The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a partnership organization of 13 European member countries located in the city of Lund, Sweden. The ESS is hiring motivated and inspiring people from across the globe to design, construct and operate the world’s most powerful neutron source. We seek collaborative, talented people in a range of fields who are excited about playing a part in the future of science in Europe.
We are currently recruiting for the position of Instrument Scientist for Test Beamline. This is a critical role that exists within the Instrument Scientists Group of the Neutron Scattering Systems (NSS) Division. Further, your responsibilities and qualifications will include:
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Your role
- Support the lead test beamline scientist in completion and commissioning of the test beamline.
- Prepare the test plan for measurements on the test beamline.
- Perform neutronic simulations in support of preparations for beam on target and test beamline measurements
- Perform calibration and test measurements on detector systems using sealed sources and other spallation sources.
- Work with instrument scientists in developing connection of instrument commissioning plans to test beamline measurements
- Co-ordinate and perform neutron beam flux and profile measurements on instruments
- Conduct scientific or technical research and author scientific or technical publications
- Take part in peer review of scientific publications, grant proposals, research, and facilities
- Represent ESS at appropriate conferences and workshops
- Supervise students and participate in teaching, as appropriate
Required qualifications
- PhD in physics
- Expertise in performing monte-carlo neutronics simulations (MCNP/PHITS) and activation analysis
- Expertise in performing neutron imaging measurements
- Excellent written english
Your responsibilities
- to the Instrument Scientist for Test Beamlines and Engineering for timely and correct execution of responsibilities
- to the ESS for ensuring successful commissioning and operations of the ESS Test Beamline
- to the Instrument Scientists Group Leader for timely and correct execution of duties to students for ensuring adequate supervision of their work
- to fellow staff, for effective communication and safe and professional conduct
Duration & Location
The position is a fixed-term, full-time position for 3 years and is located in Lund, Sweden.
Application & Contact
Please provide your CV in English .
The closing date for this position is: 31 July 2023
For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment- process.
For further information regarding the position, please contact the Line Manager, Andrew Jackson, Group Leader Instrumentation Scientists, Andrew.jackson@ess.eu.
For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Kathryn Quaak, kathryn.quaak@ess.eu.
For trade union information please contact Unionen / Conny Wendt at +46 72 179 24 63 or SACO / Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers/ Marc Kickulies at +46 72 179 25 32
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