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Postdoctoral fellow on ID20, the hard X-ray (4-20 KeV) spectroscopy beamline
At a glance
- Job title: Postdoctoral fellow on ID20, the hard X-ray (4-20 KeV) spectroscopy beamline
- Ref.: PDID20-2
- Contract type: Time-limited contract
- Salary range: 45 k€
- Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 19/12/2022
- Contract duration: 18 months, renewable for a further 6 or 18 months
Context & Job description
You will participate in ongoing in-house research programmes, the running of the beamline and providing support to external users as a local contact. You will also develop your own research projects, which should exploit the unique capabilities of the ID20 beamline.
ID20 is a hard X-ray (4-20 KeV) spectroscopy beamline focused on the exploration of electronic excitations in condensed matter systems. The beamline has two end stations; one station is optimized for resonant inelastic X-ray scattering experiments from 3d TM K-edges and 5d L3-edges at high energy resolution (RIXS), the other end-station is optimized for non-resonant inelastic X-ray scattering at shallow bound states (X-ray Raman scattering, XRS). Both spectrometers are state-of-the-art in their respective field. Candidates interested in either, or both, of the ID20 branches are encouraged to apply.
Further information may be obtained from Christoph Sahle (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 27 11, email: sahle@esrf.fr).Expected profile
- PhD in physics, chemistry or a closely related science obtained less than 3 years ago
- A strong background in X-ray spectroscopy is desirable
- Elementary programming skills in a high level programming language (Python, Matlab, etc.) are an asset
- Ability to interact with multi-disciplinary staff and facility users
- Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)
Working conditions
Contract of 18 months, renewable for a further 6 to 18-month period.
What we offer:
- Be inspired by our innovative research institute, with an international workforce from 38 different countries
- Collaborate with global experts on real-world science
- Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
- Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
- Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble
For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html
The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs
Company description
The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.
Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.
Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.