ESRF - PhD student at ESRF - studying intermetallic magnets by X-ray magnetic spectroscopy

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Job title: PhD student at ESRF - studying intermetallic magnets by X-ray magnetic spectroscopy
Ref.: NS25-ESRF06
Contract type: Time-limited contract
Salary range: 32.7k euros
Deadline for applications: 02/05/2025
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 03/03/2025
Contract duration: 36 months

Context & Job description

Thesis subject: Advanced magnetic spectroscopies for complex magnetic materials

You will join ID32’s team at the ESRF, Grenoble, France, and the group of Prof. Cornelius Krellner at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. Beamline ID32 is specialised for investigations of the electronic and magnetic structure of hard condensed matter. It is used to study magnetism, superconductivity, and other exotic phases in transition metal and rare-earth compounds using X-ray absorption and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering techniques. A new, highly efficient X-ray emission spectrometer combined with a high-field magnet recently opened up world-wide unique scientific opportunities for novel types of X-ray magnetic dichroism spectroscopy at ID32.

The aim of this PhD project is to explore these new opportunities on the compelling scientific case of multi-site magnetic systems at the ESRF. Besides the experimental work itself, data analysis and X-ray spectroscopy calculations will be an integral part of this project.

The Crystal and Materials Laboratory at Goethe University Frankfurt, led by Prof. Cornelius Krellner, is specialised in the synthesis and characterisation of strongly correlated electron systems. The mission of the lab is to discover novel materials with unconventional properties and to contribute to their understanding by growing and characterizing single crystals of the highest quality. The focus of the activities lies on superconductors and materials with exotic magnetic ground states.

As part of this project, you will join the group of Prof. Krellner for a total of 12 months to grow and characterise single crystals that you will then further study at ID32.

Further information may be obtained from: Dr. Kurt Kummer (+33 (0)4 76 88 2920, email: kurt.kummer@esrf.fr) and from Prof. Dr. Cornelius Krellner (+49 (0)69 798-47295, email: krellner@physik.uni-frankfurt.de.

Expected profile

• A background in spectroscopy techniques, single crystal growth techniques, and/or structural or physical property characterisation techniques is desirable. Knowledge of synchrotron spectroscopy, magnetism, as well as advanced data analysis would be an advantage.

• Degree allowing enrolment for a PhD (such as MSc, Master 2 de Recherche, Laurea or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science, physics or a closely related science. However minimum degree level may vary between universities.

• Manual skills and rigorous attention to detail are essential in this work environment.

• Proficiency in English (A proof of upper-intermediate B2 level must be included in the application. Applicants originating from native-English-speaking countries can apply without the need for proof of level. An official degree conducted in English will be also accepted as a proof). If the applicant is unable to provide proof, an English test (free of charge) will be requested.

• Compliance with the Marie Sklodowska-Curie mobility rule: candidates may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host institute’s country for more than twelve months in the three years immediately before the application deadline.

• All researchers recruited must be doctoral candidates, i.e. not already working towards or in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment.

• Candidates must satisfy the conditions for enrolment in a doctoral programme.

Working conditions

Frankfurt (Germany) and based full-time at the ESRF (Grenoble, France) for 3 years. The candidate will spend an additional 12 months at the Goethe University Frankfurt. Furthermore, a varied pedagogical training programme will be offered to the successful candidate throughout the 4 year PhD project.

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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

More details about the Nextstep Doctoral Programme on www.nextstep-programme.eu

NEXTSTEP will train 36 enthusiastic researchers to exploit the unique and transversal capabilities of analytical research infrastructures in tackling the challenges associated with sustainable development and industrial competitiveness in the areas of “Health”, “Digital, Industry & Space”, “Climate, Energy and Mobility” and “Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment”, which are at the heart of Horizon Europe. Host laboratories: ESRF and ILL (France), FZJ (Germany), AREA (Italy), NTNU (Norway).