The ESS is at a pivotal moment in its development, transitioning from a construction site to an operational facility. As we prepare for the start of scientific use of neutron instruments and user activities, anticipated to begin in 2027, we are seeking a Group Leader for our Research Coordination Office. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Group Leader will oversee the expansion of the team over the next two years to achieve the steady-state operational configuration. 

The main activities of the Research Coordination Office will include: 

• Scientific administrative support to the science directorate. 
• User office implementation and running. 
• User community development and support. 
• Industrial use coordination activities. 
• Grants implementation and administration. 
• Provision of library service.
• Outreach about science including conference, workshop, school and seminar administration and collaboration in maintaining science web pages. 
• Master, PhD and postdoc programmes administrative coordination. 

As the Research Coordination Office Group Leader, you will occupy a key position at the ESS and be expected to: 

• Provide support to the science director in scientific management, activity reports and strategic documentation redaction 
• Manage a team with an emphasis on staff cohesion and efficiency and orient the group’s actions towards high quality of service. 
• Oversee the implementation of a strategy for academic and industrial user access. 
• Contribute to the development of the overall ESS science strategy. 
• Promote scientific life throughout the facility. 
• Oversee the expansion of the team and group activities to achieve steady-state operational configuration. 

 This is a permanent, full-time, position based in Lund, Sweden.