Beamline Operation Manager at the ID09 beamline

• Beamline Operation Manager at the ID09 beamline

Beamline Operation Manager at the ID09 beamline

At a glance

• Job title: Beamline Operation Manager at the ID09 beamline
• Ref.: 26-30-P-EXP-XDIFF
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• Working time: Full-time job
• Publication start on Intranet: 26/08/2026

ID09 is a beamline dedicated to time-resolved X-ray studies in physics, chemistry and biology using state of the art instrumentation. Through the diffraction/scattering of short X-ray pulses we monitor the structural changes taking place at the atomic/molecular level in different kinds of systems (solid-state materials, transition metal complexes, biomolecules in solution, etc.) after laser photoexcitation.

As a beamline operation manager you will be strongly involved in the instrumental developments and maintenance of the ID09 beamline. This includes the different advanced ultrafast laser systems available at ID09 and the different kind of laser delivery and shaping capabilities, which requires continuous maintenance and developments to meet the demand of our international user community.

Besides contributing to the beamline operation and development, you will provide support to external users as local contact, which is a unique opportunity for getting involved in collaboration work with leading groups in the field of ultrafast X-ray science. As beamline operation manager you will participate and contribute to beamtime allocated for in-house research experiments in close collaboration with the rest of the beamline team.

Further information about the job can be obtained from Matteo Levantino ( ).

• De Bei et al., Time-resolved X-ray solution scattering unveils the events leading to hemoglobin heme capture by staphylococcal IsdB. Nature Communications (2025). DOI: /s -w
• Amano et al., Propagation of insulator-to-metal transition driven by photoinduced strain waves in a Mott material. Nature Physics (2024). DOI: /s -4
• Pepin et al., Metastable water at several compression rates and its freezing kinetics into ice VII, Nature Communication (2024). DOI: /s -z

Expected profile

Technical skills

• You hold a Higher University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent diploma corresponding to 300 ECTS) in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related scientific discipline. A PhD would be an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of ultrafast lasers
• Hands-on expertise in time-resolved X-ray diffraction and/or time-resolved X-ray solution scattering
• Strong foundation in electronics and/or programming
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues and users from different countries and with diverse scientific backgrounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in an international and multidisciplinary environment
• Autonomy, initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and users from diverse scientific disciplines

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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