Thursday 14 March 2013

Liaison Scientist

ALBA Synchrotron Light Facility
Barcelona, Spain

Description

ALBA is a 3GeV low emittance state-of-the-art third generation Synchrotron Light Facility located in Cerdanyola del Vallès near Barcelona. The facility is today open to external users. The position offers an unique opportunity to develop the Industry R&D Support and Technology
Transfer activities of ALBA, which play a key role in the services to be provided to the society by our large scientific and technological facility, while working on a highly collaborative, multicultural, international and stimulating work environment.
This Industrial Liaison Office position is based at the brand new ALBA Synchrotron Light Facility located 5 min. from the University Autonoma Barcelona and 20 min. away from the city of Barcelona with a long industry tradition and an enjoyable Mediterranean weather and culture. We seek a highly motivated individual to establish and to look for new links with the industry to foster their R&D activities through the advanced synchrotron techniques and technologies available at ALBA. Keeping and expanding the costumer portfolio, developing collaborations agreements, being the interface between ALBA and industry scientists, technologists or representatives are activities to be carried out. In general, to support ALBA in any issue related to the industry is expected from this position. A customer service attitude is crucial and familiarization with the applications of the synchrotron techniques and technologies is desired. Successful candidate will:

- Increase knowledge on the ALBA synchrotron techniques and beamlines and will contribute to growth and develop their industrial applications.
- Contact and visit industries to offer help on solving diverse and challenging industrial R&D problems.
- Gain invaluable experience on cutting-edge research industry applications and needs.
- Keep a variety of industrial links and contacts.

Requirements

- University degree in physics, material science, chemistry, engineering or closely related discipline.
- Ph.D. degree in those disciplines is a plus.
- Self-motivation, flexibility and ability to work independently, as well as a part of multidisciplinary team.
- Proven capability to communicate efficiently the applications of the Synchrotron techniques to
the industries.
- Prone to promote the use of the synchrotron techniques in the industry and the technology transfer activities.
- Drive to work in a business environment and to provide a good costumer service.
- Good interpersonal, oral/written English communication skills.
- Knowledge of synchrotron radiation techniques (X-ray spectroscopy, diffraction, photoemission, fluorescence).
- Knowledge of the industry applications of the synchrotron radiation techniques.
- Knowledge of the industry sectors using synchrotron radiation techniques.

More information and applications

- Comprehensive CV, including publications, research accomplishments and industrial related
activities.
- A cover letter listing your motivations and qualifications for this position.

Please apply online at:

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