Scientist at FemtoMAX

Lunds Universitet; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Lund University’s FemtoMAX beamline at MAX IV seeks a highly motivated scientist to advance femtosecond time-resolved X-ray techniques. You will join a team of researchers and engineers developing beamline capabilities and performing pump/probe experiments with THz/X-ray modalities.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in ultrafast laser/X-ray experiments, data analysis in Matlab/Python, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science.
• Minimum 5 years of ultrafast laser-pump/hard X-ray probe experiments at large-scale facilities.
• Minimum 5 years data analysis with Matlab and/or Python.
• Knowledge of non-linear optics, THz generation/characterization and laser beam diagnostics.
• Experience with laser timing tools (cross-correlator, streak camera).
• Experience in THz pump/X-ray probe studies.
• Design/simulation tools: SolidWorks, COMSOL.
• You cultivate an inclusive and respectful workplace environment.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Maintain laser systems and laser diagnostics for FemtoMAX.
• Develop THz capabilities and beamline performance.
• Develop laser timing tools.
• Contribute to research, dissemination and education at FemtoMAX.
• Contribute to work-safety routines and beamline operations.
• Be part of a team conducting femtosecond time-resolved X-ray experiments.
• Support beamline outreach program.

Skills

Ultrafast laser experiments

Data analysis (Matlab/Python)

English proficiency

Laser timing tools

Non-linear optics knowledge

THz generation/characterization

Education

PhD in physics, chemistry, or materials science

Tools

SolidWorks

COMSOL

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

The beamline and team

FemtoMAX is an ultrafast beamline on the Short Pulse Facility (SPF) at MAX IV, utilizing femtosecond time-resolved X-ray techniques to enable studies of the structural dynamics of materials. You will join a team of scientists and research engineers who are developing the capabilities and performance of the beamline which is currently within its commissioning phase of development. We are looking for highly motivated scientists to complement our team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the laser systems and laser diagnostics at FemtoMAX.
• Developing THz capabilities and performance of the beamline.
• Developing laser timing tools.
• Contribute to the research, dissemination and educational activities at FemtoMAX.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of work and safety routines.
• Being part of a research team carrying out experiments using femtosecond time-resolved X-ray techniques.
• Support beamline outreach program.

To succeed in this role you need to have the following qualifications:

• A PhD degree in a relevant subject (physics, chemistry, materials science).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in carrying out ultrafast laser-pump/hard X‑ray probe experiments at large‑scale X‑ray facilities.
• Minimum 5 years data analysis experience with Matlab and/or Python.
• Knowledge of non‑linear optics, THz generation, THz characterization and laser beam diagnostics.
• Experience with laser timing tools (cross‑correlator, streak camera).
• Experience in performing THz pump / X‑ray probe studies.
• Design and/or simulation software skills: Solidworks, Comsol.
• You are cultivating an inclusive and respectful workplace environment.
• Excellent command of English (both written and oral).

Below are seen as merits:

• Experience in equipment maintenance (vacuum, lasers, detectors).
• Experience in building LabVIEW, Matlab or other code to control scientific equipment.

Other relevant Information

You must expect to perform some work out of normal working hours, including weekends, during MAX IV operation cycles. There will be occasional requirements to travel within Sweden and overseas. Recommendation letters will be important to verify the care and skill of the candidate.

On call services may apply in the future.

What we offer

When you join our MAX IV team, you step into a world of front‑edge science. We make the invisible visible by supporting scientists from all over the world, generating scientific results for the benefit of society. We offer you a multicultural work environment with great opportunities for personal development with respect for a healthy work‑life balance.

MAX IV is a Swedish national large‑scale research infrastructure hosted by Lund University. It provides scientists from Sweden and abroad, with intense x‑rays and state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation for research in areas such as engineering, physics, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. Its 16 beamlines receive up to 2 000 scientists annually, conducting ground‑breaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the brilliant X‑rays.