Lunds universitet, MAX IV, Imaging

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.

NanoMAX is a nanoprobe beamline designed to take full advantage of MAX IV’s exceptionally low emittance and the resulting coherence properties of the X-ray beam. The use of diffraction-limited optics allows producing tightly focused, coherent nanobeams enabling imaging applications at unprecedented resolution. Available techniques include scanning X-ray diffraction and coherent imaging in the Bragg geometry, forward ptychography and coherent diffraction imaging, as well as fluorescence mapping. The NanoMAX beamline has been in operation since late 2017.

Tasks
The successful candidate will join the team at NanoMAX and contribute to the daily operation. You will use and develop state-of-the-art nanoprobe methods involving scanning coherent x-ray diffraction, and be instrumental in implementing, testing and developing more advanced analysis routines, such as needed for 3D inverse imaging. This will also involve collaboration with the KITS (Control & IT) group of MAX IV. You will furthermore apply these methods to samples of scientific interest and support users in need of these tools. Finally, you will have the chance to present your work at national and international scientific meetings, have the opportunity for your own scientific research and develop collaborations with other beamlines, method experts, and expert users in both academia and industry.

To summarize, we are looking for a creative and motivated person to help us further increase the functionality of the NanoMAX beamline, with an ultimate goal of implementing user friendly software tools and ensuring their impact in a number of scientific challenges.



Qualifications
PhD in relevant field (Physics, Applied mathematics, or Engineering).

Essential requirements:
- Several year's experience with X-ray diffraction techniques.
- Several year's experience in X-ray data analysis.
- Scientific computer programming skills, with demonstrated experience in python.
- Solid mathematical background.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Demonstrated ability to work in teams and interact with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff in a dynamic environment..

Additional requirements are considered assets:
Experience of
- Nanoscale characterization.
- Coherent imaging and phase retrieval.
- Collaborative software development for scientific applications.

 Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the doctoral degree or equivalent is completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. For candidates with longer experience, appointment will be as a temporary scientist.

This is a 2 year temporary employment.

Probation time may apply.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As per agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2019/570
Contact
  • Marjolein Thunnissen, +46766320417
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published 20.Feb.2019
Last application date 17.Mar.2019 11:59 PM CET

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