[Neutron] Job posting - Neutron Diffraction Instrument Scientist

[László Bottyán]

Dear Colleagues,

Please find below a call of the Budapest Neutron Centre (BNC) management 
for applications for a Diffraction Instrument Scientist position at the BNC, 
Budapest, Hungary. I kindly ask Colleagues, not interested in applying for the 
job to forward the ad to local forums and to circulate it among potential 
candidates in their circle of acquaintance.

Best regards,

László Bottyán
BNC MB member

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Neutrons Job Posting - Diffraction Instrument Scientist

The management of the Budapest Neutron Centre (BNC) invites 
applications for a Diffraction Instrument Scientist position
(MTEST neutron diffractometer - www.bnc.hu/mtest)

Location: Konkoly-Thege Miklós Street 29-33., 1121 Budapest, Hungary

Institution: Centre for Energy Research

Employment: Full time for a period of one year with options of further 
extension and tenure.

Major duties and responsibilities:
In this position you will:

Operate the MTEST neutron diffraction user instrument of BNC
- perform experiments and data reduction
- participate in interpretation of the results

Engage in the development of
- new technologies (e.g., detectors, neutron optics and sample
   environments) and
- methods (e.g. data analysis algorithms) to improve and expand the
   capabilities of the instruments.

Conduct independent high-quality research program:
- publish scientific papers
- present scientific results at national and international conferences
- maintain strong commitment to implementation and perpetuation of
   scientific values and ethics

Ensure collaborative work environment for users, staff, postdocs, and
   students
- develop collaborations to contribute to the scientific goals of BNC

Basic qualifications:
- PhD (optionally MSc) in physics, chemistry, biology, materials
   science or a closely related discipline
- interest in experimental and developmental work
- precision
- independent work and teamwork skills
- good command of English

Preferred qualifications:
- existing own field of research in neutron/X-ray diffraction
- experience in diffraction and crystallography
- experience in diffraction data processing (Rietveld, Reverse Monte
   Carlo)
- experience with instrument control
- experience with the Linux operating system
- knowledge of programming languages (like C++, Python, Bash)
- knowledge of Hungarian language

Payment: Based on the qualification of the applicant

Data to be submitted:
Phone number, CV, copy of certificates of the relevant qualifications, 
letter(s) of recommendation if any, cover letter.

Deadline: The position will remain open until filled, but at least until 
20 September.

Deadline for evaluation: 21 September 2020

Earliest possible starting date: 1 October 2020

For details on BNC please consult www.bnc.hu.

Should you need further information on the job application, contact:
Zoltán Dudás
Phone: +36 1 392-2222 ext.1849,
Email: dudas.zoltan at energia.mta.hu