Accelerator Director MAX IV

MAX IV is seeking an Accelerator Director responsible for overseeing the construction, commissioning, operation, and strategic development of its accelerator complex. As a crucial member of the MAX IV management team, the Accelerator Director plays a pivotal role in maintaining MAX IV as a world-leading research facility. The Director will particularly lead efforts related to the facility's significant upgrade initiative, MAX 4U.

Responsibilities and Expectations
The Accelerator Director will:

• Lead the development and operation of MAX IV accelerators, including managing major 
  upgrades and construction projects
• Ensure that the accelerator complex continues to develop in alignment with the scientific 
  needs of the Science division
• Attract and manage both basic and development-specific funding
• Provide strategic direction to maintain MAX IV’s position at the forefront of accelerator based research
• Lead and inspire diverse teams across accelerator physics and engineering disciplines

Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A PhD in Accelerator Physics or a closely related discipline
• Documented significant experience innovating, developing, and managing fourth generation storage rings, particularly Multi-Bend Achromat (MBA) designs
• Proven track record of successfully leading major accelerator construction or substantial 
  upgrade projects from conception through commissioning
• Demonstrated success in leading diverse and highly skilled technical teams
• Established international scientific reputation, for instance through participation in review
  & advisory committees, high-impact contributions evidenced by publications and/or 
  technical reports

Additional Merits
The following qualities will further strengthen an application:

• Ability to articulate and implement strategic visions aligned with MAX IV’s long-term scientific and operational objectives
• Capacity to build and nurture effective collaborations across academia, industry, and 
  funding agencies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to motivate teams and stakeholders

Language Requirement
Fluency in English is required. Non-Swedish-speaking candidates are expected to develop proficiency in Swedish within three years of appointment.

The appointment will be made in accordance with Lund University and MAX IV’s appointment rules, with a term of 5 years and the possibility of renewal contingent upon performance. 

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
www.sweden.se
https://www.maxiv.lu.se/about-us/careers/compensation-benefits/