Job offer

Organisation/Company European Synchrotron Radiation Facility Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 23 Jan 2027 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number NS26-ESRF04 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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

Thesis subject: Dynamic structural organization of electrospun biobased nanocomposites under uniaxial / biaxial extension, probed by in-situ USAXS/SAXS/WAXS

You will join ID02 team composed of 7 people and study multiscale structural organization in biobased nanocomposites subjected to extension using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and related methods. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with Laboratoire Rhéologie et Procédés (LRP), Université Grenoble Alpes.

The beamline ID02 is a high-resolution time-resolved SAXS/WAXS/USAXS instrument featuring a 34m long detector tube combined with state-of-the-art detectors. The beamline is primarily dedicated to research on soft materials and biological specimens. Current inhouse research topics include dynamics of driven colloids, spontaneous self-assembly processes in amphiphilic systems, and relationship between microstructure and rheology in complex fluids.

Further information may be obtained from:Theyencheri NARAYANAN (tel.: +33 (0) , email: ).

Expected profile

• A background in soft matter, process engineering and/or fluid mechanics is desirable
• Degree allowing enrolment for a PhD (such as MSc, Master 2 de Recherche, Laurea or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science, physics or a closely related science. However minimum degree level may vary between universities.
• The candidate must have obtained and provide proof of a diploma at the time of application. The European Commission/MSCA may consider a student eligible provided that the university issues an official certificate confirming that the degree has been completed. The diploma will have to be provided at a later stage and is a mandatory requirement for enrolment in a doctoral school.
• Proficiency in English (A proof of upper-intermediate B2 level must be included in the application. Applicants originating from native-English-speaking countries can apply without the need for proof of level. An official degree conducted in English will be also accepted as a proof). If the applicant is unable to provide proof, an English test (free of charge) will be requested.
• Compliance with the Marie Sklodowska-Curie mobility rule:candidates may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host institute’s country for more than twelve months in the three years immediately before the application deadline (31/03/2026).
• All researchers recruited must be doctoral candidates, i.e. not already working towards or in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment.
• Candidates must satisfy the conditions for enrolment in a doctoral programme.

Working conditions

You shall be enrolled at Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) / IMEP 2 Doctoral School as a condition of your recruitment.

Contract of two years, renewable for one year.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

• Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
• Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
• Come and live in a vibrant city , in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
• Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
• Benefit from ourcompetitive compensation and allowances package , including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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