ESS is at an exciting turning point. It is in transition from being a construction site, to being an operating facility. To help us realise our goal of being the most powerful neutron source in the world, we are now looking for an Instrument Scientist for the FREIA Instrument to join our Large Scale Structures Division. 

FREIA is a horizontal sample neutron reflectometry instrument designed specifically with the needs of the soft matter, and bio-science communities in mind. The instrument is designed to enable fast kinetic measurements on free liquid surfaces. Supported by the FREIA team including the lead scientist, data scientist, operations engineer, and our in-kind partner, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, you will be tasked with helping to deliver the FREIA instrument to hot commissioning and prepare the instrument for user operations.  

The FREIA instrument team are responsible for commissioning of the instrument, both with and without neutrons, for planning and implementation of further developments and upgrades of the instrument. The team will make delivery of state-of-the-art scientific capabilities for internal and external users to enable the wider science community to advance science and technology, and for pushing the state-of-the-art capabilities of neutron reflectometry.