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Post-doctoral fellow (f/m) on ID12 in the X-ray Spectroscopy group
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- Job title: Post-doctoral fellow (f/m) on ID12 in the X-ray Spectroscopy group
- Ref.: PDID12-1/PD23
- Contract type: Time-limited contract
- Working time: Full-time job
- Salary range: 49.8 K€ minimum
- Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 28/01/2026
- Contract duration: 18 months, renewable for a further 6 to 18 months
Context & Job description
The successful candidate will contribute to in-house research activities, the operation and upgrade of the beamline, providing support to external users as local contact, and develop an independent research programme aligned with the scientific scope of the beamline and the ESRF research strategy.
The postdoctoral fellow will join the team responsible for the operation and continuous development of the ESRF beamline ID12, a world leading facility for studying magnetic and electronic properties of matter using advanced chiroptical techniques in the hard X-ray range. Combining element-selective X-ray circular dichroism with high magnetic fields and low temperatures, ID12 is at the forefront of efforts to uncover the microscopic links between magnetism and chirality - a rapidly evolving and highly interdisciplinary research frontier. Current developments include a polarization-dependent X-ray excited optical luminescence spectrometer, enabling simultaneous visible and X-ray dichroism measurements under identical conditions. The position offers the opportunity to work at the cutting-edge synchrotron science, contribute to the design and implementation of novel instrumentation, and collaborate closely with a vibrant international user community at the forefront of physics and chemistry research.
Further information may be obtained from Andrei Rogalev (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 21 32; email: rogalev@esrf.fr).
Expected profile
- PhD in physics, chemistry, or materials science obtained less than 3 years ago
- A strong background in magnetism is required, previous experience in X-ray spectroscopy is an asset
- Experience in synchrotron radiation instrumentation is an advantage
- Team player and 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.
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.
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 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.