Accelerator Operator - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Would you like to run the world’s brightest light source?

The Accelerator Operations Group works at the front-line of the MAX-IV facility, providing optimal beam conditions for each of our three world-class accelerators.

As an Accelerator Operator, your tasks will include:

• Maintaining the necessary beam conditions
• Documenting issues and actions as they arise, and troubleshooting system failures
• Handover to incoming operators on shift changes
• Radiation safety tasks when necessary
• Machine development, automation, and documentation tasks

The role of Accelerator Operator consists entirely of shift work, with operator coverage needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are interested in a lower working fraction (for example 50% or 75%), this may be considered during the hiring process.

To be successful in this role, you need to have the following qualifications
You perform well as a shift worker, and are happy to work during evenings, nights, as well as during the weekend.
You have a Bachelors degree or equivalent in physics or engineering, and/or significant experience in the operation of large, complex, scientific facilities. You have strong programming skills, with experience in interfacing with modern control systems being a major plus. Knowledge of Python and/or Matlab is advantageous.

Previous experience of operating particle accelerators is a significant advantage.

As a person you have strong communications skills, and are comfortable solving problems within a team. You consider yourself to be a careful and efficient problem solver, naturally balancing the risks and rewards of various solutions to find the best way forward.

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!

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.

For further information, please visit: 
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-lund-university/work-lund-university
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