NIST Neutron Field Metrology
NIST measures neutron beam intensities and develops methods to improve measurement accuracy for various neutron sources.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $82,764 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research at NIST focused on measuring neutron beam intensities and developing methods to improve measurement accuracy for thermal, cold, reactor, and fast neutron fields.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a NIST Research Adviser prior to application; applications accepted only in February and August review cycles for this opportunity.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) supports research in neutron field metrology within the Physical Measurement Laboratory, Radiation Physics Division. The research focuses on measuring neutron beam intensities for thermal and cold neutron beams and developing advanced methods to improve the accuracy of these measurements, targeting a precision goal of ±0.1% for neutron beam intensities up to 10^9 neutrons/(cm²·sec). Additionally, the research includes neutron fluence rate measurements in more complex reactor neutron fields and fast neutron fields generated by accelerators and isotopic sources.
The program is part of the NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP), which provide postdoctoral scientists and engineers with opportunities to conduct self-directed research aligned with federal laboratory goals, gain mentorship, and access state-of-the-art facilities.
