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The European Spallation Source (ESS) is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today. Our goal is to become the brightest source of neutrons for science and technology and be operational by the end of this decade. A state-of-the-art suite of neutron scattering instruments will be made available to address a wide range of scientific fields in fundamental and materials science. Powered by the world’s most advanced linear proton accelerator, ESS will enable cutting-edge research in materials science, energy, health, and the environment for decades to come.  Join us in shaping the future of science - from the ground up.    The ESS Administration Directorate invites applications for a Project Coordinator position for the Horizon Europe project PRIME-ARI (Professionalisation and Innovation in Management and Engineering for Analytical Research Infrastructures). PRIME-ARI is a recently awarded European collaborative project coordinated by ESS and focused on strengthening the operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term impact of analytical Research Infrastructures across Europe.  The project brings together leading European research infrastructures and stakeholders to develop and deliver structured training programmes for RI personnel. Through a series of courses organised within Management and Engineering modules, the project aims to address key skills and capability gaps across the Physical Sciences and Engineering RI landscape.     About the role:  ESS is seeking an organised, collaborative, and proactive Project Coordinator to lead the coordination and implementation of the PRIME-ARI project. In this role, you will act as the main interface with the European Commission and consortium partners, ensuring high-quality project delivery in line with the Grant Agreement, Description of Action (DoA), and project objectives.  You will play a central role in coordinating project governance, reporting, communication, training activities, and stakeholder engagement across a diverse European consortium. The position requires strong organisational and communication skills, as well as experience working with EU-funded collaborative projects.  Day-to-day, you will:  Act as Project Coordinator for the EU-funded collaborative research and innovation project, ensuring delivery in line with contractual obligations and project objectives  Serve as the primary contact point with the European Commission and ensure timely and accurate communication  Coordinate consortium activities, meetings, reporting, and follow-up actions across project partners  Oversee project implementation, timelines, deliverables, milestones, and risk management  Support financial monitoring and ensure compliance with Horizon Europe rules and reporting requirements  Coordinate the design, development, and implementation of hybrid and physical training programmes, schools, and curricula aligned with project objectives on professionalisation and skills development  Coordinate communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities together with work package leaders and consortium partners  Contribute to building long-term impact, collaboration, and capacity development across European Research Infrastructures     About you:  University degree in public or business administration, European studies, education sciences, social sciences, media studies or other relevant field.   Experience coordinating EU-funded projects, ideally within Horizon Europe or H2020 programmes  Strong stakeholder management skills across academia, industry, and/or the public sector  Solid financial literacy, including experience with project budgets, eligibility rules, and audits  Excellent organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders simultaneously  Strong written and verbal communication skills in English  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international environment  Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe     Desirable experience:  Experience with multi-country and multi-institution governance structures  Existing network within European Research Infrastructures or the EU funding ecosystem     Duration & Location  The position is a fixed-term role linked to the PRIME-ARI project (30 months starting 1 October 2026). The workplace will be situated at the ESS campus in Lund, Sweden. Occasional international travel is expected.     To apply:   A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.  If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website.   We will review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The latest date of application will be on June 21, 2026. First round of interviews (via Zoom) is planned to take place on July 1-3, 2026 and second round of interviews (onsite) are planned for July 27-31, 2026.   For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Louise Jönegård on [email protected] or Florian Weissbach on mailto:[email protected].   For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Nuno Elias on mailto:[email protected] or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at mailto:[email protected]

The European Spallation Source is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today. The project includes the most powerful linear proton accelerator ever built, a five-tonne, helium-cooled tungsten target wheel, 15 state-of-the-art neutron instruments, a suite of laboratories, and a super-computing data management and software development centre. In the context of its history and future as a scientific organisation, however, it is more than the sum of its parts. It is a brand-new Big Science organisation, and we are building it from the ground up.Come and shape the future of science with us!     The ESS Science Directorate invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Diffraction & Imaging Division. The Diffraction and Imaging Division is home to the instrument scientists and instrument operations engineers working on designing, constructing, and operating the DREAM, MAGiC, BEER, HEIMDAL, ODIN, and TBL beamlines. This position is associated with the powder diffractometer DREAM.   About the role:  ESS is searching for an engaged and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work within the Diffraction & Imaging Division. The work will be focused on experimental studies of novel nanoparticle electrode materials for Li/Na-ion batteries. In particular, the correlation between crystal structure/morphology of nanoparticles and battery performance will be studied by a combination of neutron powder diffraction (NPD), neutron pair-distribution function (nPDF), and small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) measurements. Design of the experiments, data reduction, and data analysis are essential responsibilities for this position.    Day-to-day, you will:  Prepare and participate in NPD, nPDF and SANS experiments at ESS and other facilities  Analyze collected data  Contribute to the development and commissioning of the electrochemical cell at the DREAM instrument  Travel to partner institutions to collaborate on data analysis and cell design  Document and communicate results through clear notes, reports, and presentations  Present results at national and international conferences   Essential qualifications:  PhD, within the subjects of physics, material science, or chemistry  Hands-on experience in NPD and nPDF measurements  Solid foundation in crystallography  Demonstrated ability to conduct high‑impact research, evidenced by publications in peer‑reviewed journals and/or presentations at scientific conferences  Ability to work collaboratively and independently  Good interpersonal communication and presentation skills  Flexibility to requests to work out-of-hours   Responsible attitude to personal safety and the safety of others  Willingness and availability to travel internationally  Excellent oral and written English skills  Desirable experience:  Experience with the software for diffraction data analysis (GSAS/FullProf, PDFgui, RMCprofile)   Experience with time-of-flight neutron scattering  Experience in designing sample environment equipment for neutron scattering experiments  Duration & Location  The position is a fixed term role for about 3 years and the workplace will be situated in Lund (Sweden), with frequent travels to Uppsala and Essen. Application & Contact  A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.  If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and follow the instructions. Please submit your application as soon as you can, the latest day of application will be June 8, 2026.   First round of interviews (via Zoom) will take place on June 11 and 12, 2026.   For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Louise Jönegård on [email protected] or Hiring Manager Mikhail Feygenson on mailto:[email protected].    For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Nerusha Naicker on mailto:[email protected] or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at mailto:[email protected]       We look forward to receiving your application!Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website.Certain roles require additional background screening processes and health and safety checks, which will be performed during the recruitment process. For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process in general, please follow this link: https://europeanspallationsource.se/careers   We have made our media choice regarding recruitments and kindly decline contact with media sellers.