Senior Scientist – Micro/Nano Diffraction Imaging

Diamond Light Source Ltd; Grenoble; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

The ESRF in Grenoble is seeking a motivated ID01 Scientist to join the world-leading micro-/nano-beam diffraction imaging beamline. You will conduct cutting-edge research and develop your own in-house project in consultation with your supervisor, leveraging ESRF's unique beam coherence and instrumentation.

You will support external users, drive upgrades of beamline components, collaborate with international experts, and present your findings at conferences and in journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in STEM field and several years of postdoctoral experience in physics, chemistry, or another closely related field.
• Experience with X-ray (coherent) diffraction, X-ray optics, or related experimental techniques would be desirable.
• A background in scientific programming would be an important asset.
• Strong background in experimental research, preferably in the development and application of scattering/diffraction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research and exploit and drive ID01’s unique technical possibilities, developing your own in-house research project in consultation with your supervisor.
• Support external users (both academic and industrial) in conducting experiments on the beamline.
• Drive technical developments, ensuring continuous upgrades and improvements of the beamline instrumentation.
• Collaborate with international experts, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Present and publish your research findings in conferences, workshops, and peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Scientific programming

Experimental research

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD in STEM

Tools

X-ray diffraction

X-ray optics

Job description

The ESRF in Grenoble is seeking a motivated ID01 Scientist to join the world-leading micro-/nano-beam diffraction imaging beamline. You will conduct cutting-edge research and develop your own in-house project in consultation with your supervisor, leveraging ESRF's unique beam coherence and instrumentation.

You will support external users, drive upgrades of beamline components, collaborate with international experts, and present your findings at conferences and in journals.