Scientist with multimodal x-ray imaging expertise, ForMAX - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Your team
The ForMAX beamline is designed for multiscale structural characterization of materials from macroscopic to molecular length scales, by combining small- and wide-angle x-ray scattering (SWAXS), scanning SWAXS imaging, and full-field tomographic imaging. A particular focus is the development of new materials and specialty chemicals from forest raw material, contributing towards our transition to a sustainable, bio-based economy.

Would you like to work at one of the brightest lightsources in the world?

MAX IV is looking for a scientist to strengthen the ForMAX team through expertise in combined scanning SWAXS and full-field tomographic imaging.

Your main work tasks will be to

• Play a major role in the operation, maintenance, and further development of the beamline, together with the rest of the ForMAX team and technical support teams.
• Provide support for external users.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Lead research projects, with the objective to develop combined scanning SWAXS and full-field tomographic imaging capability for our user community.
• Actively participate in cross-beamline or facility-wide development projects.
• Develop your skills in beamline instrumentation, control systems, data acquisition pipelines, and/or data reduction and analysis tools.
• Actively participate in research collaborations with academic and industrial partners.

To be successful in this role you need to have the following qualifications

• PhD degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, or another relevant subject.
• Documented expertise in scanning SWAXS and full-field tomographic imaging, including data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver tasks on time, in scope, and within budget, as an individual and within a team.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Below are seen as merits

• Demonstrated evidence of method development of combined scanning SWAXS and full-field tomographic imaging.
• Expertise in the development of data analysis or image reconstruction tools.
• Experience in development/commissioning of sample environments.
• Skills in programming.
• Previous work experience at a large scale research facility.
• Published research on materials, or demonstrated experience of working with materials, relevant for ForMAX.

As a person you are able to work independently and to take initiative. You should have strong social and communication skills. The ability to work within a team successfully is key in this role.

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
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Compensation & benefits – MAX IV (lu.se)

Probationary period applies.
Work out of hours and travel may be required in this position.