Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at EIS-TIMER Beamline

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 May 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.

- insurance covering accidents outside of the workplace;

- supplementary medical insurance;

- reimbursement for school textbooks^[1]

- lunch vouchers^[2].

- paid holiday periods (prox. 5 weeks/year)

The deadline for the submission of the application is May 1, 2024.

The appointment will be a fixed-term employment contract of an initial duration of 12 months, extendable by agreement of both parties, in accordance with the legal provisions in force, currently up to a maximum of 36 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.