[Neutron] CSNS Job Posting: Neutron Scattering Software Developer

[Xiao-Xiao Cai]

Job headline    Neutron Scattering Software Developer

Job Title    Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher

Employer    China Spallation Neutron Source, the Institute of High 
Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Location    Dongguan, China

Introduction    Located in Dongguan China, the China Spallation Neutron 
Source (CSNS) is a newly operational user facility that is open to the 
world. With the first batch of three neutron instruments entering the 
user service phase in 2018, seventeen additional instruments are 
currently under construction or in the conceptual design phase. A 
scientific software developer position within the data analysis group is 
now available for application. The duration of this position is 2 years 
for postdoc and permanent for scientist. The position is expected to 
satisfy our increasing demand on neutron scattering modelling and data 
analysis activities, and contribute to international software projects 
such as NCrystal, McStas, Geant4 and Mantid. Researchers with software 
development expertise, especially from neutron and x-ray scattering, 
high energy physics and nuclear science communities, are encouraged to 
apply.

Job description    Responsibilities for this position:
1.As a core member of the NCrystal team, develop neutron inelastic and 
small-angle scattering models 
(https://github.com/mctools/ncrystal/wiki). Participate in the neutron 
experiments carried out for the validation of the developed numerical 
models.
2.Participate in the neutron data analysis software development.
3.Use NCrystal-enabled Monte Carlo packages to simulate instrument of 
interest, and provide simulated detector DAQ data stream for the 
subsequent data analysis procedure.

We provide,
1.State-of-the-art computational infrastructure and access to a 
world-class neutron facility.
2.Competitive salary, health insurance, pension plan and inexpensive 
company accommodation. In 2019, the yearly gross salary for a postdoc is 
about 400k RMB (approximately 53k Euros). The salary for a research 
scientist depends on qualification and experience.
3.140 hours/year employee self-organising education and training.
4.Clear career path.

Requested Profile    Essential:
1.The applicant must have obtained a PhD in physics, math or related 
field prior the time of this employment
2.Basic understanding of neutron or x-ray scattering theory
3. Proficient with at least one compiled programming language
4. Interest in scientific software development
5. Good English communication and writing skills
6. Minimum2 years postdoc experience for the scientist position applicants

Desired:
1.Strong background knowledge in neutron or x-ray scattering
2.Experienced in object-oriented design and scientific software development
3.Experienced in data analysis for physics experiments


How to Apply    This position will be filled on a continuous basis and 
will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should email their 
CV along with a cover letter, to Dr. Xiao-Xiao Cai (caixx[at]ihep.ac.cn ).