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Postdoctoral researcher

BatMAX PostDoc at MAX IV (XRD-CT)

Lund University

Postdoc at MAX IV DanMAX to develop XRD-CT hardware, scanning methods and reconstruction software for battery research within the BatMAX consortium and Battery Matrix.

Lund, SwedenMAX IV Laboratory, DanMAX beamline, BatMAX consortiumMonthly salary, amount not stated

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Vacancy terms

Career stage: Postdoctoral researcher
Employment type: Not stated
Contract: Not stated
Contract ends: Not stated
Original contract term: At least 2 years and at most 3 years under the postdoc agreement; exact duration not stated
Schedule: 100%, full time
Workplace: Not stated
FTE: Not stated
Salary: Monthly salary, amount not stated
Department or school: MAX IV Laboratory, DanMAX beamline, BatMAX consortium
Posted: 13 Jul 2026

Role

Responsibilities

Lead XRD-CT development at DanMAX
Develop hardware, scanning algorithms and reconstruction software
Support beamline operation and users
Develop battery research using XRD-CT
Plan beamtime and conduct experiments
Analyse results and write scientific articles

Candidate profile

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

PhD in chemistry, physics, engineering or closely related subject
Experience with X-ray imaging or diffraction such as XRD-CT, 3D-XRD, micro/nanoCT or STXM
Programming for data analysis such as Python
Ability to work independently and in teams
Excellent English and communication skills

Requirements

Documented X-ray imaging or diffraction research experience and programming for data analysis.
PhD or international equivalent in chemistry, physics, engineering or closely related field, normally completed no more than three years before the application deadline.
XRD-CT
3D-XRD
micro/nanoCT
STXM
Python
Tomographic reconstruction
Hardware and software development
Beamline user support

Preferred qualifications

Tomographic reconstruction
Synchrotron or neutron experiments
Electrochemistry and batteries
Solid-state or sodium-ion battery chemistry
User-support experience at research facilities

Employment conditions

100%, full time
At least 2 years and at most 3 years under the postdoc agreement; exact duration not stated

Employment package

Benefits

Monthly salary, amount not stated
MAX IV states opportunities for personal development and work-life balance. Specific relocation or visa support is not stated.
100%, full time
At least 2 years and at most 3 years under the postdoc agreement; exact duration not stated

Application

Documents and steps

Documents

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Steps

Apply through Lund University Grade Varbi Recruit using jobID 943545.

Official evidence

Why this vacancy is published

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Application Route

Apply through Lund University Grade Varbi Recruit using jobID 943545.

Lund University

Employment Terms

Monthly salary, amount not stated; MAX IV states opportunities for personal development and work-life balance. Specific relocation or visa support is not stated.; 100%, full time; At least 2 years and at most 3 years under the postdoc agreement; exact duration not stated

Lund University

Identity And Deadline

Official MAX IV vacancy lists PA2026/1952, full-time postdoc, deadline 31 August 2026, and PhD in chemistry, physics, engineering or closely related subject with X-ray imaging/diffraction and programming experience.

Lund University

Location And Contract

Lund; Sweden; 100%, full time; Temporary fixed-term postdoctoral employment

Lund University

Qualifications And Requirements

PhD in chemistry, physics, engineering or closely related subject; Experience with X-ray imaging or diffraction such as XRD-CT, 3D-XRD, micro/nanoCT or STXM; Programming for data analysis such as Python; Ability to work independently and in teams; Excellent English and communication skills; Tomographic reconstruction; Synchrotron or neutron experiments; Electrochemistry and batteries; Solid-state or sodium-ion battery chemistry; User-support experience at research facilities

Lund University

Salary Or Compensation

Monthly salary, amount not stated

Lund University

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