[Neutron] Vacancy at ISIS: Instrument Scientist for Quasi-Elastic Neutron Spectroscopy

[Campbell, Stuart]

Being posted on behalf of Victoria Garcia Sakai.
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From: Garcia Sakai, Victoria (STFC,RAL,ISIS)
Sent: 28 June 2019 12:19
To: neutron at neutronsources.org<mailto:neutron at neutronsources.org>
Subject: Vacancy at ISIS: Instrument Scientist for Quasi-Elastic Neutron Spectroscopy


Instrument Scientist for Quasi-Elastic Neutron Spectroscopy

STFC, Didcot, United Kingdom

£30,357 - £42,576 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

Full Time

Grade: D or E

Contract Type: Open Ended

Closing Date: 7th July 2019

Interview Date: Week commencing 5th August 2019

Job reference: IRC249840



About Us:



The ISIS Neutron & Muon Source is a world-leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory near Oxford in the United Kingdom. Our suite of neutron and muon instruments gives unique insights into the properties of materials at the atomic scale. We support a national and international community of more than 3000 scientists for research into subjects ranging from clean energy and the environment, pharmaceuticals and health care, through to nanotechnology and materials engineering, catalysis and polymers and on to fundamental studies of materials.



ISIS has two low energy neutron spectrometers of inverted geometry, Iris and Osiris. They provide access to quasi-elastic and low-energy inelastic neutron scattering facilities across the physical, chemical and biophysical sciences, including energy research, catalysis, nanoscience, soft matter and biophysics. They are part of the instrument suite of the ISIS Molecular Spectroscopy Group that develops and operates a set of cutting edge neutron spectrometers; key tools to access structure and dynamics ranging from diffusion and rotation, phonon or bond vibrations and quantum effects.



About the Role



We are looking for a highly motivated and independent full time Instrument Scientist to support and develop the science and instrumentation programme on the backscattering neutron spectrometers Iris and Osiris, especially in the areas of soft matter or biophysics research. The position represents an excellent opportunity to develop both collaborative and personal scientific research programmes, and to contribute to the development of new capabilities at ISIS relevant to the instruments (new instrumentation, novel sample environment devices, advanced data analysis capabilities). You will interact extensively with visitors from higher education institutions as well as from industry. These duties on both Iris and Osiris will require you to work alongside and train these visitors to perform experiments and assist with data analysis and interpretation, and publication of results. You are expected to represent and actively work on expanding the user base of the instruments. Externally, you will be expected to present your own scientific work at conferences, strategically engage with stakeholders, and delineate future directions in science and facility development. Internally, you will be expected to contribute to the wider activities of the Molecular Spectroscopy Group and actively represent the group in its interactions with other ISIS and STFC science and technology groups.



About You (Personal Skills and Attributes)



• a PhD in the physical sciences (or imminent award of) or equivalent experience

• a track record of research in a relevant scientific area

• expertise and understanding of neutron spectroscopy

• potential or ability to pursue an independent research programme

• good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.



Any other Relevant Information



You must expect to perform some work out of normal working hours including weekends, during ISIS operating cycles. The work also requires the willingness and ability to work in a radiation area, in confined spaces and to handle chemicals and biological materials. There will be occasional requirements to travel within the UK and overseas.



Organization Description

UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ukri.org&d=DwMFAw&c=aTOVZmpUfPKZuaG9NO7J7Mh6imZbfhL47t9CpZ-pCOw&r=mvlWGWokmk6eb5M-MUalS0jY4LRCAJGbZ234VABnTg4&m=hwBcyaMB6rGdEZNZPbuQRORjy1Ag7AUc02QtUztJM_w&s=MnnStMtLs2qWgAgaw1hdlb2o60UOExUDAz9zUfZnqPE&e=>.

The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, and our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people – and more broadly to the world.



How to Apply

For more detailed information of the Job Requirements and to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc249840_9535.aspx<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.topcareer.jobs_Vacancy_irc249840-5F9535.aspx&d=DwMFAw&c=aTOVZmpUfPKZuaG9NO7J7Mh6imZbfhL47t9CpZ-pCOw&r=mvlWGWokmk6eb5M-MUalS0jY4LRCAJGbZ234VABnTg4&m=hwBcyaMB6rGdEZNZPbuQRORjy1Ag7AUc02QtUztJM_w&s=tNpAVHB-RlYp2bZ-VQkgS_ZTXMZJ9owyxqCwagSXqO4&e=>. Only online applications will be accepted. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on +44 (0)1793 867000.

Please submit a covering letter and CV ensuring that the IRC reference is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Please note that failure to address the above criteria or submitted without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered.

The closing date for applications is 7th July 2019.





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