[Neutron] Instrument data scientist for neutron reflectometry and large-scale structures

Fri Jul 3 12:40:35 CEST 2020

The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) invites applications for an Instrument Data Scientist position in the Data Management and Software Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, and who wants to play a central role in developing a world-leading user programme for large-scale structures (neutron reflectometry and small-angle neutron scattering (SANS)).

Description of division
The Data Management and Software Centre (DMSC) of the European Spallation Source (ESS) is tasked with the mission to assist users of ESS with all their scientific computing needs. This includes experimental control, data curation, reduction and analysis, modelling and simulations, user office software and associated hardware and infrastructure. ESS has two locations, DMSC located in Copenhagen, Denmark, and with experimental facilities and the head quarter located in Lund, Sweden.

Description of main responsibilities
As an instrument data scientist for neutron reflectometry and large-scale structures at the European Spallation Source you will act as an interface between DMSC and one or more instrument teams for reflectometry and small-angle neutron scattering (SANS). This is a new type of position at ESS and therefore the candidate has an opportunity to shape the role in collaboration with other ESS instrument data scientists and corresponding stakeholders. However, the role as instrument data scientist will encompass the following tasks:

  *   Project / product managing the deliverables from DMSC to the instrument teams in order to maximize the scientific impact from those instruments.
  *   Working with your colleagues at DMSC and the instrument team(s) on providing the best user experience.
  *   Co-designing and co-developing data processing and analysis software with your colleagues at DMSC using requirements from users and instrument team(s) across all domains and techniques.
  *   Providing direct support (including acting as local contact) to the experimental programme assisting users with analysis of their data once the instruments have entered the ESS user programme.
  *   Co-creating with instrument teams a world leading user programme for large-scale structures
  *   Advancing the domain of neutron reflectometry with cutting edge data science and data analysis methods

Focus will initially be on ensuring that scientific user software is ready for operation of the instruments. The instrument data scientist will therefore play a central role during commissioning of the instruments.

The candidate will become a member of the Data Reduction, Analysis, and Modelling (DRAM) group at DMSC and report to the corresponding Group Leader, but is at the same time expected to be an active member of the relevant instrument teams. For this reason, the instrument data scientist is expected to spend significant time in both Copenhagen and Lund.

The instrument data scientist is strongly encouraged to maintain an active research profile in the domain of neutron reflectometry, while keeping the task of enabling users to do world leading science a first priority.

The instruments that currently are being constructed for neutron reflectometry is ESTIA, which has full polarization analysis, and LoKI for SANS. These will later on be supplemented with the liquids reflectometer FREIA and the SANS instrument SKADI. For more information about the ESS instruments see the ESS home page at https://www.ess.eu<https://www.europeanspallationsource.se/>

Qualifications
For this position it is essential that the candidate has experience with neutron reflectometry experiments including associated data processing, analysis, and modelling. To best complement current skills in the group and to best support ESTIA, we are particularly interested in an individual with experience and interest in hard condensed matter. Moreover, the candidate should have an interest in utilizing those skills for helping users at the ESS. Python is used extensively at ESS for data processing and the candidate should therefore be able to become proficient in using Python for solving scientific problems.

It is desirable (but not a requirement) if the candidate also have some of the following skills:

  *   Experience with development or maintenance of instrumentation at a neutron source or similar research infrastructure
  *   Experience in providing user support as part of a user programme at a research infrastructure
  *   Experience with development of scientific user software
  *   Expertise in modelling and simulations of relevance for neutron reflectometry. Knowledge of micro-magnetics simulations would be an advantage.
  *   Experience with project management and / or agile development methodologies
  *   Experience with product management
  *   Knowledge or experience with modern software development practises (e.g. continuous integration)
  *   Experience with development of free and open source software (FOSS)

Pragmatism and flexibility are essential traits for this position as well as the ability to drive projects and processes and a collaborative mindset.

Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite and mastering of additional languages is an asset.

Our work environment is exciting and characterised by rapid changes and an international atmosphere with highly skilled personnel from diverse cultures. You must therefore enjoy the diversity of such an environment and have a personality suited for the challenges it presents.

What ESS can offer
ESS can offer you a variety of things, such as passionate colleagues, a vibrant melting pot of diversity, and a challenging and high paced work environment where our employees take great pride in designing and building a world leading facility for materials research.

If you were to join ESS, you would become an important piece of the puzzle, since all our skilled staff are needed in order to fulfill the overall mission. We value and need expertise, innovative minds, great ways of leading and interacting with others, and the ability to work with people regardless of culture and background.

Duration & Location
The position is permanent with three months initial probationary period

Your work place will be situated in Copenhagen, Denmark. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and cover letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website or ESS intranet. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply through the intranet.

The deadline for applications is 2019-08-31.

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process in general, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process. <https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process>

For further information regarding the position, please contact the recruiting manager, Thomas Holm Rod, Group Leader Data Reduction, Analysis, and Modelling Thomas.HolmRod at ess.eu<mailto:Thomas.HolmRod at ess.eu>.

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Karin Vandenborre, Karin.Vandenborre at ess.eu<mailto:Karin.Vandenborre at ess.eu>.

We look forward to receiving your application!
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