Coating Scientist

European Spallation Source Eric / Kemistjobb / Lund
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The Science Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Coating Scientist position at the ESS Detector facilities in Linköping.

Description of directorate/division/group

The Detector Group is part of the Instrument Technology Division under the Science Directorate. Our division provides the underlying technology required for the design, construction and operation of the neutron instruments at the ESS. Specifically, Detector Group is working with partners worldwide to provide novel neutron detectors, meeting challenging requirements with diverse technologies, many adopted from other disciplines.

Description of main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a Coating Scientist in one of the detector groups state-of-the-art laboratory spaces. This is the thin-film deposition laboratory for depositing thin converter layers for the novel neutron detectors needed for ESS.
As such the primary responsibility is to understand the needs for coatings from the community and help providing that, for both prototyping and production for construction of detectors. It will also include operating of the thin-film deposition equipment. The Coating Scientist will help setting up procedures, quality control, and do day-to-day running of the lab. Writing articles and reports will also be part of the main responsibilities.
This is an opportunity to acquire and develop skills and be involved in the creation of a world-class facility. We are working with world leading partners to achieve something very special, to contribute to becoming a leading research facility.

Required qualifications:

We are looking for a self-motivated person, capable to work as part of a team and confident to expose and contribute with your own ideas. In particular, we are seeking knowledge, skills and competence on the following:

Proven expertise and training in thin films (PhD level)
Background and experience in Material Science
Active direct practical experience in thin film deposition
Expertise in diagnostic and interrogative techniques for materials investigation
Working with novel materials is helpful
Expertise with B4C is helpful
Service minded and a mindset for a production environment.
Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite

Other requirements:
A precise person, attentive to detail, striving for the upmost quality, always looking to refine methods and techniques to improve the deliverable.
Able to multi-task and to work to deadlines.
Able to adapt to new challenges and to develop novel solutions.
Proven self-motivation and initiative.
Experience of working in an international research environment.

As a person, you must be a good listener and creative. You must be flexible in your approach to work and prepared to tackle a very wide range of tasks in order to ensure successful and timely delivery. You must be a hands-on person, strongly motivated by the desire to widen your knowledge on neutron detectors and deliver on time detector demonstrators. You must fit into our culture and share our values.

Duration & Location

This is a permanent position, based in Linköping.
The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Application & Contact

Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on "apply" and following the instructions. Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website. Deadline for submitting applications is March 11, 2019.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Linda Robinson, linda.robinson(at)esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruitment officer Sara Margaryan, sara.margaryan(at)esss.se.

For trade union information please contact Unionen / Mikael Johansson at +46 46 888 32 51 or SACO / Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers/ Riccardo Bevilacqua at +46 46 888 32 28.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Publiceringsdatum
2019-02-25

Ersättning
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Sista dag att ansöka är 2019-03-11
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Företag
European Spallation Source ERIC

Adress
European Spallation Source ERIC
Odarslövsvägen 113
22484 Lund

Kontorsadress
Odarslövsvägen 113

Jobbnummer
4633488

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