Accelerator Operator (PA2026/898)

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Lund University, MAX IV , Accelerator operations

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.

Would you like to run the world’s brightest light source?

The Accelerator Operations Group works at the front-line of the MAX-IV facility, providing optimal beam conditions for each of our three world-class accelerators.

As an Accelerator Operator, your tasks will include:

• Maintaining the necessary beam conditions
• Documenting issues and actions as they arise, and troubleshooting system failures
• Handover to incoming operators on shift changes
• Radiation safety tasks when necessary
• Machine development, automation, and documentation tasks

The role of Accelerator Operator consists entirely of shift work, with operator coverage needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are interested in a half-time position (50%), this may be considered during the hiring process.

To be successful in this role, you need to have the following qualifications

• You perform well as a shift worker, and are willing and able to work during evenings, nights, as well as during the weekend.
• You have a Bachelors degree or equivalent in physics or engineering, and/or significant experience in the operation of large, complex, scientific facilities.
• You have an ability to take the initiative to fix problems before they arise, and to develop solutions to allow the smoother running of our accelerators
• Previous experience in the operation of accelerators in synchrotron facilities is a considerable advantage
• You have strong programming skills, with experience in interfacing with modern control systems being a major plus.

Knowledge of Python and/or Matlab is advantageous.

Previous experience of operating particle accelerators is a significant advantage.

As a person you have strong communications skills, and are comfortable solving problems within a team. You consider yourself to be a careful and efficient problem solver, naturally balancing the risks and rewards of various solutions to find the best way forward. You thrive in environments where you are expected to take the initiative.

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!


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Compensation & benefits - MAX IV (lu.se)

Probation period may apply. 

Type of employment
Permanent position - (starting with a temporary contract)

Contract type
Part-time

First day of employment
As per agreement

Salary
Monthly salary

Number of positions
1

Full-time equivalent
75

City
Lund

County
Skåne län

Country
Sweden

Reference number
PA2026/898

Contact

• Stephen Molloy, +46-722400088, stephen.molloymaxiv.lu.se

Union representative

• OFR/S: Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222936, stst.lu.se
• SACO: Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds , 046-2229364, kanslisaco-s.lu.se

Published
13.Mar.2026

Last application date
27.Mar.2026

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