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Ansök senast: 2024-10-11
Post Doctoral Research Associate - x-ray spectroscopy on clusters
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Post Doctoral Research Associate to join B07. VerSoX (B07) is a beamline that is largely dedicated to x-ray spectroscopy under environments ranging from ultra-high vacuum to ambient pressure. The beamline has been operational since summer and is used for studies of heterogeneous catalysts and electrochemical interfaces under mild reaction conditions and related research, such as model systems in under well-defined conditions. In order to build up experience and expertise in this field, the beamline team also undertakes related experiments at other synchrotron facilities in Europe and USA.
The main scientific objective of this post is a better understanding of the relationship between structure/composition and activity/selectivity of well-defined alloy and oxide nanoparticles in vacuum and in gas-phase environments. The successful candidate will work with a recently acquired state-of-the-art size-selected cluster source and other instrumentation available at Diamond (e.g. X-ray spectroscopy, TEM). They will refine the research programme within this area, coordinate beamtime proposals and carry out experiments at beamlines and in the laboratory. In addition, limited support for beamline users is expected
The successful candidate will work with a recently acquired state-of-the-art size-selected cluster source and define a research programme within this area, coordinate beamtime proposals and carry out experiments at beamlines and in the laboratory. In addition, limited support for beamline users is expected.
You will be responsible for the following:
About You
You will hold an appropriate Science Degree, or equivalent and an appropriate PhD with proven relevant experience in soft x-ray techniques for chemical and structural analysis of surfaces such as x-ray absorption or photoemission spectroscopy. Candidates with experience in ambient-pressure spectroscopies and research areas such as Heterogenous Catalysis or clusters are particularly encouraged to apply.
The post holder will be expected to carry out some of the work at facilities outside Diamond Light Source.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
