Beamline technician for ID15A and ID15B

As a Beamline Technician, you will be responsible for the technical operation, maintenance, development and optimisation of the ID15A and ID15B beamlines at the ESRF, working closely with scientists, engineers, software developers and visiting researchers.

You will work in the following environment:

ID15A – High-Energy X-rays (20–280 keV)

• High-energy X-ray characterisation of materials in situ, operando and time-resolved.
• Main techniques: high-energy X-ray diffraction, total scattering/PDF, tomography, imaging and X-ray fluorescence.
• Applications: batteries, catalysis, nanomaterials, glasses, engineering materials, environmental sciences, cultural heritage and energy-related materials.
• A wide range of experimental and sample environments.

ID15B – Materials under Extreme Conditions

• Monochromatic angle-dispersive X-ray diffraction at high pressure using diamond anvil cells (DACs).
• Highly focused 30 keV X-ray beam and pressures reaching and exceeding the megabar range.
• Applications: Earth and planetary sciences, physics, chemistry, mineral physics, materials science and biology.
• Equipment includes DACs, pressure control systems, cryogenic systems, resistive and laser heating, Raman spectroscopy and ruby fluorescence.
• A major refurbishment programme is planned to further develop the beamline's capabilities.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance of beamline equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing technical and mechanical faults.
• Installing, aligning, testing and commissioning new equipment.
• Participating in the design, fabrication, use and improvement of experimental setups.
• Providing technical and mechanical support to users during experiments.
• Planning maintenance activities and monitoring equipment status and performance.
• Coordinating interventions by external suppliers and contractors.
• Working closely with scientists and ESRF support groups, including mechanics, electronics, vacuum, controls, computing, safety and engineering.
• Ensuring compliance with ESRF safety procedures and promoting a safe working environment.
• Managing technical documentation, equipment inventories and maintenance records.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement, reliability and performance of the beamlines.