ESRF - The European Synchrotron

Company Name: ESRF - The European Synchrotron
Job Title: Postdoctoral fellow (f/m) in the Insertion Devices and Magnets group
Job Description: Context & Job description

The Insertion Devices and Magnets group is responsible for the design, assembly, characterization and operation of undulator X-ray sourcess and magnets in the accelerator complex of the ESRF. The team, composed of 11 engineers and technicians, has developed a large experience in the production and measurement of complex magnetic systems.

We are recruiting an insertion devices and magnets Post-Doctoral Research Fellow with a strong background in applied physics and electromagnetics, knowledge in simulating HTS technology and with very good programming skills to support the development of innovative undulators based on HTS tapes and bulks.

Main duties will include:
Development of computationally efficient algorithms and models for HTS-based undulators
Support to detailed design by performing electromagnetic, mechanical, and thermal analyses
Analysis of AC loss and quench phenomena in normal operations and fault conditions
Verification and validation of models by means of benchmarks and measurements

Further information may be obtained from Gaël Le Bec (+33 4 76 88 28 68, lebec@esfr.fr)
Expected profile
A PhD in electrical engineering or applied physics
A strong background in applied physics and electromagnetics is mandatory
Experience in simulation of dynamic effects in HTS tapes and/or bulks is mandatory
Very good programming skills in Python and C/C++ are required
Experience with undulators, magnets and accelerator is an asset
Ability to interact constructively with physicists, engineers, designers, and technicians
Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

Working conditions
The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.
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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.

Grenoble, France

On site

18-03-2025

Company Name: ESRF - The European Synchrotron
Job Title: Scientist for machine learning synchrotron applications
Job Description: 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.

The Extremely Brilliant Source upgrade of the ESRF has led to a significant increase in the acquisition speed and the amount of data which must be processed and analysed by the end users. It is therefore essential to provide advanced tools to enhance the acquisition and data analysis strategies, and provide online (live during experiments) feedback to the ESRF users.
We are looking to recruit two 5-year scientists to work on machine learning developments in two main areas: firstly, for tomography, e.g. for applications like denoising, super-resolution, segmentation or improved data collection. And secondly for scattering/diffraction applications, notably (but not exclusively) for structural biology, where the standardisation of techniques makes it a prime target for smarter automation to improve the data quality and the acquisition efficiency.
The work will take place in the Algorithms & scientific Data Analysis group, in close collaboration with ESRF beamlines. Further information about the post can be obtained from Vincent Favre-Nicolin (favre@esrf.fr).

Your missions include:

The development and deployment of innovative machine-learning based algorithms for data acquisition and online data processing, in the fields of scattering/diffraction (notably structural biology) and tomography
Conduct an original research project exploiting machine learning for synchrotron applications with ESRF beamlines scientists
Work with scientists and engineers at ESRF and with partner institutions to expand and disseminate knowledge about the use of ML for synchrotron applications

PhD degree in Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Science or similar area
At least 4 years of experience in machine (deep) learning developments (can include PhD years), ideally for synchrotron data analysis or similar
Strong programming skills in Python in the field of experimental data analysis are required, including usual deep learning toolkits. GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL) is a plus.
Curiosity, good communication skills and being a team player is required, in order to work with engineers and scientists with different techniques and beamlines.
Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.
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.

Grenoble, France

On site

19-03-2025

Company Name: ESRF - The European Synchrotron
Job Title: PhD student at ESRF - studying mineral-protein superlattices in silica sponges
Job Description: 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.

Thesis subject: Mineral-Protein Superlattices in Silica Sponges.
We are seeking a highly motivated student to contribute to an exciting interdisciplinary research project on the ID01 beamline in collaboration with the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD). This project aims to understand the biomineralization mechanisms that lead to the formation of highly ordered silica structures in marine sponges, bridging concepts from physics, materials science, and biology.

Key Responsibilities:

(1) Conduct X-ray diffraction (BCDI) and electron microscopy experiments to analyze the crystalline structure and strain distribution of protein-superlattices in sponge spicules.
(2) Develop and refine multi-BCDI measurement protocols for imaging hybrid protein-mineral structures.
(3) Collaborate with experts from ESRF, TUD, and Weizmann Institute, integrating findings into a geometric frustration model that explains lattice distortions and branching mechanisms.
(4) Analyze experimental data using advanced computational tools and present results in research meetings and scientific publications.

Further information may be obtained from Dr. Steven Leake (tel.: +33 (0)4 38 88 19 39, email: leake@esrf.fr) and Dr. Igor Zlotnikov (email: igor.zlotnikov@tu-dresden.de)

• Degree allowing enrolment for a PhD (such as MSc, Master 2 de Recherche, Laurea or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science, physics or a closely related science. However minimum degree level may vary between universities.
• A background in bioengineering/ physics/ crystallography is desirable.
• Manual skills and a keen attention to detail are essential in this work environment, including both laboratory work and beamline operations.
• The ability/ willingness to code (Python) is mandatory, data mining is critical to the success of this project.
• Proficiency in English (A proof of upper-intermediate B2 level must be included in the application. Applicants originating from native-English-speaking countries can apply without the need for proof of level. An official degree conducted in English will be also accepted as a proof). If the applicant is unable to provide proof, an English test (free of charge) will be requested.
• Compliance with the Marie Sklodowska-Curie mobility rule: candidates may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host institute’s country for more than twelve months in the three years immediately before the application deadline.
• All researchers recruited must be doctoral candidates, i.e. not already working towards or in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment.
• Candidates must satisfy the conditions for enrolment in a doctoral programme.

The successful candidate will be enrolled in the doctoral school at Technische Universität Dresden — TU Dresden (TUD), Germany, and based full-time at the ESRF (Grenoble, France), other than a 3-month secondment at TUD (Dresen, Germany). Additional visits totalling no more than 3 months may be made to the University of Dresden when needed. Furthermore, a varied pedagogical training programme will be offered to the successful candidate throughout the 3-year PhD project.
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.

Grenoble, France

On site

19-03-2025

Company Name: ESRF - The European Synchrotron
Job Title: PhD Student (f/m) on ID10 in the Complex systems and Biomedical sciences
Job Description: 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.

Thesis subject: Synthesis Optimization and Multiscale Characterization of Novel 2D Semiconductor and Dielectric Materials
Imagine materials as thin as a single atom with remarkable strength, flexibility, and electrical properties. Two-dimensional materials (2DMs), like graphene, have opened new frontiers in materials science. This project aims to push these boundaries further by synthesizing novel 2DM phases with a finite bandgap, which cannot be produced through traditional bulk methods but can only be engineered as atomically thin films using advanced synthetic techniques. We will develop the synthesis paths for materials tailored for specific applications, targeting semiconductors (h-GaN, h-SiC) and insulators (h-AlN) that transition from their bulk wurtzite structure to a non-polar 2D hexagonal phase at critical thicknesses, similar to hexagonal boron nitride (hBN).
The project leverages the liquid metal catalyst (LMCat) technology developed at ID10, which has successfully grown high-quality graphene using chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Our state-of-the-art reactor allows real-time monitoring of growth through synchrotron X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and optical microscopy. We now propose to apply this technology to synthesize novel 2DMs, optimizing structural quality and understanding the growth kinetics. The work will include collaboration with BM32 for ultra-high vacuum growth and CEA for advanced ex-situ characterization via 4D-STEM, SEM, AFM, etc..

This PhD project offers a unique opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research, expanding the synthesis and application potential of 2DMs using LMCats and advanced characterization techniques, with direct implications for future nanoelectronics and optoelectronic devices.
Further information may be obtained from Dr. Valentina Rein (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 17 35, email: valentina.rein@esrf.fr.

Master in physics, chemistry, engineering, or a related field
Strong aptitude for instrumentation and data analysis
Hand-on expertise in solution-based chemical processes
Knowledge of X-ray diffraction and scattering methods
Data analysis skills and programming using Python or MATLAB
Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)Master in physics, chemistry, engineering, or a related field

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.
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.

Grenoble, France

On site

26-03-2025

ESRF - The European Synchrotron

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