory of Dr. Flora Meilleur in the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Department at NCSU and the Neutron Sciences Directorate at ORNL. Research will focus on the elucidation of enzymatic mechanisms using a combination of high resolution X-ray and neutron crystallography. Interested candidates should hold a BS or MS degree and have a strong background in biochemistry, biophysics or a related discipline. Previous experience in molecular biology and protein purification is a plus. The successful candidate will complete the graduate training program at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, NC during their first year and will be located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the remainder of their doctoral research. This fellowship is supported in part by an NSF IGERT (Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program) award. The application requires US residency. Interested candidates should submit their application at http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/applygrad.htm. For more information on the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry department and the graduate program at NCSU, please visit: http://biochem.ncsu.edu/. For more information on the Neutron Sciences directorate, please visit: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/. Please contact Flora Meilleur (fmeille at ncsu.edu or meilleurf at ornl.gov) with any questions regarding the position. 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ISIS is an interdisciplinary research centre at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory co-located with the Diamond Light Source and the Research Complex at Harwell. Uniquely operating across two target stations, we provide state of the art facilities for a wide range of research into the atomic and molecular behaviour of materials. We support a national and international community of more than 2000 academic and industrial scientists. In addition to the competitive salary, an excellent index-linked pension scheme and generous leave allowance are offered. Further information on ISIS can be found at hxxp://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk. Closing date is the 2nd January 2012 and interviews will be held in February 2012. ________________________________ Large Scale Structures Advanced spin labelling techniques (Offspec: IRC36475, Larmor: IRC36359) Spin labelling techniques offer exciting new possibilities for neutron enabled science. At ISIS the Offspec instrument delivers spin labelling capability and is to be complemented by the Larmor instrument in the second phase of instrument construction on the second target station. To support this ambitious science programme in reflection, small angle scattering and diffraction we require both a permanent and fixed term position for the Offspec and Larmor instruments respectively. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Dr R.M. Dalgliesh robert.dalgliesh at stfc.ac.uk Nanomagnetism and superconductivity researcher (IRC36455) A fixed term vacancy exists to contribute to the scientific programme within the nanomagnetism research group. The group has strong collaborative research projects in a wide range of magnetism and superconductivity. The post is focussed on exploiting neutron and complementary techniques to provide a quantitative nanoscale understanding of magnetic and superconducting materials. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Prof Sean Langridge sean.langridge at stfc.ac.uk New tools for the analysis of protein solution structure (IRC36496) A fixed term vacancy exists to contribute to the development of analysis tools that exploit small angle neutron scattering as a tool for structural biology. The biology group requires the development and application of robust and effective analysis techniques to fully exploit the high quality data. The applicant will have demonstrated skills in structural analysis and modelling of proteins and a familiarity with one or more programming languages. Experience of analysing small angle scattering data or the development and deployment of web services would be an advantage. For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Cameron Neylon cameron.neylon at stfc.ac.uk. ________________________________ Crystallography Crystallography Group Leader (IRC36435) The Crystallography Group at ISIS delivers a world class scientific programme across a broad range of materials science. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent scientist to provide scientific and strategic leadership to the Crystallography Group, to shape the development of neutron crystallography, to deliver an international acknowledged research programme and to contribute to wider STFC issues at a senior level. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Prof Sean Langridge sean.langridge at stfc.ac.uk. Chemical crystallographer (IRC35435) A permanent vacancy exists to develop the chemical crystallography programme at ISIS. The successful candidate will collaborate with members of the Crystallography Group to provide a high standard of scientific support with a focus on chemical crystallography. The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a personal scientific programme in the area of chemical crystallography. A strong background in chemical crystallography using neutron and x-ray, single crystal and powder diffraction is essential. Further information can be obtained by contacting Prof. Sean Langridge sean.Langridge at stfc.ac.uk. Experimental scientist for neutron imaging (IRC35936) A fixed-term vacancy exists to contribute to the development of the first UK neutron imaging beamline Imat at ISIS. The applicant will be familiar with neutron imaging techniques. The position offers the opportunity to develop a personal scientific programme in a materials science subject, by using neutron imaging or neutron diffraction techniques. Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Winfried Kockelmann winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk. Engineering materials scientist (IRC35236) A permanent vacancy exists for a scientist to support the user programme of the Engin-x neutron strain scanner at ISIS. A strong background in strain analysis using neutron or x-ray methods is essential. Experience in developing neutron instrumentation components and data analysis software will be an advantage. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dr. Winfried Kockelmann winfried.kockelmann at stfc.ac.uk. ________________________________ Disordered Materials Nimrod instrument scientist (IRC35815) A permanent vacancy exists for a scientist to join the ISIS Disordered Materials Group and support the operation of the newly constructed near and intermediate range order diffractometer, Nimrod. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop collaborative and personal research programmes in the area of atomic and nano-scale structure of liquids and complex materials. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dr Daniel Bowron, daniel.bowron at stfc.ac.uk . ________________________________ Neutron Spectroscopy Experimental scientist in catalysis and nanoscience (IRC36016) A fixed-term vacancy exists to support and develop our science and instrumentation programme on the Tosca neutron spectrometer in the areas of chemical catalysis and/or nanoscience. This post represents an excellent opportunity to create both collaborative and personal scientific research programmes exploiting the capabilities of neutron scattering in key areas of chemistry and materials research. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Prof Felix Fernandez-Alonso felix.fernandez-alonso at stfc.ac.uk . Computational scientist (IRC36019) A fixed-term vacancy exists to develop our science and instrumentation programme on the neutron spectrometers Osiris and Iris. Parallel to ongoing instrument developments, the post holder will develop and integrate modern computer modeling paradigms into existing data-analysis tools. This post represents an excellent opportunity to develop both collaborative and personal scientific research programmes exploiting the capabilities of neutron scattering in key areas of chemistry and materials research. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Prof Felix Fernandez-Alonso felix.fernandez-alonso at stfc.ac.uk . ________________________________ -- Scanned by iCritical. From info at mrs.org Wed Nov 30 17:10:07 2011 From: info at mrs.org (Neutron Scattering Society of America) Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:10:07 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] DEADLINE EXTENDED--Invited Speaker Nominations for 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering Message-ID: <0133F53D.7D330107@ci.mrs.org> 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF INVITED SPEAKERS--DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 7, 2011 Dear Colleague: The deadline to nominate invited speakers for the 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering has been extended to December 7. We are mainly interested in nominations of speakers not affiliated with the nominee. The 2012 American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS) will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington DC from June 24-28, 2012. Hosted by the NIST Center for Neutron Research and sponsored by the Neutron Scattering Society of America, this sixth conference in the series will feature a combination of invited and contributed talks, posters sessions, tutorials and an industrial exhibit. NOMINATION Your nomination should include two separate documents. First, a PDF document with one publication that supports the nomination. Second, a PDF document with the following information: --Nominee: name, affiliation and email --Nominator: name and affiliation --Sorting Category: see below for list --Justification: a short paragraph (150 words max) SORTING CATEGORIES Sorting categories are listed below as well as on the conference Web site at www . mrs . org/acns-2012. --Plenary and Prize sessions --Sources, Instrumentation and Software --Soft Condensed Matter --Hard Condensed Matter --Biology --Chemistry --Energy and Engineering Applications --Neutron Physics Please submit your nominations by December 7 to kriss at mrs.org. We thank you for your assistance and hope to see you in Georgetown in June. Nitash Balsara, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair Stephan Rosenkranz, ACNS 2012 Program Co-Chair This message is being sent to you as a service of the Materials Research Society (www . mrs . org). If you do not wish to receive further messages by e-mail, contact MRS Member Services by phone at 724-779-3003, fax at 724-779-8313 or by e-mail at info at mrs.org. From W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl Thu Dec 1 16:45:05 2011 From: W.G.Bouwman at tudelft.nl (Wim Bouwman - TNW) Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:45:05 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop Neutrons and Food Message-ID: <94296F4A33DF3B44B980B060FD5C2D3E01785365@SRV362.tudelft.net> Dear Colleague, We would like to invite you to participate in the workshop Neutrons and Food 2012.The workshop will be held in Delft, starting with a welcome reception Sunday evening 29 January 2012 and finishing with an excursion to the Reactor Institute Delft Wednesday afternoon 1 February. The aim of the workshop is to identify the scientific needs of food science. The other aim is to show the progress and possibilities of neutron scattering in food science to the European food science community. The anticipated outcome is a better view of the needs of the food science community for the application of neutron scattering and on the other side a better view of the possibilities of neutron scattering in food science. The anticipated outcome will help the European Spallation Source to create the best tools for good food science. This is why this workshop is one of the ESS science symposia. The proceedings of the workshop will be published in the Journal of Neutron Research. Neutrons and food is a relatively new topic so would attract interest and in particular any papers which include technical or methodological innovations. Topics * Introduction Neutrons and Food * Dairy * Lipids and fats * Protein and complexes * Glassy states * Food packaging (biodegradable plastics) * Plant materials * Carbohydrate/biopolymers * Digestion and metabolic processes * Nutrition and health * Drinks and beverages * Sample environment The deadline for abstract submission is 8 December 2011. More information can be found at hxxp://neutronfood.tudelft.nl/ and on the attached poster. We look forward to welcome you in Delft, Wim Bouwman (Delft University of Technology) and Erik van der Linden (Wageningen University) -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Funded primarily by its three founder members: France, Germany and the United Kingdom, the ILL has also signed scientific collaboration agreements with 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: *RESEARCH SCIENTIST **(M/F)* *Duties:* Working within the Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group,you will be co-responsible for the Neutron Spin Echo Spectrometer IN11 (hxxp://www.ill.fr/YellowBook/IN11). IN11 uses the highest energy-resolution neutron-scattering technique available, especially well suited for quasi-elastic scattering studies in soft condensed matter, materials and magnetism. In addition to carrying out a personal research programme and establishing scientific collaborations, you will assist ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments on IN11 and other ILL instruments. Furthermore you will participate in the operation of IN11 and the development of the new spectrometer WASP. *Qualification and experience:* You hold a PhD in physics, chemistry or a similar field. Experience with neutron scattering would be appreciated. Given the relative complexity of the technique, an interest in instrumentation, computing and development is essential, although applications from non-specialists in this field are explicitly encouraged. The post represents an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. *Language skills:* As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage. *Notes:* This post is a Fixed-term contract : 5 years// Further information can be obtained via (hxxp://www.ill.fr/tof), by contacting the head of the TOF&HR Group: Dr. Hannu Mutka, tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.74 44, e-mail: mutka at ill.eu or Dr. Peter Fouquet, tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.72 04, e-mail: fouquet at ill.eu (please do not send your application to these addresses). ** *Benefits:* Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. *How to apply:* Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications,no later than *15/01/2011*, via our website:hxxp://www.ill.eu/careers(Vacancy reference: *11/28*) /In line with our policy of Equal Opportunities, we encourage both men and women with relevant qualifications to apply./ -- Institut LAUE-LANGEVIN Service Ressources Humaines BP 156 - 38042 GRENOBLE Cedex 9 T?l.: + 33 (0)4 76 20 71 11 -------------- next part -------------- INSTITUT MAX VON LAUE PAUL LANGEVIN DA/SRH/GRI-02/12/2011 ILL ref. 11/28 www . ill . eu VACANCY 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 more than 2000 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 12 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy: RESEARCH SCIENTIST (M/F) Duties: Working within the Time-Of-Flight and High-Resolution (TOF/HR) Group, you will be co-responsible for the Neutron Spin Echo Spectrometer IN11 (hxxp://www.ill.fr/YellowBook/IN11). IN11 uses the highest energy-resolution neutron-scattering technique available, especially well suited for quasi-elastic scattering studies in soft condensed matter, materials and magnetism. In addition to carrying out a personal research programme and establishing scientific collaborations, you will assist ILL's visiting scientists with their experiments on IN11 and other ILL instruments. Furthermore you will participate in the operation of IN11 and the development of the new spectrometer WASP. Qualification and experience: You hold a PhD in physics, chemistry or a similar field. Experience with neutron scattering would be appreciated. Given the relative complexity of the technique, an interest in instrumentation, computing and development is essential, although applications from non-specialists in this field are explicitly encouraged. The post represents an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral scientists to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with leading scientists from around the world. Applications from more experienced scientists able to obtain a secondment period from their home institution will also be considered. Language skills: As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage. Notes: This post is a Fixed-term contract : 5 years Further information can be obtained via (hxxp://www.ill.fr/tof), by contacting the head of the TOFHR Group: Dr. Hannu Mutka , tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.74 44, e-mail: mutka at ill.eu or Dr. Peter Fouquet , tel. : +33(0)4.76.20.72 04, e-mail: fouquet at ill.eu (please do not send your application to these addresses). Benefits: Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered. How to apply: Please submit your application on line, with a list of publications, no later than 15/01/2011, via our website: hxxp://www.ill.eu/careers (Vacancy reference: 11/28) In line with our policy of Equal Opportunities, we encourage both men and women with relevant qualifications to apply. -- Institut LAUE-LANGEVIN Service Ressources Humaines BP 156 - 38042 GRENOBLE Cedex 9 Tl.: + 33 (0)4 76 20 71 11 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Yours sincerely, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www . iff-springschool . de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From meilleurf at ornl.gov Fri Dec 9 16:22:47 2011 From: meilleurf at ornl.gov (Meilleur, Flora) Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:22:47 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology - Course Announcement Message-ID: <6005A018DA581B4A80C06850774590950967C53BB7@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> First Announcement: Third Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology Oak Ridge, TN. June 4 - June 8, 201 2 Application deadline: March 19 , 2012 The Course in Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at educating and enabling a new generation of researcher to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Attendees will participate in an intensive course focusing on neutron techniques used in structural biology. The course is designed for graduate students with knowledge of protein function and structure, new or with limited experience of neutron scattering. Course Objectives: 1. Educate graduate students in neutron scattering techniques, instrumentation and data collection, analysis and interpretation by offering courses taught by neutron scattering scientist. 2. Expose participants to cutting-edge research in structural biology by presenting seminars from national and international scientists to detail how neutron scattering integrate in their research program. 3. Build interactions between graduate participants and their university groups and ORNL neutron scattering experts to develop new research projects. Detailed information can be found on the course web page: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2012. The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support (1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to meilleurf at ornl.gov before March 19 , 2012 . Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course organization will not be able to offer travel or accommodation support. The number of participants will be limited to 15. Attendance to the course is free of charge for all selected participants. Best Regards, Flora Flora Meilleur Assistant Professor Molecular & Structural Biochemistry N C State University & Neutron Scattering Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Phone: 865-241-2897 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de Tue Dec 13 10:48:04 2011 From: b.koeppchen at fz-juelich.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?K=F6ppchen=2C_Barbara?=) Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:48:04 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] IFF Spring School 2012: registration still open Message-ID: <0374F14BA7CFD84F8F90663E07D62155014F6D6DC6B0@MBX-CLUSTER01.ad.fz-juelich.de> Dear Colleagues, Please let me inform you that registration for the IFF Spring School 2012 "Scattering Methods for Condensed Matter Research: Towards Novel Applications at Future Sources" to be held at Forschungszentrum Juelich from March 05 - 16, 2012 is still possible until December 31, 2011. Please feel free to communicate this information to all interested colleagues. For more information and registration please visit www.iff-springschool.de. Looking forward to meeting you all in Juelich, Thomas Brueckel - for the organizing committee - ****************************************************************** 43rd IFF Spring School 2012 Michael Beissel Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH PGI-JCNS-TA 52425 Juelich Germany Phone: ++49 2461 61-1739 Fax: ++49 2461 61-2410 Email: springschool at fz-juelich.de Web: www.iff-springschool.de ****************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. 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The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments at ESS are world-leading. Description of position/main responsibilities: The role of the Sample Environment Group will allow future users of ESS to perform neutron scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields once ESS delivers the first neutrons in 2019. The group will be responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. The unique characteristics of ESS will allow new experiments, formerly not possible requiring sample environment that e.g. operate synchronous with the ESS pulse structure. To determine top priorities and future research trends, consultation with different user communities and leading researchers overseas is of paramount importance to allow not only high-profile neutron experiments, but also complementary characterisation to be carried out at ESS. The successful candidate will establish and lead the Sample Environment group at ESS. The Sample Environment group will be responsible for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kinds of devices and components providing not only high and low temperatures, high magnetic fields, and high pressure but also unique hardware for soft-matter experiments using fast neutron instruments. The candidate will have to liaise with external groups, in-kind contributors, as well as the instruments scientists at ESS in Lund, to establish the framework for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kind of devices and components with a strong focus on standardisation and automation. Academic qualification: Masters degree in physics or any of the natural sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in using/designing of sample environment, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. Motivational leadership skills Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Desirable experience: PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences. Management of a team of scientist, engineers and technicians; project management incl. budgeting and reporting. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location Permanent position. The position will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but ESS would like to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. The recruitment process is on going and the deadline may be changed. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website. For further information please contact the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se or Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Anne S?fstr?m Lanner, anne.safstromlanner[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fernandezbja at ornl.gov Thu Dec 15 04:44:39 2011 From: fernandezbja at ornl.gov (Fernandez-Baca, Jaime A.) Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:44:39 -0500 Subject: [Neutron] Nominations for the Neutron Scattering Society of America Prizes and Fellows Message-ID: <334E233A660AAC4291E5403455654297463265B570@EXCHMB.ornl.gov> REMINDER The deadline for the nomination of candidates for NSSA prizes and for the nomination of candidates to be named as NSSA Fellows is December 16, 2011. The Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA) Requests Nominations of Candidates for the 2012 NSSA Prizes and of Candidates to be elected as NSSA Fellows The Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA) is requesting formal nominations for the NSSA prizes and for candidates to be elected as Fellows * The Clifford G. Shull Prize in Neutron Scattering, * The NSSA Sustained Research Prize, * The NSSA Science Prize, * The NSSA Prize for Outstanding Student Research. * NSSA Fellows THE DEADLINE FOR ALL NOMINATIONS IS DECEMBER 16, 2011 Jaime Fernandez-Baca Membership Secretary Neutron Scattering Society of America Jaime A. 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The documents for guidelines and call for proposals can be downloaded from our website at http://ess-scandinavia.eu/symposia Feel free to contact us on symposia at esss.se for any information. We look forward to receiving many excellent proposals! Best regards Axel Steuwer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From epg at ansto.gov.au Fri Dec 16 08:19:48 2011 From: epg at ansto.gov.au (GILBERT, Elliot Paul) Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:19:48 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] CALL FOR PAPERS SAS2012 NOW OPEN - SYDNEY - 18-23 NOV 2012 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: SAS2012 - call for papers and registration is now open On behalf of the Australian and New Zealand small-angle scattering communities, I am delighted to invite you to attend the 15th International Small-Angle Scattering conference (SAS 2012), in the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia from 18 - 23 November 2012. The call for papers and registration is now open with further information available at www.sas2012.com The Organising Committee is dedicated to providing a contemporary and dynamic feel to SAS 2012 with exciting social events and networking opportunities combined with high quality science in a spectacular setting. We will be showcasing talent from the next generation of small-angle scatterers as well as highlighting emerging areas of the field. The conference will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on the waterfront of the magnificent Darling Harbour precinct and close to the heart of the city. This is the first time the event has been held in this region and it is our intention to make it a world-class conference for all delegates both professionally and socially. I look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in November 2012. 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URL: From rro at ansto.gov.au Mon Dec 19 07:41:07 2011 From: rro at ansto.gov.au (ROBINSON, Robert) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:41:07 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop on Second Guide Hall for the OPAL Reactor, in Sydney Australia, 16-18 April 2012 - please register interest in attending online [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <5E0B45A784E57F43B12AC6E068A90BCD620976@EXMBS2-B51.ansto.gov.au> Workshop on Second Guide Hall for OPAL Next Phase of Expansion at the OPAL Reactor 16-18 April 2011, at ANSTO, Sydney, Australia We are starting to think about the options for the OPAL Reactor, beyond the instruments located in the present Neutron Guide Hall. These include possibilities for a second cold source, a hot source, positron science, fundamental neutron-based physics and the possibility doubling the present number of instruments, using purposed-designed and optimised guides in a second guide hall on the south side of the reactor. The OPAL Reactor was designed from the outset to allow these possibilities, and one might anticipate that the case could be made to start on such expansion in this decade. In order to flesh out more of the details, we are holding a 3-day workshop at the Bragg Institute, together with the Australian/New Zealand user community, interested state and overseas agencies and selected international experts. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Attendees include: Peter B?ni TU-M?nchen, Germany Craig Buckley Curtin University Steve Buckman Australian National University Kurt Clausen Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland Ian Gentle University of Queensland Patrick Hartley CSIRO Mark Hoffmann University of New South Wales Brendan Kennedy Sydney University Duncan McGillivray University of Auckland, New Zealand Anton Middelberg University of Queensland Dan Neumann NIST Center for Neutron Research, USA Richard Newbury University of New South Wales Catherine Pappas Technical University of Delft, Netherlands Roger Pynn Indiana University, USA Ivan Schuller University of California San Diego, USA Mike Snow Indiana University, USA Bill Stirling CEA, France John Stride University of New South Wales Oleg Sushkov University of New South Wales Clemens Ulrich University of New South Wales John White Australian National University For Australian and New Zealand university attendees, AINSE will support travel and accommodation for up to two from each member university. Travel and accommodation for these attendees must be booked through AINSE by contacting Mrs Sandy O'Connor sjo at ansto.gov.au. In order to register, please fill in the online registration form. Local Organisers: * Rob Robinson * Joseph Bevitt * Frank Bruhn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert A. Robinson Head of the Bragg Institute, B87 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Locked Bag 2001 Kirrawee DC NSW 2232 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 9717 9204 FAX: +61 (2) 9717 3606 Mobile: 0417 017 503 E-mail: robert.robinson at ansto.gov.au www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute www.ansto.gov.au/research/bragg_institute/contacts/dr_robert_robinson Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is confidential and may contain privileged information or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or further disclosure of this communication is strictly forbidden. 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The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. The groups in the Instrument Support Division will undertake development work to ensure that the instruments at ESS are world-leading. Description of position/main responsibilities: The role of the Sample Environment Group will allow future users of ESS to perform neutron scattering experiments subjecting their samples to extreme temperatures, pressures, and fields once ESS delivers the first neutrons in 2019. The group will be responsible for preparing and operating the equipment during the course of an experiment along with general maintenance. The unique characteristics of ESS will allow new experiments, formerly not possible requiring sample environment that e.g. operate synchronous with the ESS pulse structure. To determine top priorities and future research trends, consultation with different user communities and leading researchers overseas is of paramount importance to allow not only high-profile neutron experiments, but also complementary characterisation to be carried out at ESS. The successful candidate will establish and lead the Sample Environment group at ESS. The Sample Environment group will be responsible for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kinds of devices and components providing not only high and low temperatures, high magnetic fields, and high pressure but also unique hardware for soft-matter experiments using fast neutron instruments. The candidate will have to liaise with external groups, in-kind contributors, as well as the instruments scientists at ESS in Lund, to establish the framework for the design, acquisition and commissioning of different kind of devices and components with a strong focus on standardisation and automation. Academic qualification: Masters degree in physics or any of the natural sciences. Essential experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in using/designing of sample environment, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. Motivational leadership skills Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Desirable experience: PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences. Management of a team of scientist, engineers and technicians; project management incl. budgeting and reporting. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location Permanent position. The position will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden. Start date To be discussed, but ESS would like to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. The recruitment process is on going and the deadline may be changed. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website. For further information please contact the Head of the Instrumentation Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se or Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Anne S?fstr?m Lanner, anne.safstromlanner[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From j.voigt at fz-juelich.de Mon Dec 19 14:52:43 2011 From: j.voigt at fz-juelich.de (=?Windows-1252?Q?Voigt=2C_J=F6rg?=) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:52:43 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Workshop "New routes to single phase multiferroics" Message-ID: New Routes to Single-Phase Multiferroics 505. WILHELM UND ELSE HERAEUS - SEMINAR Conference Homepage April 23rd - 25th 2012 Physik-Zentrum Bad Honnef, Germany Multiferroic materials challenge our fundamental understanding of magnetic and ferroelectric order. The related properties, including the magnetoelectric coupling, make them promising for future applications in information technology. A strong magnetoelectric coupling is incompatible with traditional mechanisms of ferroelectricity, and so far no multiferroic material fulfilling all technological requirements has been found. To overcome these difficulties, new routes need to be treaded in materials research. In consideration of this, active scientists in the field will be brought together in the 505th WE-Heraeus seminar, in order to discuss the search for new materials and mechanisms, and their better understanding. The latter requires the development of new experimental and theoretical methods, which will also be a subject of the seminar. Younger colleagues will profit particularly from the exchange with experienced researchers in the field. The preliminary list of confirmed invited speakers includes : T. Kimura, Osaka Univ (Opening lecture) D. Khomskii, Univ. K?ln M. V. Mostovoy, Univ. Groningen J. van den Brink, IFW Dresden M. Braden, Univ. K?ln P. Hatton, Durham Univ. M. Kenzelmann, PSI Villigen S. Ishiwata, Univ. Tokyo A. Loidl, Augsburg Univ. M. Fiebig, Univ. Bonn U. Staub, PSI Villigen J. Hamann-Borrero, IFW Dresden E. Schierle, HZ Berlin N. Spaldin, ETH Z?rich M. Lezaic, FZ J?lich A. Stroppa, CNR-SPIN L?Aquila K. D?rr, IFW Dresden A. Shuvaev, TU Wien H. Walker, ESRF The organizing comitee Prof. Dr. Manuel Angst Dr. J?rg Voigt PD Dr. Joachim Hemberger Dr. J?rg Strempfer Dr. J?rg Voigt _/ J?lich Centre for Neutron Science _/ Peter Gr?nberg Institut, JARA-FIT _/ Forschungszentrum J?lich _/ D-52425 J?lich _/ _/ Email: j.voigt at fz-juelich.de _/_/ Tel: +49 2461 61 6020 Fax: +49 2461 61 2610 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The detector group is currently focused on performing the necessary research and development for alternatives to He-3 detectors for neutron detection. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide simulation expertise for the detector group. This is in close collaboration with existing efforts at FRM-II in Munich and the ILL in Grenoble. This collaboration focuses upon gaseous detectors, with thin layers of Boron-10 as a converter material. The successful candidate will lead this collaborative effort and build upon existing results in order to understand the performance and optimise the design of future such detectors. Qualifications PhD in physics, computing or any of the natural sciences. Prior experience with using simulation tools and Monte Carlo techniques are required, as is a demonstrated ability in data analysis. In particular, familiarity with detector simulation and simulation programs such as GEANT, MCSTAS, MCNP, or GARFIELD, etc. would be advantageous. Good programming and computing skills are a necessity. As this position will involve working closely with collaborating institutes, a willingness to spend extended periods posted abroad and to be able to work effectively in a team is essential. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research. Possibility for personnel development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is time limited, 24 months, and will be based at the ESS office in Lund, Sweden with extended periods at other facilities, in particular FRM-II in Munich and ILL in Grenoble. Start date The position is to be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by entering http://www.ess-scandinavia.eu/open-positions It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is February 19, 2012. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information regarding the position, please contact Richard Hall-Wilton, richard.hall-wilton[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. 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Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide expertise for the Neutron Optics Group and work on innovative methods and designs for the transport of neutrons beams to experiments. The work will address issues such as neutron transport performance, coupling of guide systems to the moderators, and neutron supermirrors with reduced ?-ray production rate. Qualifications Academic qualification PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent working experience and knowledge. Desirable experience: Experience in optics, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. A strong computational and/or mathematical background, with experience in developing models of optical systems will be advantageous. Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. NB! Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading centre for materials research. Possibility for personal development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and Swedish language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 12 February, 2012. The recruitment process is ongoing and the deadline may be shortened. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information please contact the leader of the Neutron Optics group, Dr Phillip Bentley phillip.bentley[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrument Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marianne.ekdahl at esss.se Thu Dec 22 14:17:45 2011 From: marianne.ekdahl at esss.se (Marianne Ekdahl) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:17:45 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] ESS, MAXIV and Lund University start first joint laboratory References: Message-ID: <4ED546E5-F02A-40E7-B6D2-966CC9DEE2A8@esss.se> ESS, MAXIV and Lund University start first joint laboratory The European Spallation Source, MAXIV Laboratory and the Department of Physics at Lund University start the first joint laboratory. The new laboratory is the first step towards the building-up of joint infrastructure in the future Science City to be located between MAXIV and ESS. The Joint Detector Laboratory will be the first facility shared by ESS, MAXIV and Lund University. In the laboratory, novel types of detectors suitable for the future ESS and MAXIV facilities will be developed. ESS and MAXIV will be complementary research facilities. In order to fully make use of the potential scientific synergies of these two leading research facilities, initiatives are being taken to strengthen the scientific exchange between MAXIV, ESS and Lund University. The development of joint infrastructures, such as joint laboratories, is one part of this. - The Joint Detector Laboratory will be an important step in the process of bringing ESS and MAXIV closer. It will also serve as example for how competences and infrastructure at a university can benefit the MAX IV and ESS facilities, says Jesper Andersen, Science Director at the MAX IV Laboratory. ESS will have around 30 times higher neutron flux than existing neutron sources, which makes it a particular challenge to build detectors. Building the MAXIV detectors pose a similar challenge, since MAXIV will have the most brilliant synchrotron light of any X-ray research facility. The Photonuclear Group of the Division of Nuclear Physics, based at the existing MAX-lab, has vast experience of photon and neutron detector development. In the Joint Detector Laboratory, novel types of detectors will be developed and built. Through collaborating, all three parties will benefit from the sharing of knowledge and resources. - This is particularly important to ESS for several reasons. Firstly, this is the first ESS laboratory and our first physical infrastructure here in Lund. In fact, we consider this as a first step towards Science City. Secondly, detector development is crucial to ESS, and we need to build up expertise here in Lund, says Richard Hall-Wilton, Group Leader for the ESS Detector Group. - There are large similarities between detectors for X-rays, neutrons and nuclear physics. The pooling of equipment and skills will mean that we can develop better detectors, says Dr Kevin Fissum at the Photonuclear Group at the Lund University Department of Physics. The first stage in the collaboration will mean sharing the existing detector laboratory at MAX-lab. In a second stage, during 2012, the activities will be significantly expanded. Detectors are essential equipment in laboratories using particles or light to study different materials. The detectors measure how the neutrons or the synchrotron light interact with the scientist?s sample. Thus they are crucial for the gathering of information that will enable understanding of the characteristics of the sample. The Joint Detector Laboratory will be operated by the MAXIV Laboratory, ESS and the Department of Physics at Lund University. Science City is the area planned to be built between ESS and MAXIV. Science City will host laboratories and other infrastructure jointly operated by ESS and MAXIV, and other activities related to research and development. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From frick at ill.eu Thu Dec 22 14:19:00 2011 From: frick at ill.eu (Bernhard Frick) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:19:00 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] First announcement - Solid State Proton Conductors Conference SSPC16, Grenoble 10-14 September, 2012 Message-ID: Dear Colleague, It is our pleasure to invite you to participate to the 16th edition of the international conference "Solid State Proton Conductors" (SSPC16), which will be held in Grenoble, France, in days 10-14 September, 2012. SSPC conferences are devoted to solid state protonics, a lively research field with focus on fundamental mechanisms and ultimate applications of proton transport through solid materials. SSPC16 will put special attention to the use of modern scattering techniques (Neutrons/X-rays) for studying properties of novel energy materials. The conference will benefit from the unique scientific environment of Grenoble, including world-class large scale facilities as the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Laue Langevin Institut (ILL). Please download the SSPC16 flyer with a preliminary program by clicking here and visit our website at http://sspc16.weebly.com for further details. You can also contact us at sspc16 at gmail.com Abstract submission will open mid-January 2012. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Grenoble in September 2012. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Dr. Sandrine Lyonnard Laboratory of Ionic Polymer Conductors CEA-INAC ? Grenoble Local Organizing Committee S.Lyonnard/S. Mossa/G. Gebel /H. Mendil / L. Gonon / V. Mareau CEA-INAC F. Lefebvre-Joud/E. Bouyer CEA-LITEN M. Mar?chal / CNRS-LEPMI B.Frick/J. Combet Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) G. Portale European Syncrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The work will be conducted in collaboration with a range of different research groups at Chalmers, as well as with research groups at other Swedish Universities and at Universities abroad. Job description The majority of the student's working time will be devoted to his/her own research, with the main objective to obtain a PhD degree at the end of the project. For this purpose, it is expected that the student will be able to develop and pursue his/her own scientific ideas, and communicate his/her results in a wide context, through the publication of scientific articles and oral presentations at international conferences, for example. In addition, the position will normally include 20% department work, mostly teaching duties. The employment is limited to a maximum of five years. Qualifications We are looking for a PhD student with a Master degree and strong interest in physics and/or materials physics, or a related discipline. Candidates must have strong social skills, work ethic, and collaboration and communication (oral and written) skills. Candidates must also show great potential to drive projects independently. Application procedure Applications will be accepted through Chalmers webpage (www.chalmers.se) which also contains more information about the position. The closing date for applications is 2012-01-26, however, the review of applications will commence before that. For additional information, please contact: Asst. Prof. Maths Karlsson Dept. of Applied Physics, Chalmers Phone: +46 31 772 8038 Email: maths.karlsson at chalmers.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From johnson at ill.fr Thu Dec 22 21:41:18 2011 From: johnson at ill.fr (johnson at ill.fr) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:41:18 +0100 (CET) Subject: [Neutron] MDANSE 2012 - school: Molecular Dynamics to Analyse Neutron Scattering Experiments Message-ID: <1abe59052e12f43705a4b755e672d091.squirrel@195.83.126.17> MDANSE 2012 - school: Molecular Dynamics to Analyse Neutron Scattering Experiments 27-30 March 2012, Institut Laue Langevin, Grenoble, France Organizers: Miguel A. Gonzalez, E. Pellegrini, E. Farhi, D. Richard, M. Johnson The purpose of this school is to train students and scientists in the use of atomistic simulation tools to analyze and interpret neutron scattering data. Lectures on simulation and analysis methods will be followed by examples adapted to the fields of interest of the participants. The school will focus mainly on practical training using a range of simulation and analysis codes on personal computers and the cluster at ILL, so the number of participants will be limited to 30. To apply to particpate in this school and for more information go to http://www.ill.eu/MDANSE. Please send enquiries to mdanse(at)ill.eu. From Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se Thu Dec 22 22:26:23 2011 From: Charlotta.Olsson at esss.se (Charlotta Olsson) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:26:23 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Wrong duration, PostDoc Position - Neutron Optics at ESS Message-ID: <3DFA8E47-10D8-4D77-95F8-AF5D8EBC2701@esss.se> Unfortunately the duration period was wrong in the ad sent out earlier today from the Neutron mailing list. Please disregard the previous e-mail regarding this position. Welcome to apply for the below opening. PostDoc Position - Neutron Optics The Neutron Optics Group of the Instrument Support Division at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Post Doc ? Neutron Optics. Description of position/department The Neutron Optics Group is part of the Instrument Support Division under the Science Directorate. The Instrument Support Division provides the technological tools required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at ESS. The Neutron Optics group focuses on enhancing the performance of neutron sources, moderators and beam delivery systems at ESS. Description of main responsibilities. Description of main responsibilities The successful candidate will provide expertise for the Neutron Optics Group and work on innovative methods and designs for the transport of neutrons beams to experiments. The work will address issues such as neutron transport performance, coupling of guide systems to the moderators, and neutron supermirrors with reduced ?-ray production rate. Qualifications Academic qualification PhD in physics or any of the natural sciences, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent working experience and knowledge. Desirable experience: Experience in optics, preferably with respect to neutron scattering instruments. A strong computational and/or mathematical background, with experience in developing models of optical systems will be advantageous. Experience of working in an international environment. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage. NB! Both candidates who have recently finished their PhD and those with several years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply What ESS can offer Opportunity to work in an international environment. A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading centre for materials research. Possibility for personal development. Relocation assistance as well as family support and Swedish language courses are offered. Duration & Location The position is time limited position for 24 months. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Start date The position will be filled as soon as possible. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on ?apply? and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 12 February, 2012. The recruitment process is ongoing and the deadline may be shortened. Therefore we recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Please note we only accept applications via ESS website For further information please contact the leader of the Neutron Optics group, Dr Phillip Bentley phillip.bentley[at]esss.se or the Head of the Instrument Support Division, Dr Oliver Kirstein, oliver.kirstein[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world?s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials ? from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. .................................................................... Charlotta Olsson HR Administrator European Spallation Source ESS AB P.O Box 176, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund Mobile: +46 767 72 67 07 Phone: +46 46 222 67 07 E-mail: charlotta.olsson at esss.se www.esss.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The new facilities will provide the critical science and technology capabilities necessary to execute the 21st century responsibilities of NNSA in executing its mission and in supporting the broader national security agenda. The NNSA facility call, coupled with LANL plans to invest in critical Laboratory capabilities provides a real opportunity to enhance research at LANSCE. The intent of the one-and-a-half day focused user meeting is to allow the user community a means to affect LANSCE's response to the call. Detailed information on the Workshop may be found at: http://lansce.lanl.gov/users/lug/lugtopics.shtml We hope to see you there! - LANSCE User Office -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Arsen Gukasov From D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk Fri Dec 30 01:20:03 2011 From: D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk (Don Paul) Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:20:03 +0000 Subject: [Neutron] PhD student position in Superconductivity and Muons Message-ID: <815C7FC5-AB82-446A-A7F9-99BD0145A022@warwick.ac.uk> The ISIS Neutron & Muon Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick wish to appoint a doctoral research student for the study of unconventional superconducting materials which exhibit unusual pairing mechanisms. The PhD student on this project would be involved in the growth and characterisation of polycrystalline and single crystals of such materials, would receive training in a wide variety of techniques of relevance to superconductivity and magnetism research and gain an appreciation of the field of neutron and muon physics for the study of vortex physics. This PhD studentship is available from the beginning of October 2012. Please note, due to restrictions applied by the funding agency, only a UK or EU student can be supported on this project. To discuss the background to this project further contact either: D.M.Paul at warwick.ac.uk or Adrian.Hiller at stfc.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------ Professor Don Paul Superconductivity & Magnetism Group Department of Physics University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom email phrje at warwick.ac.uk tel 024 76 523603 ------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Artur.Braun at empa.ch Sat Dec 31 02:08:05 2011 From: Artur.Braun at empa.ch (Braun, Artur) Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:08:05 +0100 Subject: [Neutron] Call for Papers: MSE 2012 Symposium D4 - Thin film characterization with synchrotron radiation / X-rays and neutrons: small probes for big problems Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the Symposium D4: "Thin film characterization with synchrotron radiation / X-rays and neutrons: small probes for big problems" at the Materials Science & Engineering Meeting MSE 2012 in Darmstadt/Germany, September 2012. http://www.dgm.de/dgm/mse-congress/php/symp_chair.php?lg=en http://webdb.dgm.de/dgm_lit/topics/FMPro?-db=w_topics&-max=25&-format=comment_overview.htm&-lay=web&-Op=eq&mark=0&TgNr=1071&Symp_Nr=D4&-token.1=1071&-token.2=&-token.3=symporg&-find I would appreciate if you could circulate this information among your peer. It would be very interesting to have in Darmstadt presentations on thin film characterization with x-rays and neutrons. Best regards and have a Happy New Year Artur Braun Dr. Artur BRAUN, Physicist, Marie Curie Fellow Group Leader Ceramic Energy Materials Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology ?berlandstrasse 129 CH - 8600 D?bendorf, Switzerland Phone: +41 (0) 58 765 4850 Fax: +41 (0) 58 765 4150 Mobile: +41 (0) 79 849 6183 Topical Editor "Energy Materials" Current Applied Physics Call for Papers: MSE 2012 in Darmstadt September 2012: Symposium D4 on Thin Film Metrology Progress in artificial photosynthesis for solar hydrogen generation and water splitting New Empa-Basel-Argonne Lab paper [cid:image001.png at 01CCC75C.195F0CC0] "Work. Finish. Publish." (Michael Faraday) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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