Dear Rietvelders, Necsa (South African Nuclear Energy Corporation) is
seeking candidates for the following two positions in the field of
neutron and X-ray diffraction. We are looking for experienced
scientists with practical hands-on experience and a record of
diffraction based research.
POSTIONS IN X-RAY AND NEUTRON DIFFRACTION
The Diffraction Group from the Research and Development Division of
Necsa provide X-ray and neutron diffraction (at the SAFARI-1 Research
Reactor) facilities for user access. All laboratories are currently
being upgraded and expanded, to meet the needs of the South African
scientific and engineering research fraternities. A key element is the
expansion of the scientific expertise base through the attraction of
skilled individuals to become technical experts in support of the user
communities.
We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following two
positions:
1. POSITION: SCIENTIST/ENGINEER (Residual stress / texture)
The candidate will be responsible to lead visiting scientists with their
material science related research topics in residual strain/stress and
texture analyses using X-ray and neutron diffraction. Duties involve
both technical and scientific tasks associated with the development of
the new neutron diffraction instrument, operation and use of both
instruments, collaboration/participation with scientific user programs,
as well as theoretical modeling/validation of results.
Job Description:
* Technically responsible for the X-ray strain scanner (Bruker
D8 Discover with GADDS) with co-responsibility on the development and
running of the new 2nd generation neutron strain scanner.
* Leading and collaborating with visiting scientists/students in
their user programs at the facilities.
* Development of new experimental equipment, capabilities and
ancillaries to fulfill user requirements.
* Establishment of theoretical models based on finite-element
methods to validate/predict results.
Person Profile:
The successful applicant should comply with the following education,
experience and skills requirements:
* At least MS or PhD in Physics or Mechanical Engineering.
* Practical skills and keen interest in instrumentation/facility
development.
* 3 -5 years hands-on experience with strain / texture
investigations with diffraction techniques.
* Proven experience in conducting independent research.
* Ability to function in a multi-disciplinary environment and
teach understudies.
* Medically fit for registration as a radiation worker.
2. POSITION: SCIENTIST (X-ray and neutron powder diffraction)
The candidate will be responsible to lead visiting scientists with
investigations of chemical and magnetic related research topics using
X-ray and neutron diffraction. Duties involve both technical and
scientific tasks associated with the development of the new neutron
diffraction instrument, operation and use of both instruments,
collaboration/participation with scientific user programs, as well as
theoretical assessment with Rietveld methods.
Job Description:
* Technically responsible for the running of the X-ray powder
diffraction instrument with co-responsibility on the development and
running of the new neutron powder diffraction instrument.
* Leading and collaborating with visiting scientists/students in
their user programs at the facilities.
* Development and application of ancillaries such as 3.5K
cryostat and 1500K furnace on the neutron instrument to fulfill user
requirements.
* Establishment of theoretical models based on finite-element
methods to validate/predict results.
Person Profile:
The successful applicant should comply with the following education,
experience and skills requirements:
* At least MS or PhD in Physics/Chemistry/Geology.
* Practical skills and keen interest in instrumentation/facility
development.
* 3 -5 years hands-on experience with Rietveld techniques and
powder diffraction.
* Proven experience in conducting independent research.
* Ability to function in a multi-disciplinary environment and
teach understudies.
* Medically fit for registration as a radiation worker.
Location:
Necsa Limited, Pretoria, South Africa.
More information and detailed resumes to be sent to:
Andrew Venter: Tel: +27 12 305-5038; e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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