Scientist For Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (Saxs) At Elettra trieste

Scientist For Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (Saxs) At Elettra
Trieste
Friuli Venezia Giulia, trieste

Organisation/Company: ELETTRA - SINCROTRONE TRIESTE S. C. P. A. Department: HR Research Field: Physics » Applied physics Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions: PhD Positions Country: Italy Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 - 23:00 (Europe/Rome) Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Offer Starting Date: 1 Apr 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The SAXS beamline at Elettra is devoted to advanced hard X-ray scattering techniques in the field of biomedicine and materials science and is operated and maintained in collaboration with the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Technical University of Graz (Austria). The beamline is employed for time-resolved studies of structural transitions on different time scales down to the sub-millisecond and even ps single-pulse time ranges, on solutions and partly ordered systems containing structures of up to 100 nm dimensions in real-space. In addition, grazing-incidence (GISAXS) measurements are performed to study self-assembly processes on surfaces, or to perform structural characterizations of thin films. GISAXS measurements can be performed with many different sample environments (e. g. , autosampler, flow-through cell, humidity cell, electrochemical cells etc. ) and, simultaneously, Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering (WAXS) data can be recorded. For more information, please visit Elettra SAXS Beamline. In the framework of the Elettra 2. 0 upgrade plan, a new high-brilliance SAXS beamline (HB-SAXS) is being built. It will be based on an in-vacuum undulator (IVU) and will cover a photon energy range from 4. 5 to 17 keV with micrometric spot size and photon flux of>1012 phot/s. The scientific activity of the HB-SAXS beamline will extend the classical applications of SAXS, and allow experiments in which high brilliance, small spot sizes and coherence are essential, such as picosecond pump-probe experiments, 3D SAXS tensor tomography, X-ray photocorrelation spectroscopy, pytchography, and coherent SAXS imaging. The successful candidate will work closely with the staff of Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste and of the Austrian partner on the existing SAXS beamline, as well as contribute to the design, construction, and optimization of the experimental stations of the new HB-SAXS beamline to meet the high standards of the user community for the characterization of biological systems and new materials. In addition, she/he will provide high-quality support to external users, thus gaining opportunities for collaborative work at the frontiers of the field before the dark period starting in July 2025, when the removal of Elettra and the installation of Elettra 2. 0 will take place. User operations of the new Elettra 2. 0 facility are expected to start in January 2027. She/he is also expected to establish new research collaborations and to be involved in submitting proposals to suitable funding agencies. Qualifications A PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related disciplines is required. Proven expertise in the design and development of complex instrumentation (i. e. , synchrotron instrumentation, beamlines, experimental stations, etc. ) is expected, together with a suitable publication record in SAXS and/or SANS. The candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills to pursue collaborative research programs in a team-oriented environment and to become part of existing research collaborations. Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize are expected, along with the ability to interact with project partners and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good oral and written communication skills in English are essential. Languages: English (Good) Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4 Additional Information - Insurance covering accidents outside of the workplace; - Paid holiday periods (approx. 5 weeks/year) The appointment envisioned is a fixed-term contract with an initial duration of 24 months, renewable upon agreement between the parties. By the end of 2026, the Company may consider opening a call for a permanent position as beamline scientist, subject to the development of the SAXS program. The salary will be commensurate with previous experience and qualifications of the candidate. Applications should include a full curriculum vitae, the names and contact information (including electronic mail) of up to three individuals who have agreed to provide references. The interviews may be held via video conferencing. The deadline for the submission of the application is February 28, 2025. J-18808-Ljbffr