CFR502-PhD Student

Karlstad University; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation support

Résumé du poste

The ESRF in Grenoble invites applications for a PhD student position hosted by Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA). You will develop neural-network-driven reconstruction tools for Scanning 3D X-ray Diffraction (S3DXRD) to map orientation and strain fields in crystalline materials.

You will generate synthetic data, train networks, and collaborate with beamline scientists on ID11, ID03 and ESRF’s Algorithms & Data Analysis group, spanning methods development to an open-source release.

Qualifications

• MSc or Master 2 or equivalent 300 ECTS required, eligible for PhD enrollment at UGA.
• Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in X-ray diffraction and materials characterization.
• Solid background in machine learning.
• Experience with Python and open-source software is a plus.
• Fluent English or proficiency in English.

Responsabilités

• Develop neural-network-driven reconstruction tools for S3DXRD.
• Generate synthetic diffraction training data from simulated microstructures.
• Train neural networks to accelerate reconstruction.
• Validate methods with real ID11 datasets.
• Package and release open-source reconstruction toolkit.

Connaissances

X-ray diffraction

Materials characterization

Machine learning

Python

English proficiency

Independent mindset

Formation

MSc or Master 2 / 300 ECTS

Physics / Materials Science / Engineering

Description du poste

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.

As a PhD student based at the ESRF in Grenoble, you will develop neural-network-driven reconstruction tools for Scanning 3D X-ray Diffraction (S3DXRD), a technique capable of mapping grain-resolved orientation and strain fields in crystalline materials non-destructively at sub-micron resolution. Working with beamline scientists on ID11, ID03, and the ESRF Algorithms & scientific Data Analysis group, you will generate synthetic diffraction training data from simulated microstructures and use these to train neural networks that replace the current expert-intensive reconstruction process with something fast, robust, and accessible to industrial users. The project spans methods development, experimental validation, and open-source software release, sitting at the intersection of synchrotron science, materials characterisation, and scientific machine learning. The PhD is hosted by Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) within the Physics doctoral school.

Responsibilities include

• Develop a phantom microstructure generation pipeline and validate synthetic diffraction output against real ID11 datasets
• Train and validate neural network indexing models, progressing from box-beam to full scanning geometry
• Benchmark the automated pipeline against conventional reconstruction across a range of materials including deformed and additively manufactured samples
• Collaborate with crystal plasticity simulation groups to ensure training microstructures capture realistic orientation gradient fields
• Package, document and release an open-source reconstruction toolkit for the broader diffraction microstructure imaging community Further information may be obtained from James Ball (tel.: [phone], email: [e-mail] ).
• Degree (MSc, Master 2, Laurea, or equivalent 300 ECTS) in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field that qualifies for PhD enrollment in Physics at UGA
• Strong interest in X-ray diffraction and materials characterisation techniques
• A solid background in machine learning techniques
• Experience with Python
• Prior synchrotron or lab-based charaterisation techniques (EBSD, LabDCT) is a plus
• Motivated, independent, and collaborative mindset
• Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

Contract of two years renewable for one year.

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.

The ESRF is an X-ray light source for Europe. It is located in Grenoble, France, and supported and shared by 20 countries.