Researcher at the HIPPIE beamline (1y temporary position)

Your team

The HIPPIE beamline is located at the 3 GeV ring. Together with SPECIES beamline, it forms the APXPS group, which is focussed on the development of the Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Program at MAX IV. The beamlines provide a wide range of sample environments for in situ and operando XPS and XAS across 4 instruments and numerous sample environments. Approximately 10 scientists, research engineers and postdocs make up the group who, in addition to supporting the user science program, are all actively driving in-house research/development projects. Examples of which include time-resolved photoemission, electrochemistry, high-temperature corrosion, photocatalysis and thin-film deposition.

The APXPS group is looking for a researcher, to fill a 1-year temporary position, who will:

• Interact with and support user groups at the HIPPIE beamline (including on-call work).
• Handle the day-to-day operation of the HIPPIE beamline and endstations together with the other beamline staff.
• Take a driving role in the electrochemistry program at HIPPIE.
• Participate in collaborative research with Swedish research groups external to MAX IV.
• Propose competitive ideas for research and development projects that can be realised within the APXPS group.
• Support postdoctoral researchers and PhD students associated with the APXPS group.

To qualify for this role, you will need to have the following qualifications/experience:

• Have a PhD in chemistry, physics or closely related subject.
• Extensive experience, at a postdoctoral level or above, in the field of synchrotron-based spectroscopy, including performing and interpreting operando ambient pressure photoemission and X-ray absorption experiments.
• Established track record in the fields of electrocatalysis and electrochemistry.
• Experience with both the dip-and-pull method and membrane-based flow cells for electrocatalysis experiments.
• Experience in using and maintaining ultrahigh vacuum instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Excellent command of the English language, good communication, and team working skills.

The following are seen as merits:

• Experience in user support at synchrotrons.
• Experience with the design, set-up and commissioning of new surface science instruments.
• A track record with time-resolved spectroscopy, including pump-probe experiments.
• Understanding of X-ray optics.
• Ability to program using Python.
• Experience in handling large spectroscopy datasets.
• Experience in assisting with the supervision of PhD or postdoc projects.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. 

On call applies for this position, and probationary period may apply.

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
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Compensation & benefits – MAX IV (lu.se)