[Neutron] ISIS Instrument Scientist Position in Molecular Spectroscopy

[Victoria Garcia Sakai - UKRI STFC]

An instrument scientist position is available at ISIS in the Molecular Spectroscopy Group. 

https://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc253553_10617.aspx 

Online applications only. Please submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please ensure that the IRC reference is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. 

For questions please contact: Dr. Victoria García Sakai, Molecular Spectroscopy Group Leader, victoria.garcia-sakai at stfc.ac.uk  

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Salary: £38,318 to £42,576 (depending on experience and skills)
Grade:  UKRI-E 
Contract Type: Open-Ended
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 7th May 2020

The Molecular Spectroscopy Group at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility develops and operates a set of world-class neutron spectrometers, IRIS, OSIRIS, TOSCA and VESUVIO, that access structure and dynamics over a very wide energy range. The techniques offer insights into diffusional mechanisms, rotations, phonon or bond vibrations, and quantum effects in the zero point energy, in a wide variety of materials across the physical, chemical and biophysical sciences. Materials studied include those relevant for energy applications and catalysis, biologically active and soft condensed matter, and many other functional materials.

We are looking for a highly motivated and independent full-time instrument scientist to join our team and support and develop the science and instrumentation programs within the group. Specially we are looking for someone with a strong background in neutron instrumentation design and with a scientific interest in the field of energy materials. This timely position represents an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of two major instrument upgrade projects, on OSIRIS and TOSCA, aswell as to grow the group's scientific capabilities in the area of energy materials.

Duties include:
- Contributing extensively to instrument upgrades on the instruments in the group
- Conducting a scientific research program in energy materials that includes the use of the spectrometers in the group, as well as other instruments at ISIS and international neutron sources
- Interacting, supporting and training users in performing experiments and assist with data analysis and interpretation, and publication of results in the area of energy materials (acting as 'local contact' for experiments)
- Representing the group's capabilities with new user groups and communities, with a view to expand the user base of our instruments in the area of energy materials
- Presenting your own scientific work at conferences
- Contributing where necessary to developments in sample environment and data reduction and analysis software
- Contributing 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.

Personal Skills and Attributes:
- A PhD in the physical sciences
- Expertise in neutron instrument design
- Track record of research in the field of energy materials
- Expertise and understanding of quasi-elastic and inelastic scattering techniques and data analysis
- Expertise in programming, modelling and simulations
- Ability to pursue an independent research program
- Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Organization Description:
The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation. STFC is one of the nine entities that constitute UK Research and Innovation, a new body which works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish. More information can be found at www.ukri.org.