Postdoc/Scientist for the Low Density Matter (LDM) beamline at FERMI@Elettra

ref. E/08/04

Elettra is an international multidisciplinary laboratory operated by Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. as a user facility, featuring a 2.4 GeV, third-generation synchrotron light source and a variety of support laboratories. The extremely high quality of the machine and beamlines has set new performance records and has been producing results of great scientific interest. A free-electron laser (FEL) based, fourth generation source - FERMI@Elettra - is currently under construction. Elettra has a very extensive program in the field of nanoscience: it operates five x-ray microscopes with complementary capabilities and two IR microscopes, two X-ray lithography beamlines and small angle scattering beamlines. Among the support laboratories, the SISSA/Elettra NanoInnovation Laboratory is hosting several Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs) operating in different environments.

Job Description: The Low Density Matter (LDM) beamline at FERMI will be dedicated to atomic and molecular physics, chemistry, radicals and cluster properties. The selected candidate will be involved in the implementation of an end-station specifically designed for the study of the energetics and dynamics of photon-induced processes in reaction intermediates such as highly reactive radicals, molecular clusters, and mass-selected ionic species. The end-station will be developed jointly by Sincrotrone Trieste and a Consortium of partner laboratories.

As part of the LDM Joint Research Team (JRT), he/she will work with the scientist in charge and members of the Consortium, under the supervision of the JRT coordinator of the LDM beamline, to develop an end-station devoted to the generation of highly reactive radicals and other reactive intermediates, and their spectroscopic characterization by means of ion-electron 3D-imaging and fluorescence spectroscopies. There will be also the possibility of participating in preparatory experiments for the new FEL source using synchrotron radiation and lasers. The end-station will be ultimately installed on the dedicated LDM beamline at FERMI.

The selected candidate will maintain communication with the FEL group constructing the LDM beamline and, after commissioning of the end-station, he/she will be responsible for the operation and further development of the instrument to meet the needs of the user community.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in experimental physics, chemistry or in a related field is required. Very good skills and experience in vacuum science, the use and design of novel experimental instrumentation, computing, interfacing, charged particle and photon optics, data acquisition and analysis are priority requisites. Experience in synchrotron radiation, gas phase photoemission spectroscopy, lasers and ultrafast spectroscopy or related techniques would be highly desirable.

Good oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to work productively in a team are essential.

A working knowledge of the Italian language is desirable, but is not required. Contract type and salary will be commensurate with previous esperience and qualifications.

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names and (electronic mail) addresses, telephone and fax numbers of three references. The selection process will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants in advance.

Applications should be sent by fax (++39) 040.938.0904, by e-mail (jobs@elettra.trieste.it) or by post to the following address:

 Sincrotrone Trieste S.c.p.A. 
 Area Risorse Umane
 S.S. 14 Km 163, 5 in Area Science Park 
 34149 Basovizza - Trieste, Italy

For any informal inquiries please contact:

Prof. Fulvio Parmigiani

FERMI Head of scientific programs Interim JRT coordinator, LDM Beamline

 fulvio.parmigiani@elettra.trieste.it 

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