Beamline Scientist SoftiMAX

Big Science Sweden; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in Sweden is seeking a researcher with expertise in soft x-ray microscopy and coherent x-ray techniques. In this role, you will ensure the optimal operation of the SoftiMAX beamline, contribute to its strategic development, and have the opportunity to pursue your own research projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in working with magnetic materials and x-ray microscopy methodologies.

Qualifications

• Strong background in soft x-ray microscopy on magnetic materials.
• Experience with coherent x-ray microscopy techniques.
• Ability to ensure optimal operation of a beamline and its end-stations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal operation of the SoftiMAX beamline and its two end-stations.
• Take an active role in strategic development of the beamline.
• Shape the user community and pursue own project(s) at the beamline.

Job description

Your team

SoftiMAX is a soft X-ray beamline focussed on spectro-microscopy and coherent imaging techniques, with 2 branch lines. The first branch delivers a nanoprobe beam for Scanning Transmission X-ray Microscopy (STXM) and ptychography measurements, catering to many research fields including environmental science, life sciences, advanced materials and magnetism. The second branch has a stronger focus on exploring coherence, with diffraction imaging, holography and x-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS) on solid state samples. The SoftiMAX team currently consists of 3 permanent staff, a postdoc, and a shared technician.

Your role

We are now looking for a researcher with a strong background in soft x-ray microscopy on magnetic materials and/or the use and development of coherent x-ray microscopy techniques, to join the SoftiMAX team. As part of the team, you will ensure optimal operation of the beamline plus its two end-stations. In addition, you will take an active role in strategic development of the beamline, shaping the user community, as well as have a chance to pursue your own project(s) at the beamline.