Technical Director: Leader of a Research Infrastructure

Sustainable Urban Design (SUDes) Programme; Max (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MAX IV Laboratory, hosted by Lund University, is recruiting a Technical Director to lead the Technical Division consisting of ~120 engineers and managers across seven departments. You will set strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and drive long-term capability development to support accelerators, beamlines, and scientific infrastructure.

The role reports to the MAX IV Director and requires senior leadership experience in large, knowledge-intensive environments; English proficiency

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Leadership experience from senior management roles in technically advanced environments.
• Proven experience leading managers and highly specialised technical professionals.
• Experience from complex organisations where technology, operations and long-term development must be balanced successfully.
• Demonstrated success in organisational development and change management.
• Experience of participating in executive management teams and contributing to organisational strategy.
• Strong understanding of project and portfolio management.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in a Scandinavian language like Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Technical Division and its management team.
• Contribute actively to the overall strategy and development of MAX IV as a member of the MAX IV Management Team.
• Ensure that the technical infrastructure, systems, and competencies support both current operations and future scientific ambitions.
• Drive organizational development and continuous improvement across a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• Oversee strategic investments, resource planning, budgets, and prioritization across the division.
• Strengthen the collaboration between Technical, Accelerator, Science, and Administrative Divisions.
• Sponsor and support major technical projects, upgrades, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Represent MAX IV in national and international collaborations, networks, and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication in English

Project portfolio mgmt

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering/CS/Physics

Job description

MAX IV Laboratory, hosted by Lund University, is recruiting a Technical Director to lead the Technical Division consisting of ~120 engineers and managers across seven departments. You will set strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and drive long-term capability development to support accelerators, beamlines, and scientific infrastructure.

The role reports to the MAX IV Director and requires senior leadership experience in large, knowledge-intensive environments; English proficiency