Lund University, MAX IV, Imaging

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.

MAX IV is now looking for a technician for the beamlines MAXPEEM and SoftiMAX.

The job

As a Technician at MAXPEEM & SoftiMAX, you get the opportunity to develop new skills, work independently on projects and perform a variety of tasks. You are an important part of the team, where you contribute with your expertise in electronic and/or mechanical installation work & design to keep the equipment running and so help to ensure and improve opportunities for cutting edge research.

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

Examples of your Work Tasks

  • Improve and assemble sample holders (fine mechanics) for different types of measurements
  • Design/installation of a relay switch for magnetic measurements; solder connections to a photon detector; or wire up a stepper motor system
  • Installation & troubleshooting of high vacuum equipment
  • Service & quality control of beamline equipment.

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

  • Education in engineering with specialization in electrics/electronics, machine maintenance, automation or similar. The most important thing is that you can show examples of practical skills in your area of expertise - and you are eager to learn the rest
  • General knowledge in mechanical assembly/installations
  • General knowledge of electrical installations
  • Accuracy, curiosity and dexterity
  • Good at finding solutions
  • General IT skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • You can communicate well in English – knowledge of Swedish is seen as a merit.

Below are seen as merits

  • Skills in more advanced programs such as CAD/CADprofi EL or Python/C++ are considered a merit

As a person you are responsible, with a healthy curiosity in technical developments. You can work independently, as well as in small teams, and you are not afraid to show initiative and contribute to finding solutions to technical issues. In communication, you are open and responsive to what your colleagues say, while also able to express and present your own ideas as part of the discussion.

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 scientists 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 and 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.

Curious about the beamlines? Good!

MAXPEEM Beamline

SoftiMAX Beamline


For further information, please visit:
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-lund-university/work-lund-university
www.sweden.se
https://www.maxiv.lu.se/about-us/careerjobs/comp_and_benefits/

Type of employment Permanent position – (starting with a temporary contract)
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 PA2024/1746
Contact
  • Karina Thånell, +46462226553
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 03.Jul.2024
Last application date 18.Aug.2024 11:59 PM CEST

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