ESRF - Post-doctoral research fellow in Geosciences (m/f) in the Structure of Materials Group (BM18)

At a glance

Job title: Post-doctoral research fellow in Geosciences (m/f) in the Structure of Materials Group (BM18)
Ref.: PDBM18-2
Contract type: Time-limited contract
Salary range: 48.8 K€ minimum
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 24/07/2024
Contract duration: 18 months, renewable for a further 6 or 18 months

Context & Job description

About 40% of the ESRF’s beamlines are involved in Geosciences. They take full benefit from the exceptional beam properties offered by the ESRF-EBS, currently the only high-energy 4th generation source worldwide. We are currently seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on multiresolution X-ray uCT and 4D X-ray uCT at the imaging beamlines BM18 and BM05. Subjects range from polar sea ice to volcanic lavas passing by fluid flow through experiments related to earthquakes, rock compression, carbon storage, hydrogen production, sustainable industrial practice, and low carbon production. The imaging techniques used at BM05 and BM18 are of the most advanced, automatised and stable, it includes multiresolution from hundred of microns resolution down to a third of a micron as well as various sample environments for in-situ scanning from low to high temperatures and pressures up to 5 km depth. Soon, dedicated devices for long-term recurrent scans of samples during slow dynamic processes will be added to this portfolio.

You will be encouraged to develop your in-house research projects to publish scientific articles. You will also provide support to external users in geosciences and be involved in the daily life of the beamlines.

Expected profile

PhD in Geosciences, Geophysics, Materials Science, Engineering, or Physics obtained less than 3 years ago
The ambition to develop your own research, from conception of experiments up to publications
Ability to interact with multi-disciplinary staff and facility users, coordinate activities with internal and external colleagues, and work as part of a team
Local contact support for users during beamtime (including, to some extent nights and weekends)
Experience with X-ray imaging techniques (radiography and micro-CT)
Hands-on with a strong dedication to experimental work and 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)
Good coding skills is desirable

Working conditions

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

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.

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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.