Lunds universitet, MAX IV, Radio Frequency

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Description of the team
The ongoing commitment to improving the MAX IV Linac performance and the preparations for starting the summer shutdown period of Linac work, the RF group is in need of extra help to fulfill the tasks that arise during this period. This work will focus on preventative maintenance of high-voltage RF power units.

Tasks

  • Replacement of all air and oil filters of 23 modulators and installation of oil-pump motor controller
  • Measurements and documentation of RF station parameters
  • Assist and help with upgrades / replacements of key RF components

Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of physics, electronics and electrical equipment
  • Computer skills in excel and/or Matlab
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Ability to take initiative, be performance oriented, structured
  • Strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures.

This is a temporary position, full-time for 8 weeks in June-August 2026.

What we offer
When you join our MAX IV team, you step into a world of front edge science. We make the invisible visible by supporting scientist from all over the world, generating scientific results for the benefit of society. We offer you a multicultural work environment with great opportunities for personal development with respect for a healthy work-life balance.

Would you like to work in a challenging and supporting environment? Then join us and take the opportunity to make a real difference!

For further information, please visit:
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-lund-university/work-lund-university
www.sweden.se
https://www.maxiv.lu.se/about-us/careers/compensation-benefits/

Type of employment Summer job
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 PA2026/699
Contact
  • Dionis Kumbaro, +46462228745, dionis.kumbaro@maxiv.lu.se
  • Robert Lindvall, +46462221598, robert.lindvall@maxiv.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/S:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362, st@st.lu.se
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds , 046-2229364, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
Published 06.Mar.2026
Last application date 29.Mar.2026

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