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BREAK-Post-doctoral research fellow (m/f) in the Structure of Materials Group
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- Job title: BREAK-Post-doctoral research fellow (m/f) in the Structure of Materials Group
- Ref.: PD2390 BREAK
- Contract type: Time-limited contract
- Salary range: 45.5 K€ minimum
- Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 10/05/2023
- Contract duration: Time-limited contract
Context & Job description
The European Research Council‐funded project BREAK (“Break-Through Rocks”) is exploiting the new Extremely Brilliant Source by ultra-fast radiography, 4D X‐ray CT and 3D XRD. This project is led by Dr. François Renard at the University of Oslo and ESRF is a partner institution. The beamlines in the Structure of Materials group, namely ID11, BM18 and ID19 with their complementary profiles host the studies according to the work packages of BREAK. You will work within the team of BREAK scientists using a meso-scale gas-launcher and a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) apparatus to perform impact experiments in rocks at beamline ID19 and you will develop your own in-house research project, including building of a new confinement cell for the SHPB, developing analysis techniques of data acquired with ultra-fast cameras, and publishing scientific articles. You will provide support to external users and be actively involved in the operation of the beamline for all proposals involving the project apparatuses in the framework of the project BREAK.
Further information may be obtained from Alexander Rack (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 17 81, email: rack@esrf.fr) and Francois Renard (tel. +47 47688752, email: francois.renard@geo.uio.no)
Expected profile
- PhD in Materials Science, Engineering, Geophysics, or Physics obtained less than 3 years ago
- The ambition to develop your own research projects, from proposals up to publications
- Ability to interact with multi-disciplinary staff and facility users, coordinate activities with internal and external colleagues, and to work as part of a team
- Experience with X-ray imaging techniques (radiography and microCT) and shock mechanics is highly desirable
- Hands-on with a strong dedication to experimental work and designing and using instrumentation
- Experience at a research infrastructure facility and/or in other synchrotron techniques or similar would be a bonus
- Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)
Working conditions
Contract of 2 years.
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What we offer:
- Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
- Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
- 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.
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.