Postdoctoral Fellow - Nano Beam Diffraction Imaging Techniques (ID01)

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.

The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) is looking for a motivated post doc to join ID01, a world leading beamline dedicated to micro-/nano-beam diffraction imaging experiments. The beamline team has worked in collaboration with numerous experts from the user community on the development of new tools exploiting the ESRF unique beam coherence and brilliance. For the study of epitaxial systems, nanostructures and devices the team has successfully carried out lighthouse experiments that attract collaborators and users worldwide. The successful applicant will support the user program and develop their own field of research typically in the area of Nanobeam diffraction imaging eventually combined to reconstruction algorithms in order to improve todays' performance. The beamline team is supported and completed by numerous visiting scientists and PhD students that collaborate on a basis of external grants and collaborations with research institutes across Europe.

As a post doc at ID01, you will:

• Conduct cutting-edge research and exploit and drive ID01's (operando) nano diffraction imaging program. In this field you will develop your own in-house research project in consultation with your supervisor.
• Drive technical developments, ensuring continuous upgrades and improvements of the beamline instrumentation/ algorithm base.
• Collaborate with international experts, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Present and publish your research findings in conferences, workshops, and peer-reviewed journals.

Educational Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM field and several years of postdoctoral experience in physics, chemistry, or another closely related field.

Required Skillset

• Experience with X-ray diffraction, X-ray optics, or related experimental techniques would be desirable. A strong background in scientific programming would be an important asset.
• Ambition to develop and lead research projects, from proposal to publication, favouring and encouraging collaborative work.
• Ability to prioritize and communicate efficiently in a fast paced environment of a large scale user facility.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate activities with internal and external colleagues.
• Hands-on approach with a dedication to experimental work.
• Strong communication skills, with experience in presenting research findings at conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Fluency in English (working language at ESRF).

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

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.

Job details

Title
Postdoctoral Fellow - Nano Beam Diffraction Imaging Techniques (ID01)

Employer
European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF)

Location
71 avenue des Martyrs Grenoble, France

Published
2026-04-21

Application deadline
Unspecified

Job type
Postdoc

Field
Image Processing, Optics, Experimental Physics, Computational Physics, Materials Physics,
Solid-state Physics,
Algorithms,
Nanotechnology