Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at EIS-TIMER Beamline

4 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ELETTRA – SINCROTRONE TRIESTE S.C.P.A.

Department

EIS-TIMER Beamline

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

31 Jan 2024 – 23:00 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

4 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

DB/23/47

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Beamline / Project / Activity description

The EIS-TIMER beamline, located at the FERMI FEL, is purposely designed for performing transient grating (TG) experiments in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and soft x-ray range, with the aim of investigating condensed matter dynamics at the nanoscale and the outlook of developing a broader set of soft x-ray four wave mixing (XFWM) spectroscopies. Comprehensive information on the beamline can be found at: www.elettra.eu/lightsources/fermi/fermi-beamlines/eis-timer/eis-timer.html .
The user community and the staff of the beamline have a strong record of publishing high profile scientific results. At present the main topics are, ultrafast magnetic dynamics, phonons and thermal transport at the nanoscale.

Job description

The postdoctoral position at the EIS-TIMER beamline offers a unique opportunity for researchers aiming to make significant contributions to experimental research in EUV TG. Possible research projects, recently started via explorative EUV TG measurements, encompass the development of self-diffraction spectroscopy and the study of the nonlinear mechanical response of surfaces and thin films. The role demands a proactive approach to supporting beamline users through every phase of their activity at the beamline, from preparing the experimental set-up to conducting complex data analysis and writing scientific manuscripts. Active participation in maintenance and upgrade activities of the beamline and experimental end-stations is expected. In addition the postdoctoral researcher is expected to develop his/her own original research projects, mainly based on (but not limited to) EUV TG.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry or a related discipline is required. The candidate must not have more than 6-years of total postdoctoral experience in academic institutions or private companies. Applications will be considered also from candidates who have completed a doctoral course of studies and for whom the defense has been scheduled. In any case, the Ph.D. must be awarded by the end of February 2024.

A solid background in FEL or synchrotron experimental methods, EUV/x-ray instrumentation, or table-top time-resolved methods based on optical lasers, supported by a publication record commensurate with career advancement, is expected.

Any of the following qualifications will be considered as an additional asset (please indicate relevant publications or thesis):

• Research experience in the fields of transport processes, non-linear optics, magnetism, strongly correlated materials or amorphous solids (especially dynamics).
• Use and basic maintenance of pulsed laser systems and optical setups.
• Participation in experimental campaigns at synchrotron/FEL user facilities, or table-top laser experiments.
• Programming skills in Python or Matlab, including interfacing of instruments.
• Demonstrated ability in computational physics or data processing.

The successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills favoring collaborative research programs in a team-oriented environment.

Good time management skills and ability to prioritize are expected, together with the ability to interact with the facility staff and international users at all levels, and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Good oral and written communication skills in English are essential.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Additional Information
Additional comments

The appointment will be a fixed term contract with an initial duration of 12 months. The salary will be commensurate with previous experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Applications should include the candidate’s full curriculum vitae, the names and contact information (including electronic mail) of up to two persons who have agreed to provide references.

In accordance with the provisions of article 21 of the Italian legislative decree no. 39/2013 and in conjunction with article 53 (subsection16ter) of Italian legislative decree no. 165/2001, employees or former employees of any Italian Public Entity who have exercised authority over Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. or have negotiated with Elettra – Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. within the last three years will be excluded from the present selection procedure.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste SCpA

Country

Italy

City

Trieste

Postal Code

34149

Street

SS 14 KM 163,5

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.elettra.eu/about/careers.html?id=3682

Contact

State/Province

Italy

City

TRIESTE

Website

http://www.elettra.eu/

Street

Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. s.s. 14 km 163,5 Area Science Park 34149 Trieste

Postal Code

34149

E-Mail

elena.cantori@elettra.eu

STATUS: EXPIRED