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Faculty
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Project Descriptions
Brookhaven
National Laboratory
Physics Department
Electronic Detector Group
Requesting applications from
science or engineering faculty members at institutions serving students
underrepresented in science, engineering, mathematics and technology,
to work on the development of advanced detector systems for synchrotron
radiation applications.
Project Description The development of very intense and
bright sources of x-rays based on accelerators (synchrotron radiation,
SR) has greatly outstripped the development of x-ray detector systems.
The NSLS Detector Development Group is involved in projects aimed at bridging
this gap. The applicants would work on a range of projects currently underway
at NSLS. Each of these projects has components encompassing low-noise
electronic circuits, digital circuitry, computer interfaces and computer
software. The projects which are currently active in the group are:
- Silicon multi-element detectors for x-ray spectroscopy and diffraction.
- A high-speed position-sensitive gas proportional counter for x-ray
powder diffraction.
- High-Z detectors for hard x-rays.
Applicants Responsibilities and Relationship to Project
Applicants will receive support under the Department of Energy Faculty
Student Team Research Program (FaST) to work collaboratively with the
project research team at BNL for up to 10 weeks during the year starting
in June of 2006, Summer and academic year visits to BNL will be scheduled
by mutual agreement between staff in the Environmental Research department
and the successful applicant. Ideally faculty will work at BNL on the
project for 10 weeks during the summer in the first year. Faculty will
be expected to identify students from their campus to participate in the
FaST program offered by the Department of Energy at BNL. Faculty will
provide some mentorship and/or advising support to students during the
summer research activities. It is expected that the Faculty member will
become an integral part of the research team working on this project and
will support the project through the academic year on her or his campus.
Qualifications of Ideal Candidate
| Faculty: |
Ph.D. with experience in environmental contamination problems including
air pollution modeling and sample collection. Works well in a collaborative
environment with students and other researchers. Currently teaches
and collaborates with students in his/her field. Possesses good written
and verbal communication skills. Willing to work at BNL for an extended
period during the summer. |
| Student: |
Working towards a BS in engineering or BA in science with an emphasis
on environmental problems. Works well in collaboration with faculty,
other students, and researchers. Possesses good written and verbal
communication skills. Willing to work at BNL for an extended period.
Willing to perform data collection in the field. |
Support and Financial Commitments
See Financial Information.
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