Postdoc Position in Instrumentation Development for Synchrotron Applications

Postdoc Position in Instrumentation Development for Synchrotron Applications

Uppsala University

Uppsala, Sweden

Work duties:

• The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours;
• The research project involves the development of a fast X-ray light modulator to be used at synchrotron facilities. The aim of the modulator is to enable time-resolved measurements on the nanosecond timescale, building upon steady-state (continuous) techniques. The modulator will be tested at MAX IV, Elettra, and other synchrotron facilities;
• The position consists primarily (>80%) of research duties, including supervision of Master’s and PhD students, with possible teaching and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements:

The applicant must have:

• A PhD degree or equivalent in Physics or Chemistry or Engineering, with experience in relevant subjects. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.;
• At least two years of research experience in hands-on experimental technique development. Experience limited to instrument responsibility or maintenance or to data analysis or modeling alone is not sufficient. Experience in X-ray techniques or synchrotron radiation handling has priority;
• Strong interest in fundamental physico-chemical processes.

Desirable qualifications:

Priority will be given to applicants who have advanced knowledge and/or practical experience in at least one of the following subjects:

• development of X-ray optics or light modulation;
• X-ray optics materials;
• spectroscopy methods or instrument development;
• high-frequency light modulation;
• synchrotron based X-ray spectroscopy.