The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is seeking a qualified postdoc for the Spanish beamline “SPLINE,” located at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, France. Candidates will relocate to Grenoble for a two-year period with a possible extension up to 5 years, contributing to the beamline’s scientific output and supporting user experiments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support researchers conducting experiments assigned by the beamline’s program committee, following ESRF procedures.
- Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of beamline equipment and instruments.
- Contribute to the development and optimization of techniques and methodologies relevant to beamline operations.
Qualifications and experience:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Experience with synchrotron radiation techniques.
- Expertise in single crystal diffraction in materials science/chemical crystallography is mandatory.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an international research environment.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Spanish and/or French is an advantage.
Salary and Benefits:
You will be part of a leading, interdisciplinary project in materials science, with access to state-of-the-art technology and instrumentation. The salary will be based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, aligned with ESRF standards.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter and a curriculum vitae (max. 4 pages) to: ogi@csic.es by March 30th, with the subject line: SPLINE application.
Contact Information:
For further information or inquiries, please contact: direccion.icmm@csic.es.