ESRF - Postdoctoral Researcher, Nuclear Resonance Scattering (ID14), Matter at Extremes

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Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher, Nuclear Resonance Scattering (ID14), Matter at Extremes
Ref.: PDID14-1
Contract type: Time-limited contract
Salary range: 48.8 K€ minimum
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 18/12/2024
Contract duration: 18 months, renewable for a further 6 to 18 months

Context & Job description

The selected candidate will be involved in maintaining and further developing the nuclear resonance programme at the ID14 Nuclear Resonance beamline. The person is requested to perform their own research program exploiting the unique technical capabilities of the beamline, especially in high energy and/or high spatial resolution. It is expected that the person will contribute to the operation of ID14 and support its user community in the preparation and successful execution of their experiments.

Further information may be obtained by Dimitrios Bessas (bessas@esrf.fr)

Expected profile

PhD in physics, chemistry, material science, or another closely related field obtained less than three years ago
Experience with scattering techniques (in-house or preferably at large scale facilities) is desirable
Understanding in monochromatization concepts and/or a background in X-ray (nuclear) Inelastic Scattering techniques would be an asset
Ability to interact with multi-disciplinary staff and facility users
Good time management skills and ability to prioritize
English proficiency (working language at the ESRF)

Working conditions

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

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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.

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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.