Postdoc (f/m/d) at Rossendorf Beamline at the ESRF – 2026/102 Part-time NEW

Postdoc (f/m/d)

The Department of Synchrotron Science is looking for a Postdoc. The Rossendorf Beamline at the ESRF is operated by HZDR and supports research on actinide science and radioactive waste disposal using four experimental stations (XAFS, XES, XRD-1, XRD-2). The position is part of the EU-funded MaLaR project, which focuses on advancing the understanding of lanthanide and actinide materials and developing synchrotron-based methods for selective rare-earth recovery from nuclear and industrial waste in collaboration with six European partners.

Your tasks

• Providing support during user operation at the XES station and coordination with the assigned local contact
• Performing your own experiments at ROBL at XRD and XES stations
• Analyzing experimental data with quantum mechanical software, with particular focus to calculations using Quanty, ORCA, FDMNES
• Collaborating in the maintenance and development of the XES and XRD stations (you will work in close collaboration with scientists and engineers at ROBL)
• Collaborating with support groups at ESRF, including mechanical, electronic, and detector teams, to accomplish the tasks
• Actively contribute to ongoing research within the MaLaR consortium
• Ensure efficient data collection and data processing, particularly at the XES and XRD stations
• Acting as local contact for MaLaR's partners and users, providing them necessary support
• Responsible for coordinating and implementing technical advances on the beamline

Your profile

• Completed PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Substantial experience with synchrotron-based experiments (proven by relevant publications as a first/corresponding author)
• Solid experience in analyzing X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction data using quantum mechanical methods
• Basic understanding of the alignment of synchrotron optics and the operation of an experimental station
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address issues that may prevent beamline operation
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven programming skills (by relevant publications as a first/corresponding author)
• Proficiency in English, as it is the working language at the ESRF

Our offer

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.