Arbetsbeskrivning

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. Your team The macromolecular crystallography (MX) group is responsible for the two beamlines BioMAX and MicroMAX and the fragment screening facility FragMAX, supporting structural biology research aiming at understanding biology at a molecular level with applications in drug development and biotechnology. BioMAX is in user operation since 2017 with world class performance thanks to the competent and dedicated staff, high-performance optics, experiment setup instrumentation, control system and computing resources. The emphasis at MicroMAX is on serial crystallography, time-resolved experiments and studies of protein dynamics. MicroMAX will also offer high-throughput crystallography functionality. MicroMAX recently started user operation and is now in a phase when the exciting new possibilities provided by the first 4th generation storage ring and the advanced beamline instrumentation are materializing. The international and interdisciplinary MX group consists of around 16 persons. Would you like to work at one of the brightest lightsources in the world? MAX IV is looking for a Scientist who will strengthen the MicroMAX user community and the beamline operation by working with outreach and streamlining standard methods. With MicroMAX in operation for serial and time-resolved crystallography there is a need to inform the user community about the possibilities and educate users in how to benefit from these. Secondly, in order to fully exploit the capabilities for research and development the user experience needs to be streamlined, e.g. by standardizing and automating sample delivery methods such as fixed-target data collections. The position is part time (20%) for approximately one year. Your main work tasks will be - Take part in outreach activities - Work towards streamlining serial crystallography methods To be successful in this role you need to have the following qualifications - PhD or equivalent in Structural Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or another field relevant to the beamline - Knowledge of serial crystallography methods with emphasis on sample delivery - Knowledge and experience of outreach work - Ability to cooperate and work in a team, but also the ability to work independently - Good communication skills, and an excellent command of English, both oral and written Below are seen as merits - Able to adapt to an irregular schedule adapted to the schedule of outreach events - Professionally active in the field of serial crystallography As a person you are good team member, autonomous, performance oriented, structured and service minded.  What we offer When you join our MAX IV team, you step into a world of front edge science. We make the invisible visible by supporting scientist from all over the world, generating scientific results for the benefit of society. We offer you a multicultural work environment with great opportunities for personal development with respect for a healthy work-life balance. Would you like to work in a challenging and supporting environment? Then join us and take the opportunity to make a real difference!   For further information, please visit: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university http://www.sweden.se https://www.maxiv.lu.se/about-us/careers/compensation-benefits/ Probationary period may apply. MAX IV is a Swedish national large-scale research infrastructure hosted by Lund University. It provides scientists from Sweden and abroad, with intense x-rays and state-of-the-art instrumentation for research in areas such as engineering, physics, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. Its 16 beamlines receive up to 2 000 scientists annually, conducting ground-breaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the brilliant X-rays. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.