Summer worker in Scientific Data group – detector environmental control

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 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. Your team, work duties and areas of responsibility The MAX IV Scientific Data group develops and supports software projects for data acquisition and analysis from the beamline experimental stations. One core activity is the operation of X-ray detectors and their integration into the MAX IV control and data acquisition system. The MicroMAX beamline have recently acquired a 9Megapixel “Jungfrau” detector from the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. For safe operation this bespoke system requires control of its operating conditions in terms of temperature and humidity monitoring and cooling control. We are looking for a student to work on the implementation of this environmental and safety control. To be successful in this role you need to have the following qualifications • Be following a university curriculum in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, e-Sciences, or similar field and completed at least 120hp (equivalent to two year's fulltime studies). • Fundamentals of programming in a high-level language (Python, C/C++) in a Linux environment • Be comfortable working in an English-speaking group One or more of the below are seen as merits • Any experience controlling hardware using e.g. Python over a remote (serial) interface • Basic experience with collaborative software development As a person you.. • take initiative to solve problems • are creative, flexible and performance oriented • have an ability to work independently • have an ability to cooperate and work with others Preferred period is Monday June 15th to Friday August 7th.   MAX IV is a Swedish national large-scale research infrastructure hosted by Lund University. It provides scientists from Sweden and abroad, with intense x-rays and state-of-the-art instrumentation for research in areas such as engineering, physics, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. Its 16 beamlines receive up to 2 000 scientists annually, conducting ground-breaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the brilliant X-rays. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.