Organisation / Company: ELETTRA - SINCROTRONE TRIESTE S.C.P.A.
Department: HR
Research Field: Physics » Applied physics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Italy
Application Deadline: 16 Jan 2025 - 23:00 (Europe / Rome)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Offer Starting Date: 3 Mar 2025
Job Description: The TwinMic beamline provides photons in the 400-2200 eV energy range and its end-station can be used to perform high-resolution X-ray microscopy (STXM, TXM, and ptychography) coupled with low-energy X-ray Fluorescence (LEXRF) and micro-XANES spectroscopies.
The successful candidate will be involved in the operation, maintenance, and upgrade of the TwinMic beamline and experimental station to meet the requirements of a broad user community.
He / she will collaborate with the TwinMic beamline staff in ongoing scientific projects and technological developments, including the introduction of new imaging methods and the design of a new photon transfer system and end-station in view of Elettra 2.0.
Qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
Proven knowledge of complex instrumentation design and development (i.e., synchrotron instrumentation, beamlines, experimental stations, detectors, etc.).
Proven experience in at least one of the following experimental techniques: (i) X-ray microscopy, (ii) Ptychography, (iii) X-ray Fluorescence.
Good oral and written communication skills in English.
Additional Assets: PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
Research experience in public organizations or private companies relevant to the present position.
Experience with X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
Experience with procedures and methods for X-ray Fluorescence quantitative analysis.
Experience with Coherent Diffractive imaging and Phase Retrieval.
Hands-on experience with vacuum systems or cryo-sample environment.
Hands-on experience with soft X-ray optics and detector systems.
Good programming skills in Python for data analysis, use of Linux, and CAD design.
Good time management skills and ability to prioritize.
Ability to interact with staff and facility users at all levels and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Research Field: Physics » Applied physics
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information: Insurance covering accidents outside of the workplace; Supplementary medical insurance; Reimbursement for school textbooks; Paid holiday periods (approx.
5 weeks / year).
Selection Process: The appointment envisioned is a fixed-term contract of an initial 12 months duration extendable up to 36 months, upon agreement between the parties.
The salary will be commensurate with the previous experience and qualifications of the candidate.
Applications should include a full curriculum vitae (CV) with a complete list of publications and at least two references.
The interviews may be held via video conferencing.
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