Applied Electromagnetics Engineer/Physicist Full-time

Applied Electromagnetics Engineer/Physicist

Lund University, MAX IV, Accelerator development

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world's top universities. The University has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

MAX IV operates two storage rings and a linear accelerator to produce synchrotron radiation. Its largest accelerator, the 3 GeV electron storage ring, was the first in the world to use a multi-bend-achromat lattice, enabling ultrahigh-brightness light with extremely low emittance. Only a few such next-generation storage rings exist today, though many facilities worldwide are now upgrading in this direction.

To stay at the forefront, MAX IV is designing a major upgrade of the 3 GeV ring, called MAX 4 U, aiming to deliver outstanding improvements in lightsource performance. This includes the development of innovative magnet and RF systems.

MAX IV is looking for an Electromagnetic Systems Engineer/Physicist to contribute to the development of new electromagnetic systems for MAX IV and MAX 4 U, with the opportunity to gradually take on increased technical responsibility for key accelerator components.

You will be working in the Accelerator Development group consisting of a wide variety of experts within the accelerator field, including accelerator physicists, high-frequency structure and magnet experts, and laser experts. The Accelerator Development team is a part of MAX IV Accelerator Division, which is responsible for developing and operating all accelerator-based light sources at MAX IV. This division is also charged with carrying out the major accelerator upgrade in the MAX 4 U project.

Electromagnetic systems are essential to the performance and development of the MAX IV accelerators. Their reliability and precision are key to stable operation and high-quality light delivery to our users. As part of MAX 4 U, several advanced accelerator systems will be developed and commissioned. We are therefore looking for an Electromagnetic Systems Engineer/Physicist who will play a key role in these developments while strengthening MAX IV's in-house expertise and supporting our existing accelerator systems.

Would you like to help develop the next generation of accelerator technology at one of the brightest light sources in the world?

Your main work tasks will be:

• Design, development, testing, and commissioning of advanced electromagnetic systems for MAX IV and MAX 4 U, such as:
• RF electron guns
• DC and AC magnets
• RF-based structures
• Contribute to the technical responsibility for electromagnetic accelerator subsystems.
• Preserve and strengthen in-house expertise in electromagnetic systems.
• Support the operation of the MAX IV accelerator systems.

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

• University degree in Engineering or Physics or equivalent.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Below are seen as merits:

• Experience with electromagnetic design and simulation tools such as CST studio, COMSOL, GdfidL or FEMM.
• Previous experience in design of electromagnetic systems for particle accelerators such as:
• RF electron guns
• DC and AC magnets
• RF based structures
• Project management skills.
• Experience working with particle accelerators.

As a person you are collaborative and comfortable working as part of a team, while also being able to work independently and take initiative. You are curious, eager to learn, and have a genuine interest in technology.

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 scientists 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!