Radiation Safety Technician (temporary, 10 months)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.


Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.




Work description
The radiation safety team is now looking 1 Radiation Safety Technician.

The person will work with the team of radiation safety research engineers and radiation safety technicians to execute operational tasks required for radiation safety in MAX IV.

Operational tasks include:

- Routine measurements
- Monitoring operations and interlock systems
- Managing dosimeter issuance and replacements
- Collaboration with control room operators
- Collaboration with floor coordinators
- Commissioning measurements
- Radiation safety support to beam lines and users.

Qualifications
Good proficiency in both Swedish and English is a requirement.
The job requires university level education or equivalent within physics, engineering physics, or medical physics. Experience in radiation safety, accelerator facilities are an advantage.
Qualities such as detail oriented and being systematic in managing and completing tasks are valuable for this job.

We look forward to work with someone who can communicate effectively, timely, and supports teamwork.

The employment will be for 10 months until end of April 2024. The job follows a shift schedule that includes day and evening shifts on Mondays to Fridays including red days.

Kindly take note that we may begin the interview process earlier than the last application date. Early applications are welcome.

On call services may apply.



MAX IV is a Swedish national large-scale research laboratory hosted by Lund University. It provides scientists from Sweden as well as internationally, with state-of-the-art instrumentation for research in areas such as engineering, physics, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. It will receive up to 2 000 scientists annually, conducting ground-breaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the brilliant X-ray light.

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