Arbetsbeskrivning

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 at an exciting turning point. It is in transition from being a construction site, to being an operating facility. To further our efforts, we are now looking for a Detector Scientist to join our Detector Group. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in designing, building, and commissioning sophisticated neutron detector systems for world-class neutron instruments. Your expertise will drive technologies that shape the future of experimental science. You will manage the Helium-3 Work Unit and lead detector efforts critical to the instruments CSPEC, BIFROST, MIRACLES, and VESPA. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you will oversee budgets, schedules, and technical execution in alignment with ESS's project goals. Day-to-day, you will: • Conceive, design, procure, assemble, test, deploy, and commission neutron detector systems. • Lead the Helium-3 Work Unit, driving its technical planning, procurement, and execution. • Coordinate detector efforts for the delivery of state-of-the-art Multitube detectors. • Develop and maintain networks of suppliers, collaborators, and in-kind partners. • Ensure compliance with best practices, safety guidelines, and ESS codes of conduct. • Document efforts rigorously and support colleagues in achieving project milestones. • Manage team assignments, budgets, schedules, and change control processes effectively. • Represent the Detector Group and contribute to ESS's success across project phases. • Oversee task implementation to meet strict scheduling constraints. • Build and delegate tasks within the Work Unit team to achieve technical excellence. • Communicate with ESS and external partners to ensure seamless task execution. • Lead procurements following ESS guidelines and exercise professional judgment in all project decisions. This is a permanent position with a six-month probationary period and is based at the ESS Campus in Lund, Sweden. About you: Our ideal candidate for this role will hold a PhD in physics or engineering and can demonstrate a strong academic background and ideally several years of highly related experience, including experience leading the industrialization of a post-PhD project involving all aspects of the detector/hardware/software/firmware chain. Your experience should encompass the instrumentation and use of gaseous wire-chamber detectors, ideally but not necessarily position-sensitive He-3 tubes for the detection of neutrons. Proficiency in programming and data analysis is essential, with a large preference for experience in Python and C/C++. Knowledge of firmware is an asset. Additionally, familiarity with detector simulation software such as GEANT4 is highly desirable. Some knowledge of EPICS would be advantageous, as would some knowledge of analogue and digital electronics. Whilst experience in the corresponding scientific techniques is advantageous, it is not mandatory. However, you must possess the hands-on practical skills necessary to prepare experimental setups for the precision evaluation of the performance of detectors (including beam tests at offsite facilities). We’re building ESS from the ground up, so we need someone who is comfortable not only following procedures but also creating them. We attach great importance to personality and attitude, so we're looking for a hands-on self-starter who can work in a structured, orderly, responsible and – most importantly – safe way. You should thrive in a dynamic environment where your responsibilities span multiple projects. ESS is an English language workplace, but the ability to speak another European language would be an advantage. 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. Submit your application as soon as you can and quote the job reference number ESD-70342 in your application. 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist Daniel Nordin Baker on [email protected] or Kevin Fissum - Detector Group Leader - via [email protected]  For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Mikael Johansson on [email protected] or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at [email protected]