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USANS INSTRUMENT SCIENTIST
NIST CENTER FOR NEUTRON RESEARCH
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY

The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking candidates for an
Ultra-Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (USANS) Instrument Scientist
position.  USANS extends the SANS accessible Q range by two orders of
magnitude.  The NCNR USANS is the world's leading USANS facility
(http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/instruments/usans/index.html) and is part  
of an
instrumentation suite  which also consists of two 30-m long pinhole
geometry instruments.  Combined, these instruments span four orders of
magnitude in Q-space corresponding to structural features in materials
ranging from 1nm to over 20,000 nm.

The NCNR has broad interests in the nano- to microscale structures in
materials; in advancing measurement capabilities and analysis  
methods; in
promoting the use of these facilities by the general scientific  
community;
and in maintaining these facilities at peak performance.
http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/programs/sans/scientists  This position will
allow the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to help develop
their own scientific program taking advantage of this new capability
within the context of a world class neutron user facility.   
Collaborations
with visiting scientists, NCNR staff, and other scientists at NIST are
nurtured and highly encouraged providing a rich and rewarding scientific
atmosphere.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field and
excellent experimental, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in microstructure or macromolecular structure  
characterization
using x-ray or neutron diffraction techniques is highly desirable.
Responsibilities include aiding visiting researchers in conducting
experiments, instrument maintenance and development, driving the
scientific program of the instrument, and developing an independent
research program.  Appointment will initially be for two years with the
possibility of extension for up to two additional years.  Salary is  
in the
range from $52,000 to $60,000 depending on qualifications and  
experience.
Expressions of interest along with a resume should be sent to:

Dr. Paul Butler
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8562
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8562
Tel: (301) 975-2028
Fax: (301) 921-9847
Email: butler at nist.gov