Scientist in Notos Group

  • Barcelona
  • Alba Synchrotron

Reference

2023-FIX-21

Deadline

26/11/2023

Division

Experiments

  • Institution
  • ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating ten beamlines, complementary facilities, and an Electron Microscopy Center, this last in partnership with other institutions. Currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics, it sums up a wide range of infrastructures geared toward finding solutions to societal challenges.

Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain), it is funded by the Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación) and the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Recerca i Universitats). The synchrotron light produced by 3 GeV electrons is used by thousands of researchers to analyse and understand the properties and functionality of matter, spanning a wide variety of fields, such as catalytic research, health, energy production/storage, environmental research, communication technologies, or cultural heritage.

Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. Located close to Barcelona in a natural park and well connected by car and public transportation, with excellent connectivity to the world and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.

Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, which will increase dramatically brightness and coherent flux, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamics. Being a part of the ALBA team will promote your career and will give you the opportunities to explore new territories.

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  • Tasks- To collaborate in running the beamline, including local contact activities and commissioning.

- To collaborate to the beamline maintenance and upgrade within the ALBA II context.

  • Engage with other groups of the Experiments Division and ALBA to find synergies between the programs and develop new opportunities for the facility.
  • Develop your own scientific program in spectroscopy (XAS/XRD) in the framework of the main ALBA research fields as energy materials, catalysis, and environmental science.
  • Engage in the section transversal research program (nowadays on energy storage and/or catalysis) at internal, national and European level in projects and collaborations. This may also include the initiation of new projects if appropriate Provide LC services to the user community.
  • RequirementsApplications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.

- Hold a PhD in Physics, or Chemistry, or Material Science or similar disciplines - Have Previous experience (at least 3 years) in running X-ray spectroscopy or/and powder diffraction experiments at Large Scale user facilities

  • Selection Process Development
  • The selection will be carried out through the competition-opposition system.

As a first phase, an analysis of the curriculum will be carried out (assessment of previous experience and / or scientific history, degree, training and other professional information relevant to the position).

The assessment of the CV in the competition phase will be scored up to 40 points, which will consider the following aspects:

- Scientific and technical experience in XAS and XRD techniques. (20 points)

  • Publication record on synchrotron instrumentation and/or XAS/XRD results. (10 points)
  • Training and/or work experiences in ALBA focus research fields: energy related materials, catalysis, material recycling/sustainability (10 points)

The interview will include at least:

- Capability of running synchrotron experiments and exploit the experimental results, especially sound practice of commonly used Powder Diffraction software (Rietveld refinement, data reduction from 2D detector, ab-initio structure determination, total scattering,...) and X ray absorption data analysis packages (Athena, Artemis). (20 points)

  • Capability to maintain and develop instrumentation. (10 points)
  • Work experience in research service-oriented facilities (10 points)
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills. (5 points)
  • Ability to interact with providers and facility users. (5 points)
  • Good organizational and planning skills. (5 points)
  • Self-motivation. (5 points)

In case of a tied final score, the position will be awarded to the person who belongs to the most underrepresented gender in the corresponding Division and subsidiarily to the overall company.

If necessary, alternates of the members of the Board Selection will be appointed by the president of the selection process, and the change will be published in the announcement.

  • Other information
  • Permanent contract. This selection p