In Grenoble, France, the ESRF operates a state-of-the-art storage ring for 6 GeV electrons 24 hrs/day as a high brilliance synchrotron radiation source for the production of X-rays. The financing of the ESRF is shared by sixteen countries mainly European. Thirty ESRF beam lines are open to users. The ESRF supports scientists in the implementation of fundamental and applied research on the structure of condensed matter in fields such as

Physics, Chemistry, Crystallography, Earth Science, Biology and Medicine, Surface and Materials Science.

The Experiments Division designs, constructs and runs the ESRF beam lines. Within this division, we are now seeking to recruit a:

Beamline Scientist (m/f)

for the Inelastic X-ray Scattering beamline ID16

THE FUNCTION:

The Inelastic X-ray Scattering Beamline (ID16) at the ESRF is dedicated to perform inelastic scattering experiments from electronic and phonon-like excitations in condensed matter. In the past few years major developments have been made in studies with very high energy resolution - up to 1.5 meV - on the collective atomic dynamics of disordered systems. One of the goals of the ESRF’s inelastic x-ray scattering group is to continue to exploit this technique in the study of the high frequency dynamics in both crystalline and disordered systems and to develop its application towards systems in extreme conditions of temperature and pressure. As a beamline scientist, your major function will be the active participation to such activity. Therefore, you will be expected to conduct active in-house research, and take part in scientific collaborations. You will also have to provide support and help to the users of the beamline, and take part in the development, maintenance and daily operation of the beamline instrumentation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

You should hold a Ph.D. in physics or in a related field. A previous working experience in synchrotron based inelastic x-ray scattering methods is essential, as well as a broad background in solid state physics.

The working language at the ESRF is English.

OUR OFFER:

The ESRF shares a site with several other major European scientific institutes, it offers an exciting opportunity in an international atmosphere. Installation allowances will be given to new staff coming from outside the Grenoble area, and an expatriation allowance can be given according to specific internal regulations. Appointments are for a fixed period of 5 years, and should start as soon as possible. Further information on the post can be obtained from Giulio Monaco (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 29 74, email: gmonaco@esrf.fr).

If you are interested, please send a fax (+33 (0)4 76 88 24 60) or an e-mail (recruitm@esrf.fr) with your address, and we will provide you with an application form. Or print out an application form on the World Wide Web http://www.esrf.fr/. In addition to the application form, you should provide us with a detailed CV and the names of two referees.

Deadline for returning the application forms: 15 March 2002

Applications received after the deadline may be considered for the selected vacancy if not filled or for future similar positions.