Academic Technical position at Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University: Development and user support at the DanMAX beamline

The Department of Chemistry is seeking applications for an academic candidate. The position includes scientific, administrative and teaching tasks at the DanMAX beamline at the MAX IV Laboratory in Lund, Sweden.

The intended start date for this appointment is 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible.

Job description
The candidate is expected to contribute to:

• Installation and maintenance of beamline hardware, in particular the two end stations for powder diffraction.
• Assistance and support of users both during the planning phase, beamtime, and to a limited extent during the data analysis.
• Commissioning and support of additional sample environments
• Development and maintenance of beamline-related software, e.g., control software and online data analysis.
• Participate in teaching relevant laboratory courses.
• Maintaining contact with the Danish user community to disseminate possibilities at DanMAX and consultancy on data analysis.

The candidate will be part of the team operating DanMAX (www.maxiv.lu.se/danmax), and the workplace will be the MAX IV Laboratory in Lund, Sweden.

The DanMAX beamline is a collaboration between Aarhus University, the Technical University of Denmark, University of Copenhagen and Lund University. It is designed to perform materials science using 15-35 keV X-rays for powder X-ray diffraction and full field imaging. There is a strong focus on in situ and in operando experiments. AU is heading the design and implementation of PXRD. The PXRD2D instrument at DanMAX is in regular user operation. During 2025 the successful candidate will take part in bringing the high resolution PXRD instrument, HERDi, into operation.

Approximately 70-75% of available beam time is used for peer-reviewed experiments. The remainder is used for development, commissioning, and in-house research. The candidate will participate in all of these activities.

Your profile
Candidates must have a PhD in chemistry, crystallography, materials science, or equivalent. He/she must also have a strong background in crystallographic techniques, particularly powder diffraction, PXRD data modeling, and texture modeling, to support both the user and scientific programs at DanMAX.

Candidates must have extensive experience using synchrotron and neutron facilities. Documented experience with instrumentation development and Python programming is required. Experience in supporting and training users is beneficial.

We offer a job opportunity at a vibrant and inspiring international research infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a team contributor with the ability to oversee their own tasks and maintain an organized approach. You appreciate engaging with colleagues across various roles, including scientific, academic, and technical-administrative staff, and you enjoy interaction with students at all levels. We expect that you can structure your time and carry out tasks efficiently on your own.

You are proficient in English. Candidates, who do not speak Danish, are encouraged to take Danish courses.

We offer the opportunity to work in a distinguished scientific and educational environment and to support your development, e.g. through courses and conference participation.

Place of work
The place of work is Fotongatan 2, 224 84 Lund, Sweden in the MAX IV Laboratory.

Further information
For further information on the position, please contact Senior Researcher Mads Ry Jørgensen (tel +45 40582996, mads@chem.au.dk).

Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/

Department: Kemi, Institut for/Chemistry, Dept. of

Deadline: 04 May 2025

Location: Aarhus C Langelandsgade 140