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Computational scientist in X-ray tomography

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

Tomography is one of the most important synchrotron techniques, with applications ranging from soft condensed matter to metallurgy. It provides access to three dimensional information of different types of contrast (e.g. absorption, phase, fluorescence or diffraction-contrast, holo- or ptycho-tomography). The much increased photon flux of the ESRF-EBS, combined with new generation 2D detectors (faster, larger), presents both new scientific opportunities and important challenges regarding data processing and analysis.
You will join the team of scientists and software engineers working on the development of a dedicated tomography analysis software suite (nabu, tomwer). You will contribute high-performance code to enable fast processing for various applications, possibly including: tomography pipelines, diffraction or fluorescence computed tomography reconstructions, etc.

You will also conduct an original research programme applying and expanding tomography capabilities in collaboration with ESRF beamlines, e.g. using machine learning for the analysis of low-intensity datasets or tailored segmentation, new iterative reconstruction algorithms...

The work will take place in the Algorithms & scientific Data Analysis group, in close collaboration with imaging beamlines. Further information about the post can be obtained from Nicola Vigano (nicola.vigano@esrf.fr), Pierre Paleo (pierre.paleo@esrf.fr) and Vincent Favre-Nicolin (favre@esrf.fr).

Your missions include:

  • The development, implementation, and optimisation of tomography algorithms within the tomography software suite (https://www.silx.org/pub/nabu/doc/);
  • Conducting an original research project, exploiting and expanding tomography techniques;
  • PhD degree or equivalent in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Science or similar area;
  • Strong programming skills in Python are essential, notably for the implementation of optimisation and reconstruction algorithms;
  • Synchrotron-based X-ray computed tomography experience is a strong asset;
  • Experience in Machine Learning or GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL) is a plus;
  • A strong background in natural sciences or mathematics is an advantage;
  • Curiosity and good communication skills, and being a team player is required, in order to work with engineers and scientists on different techniques and beamlines;
  • Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF.

5-year contract.

What we offer:

  • Be inspired by our innovative research institute, with an international workforce from 38 different countries;
  • Collaborate with global experts on real-world science;
  • 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 our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html.

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

Company

ESRF imageThe ESRF is a landmark for fundamental and innovation-driven research, providing scientists from all over the world with the most brilliant X-rays to unveil the structure of materials and the mechanisms of life, down to atomic resolution. Our teams contribute to addressing the complex global challenges that our society faces.

Why work for us
For more than 30 years, the ESRF has enabled major scientific breakthroughs in the understanding of living and condensed matter. With its new Extremely Brilliant Source (EBS), the ESRF is opening new vistas for X-ray science, providing a growing community of scientists with unique facilities to tackle the complex global challenges facing our society. Scientific and technical interdisciplinarity are at the core of the ESRF’s success.

Training and development
The ESRF provides a unique and vibrant setting for early-career scientists, engineers and technical staff to train and develop their scientifc and technical abilities, thus driving the transfer of expertise to other research projects, to industry and to society at large. At the ESRF, we dedicate a significant part of our yearly budget to training our staff. Our human resources policy encourages internal mobility and many of our staff members have the opportunity to change jobs during their career.

Graduate schemes
The ESRF supports many initiatives and public events aimed at sharing knowledge of science and engaging with a diverse range of audiences, including school students and young children. At the heart of this mission, the ESRF offers different educational programmes for students of all levels.

Each year, the HERCULES European school, the Joint Universities Accelerator School, and the joint International Summer Student programme that we run with the Institut Laue-Langevin, offer introductory lectures and specialized courses, practical sessions, tutorials and visits to other European research facilities.

What we are looking for
We are looking for passionate and curious people who are eager to collaborate in an eminently international open environment.

We welcome people who wish to contribute to a better understanding of the world around us and to inspire and drive progress.

We welcome people in many different disciplines (e.g. science, engineering, management) who contributes, through their diversity (gender, nationality, language, culture) and their professional skills to push the frontiers of science.


Location
Grenoble, France

Number of employees
185

Main areas of research
The ESRF has defined seven EBS Science goals, in line with UNESCO’s objectives for sustainable development and with the global challenges identifed by the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme:

  • Health innovation, overcoming diseases and pandemics
  • Materials for tomorrow’s innovative and sustainable industry
  • Clean energy transition, sustainable energy storage and clean hydrogen technologies
  • Planetary research and geoscience
  • Environmental and climatic challenges
  • Bio-based economy and food security
  • Humanity and world cultural heritage

Positions recently recruited for
Scientists, postdocs, PhD students, engineers, technicians, administration, management

Desired degree disciplines/class
From apprenticeship to PhD, in various disciplines (e.g. science, engineering, management, administration)

How to apply
Apply online at esrf.gestmax.eu/search. For further information contact recruitment@esrf.fr

Closing date
All year round

Contact
Tel +33 04 76 88 20 19
E-mail recruitment@esrf.fr
www.esrf.fr/home.html

Company info
Website
Location
71 avenue des Martyrs
CS 40220
Grenoble
Cedex 9
38043
France

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