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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
We are looking for a scientist to assist with development and commissioning of the FemtoMAX beamline. FemtoMAX is an ultrafast beamline on the Short Pulse Facility (SPF) at MAX IV, utilizing ultrafast X-ray techniques to enable studies of the structural dynamics of materials. You will be part of a team developing the capabilities and performance of the beamline which is currently within its commissioning phase of development. Your responsibilities will include providing user support, in particular, in the scientific areas of low density matter (LDM) and atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) science, and to maintain the laser systems at FemtoMAX.
Tasks
Your tasks will involve:
- Contributing to the development of the MAX IV FemtoMAX beamline, including:
o helping with the commissioning of FemtoMAX
o being part of a research team carrying out experiments using femtosecond
time- resolved X-ray techniques
o developing the capabilities and performance of the beamline
- Providing user support, in particular for:
o low density matter (LDM)
o atomic, molecular, optical (AMO) science
- Maintaining the laser systems at FemtoMAX, including:
o High-level tasks (for example, alignment)
o Necessary maintenance such as water and filter changes
o Training approved people in the operation of the laser systems
o Supervision of safe working practices
Qualifications
You will have the following qualifications:
The following are considered to be an asset:
Recommendation letters will be important to verify the care and skill of the candidate. First round interviews will be held in August.
A probationary period will apply.
Type of employment | Permanent position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | As per agreement |
Salary | Montly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2018/1212 |
Contact |
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Published | 27.Jun.2018 |
Last application date | 13.Aug.2018 11:59 PM CEST |