Beamline Scientist At Codi

ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating 13 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. One of the goals of our gender equality plan is to reach parity within the Consortium’s different divisions and offices, and several actions have been taken to encourage applications from women mostly in scientific, engineer and technical job positions. 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 work-life balance.
ALBA is entering a major growth phase, including the construction of two new coherent X-ray imaging beamlines as part of the development of ALBA II , a fourth-generation synchrotron scheduled to deliver first light in 2031. One of these new beamlines is the Coherent Diffraction Imaging Beamline (CoDI), a next-generation beamline designed to take full advantage of the high coherence and brightness of ALBA II. CoDI will enable high-resolution 3D and 4D nanoimaging using coherent X-ray imaging techniques in transmission and Bragg geometries, with multimodal, in situ and operando capabilities.
We are looking for a Beamline Scientist to lead the development and deployment of computational imaging and data analysis methods at CoDI. The successful candidate will work across the full imaging workflow, from experiment design and data acquisition to image reconstruction and high-performance computing, and will play a key role in shaping how coherent X-ray imaging is developed and applied at CoDI and across ALBA.
TasksContribute to the design, construction and operation of the CoDI beamline, with focus on the development and implementation of its scientific and computational imaging programme.
Co-lead the design and deployment of CoDI’s computational imaging framework for coherent X-ray methods, establishing the foundation for data processing and analysis in strong collaboration with the Methodology group, as weel as with members of the Computing Division and external partners.
Develop, implement, and optimize novel algorithms and data-processing modules for coherent diffraction imaging and related techniques, including Bragg coherent diffraction imaging, X-ray ptychography, and holography.
As part of the CoDI group, the successful candidate will work mainly within the Methodology group during the design phase to develop the core computational imaging workflows for CoDI. This includes defining the data architecture and computing strategies to support these workflows.
Participate in the development and implementation of the CoDI user programme.
Provide scientific and technical support to scientific and industrial users of the beamline as a local contact or support scientist following the Local Contact agreement and other regulations.
Participate in research programmes, national and European projects, and scientific collaborations within the wider CoDI programme; strong collaboration with the Methodology group is expected..
Develop an independent research programme in coherent imaging, with a preference for high-resolution, multimodal, and/or 4D imaging in Bragg or transmission geometries.
Perform any other similar and reasonable duties and functions in accordance with the responsibilities of the position that may be assigned by Management, where applicable.
RequirementsThe 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 application documents attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection committee to require the contribution of the originals of the certifications accrediting the qualifications, training and work experience invoked in the CV.
The successful candidate must have:Hold a PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in Physics, Materials Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Have at least