Lunds universitet, MAX IV, Diffraction & Scattering

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.

FemtoMAX is an ultrafast beamline on the Short Pulse Facility (SPF) at MAX IV, utilizing femtosecond time-resolved X-ray techniques to enable studies of the structural dynamics of materials. You will join a team of scientists and research engineers who are developing the capabilities and performance of the beamline which is currently within its commissioning phase of development. We are looking for highly motivated scientists to complement our team. Depending on the quality and skills of the candidates, we may recruit one or two people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• working with the commissioning of FemtoMAX
• being part of a research team carrying out experiments using femtosecond time-resolved X-ray techniques
• contributing to the development and maintenance of the beamline

List of tasks/responsibilities:

• 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

Optionally:

• Helping to maintain the laser systems at FemtoMAX, including:
o High-level tasks (for example, alignment)
o Necessary maintenance such as water and filter changes
• Experience in instrument control software, automation and control


Qualifications:

• A PhD degree in a relevant subject (Physics, Chemistry or similar degree)
•  Experience in using ultrafast X-ray sources
• Research experience in fields of relevance to the user program at FemtoMAX
• Knowledge of using femtosecond lasers and short-pulse technology
• Demonstrated computing programming skills
• Excellent command of English (both written and oral)
• Ability to work independently and in small teams

 The following are considered to be an asset:

• Documented track-record of maintaining a laser system
• Experience in working with hard X-rays
• Knowledge of programming using Matlab and Python.

Any other Relevant Information

You must expect to perform some work out of normal working hours, including weekends, during MAX IV operation cycles. There will be occasional requirements to travel within Sweden and overseas.

Recommendation letters will be important to verify the care and skill of the candidate. First round interviews will be held in November.

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 PA2018/1217
Contact
  • Jörgen Larsson, +46 46 222 3099
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published 05.Nov.2018
Last application date 07.Nov.2018 11:59 PM CET

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