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PhD student ENGAGE 02

Employer
European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
Location
Grenoble, France
Salary
Unspecified
Posting live until
12 Oct 2022

Job Details

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 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

Thesis Subject: Development of machine learning methods for data analysis of X-ray diffraction mapping applied to cultural heritage At the ESRF, you will join a consortium of 10 European research groups ("Heritage BAG") having shared access to beamtime for the characterisation of artistic materials. You will develop software tools based on machine learning for analysis of 2D hyperspectral X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) maps. Experiments will be regularly carried out with an X-ray micro-beam at beamline ID13, ESRF, Grenoble, but also by means of portable instruments (University of Antwerp) and the future Smart*Light instrument (TU Delft). Applications will be in the cultural heritage field, in particular for the study of historical works of art and the conservation of paintings. The main objective will be to provide the heritage community with tools for fast, efficient and quantitative crystal phase determination and mapping. Further information may be obtained from M. Cotte (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 21 27, email: cotte@esrf.fr).

  • Degree allowing enrolment for a PhD (such as MSc, Master 2 de Recherche, Laurea or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, materials science or a closely related field of science or engineering;
  • A background in computational science as well as programming experience, preferably (but not exclusively) in Python, are highly desirable;
  • Knowledge and experience in X-ray crystallography/powder diffraction will also be an asset;
  • Interpersonal skills, ability to work with people from different areas of expertise are important;
  • Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF);
  • Compliance with the Marie Sklodowska-Curie mobility rule: candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than twelve months in the three years immediately before the date of recruitment;
  • - Eligibility: Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs) shall, at the time of recruitment by the host organisation, be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.

The successful candidate will be enrolled in the doctoral schools of TU Delft and Antwerp University for a period of four years. During the first three years, the candidate will be hired by the ESRF (Grenoble, France). The contract is of two years renewable (subject to satisfactory progress) for one year. The monthly gross salary will be 2339 €. During the fourth year, the candidate will be hired by University of Antwerp.

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.
If you are interested in this position, please apply via the ENGAGE website (not on the ESRF website) by 7 October 2022.

Linkhttps://engage.cyi.ac.cy/?page_id=36
This PhD is co-funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND project ENGAGE (grant agreement101034267), and applicants must follow the associated rules notably regarding mobility (see https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/other/guides_for_applicants/gfa_h2020-msca-cofund-2020_en.pdf). In particular, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.

Company

ESRF imageThe ESRF is a landmark for fundamental and innovation-driven research, providing scientists from all over the world with the most brilliant X-rays to unveil the structure of materials and the mechanisms of life, down to atomic resolution. Our teams contribute to addressing the complex global challenges that our society faces.

Why work for us
For more than 30 years, the ESRF has enabled major scientific breakthroughs in the understanding of living and condensed matter. With its new Extremely Brilliant Source (EBS), the ESRF is opening new vistas for X-ray science, providing a growing community of scientists with unique facilities to tackle the complex global challenges facing our society. Scientific and technical interdisciplinarity are at the core of the ESRF’s success.

Training and development
The ESRF provides a unique and vibrant setting for early-career scientists, engineers and technical staff to train and develop their scientifc and technical abilities, thus driving the transfer of expertise to other research projects, to industry and to society at large. At the ESRF, we dedicate a significant part of our yearly budget to training our staff. Our human resources policy encourages internal mobility and many of our staff members have the opportunity to change jobs during their career.

Graduate schemes
The ESRF supports many initiatives and public events aimed at sharing knowledge of science and engaging with a diverse range of audiences, including school students and young children. At the heart of this mission, the ESRF offers different educational programmes for students of all levels.

Each year, the HERCULES European school, the Joint Universities Accelerator School, and the joint International Summer Student programme that we run with the Institut Laue-Langevin, offer introductory lectures and specialized courses, practical sessions, tutorials and visits to other European research facilities.

What we are looking for
We are looking for passionate and curious people who are eager to collaborate in an eminently international open environment.

We welcome people who wish to contribute to a better understanding of the world around us and to inspire and drive progress.

We welcome people in many different disciplines (e.g. science, engineering, management) who contributes, through their diversity (gender, nationality, language, culture) and their professional skills to push the frontiers of science.


Location
Grenoble, France

Number of employees
185

Main areas of research
The ESRF has defined seven EBS Science goals, in line with UNESCO’s objectives for sustainable development and with the global challenges identifed by the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme:

  • Health innovation, overcoming diseases and pandemics
  • Materials for tomorrow’s innovative and sustainable industry
  • Clean energy transition, sustainable energy storage and clean hydrogen technologies
  • Planetary research and geoscience
  • Environmental and climatic challenges
  • Bio-based economy and food security
  • Humanity and world cultural heritage

Positions recently recruited for
Scientists, postdocs, PhD students, engineers, technicians, administration, management

Desired degree disciplines/class
From apprenticeship to PhD, in various disciplines (e.g. science, engineering, management, administration)

How to apply
Apply online at esrf.gestmax.eu/search. For further information contact recruitment@esrf.fr

Closing date
All year round

Contact
Tel +33 04 76 88 20 19
E-mail recruitment@esrf.fr
www.esrf.fr/home.html

Company info
Website
Location
71 avenue des Martyrs
CS 40220
Grenoble
Cedex 9
38043
France

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