[Neutron] ORNL - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Condensed Matter (High Magnetic Fields) - NB50364100

[Schwengels, Caty]

Job Posting Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Condensed Matter (High Magnetic Fields) - NB50364100

Purpose
The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), the United States' highest flux reactor based neutron source, and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the world's most intense pulsed accelerator based neutron source. Together these facilities operate 24 instruments for neutron scattering research, each year carrying out in excess of 1,000 experiments in the physical, chemical, materials, biological and medical sciences for more than 3,000 visiting scientists. HFIR also provides unique facilities for isotope production and neutron irradiation. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov.<http://neutrons.ornl.gov/>
The Quantum Condensed Matter Division (QCMD) in the Neutron Sciences Directorate at ORNL operates 13 instruments for elastic and inelastic neutron scattering studies of materials. Instruments are located at both the HFIR and the SNS. The QCMD conducts research on materials with emergent properties that are manifestly quantum in origin. Some examples of current interest include superconductivity, multiferroicity, low dimensional and frustrated magnetism, orbital fluctuations and quantum criticality.

QCMD has an immediate opening for one postdoctoral fellow to work on a scientific project using neutron scattering and pulsed magnetic fields in the Time-of-Flight Spectroscopy group.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will participate in and conduct independent and collaborative neutron scattering experiments at the neutron sources at ORNL (SNS and HFIR). Many of these experiments will utilize pulsed high magnetic field capabilities and will help to further develop the apparatus, expand its use at ORNL, and streamline the analysis of the experimental results. The candidate will publish research results in scientific journals, and maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of laboratory values and ethics.

Qualifications Required

Candidates with a recent Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related fields will be considered. Demonstrated expertise in experimental techniques and methods is required. Must have strong written and oral communication skills and desire to work in a team environment on scientifically challenging problems.
Qualifications Desired:
Experience with neutron, x-ray scattering, and or high magnetic fields is highly desirable.



Work Directions and Interfaces
Technical Questions: Contact Dr. Garrett Granroth at granrothge at ornl.gov <mailto:granrothge at ornl.gov> for questions about this position. Please reference the position title and number in the correspondence.

Additional Information:
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. Certain exceptions may be considered. This position is a temporary, full-time assignment for 24 months.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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