Instrument Scientist for SKADI (Small Angle Neutron Scattering)

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The European Spallation Source (ESS) is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today. Our goal is to become the brightest source of neutrons for science and technology and be operational by the end of this decade. A state-of-the-art suite of neutron scattering instruments will be made available to address a wide range of scientific fields in fundamental and materials science. Powered by the world's most advanced linear proton accelerator, ESS will enable cutting-edge research in materials science, energy, health, and the environment for decades to come.

Join us in shaping the future of science - from the ground up.

About the role:

ESS is looking for a SANS Instrument Scientist to lead the SKADI instrument construction project. This is a critical role that exists within the Large-Scale Structures Division. SKADI is a small-angle neutron scattering instrument designed specifically with the needs of the complex soft matter, materials science, and hard condensed matter communities in mind, and will be among the first instruments to become operational at ESS. Leading the SKADI team, including the lead engineer, data scientist, operations engineer, and our in-kind partners, Forschungszentrum Jülich and Laboratoire Léon Brillouin, you will be tasked with delivering the SKADI instrument to hot commissioning and with taking it into user operations. Further, your responsibilities and qualifications will include:

The tasks and responsibilities of the SKADI instrument team include but are not limited to:

• Finalization of the installation of the SKADI instrument.

• Commissioning of the instrument, both with and without neutrons.

• Planning and implementation of further developments and upgrades of the instrument.

• Delivery of state-of-the-art scientific capabilities for internal and external users to enable the wider science community to advance science and technology.

• Pushing the state-of-the-art capabilities of small-angle neutron scattering.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Provide the scientific and technical leadership of the SKADI instrument project.

• Prepare "Early Science" experiments to be carried out during the initial operation phase of ESS.

• Provide expertise in the scientific application of small-angle neutron scattering and in small-angle neutron scattering method development.

• Manage scientific and technical project changes in accordance with project goals.

• Assist in tracking and ensuring timely project deliverable using ESS processes and appropriate tools.

• Monitor, communicate, and report on progress according to the ESS Construction Project requirements.

• Continue and develop your own research in line with the SKADI and Large Scale Structures Division science cases.

• Establish and maintain collaborations with universities, laboratories and other relevant actors.

• Engage with the international small-angle scattering community, e.g. through presentations at conferences/workshops and experiments at other facilities.

• Once in operation, support the user programme at ESS by performing local contacting duties and collaborative research.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in the physical sciences with research interests and publication record aligned with the science focus of the SKADI instrument, which includes soft matter, biophysics, materials science, and hard condensed matter physics.

• Experience and technical interest in small-angle neutron scattering, preferably using time-of-flight techniques, including knowledge of data treatment and modeling.

• Ability to work in a team with people of a variety of disciplines in an international collaboration.

• Excellent oral and written English skills.

• Flexibility to travel. The project requires occasional travel between ESS and partner facilities.

Additional desirable qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of polarised small-angle neutron scattering.

• Operation and development of neutron instrumentation and/or instrument control.

• Programming experience in Python.

• Complementary experience from and competence in small-angle X-ray scattering.

To apply:

A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.

If you see yourself in what we're looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on "apply" and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website. We review applications continuously, so submit your application as soon as you can and quote the job reference number ESD-74275 in your application. ESS reserves the right to close applications early once suitable candidates have been identified.

This role requires additional background screening processes and health and safety checks, which will be performed during the recruitment process.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Andrew Jackson on andrew.jackson@ess.eu

For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Nuno Elias on nuno.elias@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at marc.kickulies@ess.eu