Deuteration Chemist

The European Spallation Source, ESS, a partnership of European countries, is hiring motivated and inspired people to plan, design, and construct the world’s most powerful neutron source. We seek ambitious, talented people in different fields who are excited about playing a part in the future of science in Europe.

ESS can offer a variety of things, such as passionate and international colleagues, a vibrant melting pot of diversity, and a challenging, exciting and high paced work environment. We value and need expertise, innovative minds and great ways of leading and interacting with people from all over the world.

Come and change the world with us!

ESS is now looking for a Deuteration Chemist for the Deuteration and Macromolecular Crystallization support team, organised within the Scientific Activities Divison, as part of the Science Directorate. 

Job description

This position is 1-year limited term for a Deuteration Chemist within our Deuteration and Macromolecular Crystallization (DEMAX) support team. The recruit will work in an independent way on tasks related to DEMAX user proposals and method development but also support other DEMAX scientists. The recruit will be expected to participate in day-to-day running of the labs.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have:


• M.Sc. or PhD in chemistry/biochemistry/biotechnology or a related discipline with 1-2 years practical work experience using organic compounds and chemicals.
• Hands-on experience and a good understanding of thin-layer chromatography, gas chromatography and liquid chromatography is essential
• Knowledge of and experience in lipid synthesis or extraction/purification/analysis from cell cultures is desirable
• Experience of analytical/preparative HPLC and/or mass spectrometry analysis of lipids would be beneficial
• Experience in or an interest to learn to culture cells (yeast, bacteria) would be beneficial
• Experience with general laboratory housekeeping activities, including waste disposal, chemical/consumable ordering, chemical barcoding and inventory, as well as maintaining and calibrating equipment used is required.
• The ability to work independently as well as to support and collaborate with other DEMAX staff members
• An interest and ability to learn new techniques and methods
• The ability to contribute to reports and publications on methods developed and results obtained.
• An interest to participate in conferences, workshops, meetings, and outreach activities if relevant and necessary.

We truly believe that you have an analytic mind-set and are a problem-solver. You work in a systematic and orderly way to meet expectations and deliver on time. Experience of working in an international environment is essential. Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite.  

We also welcome more experienced applicants from other neutron facilities or deuteration laboratories on a secondment basis.

Duration & Location

The position is a fixed term position of 1 year, starting 2020-06-01.

Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. 


Application & Contact

Please provide your curriculum vitae in English by clicking on “apply” and follow the instructions. Please note that we only accept applications via the ESS website.

The deadline for applications is 20th April, 2020. 

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process. 

For further information regarding the position, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Zoë Fisher, Group Leader for Deuteration and Macromolecular Crystallization, zoe.fisher[at]ess.eu.

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Tina Nilsson, tina.nilsson[at]ess.eu.

For trade union information please contact Unionen / Conny Wendt at +46 46 888 34 63 or SACO / Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers/ Riccardo Bevilacqua at +46 46 888 32 28.

We look forward to receiving your application!