Postdoctoral fellow (f/m) in time-resolved X-ray science on the beamline ID09

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. 

You will participate in ongoing in-house research programmes, the operation of the beamline, provide support to external users as local contact, and develop your own research programme.

ID09 is a beamline dedicated to time-resolved X-ray studies in physics, chemistry and biology using state of the art instrumentation. The goal is to monitor the structural changes taking place at the atomic/molecular level in different kind of systems (solid-state materials, transition metal complexes, biomolecules in solution, etc.) after laser photoexcitation with either X-ray diffraction/scattering or emission spectroscopy.

Current research topics include ultrafast dynamics of solid-state materials, the exploration of the phase diagram of different materials through dynamic pulse compression and the investigation of chemical reactions or protein intramolecular motion in solution.

The in-house research is performed in strong collaboration with international research groups leader in the field of ultrafast structural dynamics of matter.

Further information about the job can be obtained from Matteo Levantino (matteo.levantino@esrf.fr).

Recent publications:

- Amano et al., Propagation of insulator-to-metal transition driven by photoinduced strain waves in a Mott material, Nat. Phys. (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41567-024-02628-4

- Prabudiansyah et al., Dephosphorylation and ion binding in prokaryotic calcium transport, Science Advances (2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp2916

- Pepin et al., Metastable water at several compression rates and its freezing kinetics into ice VII, Nat. Comm. (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52576-z

- Sollier et al., Development of a laser-driven shock compression platform for time-resolved XRD experiments at the ID09 beamline of the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, High Pressure Research (2024). DOI: 10.1080/08957959.2024.2360020

- Plech et al., Physical regimes and mechanisms of picosecond laser fragmentation of gold nanoparticles in water from x-ray probing and atomistic simulations, ACS Nano (2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c12314 

- PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Biophyics obtained less than 3 years ago

- Ability to interact with colleagues and users from different countries and with different scientific backgrounds

- Interest in instrumentation and data analysis

- Proficiency in the use of ultrafast laser (optional asset)

- Experience in time-resolved X-ray methods including scattering/diffraction or spectroscopy (optional asset)

- Experience in time-resolved optical spectroscopy (optional asset)

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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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 For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

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