Lund University, MAX IV, Scientific Data

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.

Your team, work duties and areas of responsibility
The MAX IV Scientific Data group develops and supports software projects for data acquisition and analysis from the beamline experimental stations. One core activity is the operation of X-ray detectors and their integration into the MAX IV control and data acquisition system. The MicroMAX beamline have recently acquired a 9Megapixel “Jungfrau” detector from the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. For safe operation this bespoke system requires control of its operating conditions in terms of temperature and humidity monitoring and cooling control. We are looking for a student to work on the implementation of this environmental and safety control.

To be successful in this role you need to have the following qualifications
• Be following a university curriculum in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, e-Sciences, or similar field and completed at least 120hp (equivalent to two year's fulltime studies).
• Fundamentals of programming in a high-level language (Python, C/C++) in a Linux environment
• Be comfortable working in an English-speaking group

One or more of the below are seen as merits
• Any experience controlling hardware using e.g. Python over a remote (serial) interface
• Basic experience with collaborative software development

As a person you..
• take initiative to solve problems
• are creative, flexible and performance oriented
• have an ability to work independently
• have an ability to cooperate and work with others

Preferred period is Monday June 15th to Friday August 7th.

 

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 PA2026/706
Contact
  • Paul Bell, +46706700506, paul.bell@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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