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28.06.2025

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The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) is looking for a motivated scientist to join ID13, a state-of-the-art beamline dedicated to micro-/nano-beam scanning diffraction/scattering experiments, often combined with X-ray fluorescence analysis.

The beamline offers a variety of specific sample environments forin-situ/in-vivo/operando experiments, optionally exploiting the beam’s coherence. Our current instrumental interests also include the area of sub-ms time-resolved and three-dimensional methods such as micro-/nano-diffraction tomography. The main scientific fields covered are soft matter/biology, sustainable energy and functional materials, cultural heritage.

Currently the beamline is at the verge of the conceptual design phase of amajor beamline refurbishment to be started, offering the exciting and unique opportunity to participate in a phase of substantial redesign and innovation, contributing with specific expertise, ideas and creativity.

As a scientist at ID13, you will:

• Conduct cutting-edge research exploiting ID13’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.

Expected profile

Educational Qualifications

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

Technical Skills

• Experience with X-ray diffraction/scattering, X-ray optics, or related experimental techniques and complementary methods like X-Ray fluorescence analysis would be desirable.
• A background in scientific programming would be an asset
• Familiarity with research infrastructures (e.g., synchrotrons) or similar facilities is a plus.
• Strong background in experimental research, preferably in the development and application of scattering/diffraction techniques.

Soft Skills

• Ambition to develop and lead research projects, from proposal to publication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively 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

Temporary contract of 5 years.

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 ourcompetitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble