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The Bulletin July 10, 2009 th Calendar On Eve of Stonewall’s 40 Anniversary, of Laboratory Events

• The BERA Store in Berkner Hall is open week- days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more informa- Hildebrand Speaks of Prejudice and Pride tion on BERA events, contact Andrea Dehler, Ext. 3347, or Christine Carter, Ext. 2873. By most measures, the story of ployment discrimination leg- Anthony Woods is quintessen- islation. These, he said, are the — Regularly — tially American. “easy ones.” Weekdays: Free English for Speakers Growing up in a single-parent More controversial issues, Of Other Languages Classes home, Woods overcame any dis- such as marriage equality and Beginner, Intermed., Adv. classes, various advantages he may have faced, joint-adoption rights, did not times. All welcome. Learn English, make friends. See http://www.bnl.gov/esol/schedule. graduating with honors from escape Hildebrand’s atten- asp for schedule. Jen Lynch, Ext. 4894 his California high school and tion, however. He spoke of Mondays: BNL Social & Cultural Club moving on to attend West Point his sister’s 27-year legal mar- Noon–1 p.m., Brookhaven Center, South on a prestigious Congressional riage and all the state-afforded Room, free beginners dance lessons. Rudy Alforque, Ext. 4733, [email protected] appointment. rights and benefits she and After finishing at the top of her husband enjoy in stark Mondays & Wednesdays: Pilates 12:15–1:15 p.m. Mons.; 5:15–6:15 p.m. Mon. his class at the elite military acad- contrast to the lack of those & Wed. Rec. Hall. $75/once/wk., Registration emy, Woods served two tours of same necessities imposed on his is required. Ext. 5090 duty in Iraq, earning the Bronze own equally committed 16-year Mondays & Thursdays: Kickboxing Star for his distinguished service partnership. $5 per class. Noon–1 p.m. in the gym. Pay as you go. Ext. 8481 to the nation. He then began VIDEO “We don’t get marriage graduate studies at Harvard’s rights, we don’t get [hospital] Mon., Thurs., & Fri.: Tai Chi Noon–1 p.m., B’haven Cntr N. Rm. Adam Kennedy School for Govern- visitation rights, we don’t get Rusek, Ext. 5830, [email protected] ment on a military scholarship, The message of Hildebrand’s combined with a sense of tenac- tax benefits and so on and so on Tuesdays: Hospitality Coffee planning to return to the service talk, “The Obama Vision: Equal- ity instilled by his mother, that and so on. The word ‘no’ comes 10:30 a.m–noon, Rec. Hall lounge. All wel- upon graduation. ity for All,” was clear: the queer led Hildebrand to a career in before so much…,” he said. come. Ext. 5090 There was one small problem, community and its supporters political consulting. He has Speaking of the future of Tuesdays: BNL Music Club Noon, B’haven Center, N. Room. Come hear however: Woods, a bright, hand- should no longer take “no” for since worked with many no- LGTBQ civil rights under the live music. Joe Vignola, Ext. 3846 some, talented, honorable, duty- an answer. table political figures, including Obama administration, Hildeb- Tuesdays: Knitting Class oriented American, also happens “We are at the point where U.S. Senator Tom Daschle (D- rand conveyed a sense of hope, 2 -4 p.m. Rec. Hall. All levels of skill. Ext. 5090 to be gay. there really can be no more ex- SD) and former Vice President even in the midst of mount- for information. During his second year at cuses,” he said. Al Gore. ing criticism from segments of Tuesdays: Toastmasters Harvard, Woods felt compelled Hildebrand joined Obama at the queer community that the 3 monthly meetings: 2nd Tuesday.: Noon, A Time for Pride Berkner, Rm. D: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., to come out to his command- the beginning of the Presiden- President is taking too long to Bldg. 463, Rm 160. Guests, visitors welcome. ers, necessitating his dismissal Considering the decades-long tial bid process, when the junior fulfill campaign promises, such http://www.bnl.gov/bera/activities/toastmstrs/ under the Defense Department’s battle that LGBTQ people have senator from Illinois was still as the repeal of DADT. Tue., Wed. & Thurs.: Rec Hall Activities “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) fought for civil rights in the deciding whether or not to run. “Much is going on behind 5:30–9:30 p.m. General activities, TV, ping pong, chess, games, socializing. Christine policy (Title 10 of the U.S. Code United States, Hildebrand’s im- As a person close to the candi- the scenes,” he assured the au- Carter, Ext. 5090 § 654) – which bars self-identified patience is not surprising. date, Hildebrand claimed that dience. “Obama has reaffirmed Tuesdays & Thursdays: Jiu Jitsu homosexuals from serving in the Forty years ago this month, he was responsible for “passing his commitment to changing 6:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Brookhaven Center, U.S. Armed Forces. He received at a small bar called the Stone- out the Kool-Aid” that influ- these things.” Thursdays: Gym. All ages, 6 yrs. to adult. Class fees are $65/month or $10/class, pay as you an honorable discharge in De- wall Inn in the Greenwich Vil- enced the ultimate decision. go. Tom Baldwin, Bldg. 452, Ext. 4556 cember 2008. lage neighborhood of “I just knew it was time for Embracing Diversity Tuesday & Thursday: Aerobic Fitness City, members and supporters him [Obama],” he said. “I had — As a sign of progress, Hildeb- 5:15 p.m., Rec. Hall. 10 classes for $40 or $5 No More Excuses of the LGBTQ community and still have — hope that this rand pointed to Obama’s recent per class. Pat Flood, Ext. 7866, [email protected] Steve Hildebrand, speaking at forcefully resisted discrimina- man can really make positive decision to expand federal Tuesday & Thursday: Aqua Aerobics BNL on June 18, did not mince tory police harassment in a change in America.” benefits for domestic partners 5:30–6:30 p.m., Pool. Registration is required. Ext. 2873 words in discussing the unjust historical and cultural moment Political advising aside, how- of government employees. In treatment of lesbian, gay, bi- that would become known as ever, Hildebrand noted that his conversations with members of Tuesday & Thursday: Jazzercize Noon–1 p.m. Rec. Hall. 8-wk session, $90 sexual, transgender and queer* the start of the “gay” civil rights most important contribution the audience following the talk, 2x/wk. Holbrook & Wading River locations (LGBTQ) Americans under movement. to the campaign was to attach Hildebrand said he was pleased too. Registration is required. Ext. 2873 DADT and other federal poli- In the years that followed, emotional weight to Obama’s with current efforts at BNL to Wednesdays: On-Site Play Group cies. *[Queer is used here as an queer individuals, groups and somewhat “cerebral” policy po- extend similar benefits to the 10 a.m.–noon. Rec. Hall. Infant/toddler drop- in event. Parents meet while children play. inclusive umbrella term, not in their allies have marked the sitions. Unsurprisingly, much Lab’s LGBTQ employees. Restarts 9/10. Petra Adams, 821-9238 its older pejorative sense. See watershed event by designat- of the talk echoed this way of Still, much work remains to Wednesdays: Ballroom Dance Class note at end of article for more ing June, particularly the days thinking. be done. While GLOBE and the B’haven Center, N. Ballroom. Instructor: Giny information.] around June 28 (the beginning “Too many kids live in fear,” Diversity Office have hung the Rae. Three 1-hr. classes, starting at 5:15 p.m. Ext. 3845 “It’s a disgrace that Woods was date of the Stonewall protest), he said of teenagers living in ho- rainbow flag – an international discharged from the military,” as a time to celebrate “Pride.” mophobic communities. “Too symbol of gay pride – in the Wednesdays: Yoga Noon–1 p.m., B’haven Center. Free. Ila Camp- he said. “Many gay people are On the first of the month, many young [queer] people are lobby of Berkner Hall during bell, Ext. 2206, [email protected] saying, ‘I’ve fought harder for President Obama formally rec- turning to drugs, alcohol — June for a number of years now, 1st Wednesday of month: LabVIEW them [the American people] than ognized the tradition, proclaim- even suicide — to deal with it was torn down and stolen as 1:30–3 p.m., Bldg. 515, 2nd fl. Seminar Rm. they’re fighting for me.’” ing June 2009 to be LGBT Pride hate. We can’t afford to wait recently as 2004. Free technical assistance from LabVIEW consultants. Ext. 5304, or Terry Stratoudakis, BNL’S Diversity Office, in co- Month. anymore.” Concluding his talk, Hildeb- (347) 228-7379 operation with the GLOBE (Gay, rand offered his wish that BNL The Politics of Emotion Airing the Laundry Thursdays: BNL Cycletrons Club Lesbian or Bisexual Employ- will continue to work for the Noon–1 p.m., First Thurs. of month. Berkner, ees) club, invited Hildebrand, Raised in a “closeted, small- Hildebrand came ready with a acceptance of its LGBTQ em- Rm. D. Toni Hoffman, Ext. 5257 President Barack Obama’s deputy minded” community in South “laundry list” of legal steps that ployees, as well as all marginal- Thursdays: Reiki Healing Class campaign manager and the most Dakota, Hildebrand recalled should be taken immediately ized groups. Noon–1 p.m., Call for location. Nicole Bern- holc, Ext. 2027 senior openly gay member of the the difficulties of growing up to protect LGBTQ civil rights, “You have to embrace diver- team, to speak at the Lab in hon- gay, even in a household that including the Safe Schools sity,” he said. “We should have Fridays: BNL Social & Cultural Club Noon–1 p.m., B’haven Center, S. Room, free or of LGBTQ Pride Month, which “understood itself to be pro- Improvement Act, the Hate pride in every kind of person, beginners dance lessons. 7-11:30 p.m. N. is celebrated annually in June. gressive.” It was this struggle, Crimes Protection Act and em- every day.” — J. Bryan Lowder Ballroom, Dance Social, workshops. Rudy Al- forque, Ext. 4733, [email protected] *NOTE: While still somewhat controversial, the term “queer” was largely “reclaimed” from its pejorative sense in the 1990’s by activists and academ- Fridays: Family Swim Night ics. Its contemporary usage (and the usage intended by the writer here) is that of an “umbrella term” for anyone whose sexual or gender identity/ex- 5–8 p.m. BNL Pool. $5 per family pression does not fit within heteronomative (heterosexual or male/female gender binary) definitions. In this sense, queer is a much more inclusive term than LGBT, which still enforces strict and possibly exclusive categories. Fridays: Family Gym Night 5–8 p.m. Family gym activities. Free BERA GLOBE Club Open House, 7/14 Talent Show, 7/21 Next meeting, 7/15 L. I. Solar Farm BNL’s Summer Talent Show will GLOBE, BERA’s Gay, Lesbian Or Bisexual Employees club at BNL, explode on the scene at 5:30 will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 15, at 5:15 p.m. in Public Information Forum p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, in the second floor seminar room of Building 515. Discussions will Berkner Hall. Organized by the include Steve Hildebrand’s recent visit to BNL, recent develop- ‘Harvesting Solar Power for a Brighter Future’ Office of Educational Programs, ments in HR, and other topics. GLOBE president John Reddy is Hosted by BP Solar this show is an annual event in open to answer any questions you may have and may be reached In cooperation with which students and BNL staff at Ext. 3284 or via email at [email protected]. Long Island Power Authority and sing, play instruments, and share To learn more about the group, see http://www.bnl.gov/bera/ac- Brookhaven National Laboratory dramatic moments and comedy. tivities/globe/, where you may sign up for the club mailing list. If you have a talent you’d All are welcome! like to share at the show, con- When: Tuesday, July 14, 3 – 8 p.m. tact Eric Jones, Ext. 4237 or Where: Heritage Center, North Shore Heritage Park, [email protected]. Interns who Attention Golfers! 633 Mt. Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai, NY 11776 participate may win $100, $50, Please remember that golfing is only allowed on the lawns on the or $25. Even if you do not south side of the Brookhaven Center. Do not drive golf balls at the Information will cover: project overview; solar power, both participate, come watch, meet softball and soccer fields at the east end of Brookhaven Avenue. commercial and residential; and project benefits regarding BNL students and staff. All are Balls that are left in the fields are dangerous for groundskeepers, energy, environment, and economy. invited, admission is free! soccer and softball players, and anyone else using the fields. The Bulletin July 10, 2009

Calendar — THIS WEEKEND — Sunday, 7/12 Boldly Going *Summer Sundays: Featuring CFN 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Berkner Hall and Center for Functional Where No BNLer Courtesy of P. Graham and H. Gregory Nanomaterials. See page 4, and http://www.bnl.gov/bn- lweb/pubaf/pr/PR_display. Has Gone Before asp?prID=977. Former BNL employee — Week of 7/13 — Sunday, 7/19 participates in simulated Mars *Summer Sundays: Featuring NSLS 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy interac- mission in the Arctic Circle tive displays at Berkner Hall and visit the featured science facility: the National Synchro- tron Light Source. See pg. 4 The Mars Society’s Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station is situated on Devon Island in the Canadian Arctic, near the 20-kilometer-wide Haughton Crater. for general program news, Talk about the opportunity of a Mars Society maintains several and also http://www.bnl.gov/ bnlweb/pubaf/pr/PR_display. lifetime! Former BNL employee stations around the world and asp?prID=977. Kristine Ferrone is now sta- has already hosted six missions tioned on Devon Island in the at FMARS since 2002. — Week of 7/20 — Arctic Circle, to simulate being “I’ve been a city girl most Tuesday, 7/21 a Mars-exploring astronaut for of my life,” explained Ferrone, nearly one month. who currently works as a flight Sambamurti Memorial Lecture Ferrone worked in the Col- controller for the International 3:30 p.m. Large Seminar Room, Physics, Bldg. 510. Michael Be- lider-Accelerator Department Space Station with United Space gel, Physics Department, will both in the Relativistic Heavy Alliance in Houston, Texas. “We give the annual Sambamur- Ion Collider’s control room will be in an extremely isolated ti Memorial Lecture, titled and NASA Space Radiation area with limited equipment “Spotlight on the Gluon.” All are invited. Lab (NSRL) from 2004 until and time — and I can’t wait!” From left, Mars Society President Robert Zubrin with FMARS crew 2006. While at NSRL, Ferrone she added. members Vernon Kramer, Brian Shiro, Stacy Cusack, Brian Enke *BNL 2009 Summer Talent Show (Mission Support), Kristine Ferrone, Joe Palaia, and Christy Garvin 5:30 p.m. Berkner Hall. Orga- researched new techniques to Throughout the month, nized by the Office of Educa- detect, measure, and analyze Ferrone and her five crew mem- a nearly completed Master’s pleted at the end of July, tional Programs, this annual conditions that simulate the bers will conduct several exper- Degree in sports medicine, Fer- Ferrone and several other event surprises all comers with space radiation that astronauts iments while wearing full space rone will “massage” her fellow FMARS crew members will the extraordinary talents of students and BNL staff per- are exposed to outside of the suits, avoiding the polar bears “astronauts” using a new porta- head directly to the 12th formers. To join in as a per- Earth’s atmosphere. (no kidding), and exploring ble, low-power laser to prevent annual International Mars former or a helper, contact Eric Earlier this week, Ferrone ar- the island and its 20-kilometer- and reduce muscle soreness and Society Convention in Mary- Jones, Ext. 4237 or ejones@bnl. gov. Or, attend the show for a rived at the Flashline Mars Arc- wide Haughton Crater. “The stress injuries before and after land to discuss some of their fun evening. See notice, pg. 2. tic Research Station (FMARS) dirt, dust, compounds, and fos- each space walk. results and findings. on Devon Island at the 75th sils left after a meteor hit there Other mission experiments For more information on the Thursday, 7/23 parallel in Northern Canada. millions of years ago make the will include using an unmanned Mars Society and the FMARS *Adopt-a-Platoon Benefit Car Wash The largest uninhabited is- ground similar to Mars,” ex- aerial vehicle and infrared light mission, go to: www.marssoci- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fire- land on Earth, Devon Island plained Ferrone. “And with 24 to locate and map naturally oc- ety.org. And if you want to stay house. See notice below, left. is a cold, rocky desert with hours of daylight almost all of curring geothermal pipes below up-to-date with the former Sunday, 7/26 many geological features that July, this will be a great place to the surface of the impact crater BNLer’s adventures on Devon are similar to Mars. FMARS is practice.” and searching for fossils and liv- Island, keep up with Ferrone *Summer Sundays: Featuring operated by the Mars Society, Ferrone’s primary experi- ing bacteria that have adapted on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ Family Fun & Firehouse a nonprofit organization that ment should provide a bit of to the extreme weather condi- kristineferrone. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy interac- works to further the goal of ex- relief for her crew members tions of the Canadian Arctic. Good luck to Kristine and tive displays at Berkner Hall ploring and settling Mars. The throughout the mission. With After the mission is com- crew! — Joe Gettler and BNL’s Science Learning Center and Firehouse. See pg. 4 and also http://www.bnl. gov/bnlweb/pubaf/pr/PR_display. TIAA-CREF One-on-One Adopt-A-Platoon Benefit Car Wash, 7/23 asp?prID=977. On Thursday, July 23, between 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the Adopt- — Week of 7/27 — Retirement Counseling A-Platoon arm of the BNL Veterans Association will wash your car A TIAA-CREF consultant will visit BNL on Tuesday, July 14; for $5. Decide to drive down to the Firehouse to have your car Monday, 7/27 Wednesday, July 22; Tuesday, July 28; and Thursday, July 30, to washed gleaming clean and at the same time, know that you are IBEW Meeting answer employees’ questions about their financial matters. The giving your $5 toward purchasing and posting items to support 6 p.m. Centereach Knights of consultant will help you: understand the importance of protecting platoon & BNL family members overseas. Rain date: Friday, July Columbus Hall, 41 Horseblock your assets against inflation, find the right allocation mix, learn 24. If you would like to volunteer to help with this effort, call Rd., Centereach. A meeting for about TIAA-CREF retirement income flexibility, and compare life- Joanne Rula, Ext. 8481. For more information, see http://www.bnl. shift workers will be held at 3 p.m. in the union office. The time income vs. cash withdrawal options. For an appointment, gov/bera/activities/va/Adopt-A-Platoon/. agenda includes regular busi- call 1-800-732-8353. ness, committee reports, and Vanguard Funds To Be Administered by TIAA-CREF the president’s report. BERA Trips The Benefits Office has an- allocate your fund balances on transferring assets from Billy Elliott on Broad- nounced a consolidation of and future contributions. one investment company to Arrivals & Departures way: Sunday, July 19. record keepers for Brookhaven 4. Active employees in Van- another, or on initiating an — Arrivals — $125 per person. Depart Science Associates, LLC Retire- guard will have direct access account with an investment Ciro D’Agostino...... 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On the Web, the Bulletin is located at http:// Bldg. 134, P.O. Box 5000 Published weekly by the Media & Liz Seubert, editor www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/bulletin/default.asp. Upton, NY 11973-5000 Communications Office for the em- Joe Gettler, staff A calendar listing scientific and technical phone: (631) 344-2345 the Bulletin ployees, facility users, and retirees of Roger Stoutenburgh, photographer seminars and lectures is found at www.bnl. fax: (631) 344-3368 Brookhaven National Laboratory. gov/bnlweb/pubaf/calendar.asp. e-mail: [email protected] the Vol. 63B - No. 23 ulletin July 10, 2009 * Special Two-Page Supplement * Job Opportunities

ring lattice, and in the commissioning Classified of the NSLS-II accelerator systems. Re- quires a PhD degree in physics, at least Advertisements five years’ experience in lattice design and nonlinear single particle dynamics, expertise in development of application Placement Notices software and the use of complex accel- erator physics design codes and experi- The Lab’s placement policy is to select the ence in commissioning, operating, and best-qualified candidate for an available carrying out machine studies on storage position. Candidates are considered in the rings. Experience with beam based align- following order: (1) present benefits-eligible ment of storage ring beam position moni- employees within the department/division tors is desired. Reports to the Accelera- and/or appropriate bargaining unit, with pref- tor Physics Group Leader, Accelerator erence for those within the immediate work Systems Division. National Synchrotron group; (2) present benefits-eligible employees Light Source II. Apply for Job ID #14734. within the Laboratory; and (3) outside appli- ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR THE CFN cants. In keeping with the Affirmative Action (M-3) – The Center for Functional Nano- Plan, selections are made without regard to materials (CFN) at Brookhaven National age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, Laboratory is looking for an accom- disability or veteran status. Each week, the plished scientist to work with the CFN Human Resources Division lists new place- director and the other members of the ment notices, first, so employees may request Roger Stoutenburgh management team in developing the CFN consideration for themselves, and, second, as an internationally renowned user-ori- for open recruitment. Because of the priority ented research center. The CFN has the policy stated above, each listing does not dual mission of 1) enabling nanoscience necessarily represent an opportunity for all research by external users in its state-of- people. Except when operational needs re- the-art facilities in materials synthesis, quire otherwise, positions will be open for one nanofabrication, and structural and func- week after publication. For more information, tional characterization; and 2) carrying contact the Employment Manager, Ext. 2882. out its own in-house research program Access current job openings on the World on energy-related themes, specifically, Wide Web at www.bnl.gov/HR/jobs/. nanomaterials for catalysis, solar-energy atmospheric sciences or related field Department. Apply for Job ID #14940. or nuclear physics. Will participate in To apply for a position, go to www.bnl.gov. conversion, and inorganic-organic hybrid and expertise in global climate models *See Note above. the activities of the group including the Select “Job Opportunities,” then “Search devices. Primary responsibility will be (GCMs), especially their single-column design of the Long Baseline Neutrino Job List.” POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCI- the development of the CFN’s external versions. Close interactions with scien- Experiment at DUSEL in South Dakota. ATE (Atmospheric Science, Convection programs, namely, the users’ program tists both from BNL and other participat- There will also be the opportunity to par- OPEN RECRUITMENT – Opportunities for and Boundary Layer Processes) – Re- in all its aspects, focused collaborations ing institutions, as well as with the other ticipate in the commissioning and run- Lab employees and outside candidates. quires a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences with other research institutions, and out- positions in this area, and willingness to ning of the Daya Bay reactor neutrino *Note: (This note applies to postdoc- or related fields and expertise in con- reach activities. In addition, the associ- work in a team environment are expect- experiment that will measure the neutrino toral positions only.) When applying for a vection and boundary layer processes. ate director will work with the manage- ed. Familiarity with aerosols, clouds, tur- mixing parameter sin22O13. Participa- position, please add the contact and email Close interactions with scientists both ment team in refining and implementing bulence, radiation transfer, ARM, and air- tion in the MINOS experiment and data address of at least three references in the from BNL and other participating institu- the CFN’s strategy, and will assist the craft data is highly desirable. Will focus analysis is also possible. Travel to DU- Reference box located on the application tions, as well as with the other positions director in day-to-day operations of the on evaluation of the performance of the SEL, Fermilab, Soudan MN and/or China page. Please note that if you have applied in this area, and willingness to work in a Center. Will also have the opportunity to single-column version (SCM) of NCAR’s should be expected. Will work within the for multiple positions under one applica- team environment are expected. Famil- pursue research interests aligned with global climate against long-term obser- electronic detector group and will have tion, the same reference information is at- iarity with aerosols, clouds, turbulence, the energy-related themes of the CFN. vations from the ARM program, and the broad associations with other groups in tached to all those positions. If you elect to radiation transfer, ARM, and aircraft data Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. results from the other participating SCMs the laboratory and throughout the world use different referees for different positions, is highly desirable. Will primarily work in materials science, physics, chemistry, (e.g. GFDL and GISS). Under the direc- to carry out his/her function. The Elec- please apply to each position separately. on the development of a unified param- biology or related field, at least ten years tion of Y. Liu, Environmental Sciences tronic Detector Group in the Physics De- BNL policy states that Research Associate eterization for convection and boundary of professional experience, a notable Department. Apply for Job ID #14937. partment currently has ten physicists at appointments may be made to those who layer process, and seek ways to couple record of scientific achievements, and *See Note above. various career levels with major current have received their doctoral degrees within such a parameterization with parameter- experience in managing user programs/ responsibilities in neutrino physics and the past five years. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCI- izations of cloud microphysics. Under the facilities or outreach programs. Excellent a long history of research in fundamen- ATE (Atmospheric Science, WRF Model) – direction of Y. Liu, Environmental Scienc- oral and writing communication and in- ASSISTANT CHEMIST (Lithium Battery tal particle physics. The appointment is Requires a Ph.D. in atmospheric scienc- es Department. Apply to Job ID #14941. terpersonal skills are essential. Apply for Research Field) – Requires a Ph.D. in expected to start on or about October 1, es or related field and expertise in WRF *See Note above. Job ID #14934. physics, electrochemistry, chemical 2009. Under the direction of S. Kettell, model. Close interactions with scientists engineering or chemistry. At least two Physics Department. Apply for Job ID ELECTRICAL RESEARCH ENGINEER both from BNL and other participating POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSO- years’ working experience in lithium CIATE (Atmospheric Science, Parcel #14944. *See Note above. (P-7/P-9, reposting) – Requires a BSEE battery research field after Ph.D. is also institutions, as well as with the other or MSEE and a minimum of seven years Models, Turbulent Entrainment-Mixing POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE required. Experience in using synchro- positions in this area, and willingness of relevant experience. Requires knowl- Processes) – Requires a Ph.D. in atmo- (Advanced Networking Technologies) – tron based x-ray diffraction and absorp- to work in a team environment are ex- edge of digital and analog circuits, and spheric sciences or related fields and Requires a Ph.D. in computer science, tion techniques to study lithium battery pected. Familiarity with aerosols, clouds, proficiency in troubleshooting systems expertise in parcel models and turbulent computer engineering, applied math- materials is desired, as is knowledge of turbulence, radiation transfer, ARM, and with test equipment such as oscillo- entrainment-mixing processes. Close in- ematics or related fields. Should have a operating beamline faculties to do data aircraft data is highly desirable. The suc- scopes and logic analyzers. PLC sys- teractions with scientists both from BNL strong research background in advanced acquisition and analysis. The ability to cessful candidate will primarily work on tem design and programming experi- and other participating institutions, as networking technologies and distributed design new synchrotron based experi- WRF model, testing parameterizations, ence is essential; prior experience with well as with the other positions in this file systems. Should be highly skilled in ments for lithium battery research, the and using the models to investigate case PLC based safety systems is desired. area, and willingness to work in a team programming (C, JAVA and Python) and ability to perform Transmission Electron studies of clouds observed during field Troubleshooting of relay-based logic environment are expected. Familiarity in performance modeling, evaluations, Microscopy (TEM) studies for lithium campaigns. Under the direction of Y. Liu, systems is a plus. Must have excellent with aerosols, clouds, turbulence, radia- and diagnosis. Research and develop- battery materials, and perform cyclic Environmental Sciences Department. Ap- communications skills and must be able tion transfer, ARM, and aircraft data is ment experience in cloud/grid comput- voltammetry (CV) on electrolyte studies ply for Job ID #14938. *See Note above. to support a team with diverse skills and highly desirable. Will extend the adia- ing, and distributed file and storage for lithium batteries are also desired. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCI- talents during all phases of construction, batic parcel to account for turbulent en- systems, such as Storage Resource Man- Should possess good English writ- ATE (Atmospheric Science, Large-Eddy- testing, repair and upgrade of existing trainment-mixing processes, and use the ager, Lustre, IBM GPFS, Hadoop and its ing and oral skills for publications and Simulation (LES Models) – Requires a equipment, and operations support. The parcel models to assist development of distributed file systems (HDFS) are highly presentations. The research programs Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or related Collider-Accelerator Department Ac- parameterizations and theoretical under- desirable, as is a familiarity with indus- that will be assigned at BNL will use a field and expertise in large-eddy-simu- cess Controls Group is responsible for standing of relevant processes. Under trial coding standards to generate high- combination of in situ x-ray diffraction lation (LES) models. Close interactions operation and upgrade of PLC based the direction of Y. Liu, Environmental quality software. Should possess strong (XRD) and x-ray absorption spectrosco- with scientists both from BNL and other personnel safety systems for the RHIC Sciences Department. Apply for Job ID communication and writing skills, as will py (XAS) at National Synchrotron Light participating institutions, as well as with complex of particle accelerators, and #14942. *See Note above. be expected to lead graduate students in Source (NSLS) to study the cathode and the other positions in this area, and will- other existing and planned accelerator cutting-edge research, implementation, anode materials for energy storage de- ingness to work in a team environment POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCI- systems. Will work with a variety of tech- publication, and proposal writing. The vices such as lithium-ion batteries and are expected. Familiarity with aerosols, ATE (Atmospheric Science, Data Mining, nologies ranging from PLC systems and ability to work as part of a team is essen- supercapacitors. XAS will be used to clouds, turbulence, radiation transfer, Time Series, Applied Mathematics) – Re- software, relay logic, electronic circuit tial. Under the direction of D. Yu, Compu- follow the redox chemistry of the transi- ARM, and aircraft data is highly desir- quires a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences design, biometrics, and gas sensor tech- tational Science Center. Apply for Job ID tion metal atoms during charge and dis- able. Will primarily work on LES models, or related fields. Skills in data mining, nologies. Some level of physical agility is #14946. *See Note above. charge. XRD will be used to follow the testing microphysical parameterizations, time series, applied mathematics, and required for field installation and testing. phase changes. Soft x-ray XAS will be and using the models to investigate case visualization; as well as experiences with POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCI- The level of this position will be deter- used to identify species at the surface studies of clouds observed during field extensive data streams is also required. ATE (RA-1) – National Synchrotron Light mined by candidate’s experience in the of the electrodes. TEM will be used to campaigns, and to study aerosol indirect Close interactions with scientists both Source seeks a Research Associate to required areas. Collider-Accelerator De- study the interfacial properties. The CV effects. Under the direction of Y. Liu, En- from BNL and other participating institu- participate in Ultra-fast Electron Diffrac- partment. ERAP Eligible $1,000. Apply will be used for electrochemical property vironmental Sciences Department. Apply tions, as well as with the other positions tion (UED), THz and FEL experiments for Job ID #14921. studies. The effects of temperature and for Job ID #14939. in this area, and willingness to work in a at the NSLS Source Development Lab MECHANICAL RESEARCH ENGINEER cycling rate will be studied. New cath- team environment are expected. Famil- (SDL), and perform both simulation and II (P-7, term appointment) – Requires a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCI- iarity with aerosols, clouds, turbulence, ode, new anode, and new electrolyte ATE (Atmospheric Science, Direct Nu- experimental investigation of electron bachelor’s degree in mechanical engi- material synthesis and characterization radiation transfer, ARM, and aircraft beam optimization for UED and FEL. Re- neering with a proven track record of merical Simulation (DNS) Models – Re- data is highly desirable. Will primarily for the energy storage devices will also quires a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences quires a Ph.D. in physics or related disci- mechanical systems design and analy- be conducted in the research programs. focus on developing and using new met- pline with specialty in accelerator physics sis. Must be a highly motivated individual or related field and expertise in direct rics/approaches to evaluate model per- Under the direction of X. Yang, Chemistry numerical simulation (DNS) models. and experience in accelerator simulation with a minimum of seven years’ progres- Department. When applying for a posi- formance against observations. Models and operation. Familiarity with simula- sively responsible related mechanical Close interactions with scientists both to be involved include climate models tion, please add the contact and email from BNL and other participating institu- tion codes for linacs and FELs desirable engineering design work experience and address of at least three references in the in both “climate mode” and “forecast (such as PARMELA, ELEGANT, GENESIS a sound knowledge of current mechani- tions, as well as with the other positions mode”, numerical weather prediction Reference box located on the applica- in this area, and willingness to work in a or equivalents). Experience in laser op- cal engineering principles and practices tion page. Note that if you have applied models, and cloud-resolving models. eration is desirable. Under the direction with demonstrated experience in com- team environment are expected. Famil- Data (model simulation and observation) for multiple positions under one appli- iarity with aerosols, clouds, turbulence, of X.J. Wang. National Synchrotron Light ponent design, geometric tolerance and cation, the same reference information range from 2D to 4D). Under the direc- Source. Apply for Job ID #14951. dimensioning, analysis, fabrication and radiation transfer, ARM, and aircraft data tion of Y. Liu, Environmental Sciences is attached to all those positions. If you is highly desirable. Will primarily work on PHYSICIST – LATTICE DESIGN (S-3, re- manufacturing practices. Requires ex- elect to use different referees for different Department. Apply for Job ID #14943. cellent communication and technical direct numerical simulation (DNS) mod- *See Note above. posting) – The National Synchrotron Light positions, apply for each position sepa- els to investigate the effects of turbulent Source II Project is seeking an accelerator writing skills, and experience in using de- rately. Apply for Job ID #14945. processes on cloud microphysics, and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCI- physicist with expertise in lattice design sign software tools such as Inventor-11, POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSO- particle-turbulence interactions at scales ATE (Experimental Particle or Nuclear and nonlinear single particle dynamics. analysis tools such as ANSYS and profi- CIATE (Atmospheric Science, Global smaller than LES grid sizes. Under the di- Physics) – Requires a Ph.D. in physics Will participate in the continuing design ciency with MS-Office and MS-Project… Climate Models) – Requires a Ph.D. rection of Y. Liu, Environmental Sciences with emphasis on experimental particle and optimization of the NSLS- II storage (Job opportunities continued on back page) Job Opportunities at Brookhaven National Laboratory Continued from front page July 10, 2009

MECHANICAL RESEARCH ENGINEER tion systems; experience administering II (P-7, term appointment) description Windows 2003/2008 Server and Microsoft continued: IIS; experience configuring, administer- …management tools. This project re- ing, patching, securing and performance quires unique experimental systems tuning Linux platforms and clustered component designs that are not catalog computing (including schedulers, re- ordered or of mass production quantities source managers and distributed file sys- and therefore requires an out-of-the-box tems); ability to independently generate engineering design capability and the ini- creative solutions to atypical problems tiative to see them through completion. using open source technologies in a fast- Will participate as part of a research team paced and dynamic environment; debug- to provide expert mechanical engineering ging hardware, managing RAID storage design of system level mechanical com- systems, knowledge of security (iptables, ponents for the Long Baseline Neutrino TCP wrappers), authentication and the Experiment detector in the Homestake following services: NFS, DNS, DHCP, NIS, mine in South Dakota. Determines need- LDAP, Samba, Printing, FTP and Apache, ed resources, prepares specifications, is required; ability to write shell scripts is takes part in design reviews, and makes required. Preferred requirements include presentations. Builds and evaluates the ability to use PERL or Python; experi- prototypes and models, constructs and ence administering MS SQL, MS Cluster, tests systems/equipment and proposes VMWare or equivalent experience with upgrades or improvements. Directs the Mac OS and experience with the Open design effort of designers and draftsper- Science Grid services of similar grid tech- sons, provides work procedures and di- nologies. Will be hired at the Technology rections to technicians, and serves as an Engineer or Advanced Technology Engi- advisor and expert on mechanical system neer level commensurate with the amount design. Physics Department. Apply for and relevance of experience. ERAP Eli- Job ID #14931. gible: $1000. National Synchrotron Light Source II. Apply forJob #14391. ASSOCIATE / STAFF SURVEY & ALIGN- MENT ENGINEER (P-3/P-5, reposting) – TECHNOLOGY ANALYST (I-4) – Requires Requires a BS degree in Geodetic or Sur- a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work vey Engineering and excellent computer experience, good organization and com- and communication skills. Field experi- munication skills and at least one year of ence with laser trackers and associated experience in an information technology software is desired. Will participate in all field. Should have experience with- Mi survey and alignment tasks for the NSLS- crosoft Windows XP/Vista and Microsoft II Project including: analyzing, adjusting 2003 Server and should also be profi- and integrating data from survey instru- cient in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word mentation including total station instru- and Excel. Familiarity with Linux, Legato ments, laser trackers, mekometers and Networker, simple scripting and database An aerial view of Brookhaven National Laboratory, approximately 60 miles from in New York City. optical tooling, processing survey data, recovery procedures a plus. Capabil- ity to demonstrate knowledge of TCP/IP working with CAD drawings, directing the areas: magnetic measurement coils and support of the engineering, scientific and in science. Must be detail oriented and configuration, security, permissions and effort of a survey technician, and interact- magnetometry, insertion devices and technical staff, under general technical able to follow through on all projects in a resource sharing. Possess the skills for ing with the scientific and engineering direction. Job duties include the fabrica- timely manner. Strong interpersonal, com- fundamental analysis and troubleshoot- magnet systems, and magnetic measure- staffs. The level of this position will be tion and assembly of hardware, precision munication, organizational, and problem- ing in a networked Windows server en- ment laboratory coordination. Must have determined by the selected candidate’s in-depth knowledge of techniques used measurement, troubleshooting, repair solving skills are necessary. Must work experience in the required areas. National vironment. Understand the differences between VTL, DAS, NAS and SAN and in the construction of permanent mag- and maintenance of NSLS mechani- well in diverse group settings. Requires Synchrotron Light Source II. ERAP Eligi- nets, electromagnets, vacuum systems, cal components and systems. National working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, ble $1000. Apply for Job ID # 14822. understand the basics of firewalls, -da tabases and backup / recovery meth- water-cooling, cryogenics and controls Synchrotron Light Source ERAP Eligible PowerPoint and Smart boards. Respon- ADVANCED APPLICATIONS ENGINEER odologies. Must be proactive and able and instrumentation systems and have $500. Apply for Job ID #14936. sibilities include using inquiry methods (I-7, reposting) – Requires a bachelor’s to independently resolve problems and excellent written and oral communication SR. TECHNICIAN - ELECTRONICS (TW-3) – to develop and teach hands-on science degree or equivalent experience, prefer- issues. Responsibilities include backup skills. Familiarity with advanced meth- This position will support the engineering programs/labs for elementary, middle, and ably in physics or computer science and and recovery of 200+ Enterprise Win- ods for optical survey, metrology, and efforts in the building of prototype power high school students as well as teachers’ at least five years of relevant experience. dows Servers, ensuring completion of precision drives and encoders is highly supplies which are being redesigned to professional-development workshops, Background in physics and understand- daily backup jobs and the timely commu- desired. Reports to the Group Leader, In- be two channel power supplies. Will con- while focusing on BNL-related research. ing of the principles of simulation is nication of problems, continual attention sertion Devices, Accelerator Systems Di- struct, troubleshoot, and repair electronic These informal education programs will be preferred, but will consider software en- to maintaining and testing backups and vision. National Synchrotron Light Source equipment utilizing schematics, verbal taught at Brookhaven’s Science Learning gineer with a solid understanding of fun- recoveries of entire environment, main- II. Apply for Job ID #14947. instructions, and assemble chassis using Center facilities and in Long Island school damentals of requirement specifications, districts. Office of Educational Programs/ taining backup hardware and software SR. TECHNICAL SPECIALIST – ELEC- basic mechanical fabrication techniques. coding and implementation. Understand- Community, Education, Government & currency. Duties include networker client TRONICS (T-3) – This position is needed Must be self motivated, able to work with ing of the software development princi- Public Affairs. Apply for Job #14952. installations for Windows Servers and to support engineering efforts in the a minimum of supervision, and have good ples, cycles and paradigms in the field of Unix/Windows workstations, and working building of prototypes for electrical sys- communication skills. Requires an AAS LICENSING ASSOCIATE (A-9) – Re- Heavy Ion Physics, a strong background with other BNL groups and technicians, tems group. Will perform a wide variety Degree in electronic engineering technol- quires an MBA with a strong scientific in programming using C++, FORTRAN as as well as software vendor support and of highly skilled and complex techni- ogy or a technical school graduate with background in the physical sciences or well as excellent communicational skills creating and maintaining system backup cal assignments such as constructing, relevant field experience with analog/ electronics (minimum BS in physics or are required. Knowledge in GEANT and/ and disaster recovery procedures. Re- troubleshooting and repairing electronic digital electronics, computers and stan- electrical engineering), preferably an ad- or Monte-Carlo simulations and/or the quires some overtime and after-hours equipment utilizing schematics or verbal dard test equipment (function generators, vanced degree and ten years of related development of detector response simu- support. Information Technology Division. instruction, and assemble chassis using oscilloscopes, multi-meters) and basic experience in a R&D and/or commer- lators is a definite advantage and experi- Apply for Job ID #14935. complex mechanical fabrication tech- machine shop skills. Experience with cialization setting and experience with ence in recent development of geometry automated test equipment used in pro- commercialization, licensing, intellectual APPLICATIONS ANALYST (I-4) – Re- niques. Must be highly motivated, able modeling would be an asset. Responsi- duction testing and power supply con- property and contracts. Excellent ana- quires BS degree in physics, computer to work with a minimum of supervision bilities include participating in testing trols, knowledge of spreadsheet software lytical, market research, negotiating, and science, or a related field and one-plus and have good communication skills. and problem solving activities as well as and experience in construction, repair communication skills are also required. years of experience in real time or em- Requires an AAS degree in electronic targeted code development; assisting and troubleshooting of surface mount Will be responsible for continuous inter- bedded software development as well as technology or equivalent, plus at least with the planning, documentation and printed circuit boards is highly desirable. action with research staff to identify re- hardware and software integration. Must six years of relevant work experience preparation of Monte-Carlo productions Reports to the Supervisor, Technical Sup- search capabilities and interests and new have experience with programming in C with analog/digital electronics, comput- (consistent with a distributed computing port, Electrical Engineering Group. Na- inventions; conducting market evalua- and C++ and a strong interest in working ers, standard test equipment (function model, Grid or Cloud) and data preserva- tional Synchrotron Light Source II. Apply tions of invention disclosures; evaluating within a scientific research environment. generators, oscilloscopes, multi-meters) tion; work pro-actively and closely with to Job ID #14949. pathways for commercialization; devel- the designated physics-working-group Must have demonstrated skills in problem and basic machine shop skills. Experi- oping business analyses for potential representatives to define, clarify and- or solving, software design, hardware/soft- ence with automated test equipment PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (A-2) – technology commercialization projects ganize simulation requests and needs ware system integration techniques and used in production testing, power sup- Requires completion of a two-year col- with industry and/or start-ups; potential and identify resource savings by identify- debugging of networked systems. Good ply controls, knowledge of spreadsheet lege program for physical therapist assis- licensees for intellectual properties; and ing potential overlaps and propose con- communications skills a must. Experi- software and machine shop certifica- tants from a registered Physical Therapy for negotiating the intellectual property li- tingency plans. RHIC/STAR Group/Phys- ence with UNIX/Linux and VxWorks is tions and experience in construction, Assistant Program. Minimum four years cense agreements covering technologies ics Department. Apply for Job ID #14263. desirable as is experience with LabView. repair and troubleshooting of surface of directly related work experience, pref- Will develop and maintain distributed, mount printed circuit boards is highly erably in a comparable outpatient setting. and identification of. Ability to quickly ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER/ embedded systems for accelerator con- desirable. Reports to the Supervisor, Valid professional licensure in the State of communicate complex issues clearly and SENIOR TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER (I-7/ trol. Will work closely with hardware spe- Technical Support, Electrical Engineer- New York and re-registration every three succinctly is necessary. Experience with I-8, reposting) – Responsibilities include cialists in the system integration process ing, Accelerator Systems Division. Na- years is required. Must demonstrate the Microsoft Office applications and com- system administration; maintaining and and will be expected to provide support tional Synchrotron Light Source II. Apply ability to interact successfully with all puter search experience with database expanding Linux clusters, and engineer- for new and existing systems. Collider- for Job ID #14948. employees receiving treatment at the systems needed. Strong priority setting ing level system troubleshooting and Accelerator Department. ERAP Eligible BNL job site. Strong communication and skills required. Must be able to work in a debugging. Will act as Primary Engineer PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN (TW-4) – Re- $1,000. Apply for Job ID # 14950. organizational skills is essential. Under team environment. This position requires designing, implementing and supporting quires an AAS degree in mechanical en- the on-site supervision of a licensed U.S. Citizenship. Office of Intellectual UNIX services at the NSLS-II. Report- TECHNICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – gineering technology with two years of physical therapist implements treatment Property & Sponsored Research. Apply ing directly to the IT Manager, will play a INSERTION DEVICES (T-6) – The NSLS-II relevant work experience or a bachelor’s plans set for employees in an outpatient for Job #14933. leading role in the formulation of needs, Project is seeking an experienced tech- degree. Must be familiar with the fabrica- orthopedic setting. Other job require- CUSTODIAN – Temporary (LG-1, re- the design and the implementation of nician to coordinate the daily operations tion, assembly and testing of mechanical ments will include support activities such posting) – Under general supervision, UNIX services in support of a community for the Magnet Measurement Laboratory. equipment; must have excellent mechan- as scheduling patient visits using com- performs general cleaning and house- of 2500 users. Currently the project pro- Responsibilities include but are not lim- ical skills, be proficient with the use of puter based scheduling software, faxing keeping duties in all Laboratory build- vides data storage and data processing ited to: troubleshooting electrical sys- hand tools, have knowledge of machine initial evaluations by ordering physicians, ings. Site Services Division. Apply for capabilities for physics simulations and tems, installation of survey and alignment shop processes including milling ma- maintaining charts, cleaning rehabilitation Job ID #14845. accelerator design. It is expected that the equipment and custom coils, interpreting chines, lathes, saws and grinders. Must equipment and guiding patients through candidate will use his/her creativity and detail assembly drawings and technical have the ability to work from drawings, SR. STATIONARY ENGINEER (LG-11) – their activities. Performs other related du- expertise to further expand the scope of procedures, coordinating project work- lift 30-50 lbs, read schematics and work Under minimum supervision, operates, ties as required. Human Resources & Oc- UNIX services and also lead the efforts flow with our technical team of scientists from verbal instructions. Must be self- maintains and repairs and heat genera- cupational Medicine Division. Apply for to integrate the facility with the Open and engineers, and directing the work motivated, able to work with minimum tion equipment, facilities, and auxiliary Job ID #14910. Science Grid operations. Requirements efforts of other technical support person- supervision, and have good communica- and related equipment. Requires shift include a bachelor’s degree, or equiva- nel as needed. Requires the equivalence tion skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE work and may be required to assign, di- lent experience in computer science or a of a technical institute or associate’s de- basic knowledge of electronics, brazing (A-4) – Requires a bachelor’s degree, rect, or check the work of other personnel related field, plus a minimum of five-plus gree in mechanical or electro-mechani- and soldering skills is desired. Will be master’s preferred, in education, sci- in connection with assigned responsibili- years of experience in the design, coding, cal technology and at least ten years’ responsible for performing a wide variety ence, or technology; formal or informal ties. Energy & Utilities Division. Apply for testing, and troubleshooting of informa- experience and expertise in the following of highly skilled technical assignments in teaching experience; and a background Job ID #14930.

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