Junior Scientist for the Spectromicroscopy beamline

EURAXESS Ireland; Trieste/Trst; In loco; EUR 33.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance covering accidents outside

Supplementary medical insurance

Reimbursement for school textbooks

Lunch vouchers

Paid holiday periods

Descrizione del lavoro

Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. seeks a dedicated postdoctoral researcher to join the Spectromicroscopy beamline commissioning and operation under the Elettra 2.0 project.

You will oversee the testing of the new station and optimize performance. Responsibilities include day-to-day beamline operation, assisting users with experiments and data analysis, and contributing to outreach to expand the user community while developing an independent research line that exploits the beamline’s

Competenze

• PhD in Physics or related field completed within the last 10 years.
• More than 3 years postdoctoral experience in academic or industry settings.
• Strong background in surface science and solid state physics.
• Proven track record in growth and characterization of two-dimensional materials and their interfacial properties.
• Demonstrated ARPES experience for studying electronic structures of surfaces and interfaces.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English.

Mansioni

• Commissioning and operation of the Spectromicroscopy beamline at Elettra 2.0.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of the new experimental station.
• Evaluate and optimize overall performance of the apparatus.
• Day-to-day operation and maintenance of the beamline; support proposal preparation and users.
• Assist users with experiments and data analysis; provide high-quality scientific/technical support.
• Develop collaborative research with users and broaden the user community via outreach.
• Submit proposals to European and Italian funding agencies and participate in projects.
• Plan future upgrades beyond Elettra 2.0.

Conoscenze

Surface science

Solid state physics

ARPES experience

English communication

Formazione

PhD in Physics or related discipline

Strumenti

LabVIEW

Python

Igor Pro

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company ELETTRA - SINCROTRONE TRIESTE S.C.P.A. Department HR Research Field Physics » Applied physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 6 Sep 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Rome) Country Italy Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number DB/26/29 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Spectromicroscopy beamline operates in the EUV–XUV spectral range and is served by an F8 undulator source shared with the BaDElPh beamline, generating an intense photon beam with variable linear polarization. Beam focusing on the sample is provided by a set of Schwarzschild objectives, delivering fixed photon energies of 27, 74, and 94 eV.

The beamline has been extensively upgraded within the framework of the Elettra 2.0 project. The end station now comprises an advanced angle-resolved photoemission microscope equipped with an MB Scientific AB Ultra High Resolution Photoelectron Analyzer, a wide-angle acceptance lens, and an MBS 90-degree deflector with an MBS spin-manipulator. A Focus Ferrum Spin detector is available for spin-resolved measurements using the VLEED approach. The setup includes a SmarAct GmbH X, Y, Z, R, and a sample manipulator, enabling 1 nm positioning resolution, as well as a LHe flow cryostat capable of reaching temperatures as low as 20 K.

The beamline scientific case focuses on nano-ARPES studies of the electronic and spin-resolved electronic structure of quantum materials and engineered layered structures, exploiting a photon-energy range complementary to laser ARPES and other synchrotron nano-ARPES beamlines, and addressing forefront research in twistronics, valleytronics, and spintronics.

The successful candidate will be engaged in the commissioning and operation of the Spectromicroscopy beamline at Elettra 2.0. Initially, he/she will oversee all aspects of testing and commissioning of the new experimental station. This responsibility includes evaluating and optimizing the overall performance of the experimental apparatus.

Subsequently, he/she will be expected to play an active role in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the beamline. The role involves supporting proposal preparation and submission, assisting users with experiment execution and data analysis, and consistently providing high-quality scientific and technical support. A key responsibility will be fostering collaborative research initiatives with users and, in particular, broadening and strengthening the user community through active outreach.

In addition, he/she is expected to develop an independent line of research that exploits the unique capabilities of the Spectromicroscopy beamline and, where appropriate, further expands them. This will involve submitting proposals to European and Italian funding agencies, actively participating in collaborative research projects, and leveraging an extensive scientific network to maximize the scientific impact of the beamline and contribute to the planning of future upgrades beyond Elettra 2.0.

• Ph.D. in Physics or related discipline obtained no more than 10 years prior to the application deadline;
• more than 3 years postdoctoral experience, in academic institutions or private companies, with a track record commensurate with career advancement;
• a solid background in surface science and solid state physics;
• a proven track record in the growth and characterization of two-dimensional materials, with particular emphasis on their interfacial properties;
• demonstrated experience with angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy (ARPES) for investigating the electronic structure of surfaces and interfaces;
• good oral and written communication skills in English.

Additional Skills

Prior experience in user support at synchrotron radiation or FEL facilities will be considered an advantage, as will be the expertise in the following areas:

• proven experience in surface characterization using scanning probe and electron diffraction techniques for studying the adsorption of atoms, molecules and clusters on surfaces;
• commissioning and/or development of scientific instrumentation.
• programming skills in data acquisition with LabVIEW;
• data analysis skills (Python, Igor Pro, etc.) or simulation software.

Good time management skills and ability to prioritize are expected, together with the ability to interact with the facility staff and international users at all levels and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Physics » Applied physics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• insurance covering accidents outside of the workplace;
• - supplementary medical insurance;
• - reimbursement for school textbooks
• - lunch vouchers .
• - paid holiday periods (prox. 5 weeks/year)

Selection process

The envisioned appointment is a fixed term contract of an initial duration of 12 months, renewable up to a maximum of 36 months, governed by the National Metalworker Collective Labour Agreement (C.C.N.L.) and by the Company Labour Agreements (agreements available on www.elettra.eu section "amministrazione trasparente"). A trial period of 30 effective working days is foreseen.

The employment grade is Level B2 of the National Metalworker Collective Labour Agreement (C.C.N.L.), with a gross annual salary ranging from € 33.058,74 to € 36.000,00 depending on previous experience and qualifications of the candidate.

The ranking of suitable candidates resulting from this selection process may be used within the following 24 months.

The interviews may be held via video conferencing.

Employees or former employees of Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A., as well as current or former personnel provided by temporary work agencies will be excluded from the present selection procedure.

Employees or former employees of any Italian Public Entity who have exercised authority over Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. or have negotiated with Elettra - Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. within the last three years will also be excluded from the present selection procedure, in accordance with the provisions of article 21 of the Italian legislative decree no. 39/2013 and in conjunction with article 53 (subsection 16ter) of Italian legislative decree no. 165/2001.

The publication of this call does not commit Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. to implement the procedure announced. Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. reserves the right to suspend/postpone/cancel this selection procedure or to launch a new call at its sole discretion, without the candidate being entitled to rise any claim.

In accordance with current applicable legislation, the selection procedure and any subsequent recruitment will be conducted in line with the principles of equal opportunities and non-discrimination.

Candidates will not be required to disclose information regarding their current or previous remuneration, in compliance with the provisions of Legislative Decree 96/2026.

The deadline for the submission of the application is September 6, 2026 .