Summer worker SAM

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 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.




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.

Are you interested to work in an exciting scientific environment? Perhaps a summer work at MAX IV would be something for you?



Your team
The survey, alignment and mechanical stability (SAM) team is part of Engineering I group, responsible for providing the support for the accelerators and the beamlines within the survey, alignment and mechanical stability fields.


MAX IV are looking for summer workers who will be an assistant within the SAM team (Survey, alignment and mechanical stability).

The person will participate in the 2022 summer shut down activities: survey of network in different parts of MAX IV machine using laser tracker, alignment and realignment of components in MAX IV machine and beamlines. The work requires focus, patience and attention to details. The tasks are hands on and involve being able to work in tight space.

Full time; 100% starting from 27 June and ends 26 August (both included)

To be successful in this role you need to have the following qualifications

- at least three years of studies in an engineering degree.
- hands-on experience on manufacturing, installation etc.
- English speaking and understanding. 

Below are seen as merits

- Practical experience of working with accelerators or equipment related to synchrotron light research
- hands-on experience in surveying or alignment.

As a person you are flexible, service minded and has the ability to cooperate.



You must be minimum 18 years and fluent in English to apply to this position.



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