PostDoc SoftiMAX

Big Science Sweden; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Sweden is seeking a postdoc with expertise in magnetic materials and soft X-ray techniques. The ideal candidate will support external users at the beamline, promote techniques, and leverage the beamline's unique capabilities for their projects. This role offers the opportunity for active collaboration in advancing scientific methods and research.

Qualifications

• Background in magnetic materials and (soft) X-ray techniques.
• Experience in data analysis related to X-ray methods.
• Capability to support external users at the beamline.

Responsibilities

• Support external magnetic users at the beamline.
• Expand and promote available techniques and sample environments.
• Utilize beamline capabilities for personal projects and collaborations.

Skills

Magnetic materials knowledge

Soft X-ray techniques (XMCD, imaging)

Data analysis

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, electrochemistry & catalysis, life sciences and magnetism. The second branch has a stronger focus on exploring coherence, with diffraction imaging, holography and x-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS). The SoftiMAX team currently consists of 3 permanent staff and a shared technician.

Your role

We are looking for a postdoc with a background in magnetic materials and (soft) x-ray techniques, like XMCD or magnetic X-ray imaging, plus acumen in the data analysis thereof, to complement the team. Together with the team you will help to support external (magnetic) users at the beamline and expand and promote the available techniques and sample environments. You are strongly encouraged to take an active role in utilizing the unique capabilities of the beamline and its instruments for your own projects and collaborations within science and/or method development.