Postdoctoral Fellow - Nano Beam Diffraction Imaging Techniques (ID01)

ESRF - The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Financial support for relocation

Innovative international research environment

Résumé du poste

ESRF - The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for Nano Beam Diffraction Imaging Techniques. This full-time position involves conducting innovative research, driving technical developments, and collaborating internationally. Candidates must have a PhD in a STEM field and experience with X-ray diffraction or related techniques. The role offers competitive compensation and support for relocation to Grenoble, amidst a vibrant city in the heart of the Alps.

Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM field and several years of postdoctoral experience in physics, chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Experience with X-ray diffraction, X-ray optics, or related experimental techniques is desirable.
• Strong background in scientific programming is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Conduct cutting-edge research in nano diffraction imaging.
• Drive technical developments of beamline instrumentation.
• Collaborate with international experts on multidisciplinary projects.
• Present and publish research findings.

Connaissances

Experience with X-ray diffraction

Scientific programming

Ambition to develop research projects

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Communication skills

Formation

PhD in STEM field

Description du poste

At a glance

• Job title: Postdoctoral Fellow - Nano Beam Diffraction Imaging Techniques (ID01)
• Ref.: PDID01-1
• Contract type: Time-limited contract
• Working time: Full-time job
• Publication start on Intranet: 21/04/2026
• Contract duration: 18 months, renewable for a further 6 to 18 months

The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) is looking for a motivated post doc to join ID01, a world leading beamline dedicated to micro-/nano-beam diffraction imaging experiments. The beamline team has worked in collaboration with numerous experts from the user community on the development of new tools exploiting the ESRF unique beam coherence and brilliance. For the study of epitaxial systems, nanostructures and devices the team has successfully carried out lighthouse experiments that attract collaborators and users worldwide. The successful applicant will support the user program and develop their own field of research typically in the area of Nanobeam diffraction imaging eventually combined to reconstruction algorithms in order to improve todays’ performance. The beamline team is supported and completed by numerous visiting scientists and PhD students that collaborate on a basis of external grants and collaborations with research institutes across Europe.

As a post doc at ID01, you will:

• Conduct cutting-edge research and exploit and drive ID01’s (operando) nano diffraction imaging program. In this field you will develop your own in-house research project in consultation with your supervisor.
• Drive technical developments, ensuring continuous upgrades and improvements of the beamline instrumentation/ algorithm base.
• Collaborate with international experts, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Present and publish your research findings in conferences, workshops, and peer-reviewed journals.

Expected profile

Educational Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM field and several years of postdoctoral experience in physics, chemistry, or another closely related field.

Required Skillset

• Experience with X-ray diffraction, X-ray optics, or related experimental techniques would be desirable. A strong background in scientific programming would be an important asset.
• Ambition to develop and lead research projects, from proposal to publication, favouring and encouraging collaborative work.
• Ability to prioritize and communicate efficiently in a fast paced environment of a large scale user facility.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate activities with internal and external colleagues.
• Hands‑on approach with a dedication to experimental work.
• Strong communication skills, with experience in presenting research findings at conferences and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.

Fluency in English (working language at ESRF).

Working conditions

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.

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.