Summer worker, Research Assistant LoKI

Big Science Sweden; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 22,320 - 33,480; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Lund, Sweden is seeking a summer worker for their Large Scale Structures group. This 2-month position will involve characterizing the thermal transfer of sample holders for Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) experiments. Candidates should have a background in STEM, strong documentation skills, and be proactive in their work. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative environment with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in STEM fields.
• Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Characterize thermal transfer of sample holder.
• Work with various experimental techniques.
• Collaborate and communicate in an international team.

Skills

Interest in STEM fields

Good record-keeping skills

Good written and oral communication skills in English

Education

High school diploma or pursuing a bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

The European Spallation Source (ESS)inLund, Swedenisa partnership of 13 European countries with the missionto design, construct andoperatethe world’s most powerful neutron source.

Working with us means being part of a challenging and exciting work environment,atastunning,brand newworkplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe.

About theposition

We are now looking to appoint a summer worker fortheLarge ScaleStructuresgroup in theScienceDivision withinThermal Characterization of Sample Holder for Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) Experiments.

TheLarge Scales Structuresgroupis responsible forkey instruments, including ESTIA, FREIA,LoKI,NMXand SKADI, providing the infrastructure needed to support a wide range of experimental techniques and studies within theLarge ScaleStructures community. By ensuring these instrumentsoperatesafely and reliably, LSS enables scientists to investigate complex materials, perform advanced materials characterization, and study fundamental structural phenomena at unprecedented scales.

AsaLoKIsummer worker your maintaskswillbe to characterize the thermal transfer of the linear and rotational sample holder used in Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) experiments.

About you

A suitable background for thispositionwould be:

• Stronginterestin STEMfields
• Goodrecord-keeping,documentation, andlabnotebookskills
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Minimum age 18 years.

The ideal candidate has an education in STEM, either at the high school/gymnasium level or pursuing a bachelor’s degree, and experience working in a lab-based environment. They have a strong interest in science and engineering and enjoy hands‑on work and practical problem-solving. Theydemonstrategood record‑keeping, documentation, and lab notebook skills. They enjoy communicating and collaborating with a variety of people in an international environment. The candidate is proactive, able to take initiative, and not afraid to ask questions.

Durationandlocation

This is asummer workposition of2months/8weeks.

Planned start date is1June,2026or per agreement.

Your workplace is on‑site at ESS in Lund, Sweden.