Post-doctoral fellow (f/m) on ID15A in the X-Ray Diffraction & Scattering group

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. 

The main scientific focus of ID15A is materials chemistry, with particular emphasis on battery science, catalysis, and the investigation of glasses and other disordered systems. The beamline's core techniques are high-speed multidimensional X-ray diffraction and total scattering, supported by state-of-the-art instrumentation that provides unique research opportunities. ID15A is specifically optimized for operando and in situ experiments using high-energy X-rays in the 40-100 keV range.

You will be encouraged and supported to conduct outstanding research by leveraging the beamline fast-scanning and in-situ/operando capabilities. You will also support users at ID15A and collaborate with beamline staff. You will develop innovative projects using X-ray diffraction techniques. Further information may be obtained from Marco Di Michiel (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 21 23; email: [email protected]) and Stefano Checchia (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 45 40; email: [email protected] 

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Set up a research programme leveraging the multidimensional, operando capabilities of ID15A.

- Support beamline users, exploring opportunities for collaboration.

- Publish work in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific meetings. 

Required Qualifications:

- Ph.D. in physics, materials science, chemistry, or closely related scientific disciplines, obtained less than 3 years ago.

- Background and/or practical experience in X-ray diffraction and scattering.

- Demonstrated expertise in experimental data analysis.

- Ability to communicate with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, technicians, and users.

- Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF) 

Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge of scientific programming (preferably Python).

- Experience with instrumentation relevant to high-energy X-ray diffraction beamlines

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.