Group leader for Spallation target/neutron source operations & maintenance

Big Science Sweden; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific research organization in Lund, Sweden is seeking a motivated Group Leader to oversee Spallation Target/Neutron Source Operations & Maintenance. This full-time, permanent position involves ensuring operational readiness, leading a skilled team, and planning strategic initiatives for compliance and on-call support systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in neutron operations and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Certified and experienced expert in neutron spallation sources and operations.
• Hands-on technical and people leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Spallation Target/Neutron Source Operations & Maintenance Group.
• Ensure neutron production meets operational targets.
• Coordinate with ESS-wide operational groups for operational readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in neutron spallation

Operational coordination

Education

Relevant technical certification in neutron operations

Job description

Group leader for Spallation target/neutron source operations & maintenance

Placering: ESS

Mer information

As we continue our transition into Steady State Operations, ESS is now looking for a motivated and experienced Group Leader to head our Spallation Target/Neutron Source Operations & Maintenance Group. The Target Station is the beating heart of the ESS facility, as this is where the neutrons are produced that make cutting edge research possible via the ESS instrument suite. The Spallation Target/Neutron Source Operations & Maintenance Group will be responsible for the leadership and coordination of the work within the group’s overall technical competence, which includes the planning, preparation and execution of the corrective maintenance, routine checks and operational activities within the ESS Target Station. You will also work with the ESS-wide operational groups to coordinate facility operation – assuring operational readiness as needed for the facility runtime schedule.

This is a hands-on technical and people leadership role requires a certified and experienced expert within the field of neutron spallation sources and neutron target operations. You will be instrumental in leading the team responsible for ensuring that neutron production meets operational targets and user uptime guarantees, whilst also planning and implementing strategic initiatives such as compliance frameworks and the further development of potential on-call support systems.

This is a full-time, permanent position which is based on-site at the ESS campus in Lund, Sweden.