Beamline Scientist for the Nuclear Resonance beamline (ID18) - Postdoc at ESRF, Grenoble

 

The ESRF, the European Synchrotron, is an international research facility based in Grenoble, France. Thanks to high-level, innovative engineering and cutting-edge vision, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research institutions worldwide, welcoming more than 6 500 scientists every year in fields such as biology, medicine, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials and surface science, and physics. The ESRF is supported by 21 countries and employs 600 staff.

 

We are currently seeking to recruit a:

 

 

Time-limited position (5 years maximum)

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The Nuclear Resonance beamline is a world-leading facility for nuclear resonance techniques with applications in various fields such as geoscience, magnetism and superconductivity, nano-structures and disordered systems. Currently, the beamline is preparing for a major refurbishment including areas such as high-resolution (energy and space) x-ray optics and fast data acquisition systems.

 

As a Beamline Scientist, your missions are the following:

 

- Participate in a major refurbishment programme of the beamline 

- Act as local contact with the opportunity for collaborative work at the frontiers of the field

- Develop your own research programme exploiting ID18’s unique technical possibilities in close collaboration with the beamline team 

 

 

 

PROFILE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

- PhD in physics and several years of postdoctoral experience in physics or another closely related field with emphasis on the techniques of the beamline’s portfolio

- Background in X-ray optics with emphasis on high-energy resolution and focusing and/or background in nuclear resonance techniques and their application

- Background in fast detector schemes and/or time-resolved applications would be an asset

- Ability to interact with multi-disciplinary staff and facility users

- Good time management skills and ability to prioritize

- Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

 

 

WORK CONDITIONS

 

The monthly salary may be complemented by additional allowances upon eligibility. The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.