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: Click here to show mail address by March 30th, with the subject line: SPLINE application.

Contact Information:

For further information or inquiries, please contact: Click here to show mail address.