Thin-Film Coating Specialist
- Grenoble, Isère
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Design, develop, deposit and characterise high quality multilayer based X-ray optics with applications for ESRF beamlines;
- Contribute to the characterisation, calibration and improvement of processing methods;
- Develop and optimize methods for thin-film deposition for X-ray applications;
- Act in an advisory role for thin-film deposition applications for scientists and engineers when required.
- Engineering degree in Physics, Materials Sciences, Optics or a related field. A PhD would be an asset;
- 3 years minimum of experience in one or more of the following areas: thin film deposition, X-ray optics, optical engineering, surface metrology;
- Previous practical experience in thin-film deposition and a sound understanding of the related instrumentation is required;
- Meticulous attention to detail is essential;
- Ability to handle high value, fragile optical components;
- Familiarity with the simulation and characterisation of thin-films for X-ray applications;
- Programming skills (particularly with Python) would be an advantage;
- An interest in improving existing technologies and exploring new processes for multilayer deposition;
- Ability to quickly understand technical requirements;
- Initiative, Communication, team spirit, methodical, organised;
- Project management skills;
- You should be an effective team worker practiced in trouble-shooting and capable of managing your time to conduct several tasks in parallel;
- Ability to publish results at international conferences and in scientific journals;
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required (working language at the ESRF).
- Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries;
- Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges;
- 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.
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