MINERVA Instrument scientist

Tasks

The position offers a unique opportunity for professional development by working with a team of ALBA experts, external collaborators and users to fully develop the capabilities of the MINERVA instrument dedicated to the characterization of X-ray optics in the Optics and Metrology Group (Experiments Division) in close concert with the Industrial Liaison Office of ALBA which fosters innovation and competitiveness through the proprietary use of the advanced synchrotron techniques by the industry on a collaborative, multicultural, international and stimulating work environment.

We seek a highly motivated individual to deal with the intensive industrial and innovation program to boost the collaboration ALBA in the field of X-ray optics and metrology by supporting and developing industry research in that field and for taking advantage of the technology transfer opportunities.

The functions of the successful candidate will be as follows:
- To provide support to the users of the MINERVA instrument, in particular, to the industry clients.
- To maintain the MINERVA instrument in perfect conditions and ready to be used.
- To carry out the upgrade and commissioning activities need for keeping the MINERVA instrument at the highest performance level possible.
- To provide support for data analysis, interpretation and generating meaningful reports to the industry clients.
- To organise and to participate in national and international outreach events to promote the use of synchrotron techniques by the industry.
- To support the on-going research and developments activities within the Optics and Metrology Group
- To perform the activities required to keep the MINERVA instrument in operations after the ALBA II upgrade.
- To support the technology transfer activities.

The candidate selected for this position will work in the MINERVA beamline co-funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) in the context of the NewATHENA mission, a new innovative X-ray space observatory expected to be launched in the next decade. The candidate will support the private company cosine to produce and characterize the optics (mirrors modules) of the space telescope, or any other companies willing to use the industry services of the ALBA Synchrotron.

For additional information about the NewATHENA mission:
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 contribution of the originals of the 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 candidate should hold a University degree in a scientific field related to the project, including an Engineering degree.

Everyone who meets the requirements will be admitted for the selective process. This position is reserved for those candidates having the legal status of person with disabilities, with a degree of disability equal or greater than 33%. In case of one or more admitted applicants with this status of disability, these candidates will be evaluated at first. In the event that no candidate with the status of disability is finally selected for the position, the selection process shall continue and the rest of the applicants will be evaluated.