Instrument Scientist - Small Angle Neutron

Description of position The instrument suite at ESS will be developed in close collaboration with the user community and the successful candidate is expected to consult with this community while preparing the design and scientific case of the SANS instruments. Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in physics, chemistry or biology, experience with neutron instrumentation and neutron science. Preference will be given to those candidates with a recognised international profile in research and direct hands on experience in developing and constructing neutron scattering instrumentation and especially SANS instruments. The successful candidate will be part of the ESS team and lead collaborations on a European level, you therefore must possess excellent communication and written skills in English in order to liaise with different parties relevant for the success of ESS. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. Description of department The ESS project has Final Preparatory Phase for design before construction. Neutron instruments are critical components of ESS. New instrument designs should be developed to take full advantage of the time structure of neutron pulses at ESS. The primary aim of the Instruments Division is to develop new SANS instrumentation concepts for the long neutron pulses that will be generated at the ESS, as well as contribute to the specifications and design of laboratories that will support the scientific program of these instruments. Duration Terms of contract will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. Start date To be discussed, but a desirable start date would be June 1, 2011. Application & Contact Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on "apply" and follow the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contacts details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is 18th February 2011. We intend to carry out the first stage interviews on the 4th of April 2011, so please note this in your calendar. For further information please contact Deputy Director for Science, Dr Dimitri Argyriou, dimitri.argyriou atâesss.se or the Head of the Instrumentation Division, Dr Ken Andersen, ken.andersen atâesss.se. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world's most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials - from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 16 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. (We have made our media choice regarding recruitments and kindly decline contact with media sellers.)