Scientist TomoWISE

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading academic institutions. We have approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and the human condition. Your Team MAX IV is building TomoWISE, a new tomographic beamline aimed at advancing materials science for sustainability. To implement this project, we are forming a specialized team to develop the beamline into a fully operational facility. As part of this team, currently consisting of a leading beamline scientist, a research engineer, and a data scientist, you will collaborate closely with experts in both the technical and scientific divisions to plan, install, and commission advanced infrastructure and equipment. You will contribute to developing and maintaining methods for tomographic imaging and support future users of the beamline. The project is led by the TomoWISE beamline's principal scientist, and during the project period, the team will be part of the Beamline Office Group within the scientific division. Would you like to work at one of the world's brightest light sources? MAX IV is seeking a scientist with extensive experience in instrument and/or method development for tomography, and a proven commitment to supporting and serving the scientific community. The ideal candidate has a background in materials science and a passion for advancing research on sustainable materials. The successful candidate will contribute to building a new beamline and help shape its initial scientific program, starting during the early commissioning of the large beam option in 2028. In addition to contributing to the beamline project and preparing for its future capacity, the successful applicant is expected to propose and conduct an independent research project, preferably in collaboration with current and future MAX IV users. Your Main Responsibilities Will Be Contribute to the installation and commissioning of instrumentation at the beamline, including optics, sample holders, and detectors. Contribute to the implementation of relevant software for tomographic reconstruction and image analysis, in collaboration with the beamline team and other internal resources. Drive a research program within national and international collaborations, focusing on materials for sustainability. Present and publish research results internally and at conferences, workshops, and in peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate with MAX IV's user community, give presentations, initiate collaborations, and actively contribute to the team's outreach activities. To Succeed in the Role, You Must Have the Following Qualifications A PhD in a STEM field. A strong scientific profile in materials science, with documented research experience and genuine scientific drive in a materials science area (e.g., structural materials, energy materials, geology, functional materials for sustainability). Extensive background in tomographic imaging or related X-ray microscopy techniques, including practical experience with integration, commissioning, and validation of complex instruments—encompassing both hardware (optics, sample holders, detectors) and software (data acquisition, instrument control systems, and data analysis). Extensive background in experimental research, with a focus on microscopy and imaging, preferably using X-ray radiation. Documented ability to drive research projects from proposal to publication, with a collaborative working approach. Experience presenting at conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Fluent English—spoken and written. The Following Are Considered Merits Previous experience working at a synchrotron radiation facility or similar environment. Documented ability to lead your own research program, for example through previously awarded grants. Experience and ability to prioritize and communicate effectively in the fast-paced environment of a large-scale user facility. A practical approach and commitment to experimental work. Experience working in large collaborative teams, including mentoring students, supervision, and research grant applications. Ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and coordinate with internal and external partners. Background in scientific programming is highly desirable. Knowledge of AI/ML-based methods for image reconstruction, segmentation, or quantitative data analysis is considered a merit. As a person, you are curious, self-driven, flexible, communicative, and committed to teamwork. You have documented ability to manage complex system integration and coordinate effectively with support teams. Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team, where contributions from technical and scientific staff from different divisions are essential for progress, is an asset. What We Offer When you join our MAX IV team, you enter a world of cutting-edge science. We make the invisible visible by supporting researchers from around the world and creating scientific results that benefit society. We offer you a multicultural work environment with great opportunities for personal development and respect for a healthy work-life balance. You apply through our recruitment system Varbi. We ask that your application be in English. Would you like to work in a challenging and supportive environment? Come join us and take the opportunity to make a real difference! For more information, visit: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-lund-university/work-lund-university www.sweden.se https://www.maxiv.lu.se/about-us/careers/compensation-benefits/ On-call availability may be required as part of the position. A probationary period may be applied. MAX IV is a national research laboratory with Lund University as the host university. MAX IV provides state-of-the-art equipment for research in areas such as engineering, physics, structural biology, chemistry, and nanotechnology.

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