Engineer/Physicist in Applied Electromagnetism

Lunds Universitet · Vollzeit

P.O Box 118, Lund, Schweden

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked as one of the world's leading academic institutions. Here, around 46,000 students and 8,500 employees work in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions. MAX IV operates two storage rings and a linear accelerator to generate synchrotron radiation. The facility's largest accelerator, the 3 GeV electron storage ring, was the first in the world to use a multi-bend-achromat (MBA) structure, enabling synchrotron light with ultra-high brightness and very low emittance. Today, only a few such storage rings are in operation worldwide, although many facilities across the globe are now being upgraded in this direction. To maintain its leading position, MAX IV is planning a comprehensive upgrade of the 3 GeV ring, called MAX 4U, with the goal of significantly improving the light source's performance. The upgrade includes the development of innovative magnet and RF systems. MAX IV is seeking an engineer/physicist in electromagnetic systems who can contribute to the development of new electromagnetic systems for MAX IV and MAX 4U, with the opportunity to progressively take on increased technical responsibility for important accelerator components. Your Team You will work in the Accelerator Development group, which consists of experts in several accelerator fields, including accelerator physics, RF structures, magnets, and laser systems. The group is part of MAX IV's Accelerator Division, which is responsible for the development and operation of all accelerator-based light sources at MAX IV. The division is also responsible for carrying out the comprehensive accelerator upgrade as part of the MAX 4U project. About the Role Electromagnetic systems are central to the performance and development of MAX IV's accelerators. The reliability and precision of these systems are critical for stable operation and for delivering high-quality light to our users. As part of MAX 4U, several advanced accelerator systems will be developed and commissioned. We are therefore seeking an engineer/physicist in electromagnetic systems who will play a key role in this development, while also helping to strengthen MAX IV's internal expertise and supporting our existing accelerator systems. Would you like to be part of developing next-generation accelerator technology at one of the world's most outstanding light sources? Your main responsibilities will be Design, development, testing, and commissioning of advanced electromagnetic systems for MAX IV and MAX 4U, including: RF electron guns DC and AC magnets RF-based structures Contribute to technical responsibility for electromagnetic accelerator subsystems. Maintain and strengthen internal expertise in electromagnetic systems. Support the operation of MAX IV accelerator systems. To succeed in this role, you must have the following qualifications University degree in engineering or physics, or equivalent. Fluent English, both spoken and written. The following are considered merits Experience with electromagnetic design and simulation tools, such as CST Studio, COMSOL, GdfidL, or FEMM. Previous experience designing electromagnetic systems for particle accelerators, such as: RF electron guns DC and AC magnets RF-based structures Project management skills. Experience working with particle accelerators. As a person, you are collaborative and enjoy working in teams, while also being able to work independently and take your own initiatives. You are curious, enjoy learning new things, and have a genuine interest in technology. What We Offer As part of our MAX IV team, you enter a world of groundbreaking research. We make the invisible visible by supporting researchers from around the world and creating scientific results for the benefit of society. We offer you a multicultural work environment with great opportunities for personal development and respect for a healthy work-life balance. Do you want to work in a challenging and supportive environment? Come join us and take the chance to make a real difference! For more information, visit: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-lund-university/work-lund-university https://www.sweden.se https://www.maxiv.lu.se/about-us/careers/compensation-benefits/ A trial employment period may occur. On-call duty may become relevant. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We view equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. To apply, click the "Log in and apply" button. We request that your application be in English. MAX IV is a national research laboratory with Lund University as 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, with its 16 beamlines, receives up to 2,000 national and international researchers annually, who conduct groundbreaking experiments in materials and life science using the brilliant X-ray light. We decline all inquiries from advertising sales, recruitment, and staffing companies due to government procurement regulations.