Research Engineer for ForMAX (2 year position)

Lunds Universitet / Maskiningenjörsjobb / Lund
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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world's top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

MAX IV is a Swedish national large-scale research laboratory hosted by Lund University. It provides scientists from Sweden as well as internationally, with state-of-the-art instrumentation for research in areas such as engineering, physics, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. Fully developed it will receive more than 2 000 scientists annually, conducting ground-breaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the brilliant X-ray light.



About ForMAX
The ForMAX beamline is designed for multiscale structural characterization of materials from macroscopic to molecular length scales, by combining x-ray microtomography with small- and wide- angle x-ray scattering (SWAXS).

A particular focus will be the development of new materials and specialty chemicals from forest raw material, contributing towards our transition to a sustainable, bio- based economy.

We are now looking for a research engineer to strengthen the ForMAX team during installation and commissioning phases.

The main tasks include:

- Installation and commissioning of the experimental station.
- Commissioning of the beamline optics.
- Design, integration, and commissioning of sample environments.

These tasks will be carried out together with the rest of the ForMAX team and in collaboration with technical teams at MAX IV.

Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

- Engineering degree in a relevant subject.
- Documented experience in design/procurement/construction/commissioning and/or maintenance of complex scientific instrumentation, in particular synchrotron radiation instrumentation.
- Ability to work independently and take initiatives.
- Strong social and communication skills.
- Good command of written and spoken English.

The following qualifications are considered a merit:

- Previous work experience at a research facility.
- Experience in microtomography and/or SWAXS.

This is a two-year temporary employment.

On call services may apply in the future.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

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Varaktighet, arbetstid
100 %. Tillträde: As per agreement Visstidsanställning

Publiceringsdatum
2020-12-18

Ersättning
Monthly salary

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Sista dag att ansöka är 2021-01-17
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Företag
Lunds Universitet

Arbetsgivarens referens
Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "PA2020/4245".

Omfattning
Detta är ett heltidsjobb.

Arbetsgivare
Lunds Universitet (org.nr 202100-3211)

Arbetsplats
Lund University, MAX IV ,

Jobbnummer
5495222

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