[20120715] Post-doc at ESRF, France

Within the Experiments Division and the Dynamics & Extreme Conditions group the ID09A team is now
seeking to recruit a Post-doctoral Fellow (m/f) for the High Pressure beamline ID09A.

F U N C T I O N
You will participate in ongoing in-house research programmes, the running of the
Beamline, providing support to external users as local contact, and develop your own
research programme.
ID09A is currently one of the most advanced beamlines for structural investigations at high
pressures. A well-equipped sample preparation laboratory, a Raman system and facilities for low
and high temperature measurements and for laser annealing are available. Research is focused on
the accurate determination of structural parameters at high pressures using angle-dispersive single
crystal and powder diffraction with a state of the art area detector. You will be encouraged and
supported to develop your own research, which should exploit the exceptional beamline
capabilities. You will initiate and participate in collaborative research programs with universities
and research centres. For further information about the instrument please consult:
http://www.esrf.fr/UsersAndScience/Experiments/DynExtrCond/ID09A/.

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S A N D E X P E R I E N C E
You must hold a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry or a related subject. You should be a good
experimental scientist with experience in X-ray diffraction and high-pressure experiments using
diamond anvil cells. Experience in crystallography and with synchrotron radiation is desirable.
You should be capable of integrating into a multidisciplinary and international research team.
O U R O F F E R
The working language of the ESRF is English. Further information on the post can be obtained
from Dr. Michael Hanfland (tel.: +33 (0)4 7688 2688, email: hanfland@esrf.fr). For further information
on employment terms and conditions, please refer to http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs/Conditions. The ESRF is
an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.
Contract of 18 months, renewable for a further 6 to 18 month-period. Only candidates
holding a Ph.D. obtained less than 3 years ago are eligible for Post-doctoral positions.

Contract of 18 months, renewable for a further 6 to 18 month-period. Only candidates
holding a Ph.D. obtained less than 3 years ago are eligible for Post-doctoral positions.
If you are interested in this position, please apply on-line at this address:
http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs.
Ref. PDID09A-1 - Deadline for returning application forms:
15 July 2012

ESRF, Personnel Service - Recruitment
BP 220, F-38043 Grenoble Cedex 9, FRANCE