Lunds universitet, MAX IV,

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.

The accelerator development group
We are a group of roughly ten people dealing with different aspects of accelerator development. It could be within beam dynamics, magnet technology, laser technology or other areas.

Tasks
The successful candidate will work for approximately six months in collaboration with the MAX IV Accelerator Development group to perform tasks including:

  • Using the software Radia in order to create kick-maps for insertion devices.
  • Using the software AcceleratorToolbox or similar, to create feed-forward tables for focussing compensation of insertion devices.
  • Implement and test the feed-forward tables in cooperation with both accelerator physicists, insertion device specialists and accelerator operators.
  • Pinpointing shortcomings of the system and search for innovative solutions.

Qualifications
The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:

  • Master degree in physics or electrical engineering, and a good understanding of magnetic materials
  • Experience in using the codes mentioned above.
  • Experience in working at a synchrotron radiation laboratory.
  • Ability to work both independently, and to work in collaboration with engineering, operation and physics experts

General
To be successful and perform well in this position you have a thorough and systematic way of working, and you are quality oriented. You have the capability to work independently but you also like to work and contribute to a team.

 

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
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 PA2020/2994
Contact
  • Åke Andersson, +46462220414
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 23.Oct.2020
Last application date 01.Nov.2020 11:59 PM CET

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