Neutron Detection and Spectroscopy

Neutron Detection and Spectroscopy NIST, United States about 5 hours ago

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Gaithersburg, MARYLAND RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST Neutron Detection and Spectroscopy Location Physical Measurement Laboratory, Radiation Physics Division opportunity location 50.68.21.B6257 Gaithersburg, MD NIST only participates in the February and August reviews. Advisers name email phone Hans Pieter Mumm pieternist.gov 301.975.8355 Jeffrey Scott Nico jeffrey.niconist.gov 301.975.4663 Description We are developing novel neutron detectors and spectrometers for applications in homeland security, radiation protection, and basic research. Development of sensitive neutron detectors is motivated primarily by needs for measurement services and standards for homeland security applications, such as personnel radiation dose measurements in the vicinity of active interrogation devices (used for inspection of packages and cargo) and the detection of contraband shipments. Another active area of investigation is the use of muon anti-coincidence or other methods to distinguish background neutron counts (such as from the showers of cosmic rays) from neutrons of interest. Such detectors also have applications in low-background and underground science. key words Muon anti-coincidence; Neutron detector; Neutron spectroscopy; Eligibility citizenship Open to U.S. citizens level Open to Postdoctoral applicants Stipend Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation $82,764.00 $3,000.00