Post-doc SSF project

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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.



Tasks:

As a post-doc for the SSF project, Novel two-dimensional systems: from growth to applications, you will be involved in running aberration corrected low-energy electron microscope installed at a MAXPEEM beamline at 1.

5GeV ring at MAXIV laboratory. The candidate is expected to develop his/her own research program exploiting unique possibilities of the advanced microscope. User support will be an important part of the activity which will provide opportunities for collaborative work at the frontiers of the field.

The tasks also include:

- To participate in the expansion of the present and future user community of the MAXPEEM beamline.

- To share in commissioning and operation of the beamline and its infrastructure.

Qualifications:

The candidate must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in physics or another field relevant to the project. The candidate should demonstrate experience in several of following areas:

- Defining and exploring new research directions especially within the low energy (photo)electron microscopy or in related techniques

- Managing instrumentation projects and reaching highest possible level of performance.

- Experience in development and operation in LEEM is a merit.

- Computer control, data analysis, manuscript preparation and scientific presentation.

Other qualifications that are important are independence and an ability to take initiative. The work requires very good communication and interpersonal skills, a solid command of English, both oral and written.

Depending on the candidates qualifications the position could be either a Scientist or a post-doctoral position. Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the doctoral degree or equivalent is completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

This is a 2 year temporary employment.







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