Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Neutron Reaction Studies at the Nuclear Physics Institute of ASCR, Řež

Nuclear Reactions Department of the Nuclear Physics Institute (NPI) is doing research and development work in the field of fast neutron physics for basic and applied research of the fusion-relevant neutron database.

The precise knowledge of the physical processes in neutron interaction with matter is an essential basis for energy production by means of nuclear fusion technologies. For this purpose, we are taking part in the experimental validation of data libraries and computational procedures for fusion-relevant neutronics.

The research program is cooperated with partners from F4E Consortium of Experimental Facilities for Nuclear Data (ENEA Frascati, FZ Karlsruhe, NPI Řež, AGH Krakow, JSI Ljubljana and CCFE Culham) and other European institutes involved in large-scale infrastructures (NFS Spiral-2 Ganil f.e.). The neutron radiation hardness tests are carried out as well in the cooperation with Max-Planck-Institute Munich. NR department offers access for external users to the facilities in the Laboratory of Cyclotron and Fast Neutron Generators in the infrastructure NPI CANAM (Center of Accelerators and Nuclear Analytical Methods).

For the participation on the experiments for fusion-neutronic database, we are looking for an experimental physicist with a doctor's degree (post-doc) to join us as soon as possible. The post is limited to 2 years, with feasible prolongation. Depending on the qualifications, the tasks are in compliance with the salary up to 30 000,- Kč per month.

Tasks

The candidate’s task will be to further develop neutron TOF (time-of-flight) spectroscopy methods suitable for an improvement of neutron data validity and accuracy. The upgrade of existing neutron spectrometers on the basis of scintillation-, Si- and further detectors is assumed. The candidate will work in a committed team of experts and will be able to use our infrastructure, e.g. white- and quasi-monoenergetic neutron fields from cyclotron-based generators, HPGe gamma spectrometer, numerical procedures, electronic- and mechanical hardware.

Requirements

We assume completed university studies of nuclear physics with a PhD degree in experimental physics up to three years from PhD, good skills in English. Knowledge and experience in the field of nuclear physics metrology (radiation detectors and associated electronics, data acquisition) and in the field of application of radiation transport programs (MCNPX, FLUKA, Geant4, …) are of great advantage.

Application

(we accept Adobe, Word, Excel, Plain text formats) should include

- application letter (motivation for application including) - curriculum vitae (education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience) - copy of Ph.D. diploma - applicant bibliography (articles, reports, presentations, conf. contributions, others) - 2 letters of recommendation

Deadline for applications

30.6.2013

Application send to Mitja Majerle, tel.: +420 266 17 2123, email: majerle@ujf.cas.cz

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in ion beam analytical methods for nano-structures at Nuclear Physics Institute of ASCR

The Nuclear Physics Institute ASCR, public research institution, is a part of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, with about 250 employees, it hosts the user infrastructure CANAM, which includes also Tandetron Laboratory. The Tandetron Laboratory is equipped by accelerator Tandetron 4130MC produced by HVE company with the maximum terminal voltage 3MV. The group of Tandetron Laboratory is highly experienced in the field of energetic ion beam applications in materials science with the power of nuclear and atomic physics. The Tandetron Laboratory operates the user facilities which are open to both national and international guest scientists.

The Tandetron Laboratory at the Nuclear Physics Institute, Řež near Prague, Czech Republic, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist in ion beam analytical methods. The position is open to candidates who have (or be about to receive) a PhD in physics, chemistry, material science and engineering or related areas, and have a proven record of experience with experimental research in materials science. A background in nuclear physics, material science and engineering is highly desirable. The candidate should preferably have good communication skills.

The successful candidate will participate in the research and development work associated with ion beam analytical methods using energetic ions from Tandetron accelerator dedicated to design, preparation and characterization of nano-structures using ion beams. Responsibilities include cooperation with visiting researchers in conducting experiments and preparing of experiments, dealing with the ion beam analytical methods, evaluation of spectroscopic data, quantitative and qualitative analysis of materials with potential application in optics, photonics, spintronics etc. in the frame of the CANAM Open Access user program. She/he will also participate in the instrument development as well as in equipment and software upgrade projects at the ion beam lines.

Timescale of appointment:

 

The appointment will initially be for two years with the possibility of extension (subject to satisfactory performance).

For informal inquiries, please contact: Dr. Anna Mackova (mackova@ujf.cas.cz).

Closing date for applications: May 31, 2013. Applicants should have PhD not older than three years and they should send a letter of application, a detailed academic C.V., a list of publications, 2 letters of recommendation to

Anna Mackova, Nuclear Physics Institute, Laboratory of Tandetron, CZ-25068 Řež near Prague, Czech Republic, phone: +420-2-6617-2102, fax: +420-2-2094-0141, e-mail: mackova@ujf.cas.cz

Additional information about the CANAM infrastructure is at http://canam.ujf.cas.cz/. Information specific to the Laboratory of Tandetron is at http://canam.ujf.cas.cz/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&id=141&lang=en.

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Postdoctoral Research Position in Mathematical Physics at Nuclear Physics Institute of ASCR

The advertised position in the mathematical-physics group of the Nuclear Physics Institute ASCR, p.r.i., is oriented at research of spectral and transport properties of quantum systems including, in particular, physical systems modeled using non-selfadjoint operators. A successful candidate is supposed to demonstrate

• a recent PhD in theoretical or mathematical physics (not older than three years)
• an international research experience
• publications in recognized mathematical-physics journals

Familiarity with areas of spectral theory, semiclassical analysis, and partial differential equations is considered as an advantage.

The initial appointment starts in September 2013 and is for 2 years with possible renewal to a 3rd year upon mutual agreement.

Candidates should attach their curriculum vitae, publication list, statement of research interests, and arrange to have two letters of reference sent by email to Pavel Exner (exner@ujf.cas.cz).
The deadline for applications is 31 May, 2013.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in nuclear astrophysics - indirect methods at Nuclear Physics Institute of ASCR

Subject

Basic research in topics important to nuclear astrophysics is undertaken for a long term in a wide international cooperation with leading laboratories in the field: Texas A&M University, LNS INFN Catania, ATOMKI Debrecen. The core of the research program is experimental study of nuclear reactions in astrophysical energies using indirect methods, namely the following two:
1/ Asymptotic Normalization Coefficient (ANC) method
2/ Trojan Horse Method (THM)

The methods allow to overcome the Coulomb barrier and to study the reactions in the Gamow energy window. The reactions of light Li,Be,B elements, CNO or Ne-Na cycles are studied with these methods.

The work consists of preparation of experimental setup including both hardware and software, analysis of experimental data, interpretation of experimental data concerning ANC method. One of these specific parts of the process can be emphasized.

Skills

Up to three years from PhD, communication skills in English, experiences either from experimental nuclear physics or from theoretical calculations in nuclear reactions or both. Experiences with C++ and CERN-root libraries are welcome.

Conditions and benefits

Two year contract with possible prolongation are offered, salary 30 000 Kc, possible contribution up to 4 000 Kc for living expenses. The work offers to gain experiences with contemporary nuclear physics electronics, to join collaboration with foreign partners, experiments abroad.

Deadline for applications: 30.6.2013

Further information

V.Kroha, V.Burjan, J.Mrazek,
ojr@ujf.cas.cz,
+420 26617 3506
Nuclear Reactions Department
Nuclear Physics Institute of ASCR
25068 Rez
Czech Republic

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Electron Spectroscopy at Nuclear Physics Institute of ASCR

Nuclear Physics Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Řež near Prague offers 1 postdoctoral fellowship for work in the Electron Spectroscopy Group which is fully involved in the international project KATRIN (KArlsruhe TRItium Neutrino experiment).

In frame of the task Monitoring & Calibration the group is developing source of mono-energetic electrons with energy stability at level of several ppm. Such sources will be used for the monitoring of the KATRIN energy scale. Moreover, a development of the ^83mKr gaseous source for tests of the KATRIN windowless gaseous tritium source started. In future the systematic measurements of the KATRIN complex using this source are planned. For info about the project see http://www.katrin.kit.edu and http://hp.ujf.cas.cz/~rysavy/katr1.htm.

The fellowship is open for applicants with PhD in experimental nuclear physics or in the field related to instrumentation no older than three years.

The fellowship is initially for 2 years. Suitable starting date is September 1, 2013. The fellowship can be prolonged upon mutual agreement within the 2^nd year.

The fellow will get the salary 30 000 CZK and possible contribution up to 4 000 CZK for the living expenses.

The fellow requirement

• to work in the field of experimental physics - spectroscopy of electron and gamma radiations, knowledge about vacuum apparatuses, measurement of the electric quantities
• to posses mathematical skills, to be familiar with Windows, LINUX is welcomed.
• to analyze the data and prepare it for publication
• satisfactory knowledge of English
• willingness to execute working visits (mostly to KIT Karlsruhe)
• to work in team

Application

(we accept Adobe, Word, Excel, Plain text formats) should include

• application letter (motivation for application including)
• curriculum vitae (education, positions, eventually pedagogical experience)
• copy of Ph.D. diploma
• applicant bibliography (articles, reports, presentations, conf. contributions, others)
• 2 letters of recommendation

Address for application

Nuclear Spectroscopy Department
Nuclear Physics Institute ASCR
CZ – 250 68 Rez
Czech Republic

Application closing date

June 30, 2013

Interview

It is anticipated that interviews for the position will be held as soon as possible after closing date and no later than two month after closing date.

Questions regarding the fellowship position can be directed to Dr. Drahoslav Vénos, venos@ujf.cas.cz, telephone number: +420 212 241 677

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Postdoctoral Research Position in Theoretical Nuclear Physics at Nuclear Physics Institute of ASCR

Nuclear Physics Institute, Rez, anticipates an opening for a postdoctoral research position in the group Hadrons and Baryonic Systems - http://rafael.ujf.cas.cz/~mares/research.php

Research activities of the group (J. Mares, P. Bydzovsky, A. Cieply, and N. Shevchenko) include production of strangeness, low-energy hadron interactions, microscopic treatments of few- and many-body systems with strangeness.

The initial appointment starts in September 2013 and is for 2 years with possible renewal to a 3rd year upon mutual agreement.

Applicants should send curriculum vitae, publication list, statement of research interests, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent by email to Jiri Mares (mares@ujf.cas.cz)

The deadline for applications is 31 May, 2013.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Radiopharmaceutical Research at Nuclear Physics Institute of ASCR

Nuclear Physics Institute of ASCR, Řež, opens a postdoctoral research position in the field of labeled compounds with particular focus on non-conventional radionuclides labeled compounds for PET diagnostics beginning September, 2013. Candidates should comply with the following requirements:

• 1. Recent Ph.D. in nuclear/organic chemistry no older than three years
• 2. Knowledge and experience with labeling techniques of antibodies/fragments and other biomolecules including separation and characterization
• 3. Publications in internationally renowned international journals

The initial appointment starts in September 2013 and is for 2 years with possible renewal to a 3rd year upon mutual agreement.

Candidates should attach their curriculum vitae, publication list, statement of research interests, and arrange to have two letters of reference sent by email to Ondrej Lebeda (lebeda@ujf.cas.cz).

Application deadline is 31st May 2013.

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Research fellow position

Institute of Nuclear Physics ASCR,v.v.i. is seeking for a research fellow for radiobiology experimental studies in the Department of Radiation Dosimetry

Requirements

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in cell biology and biochemistry, radiation biophysics or similar domain
• experience with cell radiobiology techniques (work with cell cultures, Elisa, blotting methods)
• publication activity
• ability of independent thinking
• leadership of undergraduate and graduate students

Job description

Independent research should focus on the mechanisms triggering the early cellular response to irradiation by low doses of radiation, radiobiological efficiency of high LET particles and correlation between microdosimetry characteristics of deposited energy and cell radiation damage.

We offer

• full time contract for 2 years with a possibility of prolongation
• work in academic environment
• flexible working time

Beginning of the contract

• 1st June 2013

 

Applications including CV, list of publications and at least two letters of recommendation should be sent before the 21st April 2013 to davidkova@ujf.cas.cz, or by ground mail to:
Marie Davídková,
Nuclear Physics Institute ASCR,
Dept. of Radiation Dosimetry,
Na Truhlářce 39/64,
180 00 Praha 8,
Czech Republic

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INSTRUMENT SCIENTIST
of neutron diffractometer dedicated to strain/stress characterization.

The Nuclear Physics Institute ASCR, public research institution, is a member of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. With about 250 employees, it hosts the user infrastructure CANAM, which includes also Neutron Physics Laboratory (NPL). The Laboratory combines expertise in the field of materials science with the power of neutron physics. The Neutron Physics Laboratory operates the user facilities which are open to both national and international guest scientists.

The Neutron Physics Laboratory at the Nuclear Physics Institute, Řež near Prague, Czech Republic, invites applications for an Instrument Scientist in neutron diffraction field. The position is open to candidates who have (or be about to receive) a PhD in physics, chemistry, material science and engineering or related areas, and have a proven record of experience with experimental research in materials science. A background in neutron or X-ray diffraction is highly desirable. The candidate should preferably have good communication skills.

The successful candidate will participate in the research and development work associated with neutron scattering instrumentation at the neutron diffractometers dedicated to strain/stress characterization. Responsibilities include cooperating with visiting researchers in conducting experiments and reducing data in subjects like micro- or macro-strain characterization in materials (e.g. welded metals) in the frame of the CANAM Open Access user program. At NPL laboratory of CANAM, at least 40% of the instrument beam time is reserved for external research proposals. She/he will also participate in the instrument development as well as in equipment and software upgrade projects at the diffractometer. Instrument Scientist is also expected to develop research program (preferably in the field of stress/strain characterization and related topics) using the diffractometer and/or other facilities at NPL.

Timescale of appointment:
The appointment will initially be for three years with the possibility of extension (subject to satisfactory performance).

For informal inquiries, please contact: Dr. Pavel Strunz (strunz@ujf.cas.cz).

Closing date for applications: 22 April 2013. Applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed academic C.V., a list of publications, the contact details of at least two academic referees and copies of degrees to Pavel Strunz, Nuclear Physics Institute, ONF, CZ-25068 Řež near Prague, Czech Republic, phone: +420-2-6617-2034, fax: +420-2-2094-0141, e-mail: strunz@ujf.cas.cz

 

Additional information about the CANAM infrastructure is at http://canam.ujf.cas.cz/. Information specific to the NPL laboratory is at http://neutron.ujf.cas.cz/en/instruments/lvr15. Information specific to the SPN-100 stress/strain diffractometer is at http://neutron.ujf.cas.cz/en/hk4.