Postdoc: NanoCT Battery Imaging & Beamline Innovation

Sustainable Urban Design (SUDes) Programme; Max (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MAX IV in Lund hosts a postdoctoral fellow position focused on developing nanoCT at the DanMAX beamline, collaborating with BatMAX hub and Battery Matrix. The role integrates across MAX IV, Chalmers University and Lund/Uppsala/Aarhus partners to advance battery imaging techniques and operando studies.

The candidate should hold a PhD in chemistry or physics, with experience in X-ray imaging and Python data analysis, and strong teamwork and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics, or a closely related subject.
• Experience with X-ray imaging techniques, e.g. µCT, nanoCT, TXM 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, good communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of nanoCT at the DanMAX beamline in close collaboration with the Matic group at Chalmers.
• Participate scientifically and technically in the BatMAX project in collaboration with the consortium.
• Participate in the Battery Matrix, working on cross-beamline projects.
• Engage in operation of the beamline, including user support and maintenance of hardware and software.

Skills

X-ray imaging techniques

Python programming

Independent worker

English language

Education

PhD in chemistry, physics or closely related subject

Job description

MAX IV in Lund hosts a postdoctoral fellow position focused on developing nanoCT at the DanMAX beamline, collaborating with BatMAX hub and Battery Matrix. The role integrates across MAX IV, Chalmers University and Lund/Uppsala/Aarhus partners to advance battery imaging techniques and operando studies.

The candidate should hold a PhD in chemistry or physics, with experience in X-ray imaging and Python data analysis, and strong teamwork and English communication skills.