Accelerator operator assistant 50-75%

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MAX IV är ett svenskt nationellt forskningslaboratorium med Lunds universitet som värduniversitet. Det tillhandahåller toppmodern instrumentering åt forskare från såväl Sverige som internationellt, för forskning inom områden som teknik, fysik, strukturbiologi, kemi och nanoteknik. Fullt utbyggd kommer MAX IV att ta emot mer än 2 000 forskare årligen vilka genomför banbrytande experiment inom material och biovetenskap med hjälp av det briljanta röntgenljuset.



Would you like to operate the brightest light source in the world?

As a member of the Operations Group you will work as an operator of the three MAX IV accelerators to provide the required beam conditions for our beamlines and machine scientists.

This role consists entirely of shift work, with operator coverage needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We are looking for a person who could work 50-75%. Applicants hoping for either of these possibilities are encouraged to apply.  The final decision will be based on the pool of applicants.

Your tasks will include:

- Routine operation of the MAX-IV accelerators according to the agreed weekly plans.
- Maintaining, as far as possible, the nominal beam conditions during delivery periods
- Documenting issues and actions as they arise
- Troubleshooting system failures
- Handover to incoming operators on shift changes
- Act as the on-site radiation safety officer when required

Qualifications

You have experience in the operation of large, complex facilities, and/or have started a Bachelors degree in physics or an engineering discipline. Previous experience in the operation of accelerators in synchrotron facilities is a considerable advantage.

You have experience in programming, with experience in Python, C++, Matlab, and/or Javascript, being advantageous.

You perform well as a shift worker, and are happy to work during evenings, nights, as well as during the weekend.

As a person you have strong communications skills, and are comfortable solving problems within a team. You consider yourself to be a careful and efficient problem solver, naturally balancing the risks and rewards of various solutions to find the best way forward.

On call services may apply in the future.

Beredskapstjänstgöring kan bli aktuellt i framtiden.

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