About the position
Postdoctoral Researcher in Single-Crystal X-ray Diffraction (Materials and Chemical Science)
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with expertise in single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD) for a two-year postdoctoral position in materials science at the DanMAX and SINCRYS beamlines at MAX IV Laboratory in Lund, Sweden.
The SCS will serve a broad user community, including academic researchers and industrial partners, particularly those with limited prior experience of synchrotron-based research or single-crystal diffraction techniques.
In addition to supporting user operations and SCS, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue a research program under the supervision of the SINCRYS beamline scientist.
The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art synchrotron instrumentation and be encouraged to initiate and participate in collaborative research projects in structural chemistry and materials science, working closely with researchers in the DanMAX/SINCRYS team, Aarhus University and MAX IV.
Depending on the candidate’s interests and expertise, research activities may include studies of functional materials, advanced crystallographic methods, automated and high-throughput crystallography, or the development of new applications enabled by the beamline.
The combination of beamline commissioning, crystallography service, and research provides an excellent platform for developing a long-term career in synchrotron science and/or crystallography.
The SINCRYS project is led by Aarhus University and carried out in close collaboration with MAX IV Laboratory, Sweden's national synchrotron facility hosted by Lund University.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of mail-in and remote-access crystallography services
Opportunities and career development
Gain experience in large-scale research infrastructure and beamline operations
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop.
Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU.
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development.
We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent.
You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
What you’ll bring
- Gain experience in large-scale research infrastructure and beamline operations
- Qualification requirements
- Applicants must have:
- Experience in chemical/materials crystallography (e.g. small unit-cell systems)
- Assessment criteria and other qualifications:
- Experience in the Python programming language
- Experience in mounting micro-crystals
- Experience with experiments at synchrotron radiation sources
- Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
At a glance
- Position type
- Other early career
- Institution
- Aarhus University
- Department
- Department of Chemistry
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Denmark, DK
Australia, AU - Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Salaried
Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8. - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- Not stated
Research focus
- Discipline
- Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics
- Research area
- Not stated
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Python
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 18 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 02 Oct 2026 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 18 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
Deadline All applications must be received no later than 2 October 2026.
How to apply
Apply
Application procedure
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Questions about application and proces
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Contact: lkrause@chem.au.dkhr.nattech@au.dk
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