Scientific Data - Software developer, temporary position, 20%

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 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 an opportunity for part time work in an exciting scientific environment?

Your team
The MAX IV Scientific Data group develops and supports software projects for data acquisition and analysis from the beamline experimental stations.

We deal with challenging high data
rates and large data volumes using modern software frameworks and computing infrastructure,
integrating them into effective, high performance and sustainable services. Team members work
closely together with MAX IV scientists, engineers, beamline users, HPC experts and with MAX
IV partners from the Nordic academia, industry and other large-scale facilities. We see this position as especially suitable for current students.

Work duties and areas of responsibility
The main activities of the Scientific Data group cover the acquisition and processing of data from
X-ray detectors; the operation and performance of such detectors themselves; the development of
software and methods for data visualisation, correction and analysis; development and support of
scientific software infrastructure for analysis of data from synchrotron experiments. There are
opportunities for project work in all of these areas – with a blend of the mathematical/analytical
with scientific software engineering - depending on the abilities and interest of the successful
candidate. 

To be successful in this role you need to have the following qualifications
• Have at least 60 hp (Bachelor or Master degree program) in Science, Mathematics,
Engineering, e-Sciences, or similar field
• Have a good knowledge of fundamentals of scientific programming in a high-level
programming language (e.g Python, C++) in a Linux environment
• Be comfortable working in an English speaking group.

One or more of the below are seen as merits
• Theoretical and/or experimental knowledge in relevant scientific techniques or technology:
X-ray scattering, imaging or spectroscopy; X-ray detectors
• Practical experience in a scientific software project related to Photon and Neutron sciences
in general or an experiment at MAX IV
• Basic experience with collaborative software development
• Practical experience in data acquisition or data analysis.

As a person you..
• take initiative to solve problems
• are creative, flexible and performance oriented
• have an ability to cooperate and work with others.

We encourage students to apply
Interviews are planned to be conducted during week 36-37.
The employment is on-site at the laboratory in Lund.
This is a part-time (20%) temporary employment with end date 2024-06-14.

For further information, please visit:
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-lund-university/work-lund-university
http://www.sweden.se
https://www.maxiv.lu.se/about-us/careers/compensation-benefits/

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MAX IV is a Swedish national large-scale research laboratory hosted by Lund University. It provides scientists from Sweden as well as internationally, with state-of-the-art instrumentation for research in areas such as engineering, physics, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. It will receive up to 2 000 scientists annually, conducting ground-breaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the brilliant X-ray light.

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