Arbetsbeskrivning

The European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden is a partnership of 13 European countries with the mission to design, construct and operate the world’s most powerful neutron source. Working with us means being part of a challenging and exciting work environment, at a stunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. About the position We are now looking to appoint a summer worker for the Detector group in the NSS (Neutron Scattering System) division.  The Detector group is responsible for design, production, assembly, testing, installation, commission, reparation, and maintenance of the detectors and the peripheral systems. Now, the Detector group is expanding in its capacity to receive detector systems from ESS In-Kind partners as well as to produce ESS own detector systems for the delivery of ESS’ first 16 instruments. As a Junior Detector Scientist summer worker your main tasks will be as following: • Support assembly and testing work for novel MPGD neutron detectors • Perform simulations of detector systems in ESS beamline • Support development of software for readout and data analysis systems About you A suitable background for this position would be: • Having bachelor’s degree in Physics • Having hands-on experience with detector systems • Familiar with simulation tools for particle or nuclear physics can be advantageous • Good written and oral communication skills in English • Minimum age 18 years. We believe that you enjoy communicating and collaborating with a variety of people in an international environment. You are good at taking initiative and not afraid to ask questions. Duration and location This is a summer work position of 6 weeks.  Planned start date is July 1, 2026 or per agreement. Your workplace is on-site at ESS in Lund, Sweden.  How to apply  Please provide your CV in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note that we only accept applications via the ESS website. The last day to apply is 12th of April, 2026. Certain roles at ESS require health and safety and/or security checks, which may be carried out during the recruitment process.   For further information regarding the position, please contact Recruiting Manager Chung-Chuan Lai at [email protected] For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Nerusha Naicker on [email protected] or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at [email protected]   We look forward to receiving your application!