[Neutron] CSNS Job posting: Instrument scientist and postdoc researcher in high-resolution neutron powder diffractometer

[Ping MIAO]

*Location:* Dongguan, China

*Employer: *China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS), Institute of High 
Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

*Description of Institution *

CSNS is the first spallation neutron source in China, located in 
Dongguan city, roughly 100km north of Hong Kong. As one of the four 
advanced spallation neutron source facilities in the world, CSNS seeks 
to answer the fundamental science questions about materials and promote 
technical innovations that improve our daily lives. It provides a 
powerful research platform for diverse fields, such as materials science 
and technology, physics, life sciences, chemistry, resources and 
environment, new energy, etc.**

CSNS obtained its first neutron beam on August 28, 2017 and has entered 
its operation phase. Currently CSNS is running with stable beam power of 
about 100 kW and operating 3 neutron instruments including a powder 
diffractometer, a SANS and a polarized neutron reflectometer, with 
another 17 instruments in construction or planning.

*Introduction*

The high-resolution neutron powder diffractometer group within the 
Neutron Science Division in CSNS is constructing a new powder 
diffractometer, which is expected to reach a world-leading resolution of 
delta-d/d < 0.05%. The group seeks an instrument scientist to develop 
the beam line and a postdoc researcher to carry out original research on 
magnetic materials by utilizing multiple neutron/X-ray/muon scattering 
techniques. The positions represent extraordinary opportunities to 
develop a world-class neutron instrument and conduct frontier research 
in condensed matter physics and materials science. Applications are 
sought from highly creative and motivated individuals who are majored in 
condensed matter physics or materials science and have demonstrated 
skills/ experience in the diffraction technique.

*Job description*

The instrument scientist is expected to prosecute his/her own research 
program as well as spend time in development of the high-resolution 
powder diffractometer and supporting users to maximize the scientific 
output from the instrument. Major Duties and Responsibilities are:

·Conduct a scientific research program that includes but not limited to 
the use of the high-resolution powder diffractometer and help guide the 
scientific program on the diffractometer.

·Contribute to technical developments on the diffractometer including on 
the instrument itself, sample environment and data reduction and 
analysis software /etc/.

·Provide technical support to users from proposal submission through 
experimental time to data analysis, as well as being responsible for 
safety, maintenance and calibration of the diffractometer.

The postdoc researcher will join an interdisciplinary team with a focus 
on research on dynamic magnetic and atomic structure of materials with 
strong magnetoelastic coupling and quantum magnetic excitations in 
strongly correlated electron systems. We are utilizing the existing 
neutron instruments at CSNS as well as the instruments at other 
neutron/synchrotron/muon sources to characterize the microscopic 
magnetism and verify its relevance with the exotic properties of these 
systems.

We offer the instrument scientist a permanent position with salary 
provided in accordance to the regulations of CSNS. The postdoc position 
is a full-time position with a salary of about 400000 rmb/year and 
appointed on a 24-month service basis with a possibility of an offer of 
a permanent position after the service. Both positions are eligible for 
a quality benefits package, including a contributory pension plan, paid 
vacation, medical plan options /etc/.


*Basic Qualifications*

·PhD (or are expected to have until the employment) in physics, 
chemistry or materials science.

·Evidence of a scientific publication record at PhD or post-doctoral 
level is required, as well as proven expertise in the diffraction technique

·Two-year previous postdoc experience is required for the instrument 
scientist position

·Experience in large neutron facilities would be advantageous but is not 
essential for the instrument scientist position.

*How to Apply*

This position will be filled on a continual basis and will remain open 
until filled.

Interested candidates should email their CV and cover letter, outlining 
their suitability for the position, to Dr. Ping Miao 
(miaoping at ihep.ac.cn <mailto:miaoping at ihep.ac.cn>), leading instrument 
scientist of the high-resolution neutron powder diffractometer, China 
Spallation Neutron Source, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese 
Academy of Sciences.