Context & Job description

The main scientific focus of ID15A is materials chemistry, with particular emphasis on battery science, catalysis, and the investigation of glasses and other disordered systems. The beamline’s core techniques are high-speed multidimensional X-ray diffraction and total scattering, supported by state-of-the-art instrumentation that provides unique research opportunities. ID15A is specifically optimized for operando and in situ experiments using high-energy X-rays in the 40–100 keV range.

You will be encouraged and supported to conduct outstanding research by leveraging the beamline fast-scanning and in-situ/operando capabilities. You will also support users at ID15A and collaborate with beamline staff. You will develop innovative projects using X-ray diffraction techniques.

Further information may be obtained from Marco Di Michiel (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 21 23; email: dimichie@esrf.fr) and Stefano Checchia (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 45 40; email: stefano.checchia@esrf.fr

Expected profile

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Set up a research programme leveraging the multidimensional, operando capabilities of ID15A.
• Support beamline users, exploring opportunities for collaboration.
• Publish work in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in physics, materials science, chemistry, or closely related scientific disciplines, obtained less than 3 years ago.
• Background and/or practical experience in X-ray diffraction and scattering.
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental data analysis.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, technicians, and users.
• Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of scientific programming (preferably Python).
• Experience with instrumentation relevant to high-energy X-ray diffraction beamlines

Working conditions

Contract of 18 months, renewable for a further 6 to 18-month period.