Instrument Scientist for DREAM

ESSE - European Spallation Source ERIC; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Spallation Source ERIC invites applications for an Instrument Scientist to join the DREAM project in Lund, Sweden. The role focuses on commissioning a state-of-the-art neutron powder diffractometer and integrating it into ESS user programs.

You will collaborate with core instrument teams and partner institutions to push the instrument at the forefront of diffraction science. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in experimental physical sciences, have practical diffraction

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental physical sciences relevant to DREAM (energy or nanoscaled materials preferred).
• Experience in neutron powder diffraction and data analysis.
• Demonstrated independent research with publications.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with staff and users.

Responsibilities

• Finalize installation and commissioning of all instruments in the division.
• Deliver capabilities for internal and external users to advance science and technology.
• Deliver scientific results from neutron instruments in collaboration with user community and other divisions.
• Plan and implement developments and upgrades to maximize instrument performance.

Skills

Neutron powder diffraction

Independent research

Presentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in experimental physical sciences (DREAM programme)

Tools

GSAS-II

TOPAS

FullProf

Jana2006

PDFgui

Job description

The European Spallation Source (ESS) is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today. It will provide researchers with unique opportunities to explore the structure of materials at the atomic level. Neutron scattering at ESS will address critical questions in physics, chemistry, geology, materials science and life science.

About the division

• Finalize the installation and commissioning of all instruments in the division
• Deliver state‑of‑the‑art scientific capabilities for internal and external users to enable the wider science community to advance science and technology
• Deliver scientific results from the neutron instruments in collaboration with the user community and other divisions in the science directorate
• Plan and implement further developments and upgrades of the instruments; Push the state‑of‑the‑art capabilities of neutron instrumentation to make maximum benefit from the ESS source.

Main Responsibilities

The DREAM instrument is a neutron powder diffractometer that offers great flexibility for crystal and magnetic structure studies of ordered and disordered materials. The construction of the instrument is completed. The immediate mission is to commission the instrument with neutrons. Commissioning with neutrons is expected to begin in 2027 and continue through 2028, after which the instrument will transition into operation within the ESS user programme. The instrument scientist will work closely with the core instrument team at ESS, comprising another instrument scientist, an instrument computational scientist, and an instrument operational engineer, and in strong interaction with partner institutions and ESS technical services. The successful candidate must be active in a scientific field of direct relevance to DREAM.

Essential qualifications and experience

• PhD in experimental studies in the physical sciences relevant to the DREAM scientific programme, preferably in energy or nanoscaled materials.
• Practical experience in neutron powder diffraction
• Working knowledge of the data analysis for diffraction software GSAS-II, TOPAS, FullProf, Jana2006, PDFgui
• Evidence of an independent research profile in relevant science areas supported by a publication record
• Ability to work collaboratively and individually
• Good interpersonal communication and presentation skills, and the ability to interact effectively with staff and users at all levels.
• Flexibility to requests to work out-of-hours to support users
• Responsible attitude to personal safety and the safety of others
• Willingness to international travel

Desirable experience

• Experience with user operation at a large-scale neutron facility
• Experience with time-of-flight neutron powder diffraction
• Experience with pair-distribution function (PDF) measurements
• Practical experience in operating complex sample environments relating to neutron powder diffraction.

Duration & Location

The position is a 3 year fixed term role and the workplace will be situated in Lund, Sweden. Travelling is expected if the need arises.

Compensation

We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.