Lunds universitet, MAX IV, Accelerator Developement

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.

Tasks
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other MAX IV staff to perform tasks including:

  • Single particle dynamics studies for possible magnet lattices in a future upgrade of the MAX IV 3 GeV ring.
  • Experimental studies and operation of the two storage rings at MAX IV Laboratory.
  • Theoretical and experimental work on linear and non-linear dynamics aimed at understanding the underlying physics and pushing the performance of the two MAX IV rings to best possible level.
  • Implementation and diagnose of linear and non-linear lattice corrections related to insertion devices.
  • Supervision of student work

Qualifications
The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:

  • PhD in accelerator physics or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience in theoretical modelling and experimental studies of particle beam dynamics in electron storage rings
  • Ability to work both independently, and to work in collaboration with engineering, operation and physics experts
  • Very good skills in English, both oral and written

General
To be successful and perform well in this position you have a thorough and systematic way of working and are quality oriented. You have the capability to work independently but you also like to work and contribute to a team. If you are from abroad, willingness to learn Swedish will facilitate future teamwork. Probationary period of 6 months may apply.

Type of employment Permanent position
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 PA2020/990
Contact
  • Åke Andersson, +46462220414
Union representative
  • OFR/S:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62, st@st.lu.se
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds , 046-222 93 64, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 01.Apr.2020
Last application date 03.May.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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