Descripción de la oferta
Overview 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). It is currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics to support 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 across fields such as catalytic research, health, energy, environment, communication technologies, and cultural heritage. Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary environment with a culture of diversity, inclusion and respect. Our gender equality plan aims to reach parity within the Consortium’s divisions and offices, and several actions have been taken to encourage applications from women in scientific, engineering and technical positions. ALBA is located close to Barcelona in a natural park, well connected by car and public transport, with excellent connectivity to the world and a focus on life-work balance. Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamism. The FaXToR beamline, recently brought to regular user operation, is devoted to fast hard X-ray computerized tomography (CT) and radiography in both stationary and dynamical studies at the μm- and subsecond-scale, with a broad range of applications and a focus on biological matters. Absorption and phase-contrast imaging modalities are routinely used at the beamline, while grating-based interferometry is soon to be implemented. For more information, you can watch our history video: Tasks As beamline scientist of FaXToR, you will drive the beamline capabilities and foster existing and potential user communities, collaborate with the beamline scientists at ALBA to advance correlative methods within specific scientific programs, interact with ALBA staff to develop advanced imaging tools at the beamline, promote advanced methodologies for the beamline upgrade, and present technical reports and papers. Optimize and develop advanced X-ray imaging techniques at the beamline, together with the beamline staff and the corresponding engineers and technicians. Develop novel solutions for smart data collection and processing, in collaboration with the ALBA Scientific Data Management Section. Develop your own scientific program, along the lines of the FaXToR project and, in the larger context, of the Life Sciences section. Participate in the beamline research program of the FaXToR group, national and European projects and collaborations. This may also include the initiation of new projects, if appropriate. Provide support to the scientific users of the FaXToR beamline as a Local Contact. The Requirements The requirements for participation must be met on the date of the deadline for the submission of applications and will be accredited by means of the CV attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection body to require the original certifications accrediting the qualifications, training and work experience invoked in the CV. Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted. The Successful Candidate Must Have A PhD in physics, biomedical engineering, or related disciplines; At least one year of employment at a synchrotron light facility The working language at ALBA is English. Everyone who meets the requirements will be admitted for the selective process. This position is reserved for candidates with a disability status of 33% or greater. If one or more admitted applicants have this status, they will be evaluated first. If no candidate with this status is finally selected, the process continues with other applicants. Selection Process The selection will be carried out through the competition-opposition system. In the first phase, an analysis of the curriculum will consider previous experience, degree, training and other professional information relevant to the position. Career breaks or variations in the chronological order of CVs will be regarded as part of professional development. The CV assessment in the competition phase will be scored up to 40 points, considering: Experience in phase-contrast X-ray imaging/techniques (20 points) Experience in image reconstruction and post-processing (10 points) Significant scientific publication record (10 points) The best rated candidates, at least two if possible, will be invited to an interview to assess technical competence, knowledge, skills and experience, with a total score of 60 points. A minimum of 30 points must be obtained to be eligible. If there is a tie, the position may be awarded to the most underrepresented gender in the division or, subsidiarily, to the overall company. If needed, alternates of the selection board members may be appointed. The resolution will be issued within six months from the deadline for applications. The process may be declared vacant if no eligible candidates are found despite meeting the stated requirements. Other Information Permanent contract. The Selection Board is composed of: Alessandra Patera, Judith Juanhuix Gibert, Steven Wohl, Joaquín Otón, Klaus Attenkofer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
