Post-doc (f/m) on ID09 in the X-ray diffraction and scattering

Post-doc (f/m) on ID09 in the X-ray diffraction and scatteringJoin to apply for the Post-doc (f/m) on ID09 in the X-ray diffraction and scattering role at ESRF - The European SynchrotronContext & Job DescriptionYou will participate in the operation of the beamline, ongoing in‑house research programmes, 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. Through short X‑ray pulses we monitor the structural changes taking place at the atomic/molecular level in different kinds 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 the study of functionally relevant protein intramolecular motions, fast phenomena in solid‑state materials, and the investigation of chemical reactions in solution. In‑house research projects are performed in 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 PublicationsDe Bei et al., Time‑resolved X‑ray solution scattering unveils the events leading to hemoglobin heme capture by staphylococcal IsdB. Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54949-wPrabudiansyah et al., Dephosphorylation and ion binding in prokaryotic calcium transport, Science Advances (2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp2916Amano et al., Propagation of insulator‑to‑metal transition driven by photoinduced strain waves in a Mott material. Nature Physics (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41567-024-02628-4Pepin et al., Metastable water at several compression rates and its freezing kinetics into ice VII, Nature Communication (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52576-zPlech 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.3c12314Expected profilePhD in Physics, Chemistry or Biophyics obtained less than 3 years agoAbility to interact with colleagues and users from different countries and with different scientific backgroundsInterest in instrumentation and data analysisProficiency 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)Working conditionsContract of 18 months, renewable for a further 6 to 18‑month period.What We OfferJoin an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countriesCollaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challengesCome and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe’s Green Capital 2022Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of lifeBenefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to GrenobleFor further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.htmlThe ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.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 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr