Post-doc (f/m) on beamline ID10-COH in the X-ray Diffraction and 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 ID10-COH beamline exploits the high fraction of coherent photons delivered by the upgraded ESRF-EBS storage rings to probe nano and atomic scale structures and dynamics.

Dynamics is studied using X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (XPCS) that is analogous to dynamic light scattering using X-rays.XPCS allows studying motions in several disordered systems ranging from complex fluids, colloids, vesicles, proteins to glasses.The high flux and the newly developed pixels detectors are opening new opportunities to investigate dynamics extending from sub-μs to thousands of second time scales.Nanoscale (~10 nm) imaging experiments are performed using the so called "Coherent Diffraction Imaging" approach. It allows a 3D imaging of isolated objects smaller than 6 μm in size. It has been used to study "objects" ranging from exoskeletons of marine algae and calcium carbonate microparticles to cell and battery anodes.

You will participate in on-going in-house research programmes on the ID10-COH endstation, contribute to the operation of the beamline, and provide support to external users as local contact. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own research programme, aligned with ID10-COH's scientific objectives and capabilities, and establish collaborations with ESRF colleagues and the user community.

Further information may be obtained from Marco Cammarata (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 23 91; email: [emailprotected]).

- PhD in physics, biophysics, chemistry or related disciplines obtained less than 3 years ago

- A strong background in data analysis is required

- Aptitudes in programming (Python) is an asset

- Experience in synchrotron radiation experiments is an advantage

- Team player and ability to interact with multi-disciplinary staff and facility users

- Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

Contract of 18 months, renewable for a further 6 to 18-month period.

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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 ourcompetitive 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.