Senior Research Engineer at Myfab Uppsala (1-2 positions) Full-time

Senior Research Engineer at Myfab Uppsala

Uppsala University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Would you like to contribute to creating an environment for world-leading research? We are looking for someone with a research background combined with strong technical skills, who is motivated by providing practical support for research and innovation. Apply for the position of Senior Research Engineer today!

Permanent full-time position with start as soon as possible (or as agreed). A probationary period may be applied.

Myfab is a national research infrastructure who is dedicated to enabling excellent research and innovation using advanced equipment in a cleanroom environment. Myfab Uppsala is part of the Department of Materials Science, where the goal is to provide an environment for successful and valuable research and education focused on materials science solutions to important societal challenges.

Our department is an exciting workplace with research spanning a broad range of engineering-related fields, from fundamental research to large-scale applied research. We maintain close connections with students through our involvement in Bachelor's, and Master's programmes. The department consists of seven divisions with different research focuses, as well as an administrative unit providing support and services. It is an international workplace with approximately 230 employees.

Uppsala University, as a Swedish authority, places great importance on creating good conditions for work-life balance. You will be offered attractive benefits such as generous annual leave and a favorable occupational pension scheme.

About Myfab Uppsala

Myfab Uppsala provides equipment and processes for the fabrication of structures and components at nanometer-scale dimensions, as well as for materials analysis and characterization. The operations are mainly conducted in a 2 000 m² cleanroom housing more than 150 instruments. Examples of instrument groups include lithography, dry etching, thin film deposition, and electron microscopy.

The laboratory is an open-access facility with a large number of users. Most users come from research groups in engineering or natural sciences, but many also come from other disciplines, universities, or companies. We continuously support nearly 500 users, making our laboratory and its staff key contributors to leading-edge research. In addition to Uppsala, Myfab is also present at KTH, Chalmers, and Lund University.

The staff at Myfab Uppsala are responsible for operating the laboratory and its equipment, as well as providing various forms of hands on user support. We are approximately 10 employees directly employed at the laboratory, with several additional staff seconded part-time from research groups.

We are now seeking a Senior Research Engineer responsible for technical operations and user support related to a number of research instruments.

Duties

As a Senior Research Engineer at Myfab Uppsala, you will play a central role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-functioning laboratory operation. The position involves responsibility for a number of research instruments, including both technical maintenance and user support.

Through preventive maintenance and calibration, you will ensure reliable and efficient operation. You will verify that equipment meets documented performance requirements and delivers specified process results. You will follow manufacturer instructions and develop internal routines adapted to operational needs. In case of faults, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and necessary repairs. The role also includes continuous contact with suppliers and external service providers to ensure that equipment and materials meet operational requirements. In connection with new investments, you will contribute technical and process expertise to procurement processes and lead installation and commissioning after delivery.

An important part of the role is to train new users so they can safely and efficiently operate the equipment, as well as to provide ongoing support in their daily work. You will act as an expert resource and actively contribute to creating a safe and well-organized workplace. Another key responsibility is to make the laboratory's collective process resources accessible to external users through service assignments. You will also drive continuous improvement efforts, focusing on safe operation, reliable performance, and high-quality service.

The work is mainly conducted in a cleanroom environment and places high demands on accuracy, safety, and quality. The role involves both independent work and close collaboration with other laboratory staff, external service personnel, and users. As part of Myfab Uppsala, you are expected to contribute actively and proactively to a well-functioning research environment. Documentation must be created and maintained to ensure knowledge transfer and effective follow-up. Laboratory operations are a collaborative team effort, where all staff contribute to the overall mission.

Qualifications

• PhD with an experimental and materials-related focus in physics, chemistry, or engineering.
• Extensive experience in experimental research with hands-on responsibility for instruments in materials analysis, thin film technology, and/or micro-/nanofabrication.
• Good ability to communicate in English, both spoken and written.
• Basic computer skills.

Merits / Additional qualifications

• Good ability to communicate in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Specific practical expertise in one or more of the following areas: mechanical systems, electrical engineering, control electronics, vacuum systems, and gas distribution.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The role requires a high level of accuracy, initiative, and independence, as well as the ability to work efficiently both individually and collaboratively. We also expect a service-oriented attitude and that you contribute actively and with engagement to the overall laboratory operations.

Consideration may also be given to how the applicant's experience and skills complement and strengthen the existing competence profile of the team.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via the university's recruitment system and should include:

• A cover letter describing yourself, why you are interested in the position, and why you are a suitable candidate.
• CV (maximum 2 pages).
• A copy of your degree certificate.
• Any additional materials you wish to include (copies of transcripts, references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

The application must be written in Swedish or English. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be invited for interviews during the application period.

About the position: Permanent employment. A six-month probationary period may apply. Full-time (100%). Start as soon as possible. Location: Uppsala

For further information, please contact Laboratory Manager Stefan Nygren, stefan.nygren@angstrom.uu.se

Please submit your application no later than May 28, 2026, reference number UFV-PA 2026/737