Instrument Scientist for Neutron Beam Techniques within the Radiation Science and Engineering Center at the Pennsylvania State University

About the role

The Radiation Science and Engineering Center (RSEC) within the College of Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University has an opening for an Instrument/Data Scientist position for Neutron Beam Techniques. A V16 -VSANS facility was donated by HZB-Germany to Penn State. The VSANS facility was relocated and installed at the newly expanded neutron beam hall at Penn State, making it the only university research reactor facility in the United States with SANS capability.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and utilization of the PSU-SANS facility
• Carry out studies or support research for soft condensed matter systems using SANS
• Develop and support research utilizing other RSEC facilities

Requirements

• PhD in a physical science or engineering
• Excellent experimental skills
• Good communication skills

Qualifications

• Experience in scattering techniques and/or computer simulation is highly desirable

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

Additional requirements

• Selected applicant must pass a federal background investigation and Environmental Health and Safety Radiation Worker qualification orientation
• The RSEC facilities are a regulated drug-free workplace and applicants must pass drug screening and are subject to random and for-cause testing
• Vehicles and personal property may randomly be subject to search upon entering and exiting the facility