Hi Ifeffit users,
We have a job opening related to X-ray absorption spectroscopy,
described below. Information about the Center for Advanced Microstructures and
Devices (CAMD) can be found at the following website: http://www.camd.lsu.edu/
Thanks,
Amitava Roy
CAMD/LSU
Application Deadline: July 31, 2006, or Until
candidate is selected
Assistant Professor-Research/Associate
Professor-Research
Ref: Log #0647
The Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD)
at Louisiana State University (LSU) in
Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintenance and daily operation of X-ray
beamlines at the CAMD storage ring; optimization of the beamlines, the
experimental stations and the data reduction software for continued routine
operation; support of the users; participates in ongoing research projects and
develop his/her own "in house" research program according to the
candidate's scientific interests; prepares and writes grant proposals for other
staff, and especially users.
Special Requirements:
Willingness
and ability to work flexible hours which may occasionally require evening and
weekend shifts for completion of experiments.
Required qualifications:
Ph.D. in Physics Chemistry, Biological Sciences or a
related field; experience in the field of X-ray absorption spectroscopy using
synchrotron radiation demonstrated by refereed publications etc; familiarity
with the theoretical background and the state-of-the-art computer codes (e.g.
FEFF and SPRKKR) that are commonly used for data evaluation and interpretation;
experience with the operation of synchrotron radiation beamlines and
monochromators, including knowledge of vacuum technology, electronics, and
computing.
Additional qualifications desired:
Experience with the techniques of X-ray fluorescence
and/or X-ray diffraction and/or small angle scattering (SAXS).
Salary and level will be commensurate with qualifications
and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory
pre-employment background check. Level will be determined based on qualifications
and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full
consideration, applications must be submitted by July 31, 2006. Applications
will be accepted until candidate is selected. Please submit letter of
application, C. V. (including e-mail address and publication list), and three
references with telephone numbers to:
CAMD/LSU
Attn.:
Ref: Log #0647
Contact info:
E-mail: evstev@lsu.edu
225-578-4603 Tel.
225-578-6954 Fax
For further technical information, you may contact Amitava Roy via e-mail.
LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER