Postdoctoral Research Associate for the development of novel methodologies and sources for the LEAPS-Innov Project and the EuPRAXIA-PP Project

12 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ELETTRA - SINCROTRONE TRIESTE S.C.P.A.

Department

TIMEX and TIMER beamlines at FERMI

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

15 Jun 2023 - 23:00 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

DB/23/12

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Beamline / Project / Activity description

The selected candidate will develop advanced EUV/soft x-ray based, sub-ps time-resolved experiments involving innovative methodologies in the framework of the European projects EuPRAXIA-PP and LEAPS-Innov.

The LEAPS-INNOV project (https://www.leaps-innov.eu/ ) focusses on the implementation of new strategies and activities for long-term partnerships between industry and European synchrotron and free-electron laser light sources.

The EuPRAXIA-PP project (https://www.eupraxia-pp.org ) is aimed at organizing the forthcoming construction of the first European plasma acceleration source that is likely to start in 2027, following the preparatory phase. Training of the future scientific staff and user community, as well design of novel experiments based on plasma acceleration and FEL techniques are two of the main objectives of EuPRAXIA-PP.

Job description

The design and assessment of novel experimental methods and technologies to be employed in future EuPRAXIA experiments will be a main activity of the postdoctoral fellow. He/she will collaborate with the scientific staff of the TIMEX and TIMER beamlines at FERMI in conducting cutting-edge FEL experiments using pump-probe and four-wave mixing techniques, such as time-resolved XAS and EUV transient grating. The postdoctoral fellow will take part in a strategic upgrade program aimed at extending the available experimental FEL techniques to liquid/diluted samples and will direct specific R&D activities. In particular, he/she will explore the possibility of using optical tweezers to handle liquids in a vacuum environment. Moreover, the postdoctoral fellow will help commission the liquid-jet set-up based on a gas focusing nozzle currently under construction at FERMI and participate in FERMI user experiments as local contact.

The postdoctoral fellow will also contribute to the work package 5 (WP5, User Strategy and Services) of the EuPRAXIA-PP project that aims at defining the needs of the future user community of EuPRAXIA and a comprehensive list of services to be offered. Participation in both EuPRAXIA and LEAPS-INNOV dissemination/coordination events will be required. Scientific dissemination (manuscripts preparation, conference presentations) of the achieved results is considered an essential activity. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with the user community and exploit the experimental set-ups of the forthcoming EuPRAXIA infrastructure.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Physics or a related discipline is required. The candidate should 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 June 2023.

The following qualifications will be considered as positive assets:

• Previous participation in experimental campaigns at FELs, synchrotrons or HHG facilities

• Laser laboratory expertise

• Experience in data processing or simulations.

The successful candidate should possess strong personal 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.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

- insurance covering accidents outside of the workplace;

- supplementary medical insurance;

- lunch vouchers

 

Website for additional job details

https://www.elettra.eu/about/careers.html?id=3121

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste SCpA

Country

Italy

City

Trieste

Postal Code

34149

Street

SS 14 KM 163,5

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.elettra.eu/about/careers.html?id=3121

Contact

State/Province

Italy

City

TRIESTE

Website

http://www.elettra.eu/

Street

Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. s.s. 14 km 163,5 Area Science Park 34149 Trieste

Postal Code

34149

E-Mail

elena.cantori@elettra.eu

STATUS: EXPIRED