Beamline Scientist at the Materials Chemistry Beamline ID15A

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 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. 

The main area of activity of ID15A is materials chemistry, particularly battery science, catalysis, piezoelectric materials, and the study of glasses and other disordered systems. The core techniques of ID15A are high-speed multidimensional XRD and total scattering, for which the beamline hosts state-of-the-art instrumentation enabling unique research opportunities. 

ID15A is especially optimized for operando and in-situ experiments using high-energy X-rays (40-100 keV). 

You will be encouraged and supported to develop advanced XRD techniques and 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, engineering and control groups to develop the beamline instrumentation and data analysis capabilities into reliable, user-friendly tools. 

As a Beamline Scientist, you will be expected to :

- Set up a research programme in materials chemistry, 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.

- Work with the ESRF/ID15A staff to carry out beamline operation tasks, such as design, upgrade and commissioning of equipment. 

- Ph.D. in physics, materials science, chemistry, or closely related scientific disciplines.

- At least 2 years of postdoctoral research experience in any of these areas: energy materials, nanomaterials, catalysis, glasses, piezoelectrics. Strong background and/or practical experience in X-ray diffraction and scattering.

- Demonstrated expertise in experimental data analysis.

- Excellent publication and presentation record.

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

- Proficiency in English 

Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge of scientific programming (preferably Python).

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

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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.