Multiscale Neutron Diffraction Instrument Scientist

European Spallation Source Eric; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

European Spallation Source (ESS) invites applications for an Instrument Scientist for the HEIMDAL powder diffractometer, part of the Diffraction & Imaging Division. The role focuses on finalizing installation, commissioning, and delivering advanced neutron diffraction capabilities for a broad user community.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the instrument team, engage with partner institutions, and contribute to future instrument developments.

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental physical sciences relevant to HEIMDAL, preferably energy or nanoscaled materials.
• Practical experience in neutron powder diffraction.
• Experience with GSAS-II, TOPAS, FullProf, Jana2006 and PDFgui for data analysis.
• Independent research record with publications.

Responsibilities

• Finalize installation and commissioning of the HEIMDAL instrument.
• Collaborate with the core instrument team and partner institutions.
• Deliver state-of-the-art capabilities for internal and external users.
• Plan and implement instrument developments and upgrades; support users.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel internationally

English fluency

Education

PhD in experimental physical sciences (energy/nanoscaled materials)

Tools

GSAS-II

TOPAS

FullProf

Jana2006

PDFgui

Job description

European Spallation Source (ESS) invites applications for an Instrument Scientist for the HEIMDAL powder diffractometer, part of the Diffraction & Imaging Division. The role focuses on finalizing installation, commissioning, and delivering advanced neutron diffraction capabilities for a broad user community.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the instrument team, engage with partner institutions, and contribute to future instrument developments.