Scientist at FemtoMAX, 1 year

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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. Fully developed it will receive more than 2 000 scientists annually, conducting ground-breaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the brilliant X-ray light.



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.

Your responsibilities will include:
- 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
- Provide user support (in particular in Scattering experiments)
- Maintaining the laser systems at FemtoMAX
- Carrying out own research up to a level may be possible depending on the research experience of the candidate.

Qualifications
- A PhD degree in a relevant subject (Physics, Chemistry or similar degree)
- Experience in using ultrafast X-ray sources
- Documented experience in pump and probe studies
- Experience in working with hard X-rays
- Research experience in fields of relevance to the user program at FemtoMAX
- Documented track-record of using femtosecond lasers and short-pulse technology
- Documented track-record in carrying out pump-probe experiments at large-scale X-ray facilities
- Experience in maintaining a laser system is a merit (this includes high-level tasks as well as necessary maintenance such as water and filter changes)
- Demonstrated computing programming skills
- Excellent command of English (both written and oral)
- Ability to work independently and in small teams

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 the Sweden and overseas.

Recommendation letters will be important to verify the care and skill of the candidate. First round interviews will be held in October.

On call services may apply in the future.

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