BatMAX PostDoc at MAX IV (NanoCT)

Lund University

Postdoctoral researcher at MAX IV developing nano computed tomography at the DanMAX beamline for battery research, including experimental control, phase retrieval, reconstruction and in-operando methods.

Lund, Skåne län, SwedenMAX IV Laboratory, DanMAX beamline; position hosted by Division of Materials Physics at Chalmers University of TechnologyPostdoctoral researcherMonthly salary, amount not stated

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Vacancy terms

Career stage: Postdoctoral researcher
Employment type: Postdoctoral researcher
Contract: Temporary fixed-term postdoctoral employment
Contract ends: Not stated
Original contract term: At least 2 years and at most 3 years; exact appointment period not stated
Schedule: Full-time
Workplace: Not stated
FTE: Not stated
Salary: Monthly salary, amount not stated
Department or school: MAX IV Laboratory, DanMAX beamline; position hosted by Division of Materials Physics at Chalmers University of Technology
Posted: 13 Jul 2026

Role

Responsibilities

Lead development of nanoCT as a practically usable DanMAX technique
Participate in beamline operation, user support and hardware/software maintenance
Develop nanoCT battery research
Plan and conduct BatMAX experiments, analyse results and write scientific articles

Candidate profile

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

PhD in chemistry, physics or closely related discipline
X-ray imaging research experience
Python or comparable data-analysis programming

Requirements

PhD in chemistry, physics or a closely related subject
For postdoc appointment, the PhD or equivalent must normally have been completed no more than three years before the application deadline, subject to stated exceptions
Proven experience with X-ray imaging techniques such as µCT, nanoCT, TXM or similar
Computer programming for data analysis, such as Python
X-ray imaging
NanoCT development
Experimental control
Phase retrieval and reconstruction
Excellent command of English
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication and teamwork skills

Preferred qualifications

X-ray optics for imaging
Synchrotron or neutron experiments
Electrochemistry and batteries
Solid-state or sodium-ion battery chemistries
User support at research facilities

Employment conditions

First day of employment: as per agreement
One position
Full-time equivalent: 100%

Employment package

Benefits

Monthly salary, amount not stated
Multicultural research environment
Personal-development opportunities
Work-life balance support
At least 2 years and at most 3 years; exact appointment period not stated
Full-time
Temporary fixed-term postdoctoral employment

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