Scientist at FemtoMAX-AMO
Lunds universitet, MAX IV, Diffraction & Scattering / Fysikjobb / Lund
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MAX IV is a national large-scale research laboratory providing scientists from Sweden and the rest of the world with instruments for research in areas such as materials science, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. Fully developed it will receive more than 2 000 scientists annually. 200 people are currently employed at the MAX IV Laboratory.
We are looking for a scientist to assist with development and commissioning of the FemtoMAX beamline.
FemtoMAX is an ultrafast beamline on the Short Pulse Facility (SPF) at MAX IV, utilizing ultrafast X-ray techniques to enable studies of the structural dynamics of materials. You will be part of a team developing the capabilities and performance of the beamline which is currently within its commissioning phase of development. Your responsibilities will include providing user support, in particular, in the scientific areas of low density matter (LDM) and atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) science, and to maintain the laser systems at FemtoMAX.
Tasks
Your tasks will involve:
• Contributing to the development of the MAX IV FemtoMAX beamline, including:
o helping with the commissioning of FemtoMAX
o being part of a research team carrying out experiments using femtosecond
time- resolved X-ray techniques
o developing the capabilities and performance of the beamline
• Providing user support, in particular for:
o low density matter (LDM)
o atomic, molecular, optical (AMO) science
• Maintaining the laser systems at FemtoMAX, including:
o High-level tasks (for example, alignment)
o Necessary maintenance such as water and filter changes
o Training approved people in the operation of the laser systems
o Supervision of safe working practices
Qualifications
You will have the following qualifications:
- A PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry or similar degree
- Experience in using ultrafast X-ray sources
- Documented experience in pump and probe studies of atoms and molecules.
- Research experience in fields of relevance to the user program at FemtoMAX
- Knowledge of using femtosecond lasers and short-pulse technology
- Documented track-record of maintaining a laser system
- Experience of implementing laser safety regulations
- Demonstrated computing programming skills
- Excellent command of English, communication skills and team working skills
- Ability to work independently
The following are considered to be an asset:
- Experience in working with hard X-rays
- Knowledge of programming using Matlab and Python
Recommendation letters will be important to verify the care and skill of the candidate. First round interviews will be held in August.
A probationary period will apply.
On call services may apply in the future.
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Varaktighet, arbetstid
100. Tillträde: As per agreement tillsvidareanställning
Publiceringsdatum2018-06-28ErsättningMontly salary
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-08-13
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: PA2018/1212
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktJörgen Larsson +46 46 222 3099
FöretagLunds universitet, MAX IV, Diffraction & Scattering
AdressLunds universitet, MAX IV, Diffraction & Scattering
P.O Box 118
22100 Lund
KontorsadressP.O Box 118
Jobbnummer 4227906
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