The European Spallation Source (ESS), a multi-disciplinary research facility, is a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) based in Lund, Sweden. ESS is building the world’s most powerful neutron source, which will enable ground-breaking experiments that address pressing global challenges in energy, health and the environment. ESS will be a cornerstone of the European and global development of advanced materials research and technology.

ESS is searching for a Director General (DG), with overall responsibility for the strategic leadership and development of ESS. The DG, together with the highly skilled staff, will deliver the completion of ESS construction, the transition to routine operation, and the development of a world class research programme, fully exploiting the capabilities of the neutron source for top-level research, technological development, innovation and societal challenges.