Temporary scientist at FemtoMAX (2 years)
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.
FemtoMAX is an ultrafast beamline on the Short Pulse Facility (SPF) at MAX IV, utilizing femtosecond time-resolved X-ray techniques to enable studies of the structural dynamics of materials.
You will join a team of scientists and research engineers who are developing the capabilities and performance of the beamline which is currently within its commissioning phase of development. We are looking for highly motivated scientists to complement our team. Depending on the quality and skills of the candidates, we may recruit one or two people.
Your responsibilities will include:
• working with the commissioning of FemtoMAX
• being part of a research team carrying out experiments using femtosecond time-resolved X-ray techniques
• contributing to the development and maintenance of the beamline
List of tasks/responsibilities:
• 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
Optionally:
• Helping to maintain the laser systems at FemtoMAX, including:
o High-level tasks (for example, alignment)
o Necessary maintenance such as water and filter changes
• Experience in instrument control software, automation and control
Qualifications:
• A PhD degree in a relevant subject (Physics, Chemistry or similar degree)
• Experience in using ultrafast X-ray sources
• Research experience in fields of relevance to the user program at FemtoMAX
• Knowledge of using femtosecond lasers and short-pulse technology
• Demonstrated computing programming skills
• Excellent command of English (both written and oral)
• Ability to work independently and in small teams
The following are considered to be an asset:
• Documented track-record of maintaining a laser system
• Experience in working with hard X-rays
• Knowledge of programming using Matlab and Python.
Any other Relevant Information
You must expect to perform some work out of normal working hours, including weekends, during MAX IV operation cycles. There will be occasional requirements to travel within Sweden and overseas.
Recommendation letters will be important to verify the care and skill of the candidate. First round interviews will be held in November.
On call services may apply in the future.
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Varaktighet, arbetstid
100%. Tillträde: As per agreement Visstidsanställning
Publiceringsdatum2018-09-13ErsättningMonthly salary
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-10-28
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: PA2018/1217
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 4346009
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