Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of 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 commitment to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's living conditions.
Your Team
You will be part of the Scientific Data group within the Technical Division – an international team responsible for the entire chain from data collection using state-of-the-art detector systems to development and support of software projects for data analysis and visualization at the synchrotron beamline experimental stations.
The detectors used for data collection at our beamlines are a central part of MAX IV's scientific infrastructure and require specialized and dedicated support. In this area, we are now seeking a Detector Software Engineer who will work on integration, commissioning, and operational support of detector systems as well as further development and maintenance of associated DAQ software (Data Acquisition).
The primary responsibility of the successful candidate is to ensure optimal operation of commercially available detectors, both position-sensitive and energy-resolving, with particular focus on megapixel-based photon-counting detectors and sCMOS cameras. The work involves handling high data rates and large data volumes using modern software frameworks and computing infrastructure, integrated into high-performance and sustainable services. You will work closely with researchers at the beamlines to understand their detector system needs and ensure optimal detector performance for various experimental techniques. The role also includes contributing to the overall software ecosystem for data acquisition within MAX IV's edge cloud environment. There is also an opportunity to establish collaborations with other research institutes developing detectors to implement customized solutions for MAX IV's beamlines when needed.
We actively encourage participation in international conferences and workshops through publications and presentations.
Your Primary Responsibilities
Integrate detectors into control and DAQ systems (Data Acquisition) and provide support for these systems in operation by combining understanding of the detectors' fundamental operating principles with the ability to deliver robust software solutions for scientific applications
Contribute to the development of the underlying general DAQ system
Understand the beamlines' detector needs and provide advisory services during detector system procurement
Collaborate with commercial and non-commercial detector suppliers, troubleshoot new and existing detectors, and follow up on corrections, updates, and improvements with the suppliers
Conduct Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and other performance and characterization tests of various detector types, such as photon-counting, charge-integrating, and energy-resolving detectors
Develop and maintain documentation for support, operation, and management of installed detector systems
To succeed in this role, you need the following qualifications
Degree in physics, engineering, computer science, or equivalent education, experience, or competence.
Experience working with detectors for scientific applications (preferably photon detectors) and understanding of their operating principles.
Documented experience in software development and data analysis in a high-level language (such as Python, C++, or Rust) in a Linux environment.
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels, both within and outside MAX IV.
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
The following experiences are considered merits
Research degree (Ph.D.) in a relevant field.
Experience with commercial X-ray detector systems typically used at synchrotron facility beamlines.
Experience developing detectors for synchrotron applications.
Experience with high-performance and/or distributed computing and network technology.
Experience analyzing data in HDF5 format.
Work experience from synchrotron facilities or other major experimental research facilities.
Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
Experience with container technology and Kubernetes for software and service deployment.
Experience working with FPGAs using HLS (such as Vivado) and/or OpenCL.
Experience with Timepix3 ASIC.
As a Person
You have good communication skills and find it easy to collaborate with colleagues at all levels, both within and outside the organization.
You are self-driven and have a strong interest in learning new technologies.
You take initiative and drive problem-solving forward.
You are creative, flexible, and results-oriented.
You enjoy collaborating and working together with others in interdisciplinary teams.
More Information
For more information, please 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/
Please note that trial employment and standby service may be applied.
Also note that the ad is published over a longer period as the recruitment process extends through the summer.
For ad in Swedish: https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:941937/
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. MAX IV will host up to 2,000 national and international researchers annually, who will conduct groundbreaking experiments in materials and life sciences using brilliant X-ray light.
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Your Team
You will be part of the Scientific Data group within the Technical Division – an international team responsible for the entire chain from data collection using state-of-the-art detector systems to development and support of software projects for data analysis and…