Neutron Beam Instrument Scientist (SANS Specialist)

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks an Instrument/Data Scientist for Neutron Beam Techniques to maintain and operate the VSANS facility and lead soft condensed matter studies using SANS. You will collaborate with RSEC facilities and contribute to exciting neutron science projects on campus.

The role requires a PhD in a physical science or engineering, strong experimental and communication skills, and experience in scattering or simulations.

Qualifications

• PhD in physical science or engineering required.
• Excellent experimental skills and good communication.
• Experience in scattering techniques and/or computer simulation.
• Ability to lead studies on soft condensed matter using SANS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and utilize the PSU-SANS facility.
• Carry out studies on soft condensed matter using SANS.
• Develop research leveraging RSEC facilities.
• Collaborate with campus and external researchers.

Skills

Experimental skills

Scattering techniques

Computer simulation

Communication skills

Education

PhD in physical science or engineering

Tools

SANS facility operation

Neutron beam techniques

Job description

Penn State University in University Park seeks an Instrument/Data Scientist for Neutron Beam Techniques to maintain and operate the VSANS facility and lead soft condensed matter studies using SANS. You will collaborate with RSEC facilities and contribute to exciting neutron science projects on campus.

The role requires a PhD in a physical science or engineering, strong experimental and communication skills, and experience in scattering or simulations.