Post-doctoral Fellow

**The mission**

As part of the programme, three post-doctoral fellows will be recruited for neutron research. Each researcher will be based at one of the three hosting facilities (Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), SINQ neutron source at the PSI, Switzerland, and ISIS Neutron & Muon Source, UK) but they will be expected to support relevant neutron experiments at the other two facilities, as well as at the FRM2 reactor in Germany and the Budapest Neutron Centre in Hungary. They will be expected to have a spread of neutron technique experience and materials research experience, so they can provide complimentary support to beam time that is allocated as part of the overall programme.

**Your tasks**
Working at ILL, you will have the opportunity to develop your own personal and collaborative research programmes, to experience other analytical methods that are included within the overall programme, and to work with a variety of research groups from around Europe. Your missions will notably include:

- Supporting external users in performing neutron scattering experiments at European neutron facilities, including proposal creation and providing advice on neutron methods and instruments, assisting with experiments, and supporting data reduction and analysis.
- Conduct a research program in a relevant scientific area.
- Providing general advice on neutron methods and instruments within the overall consortium.
- Presenting work and representing the consortium at conferences and workshops.
- Supporting the coordination of access to neutron facilities within the project.

**Your profile**
- You have a PhD in physical sciences (or imminent awarding of).
- Knowledge and experience in science and techniques that use neutrons.
- Demonstrated ability to pursue, or potential to develop, an independent research program using neutrons in a science area relevant to circular economy materials.
- Expertise in computational tools for data analysis and methodologies for materials modelling (eg. first-principles, molecular dynamics, etc.).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills in English. Knowledge of French or German would be an advantage.

You must be willing to travel within Europe to assist with experiments at other facilities and for collaboration meetings. Supporting experiments can involve some work out of normal working hours including weekends. The work also requires the willingness and ability to work in a radiation area, and to handle chemicals.