Post-doctoral position starting as soon as possible is opened in frame of a new EU project “Analysis by neutron resonant capture imaging and other emerging neutron techniques: new cultural heritage and archaeological research methods'' (ANCIENT CHARM) - http://ancient-charm.neutron-eu.net/ach. The position will be salaried according to BAT IIa or the comparable TV/L group for 24 months. The weekly working time is 41 hours. The working language will be English/German.
ANCIENT CHARM is an ADVENTURE project funded by the EU to develop 3D imaging of elemental
and phase composition of objects selected as a result of a broad scope archaeological research. The project is planned for two years.
The Nuclear Physics Institute of the University of Cologne (Institut für Kernphysik, Germany) is looking for a physicist or a software specialist with a PhD in science and with experience in 3D imaging and image processing (e.g. computer tomography, neutron tomography, PET or another imaging technique). Experience with 3D image registration is also of advantage since the task includes comparison of data of one object acquired with different methods. Good programming skills in C or C++ are expected, experience with Labview is of benefit, but not necessary.
The main task of the candidate is the reconstruction of 3D images from data acquired by a new method “Prompt Gamma-ray Activation Imaging (PGAI)”. The second task is comparison of PGAI with the Neutron Tomography (NT) and finally with the Neutron Resonance Capture Imaging (NRCI).
The PGAI and NT experiments will be operated by our institute at the Research Reactor II (FRM-II) in Garching by Munich, Germany (http://www.frm2.tum.de/pgaa/) in cooperation with the PGAA Group from Budapest. In Budapest, the development of the PGAI technique has already started.
Applications from disabled persons are welcome. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with equal skills. Applications from women are particularly welcome and preference will be given to female
candidates with equal skills, abilities and professional qualifications, unless there are compelling
reasons to opt for another applicant.
Informal applications should be sent via email to the address below as a single pdf- or doc-file of the candidate’s curriculum vitae including a list of publications and a brief description of previous research.
Moreover, two letters of recommendation (in English or German) should be sent to the address given below. The contact address (also for further information) is:
Prof. Dr. Jan Jolie
Institut für Kernphysik
Zülpicher Str. 77
Universität zu Köln
50937 Köln
Tel. 0221-470 3456
E-mail: jan.jolie@ikp.uni-koeln.de
http://www.ikp.uni-koeln.de
Neutrons are a versatile probe for non-destructive investigations of Cultural Heritage materials. A variety of neutron-based techniques such as neutron activation analysis and neutron diffraction are available to examine museum objects and archaeological finds. The European “NEST adventure” project ANCIENT CHARM (Analysis by Neutron resonant Capture Imaging and other Emerging Neutron Techniques: new Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Research Methods) aims to develop neutron resonant capture imaging (NRCI) as a non-invasive technique for determining 3D distributions of elements in art and archaeological objects. The underlying physical effect, neutron resonant capture analysis (NRCA), was only recently exploited for the first time in archaeological science. The ANCIENT CHARM consortium comprises 10 European partners; the ISIS neutron source at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory will be the focal point where some of the project objectives will be accomplished. Within the ANCIENT CHARM framework, ISIS will develop and test a complex piece of equipment, comprising neutron and gamma-ray detectors and sample manipulation, for non-destructive NRCI analysis, which will be made available to the general scientific community for archaeological research.
Description of work
The PDRA will collaborate with members of the ANCIENT CHARM consortium and will be involved in experiments at different neutron centres in Europe but mainly at ISIS. The main task for ISIS is the development, design and commissioning of the NRCI set-up which is composed of neutron and gamma detector modules and other hardware components. The post holder will be involved in the hardware and software development of the NRCI components in close cooperation with other ANCIENT CHARM partners, and will participate in a variety of measurements on test and museum specimens.
The PDRA will be encouraged to pursue their own research projects in archaeological science and/or to participate in other archaeological material science projects at ISIS.
Qualification and experience
The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Physics, Archaeological Materials Science related science or engineering subjects, and must have an interest in developing neutron-based imaging methods and apply them to the aims of the ANCIENT CHARM project. Applicants are expected to possess a solid scientific background in their relevant discipline. Previous experience on neutron-based analysis techniques and computer simulation techniques for the design of neutron instruments, e.g. McStas, is desirable but not necessary. Candidates should have excellent communication skills in oral and written English.
Salary is in the range £24,638 to £27,998 per annum, dependent on skills and ability. An excellent index linked pension scheme and generous leave allowance are also offered.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Winfried Kockelmann on +44 (0)1235 446731 or email w.kockelmann@rl.ac.uk
Application forms can be obtained from our website at www.cclrc.ac.uk following the links to the vacancies page. Alternatively, you may wish to contact us by email at recruitment-FBU@rl.ac.uk or phoning +44(0)1235 446677 (24 hour answer phone) quoting reference number FBU076.
For more detailed information about CCLRC please visit www.cclrc.ac.uk .
Closing date for applications is 2 March 2007.
Interviews will be held on 22 March 2007
Temporary staff at the IRMM can be only recruited from the ELSA database, maintained by the Directorate-General for Research. Positions for research fellows i.e. PhD, post-doctoral, senior scientists and seconded national experts, are always filled following a call. The positions at IRMM are published on the IRMM web site
At this website there is also a link to the ELSA data base: Cordis
The job description and profile we are looking for is:
The Neutron Physics Unit of JRC-IRMM operates a 150 MeV electron linear accelerator serving as strong white neutron source for high-resolution neutron time-of-flight measurements and a 7 MV van de Graaff accelerator for production of quasi-monoenergetic neutrons. Research topics are linked to neutron physics applications or accelerator engineering and may address subjects of experimental or theoretical nuclear physics, neutron reaction theory, nuclear fission, nuclear astrophysics, or neutron based applications in, e.g., solid state physics, archaeology, medicine, etc.
Scientists with a PhD in Physics and a solid background in experimental and theoretical nuclear physics. She/he should be acquainted with various radiation detectors and fast nuclear electronics, as well as theoretical aspects of nuclear physics. Knowledge of the PC and UNIX computing environment and programming techniques are appreciated. Experience with the LabView software for data acquisition and/or fast digital signal processing would be an asset.
Good working knowledge in English is a prerequisite
In the framework of EU project ANCIENT CHARM
Analysis by neutron resonant capture imaging and other emerging neutron techniques: new cultural heritage and archaeological research methods
We are looking for an MSc in (Applied) Physics
The student will have to participate in the development of a neutron-computed tomography system to be tested/used at the pulsed neutron machine GELINA, Geel Belgium and ISIS, UK.
The PhD work will be focused on neutron-data analysis, computer simulation and instrument development. Eventually experiments will be done on archaeological objects.
Preferably the student should have some experience in one of the following topics: radiation detection, instrument development, data analysis, computer simulations (GEANT4)
Job opening, Institute of Isotopes CRC Hungarian Academy of Sciences, (Oct. 2005):
A newly funded project “Analysis by neutron resonant capture imaging and other emerging neutron techniques: new cultural heritage and archaeological research methods'' (ANCIENT CHARM) announces an opening for Postdoctoral or PhD Position starting on the 1st of January 2006.
ANCIENT CHARM is an ADVENTURE project funded by the EU to develop 3D imaging of elemental and phase composition of objects selected as a result of a broad scope archaeological research. For more details please contact to:
http://ancient-charm.neutron-eu.net/ach/.
The Hungarian group at Institute of Isotopes (Budapest) is looking for a physicist or a radiochemist with experience in gamma ray measurements and analysis.
Candidate is expected to collaborate with members of the ANCIENT CHARM project, has good skills in programming various instruments, and provides help in building special nuclear detector system from modular electronics and experimental station for 3D imaging using neutron capture reactions and performs experiments related to the project.
The position is funded for 30 months starting from January 1, 2006. The working language will be English/Hungarian.
The Institute of Isotopes is committed to employment equity and specifically encourages applications from women and minorities.
Informal applications should be sent via email to one of the addresses below as a single pdf-file of the candidate’s curriculum vitae including a list of publications and a brief description of prior research, named "yourname.pdf" (not just "cv.pdf"), and "ANCIENT CHARM application" in the subject line.
Moreover, two letters of recommendation (in English or Hungarian) should be sent to the address given below. Review of applications will start on 1 November 2005 until positions are filled. The contact address (also for further information) is:
Dr. Tamás Belgya
Institute of Isotopes, Chemical Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Department of Nuclear Research
Konkoly Thege M. u. 29-33
H-1121 Budapest, Hungary
e-mail: Belgya@alpha0.iki.kfki.hu
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