Postdoc: Focusing Neutron Optics & Nested Wolter Mirrors

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU is inviting applications for a postdoctoral project focused on designing and implementing a focusing neutron optics prototype, a nested Wolter condenser. The work will combine analytical design with computer simulations and experimental validation, in collaboration with CHEXS and ESS partners.

You will contribute to optimizing the mirror module, perform simulation-based design studies, and help advance neutron optical techniques for higher flux and real-time imaging in materials science

Qualifications

• Strong competences in solid state physics, astrophysics, materials science, or similar.
• Strong competences in neutron and/or X-ray optics including reflectometry.
• Experience with ray-tracing simulations (McStas or McXtrace) and/or wave propagation simulations (multislice).
• Experience with data analysis using Python.

Responsibilities

• Define the optimal design of the best-performing nested Wolter mirror optics module to be fabricated by CHEXS.
• Experimentally characterize components and the full mirror assembly with light, X-rays and neutrons in collaboration with the PhD student on the project.

Skills

Solid state physics

Neutron optics

X-ray optics

Ray-tracing simulations

Python data analysis

English communication

Independent and team work

Education

PhD degree

Tools

McStas

McXtrace

Multislice

Job description

DTU is inviting applications for a postdoctoral project focused on designing and implementing a focusing neutron optics prototype, a nested Wolter condenser. The work will combine analytical design with computer simulations and experimental validation, in collaboration with CHEXS and ESS partners.

You will contribute to optimizing the mirror module, perform simulation-based design studies, and help advance neutron optical techniques for higher flux and real-time imaging in materials science