XRD-CT Postdoc for Battery Materials & Imaging

Lunds Universitet; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 424,080 - 513,360; Full time

Job summary

Lund University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in XRD-CT at the DanMAX beamline, collaborating across MAX IV BatMAX and Battery Matrix.

The role focuses on developing hardware, scanning algorithms, and reconstruction software, with cross-beamline activities and battery materials research.

The position is full-time, fixed-term for 2-3 years, requiring a PhD and strong English; join a world-class, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics, engineering or closely related subject.
• Proven experience with X-ray imaging/diffraction techniques, e.g. XRD-CT, 3D-XRD, μ/nanoCT, STXM or similar.
• Experience in computer programming for data analysis, e.g. Python.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent command of the English language plus good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the X-ray diffraction - computed tomography (XRD-CT) at the DanMAX beamline in close collaboration with the solid mechanics group at LU.
• Participate scientifically and technically in the BatMAX project in collaboration with the consortium.
• Participate in the MAXIV Battery Matrix, specifically working on cross-beamline projects.
• Work at the DanMAX beamline, leading development of XRD-CT, hardware, scanning algorithms and reconstruction software.
• Operate the beamline with user support, maintenance of hardware and software development, focusing on battery research and XRD-CT.

Skills

XRD techniques

Python

Teamwork

English

Education

PhD required

Job description

Lund University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in XRD-CT at the DanMAX beamline, collaborating across MAX IV BatMAX and Battery Matrix.

The role focuses on developing hardware, scanning algorithms, and reconstruction software, with cross-beamline activities and battery materials research.

The position is full-time, fixed-term for 2-3 years, requiring a PhD and strong English; join a world-class, multidisciplinary team.