Within the Science Directorate, the Scientific Support Division provides the ESS neutron science program with experimental support including sample environments, user laboratories, deuteration, and hall coordination in close collaboration with the Instrument Divisions.

The Sample Environment group supports all sample environments that will be used on ESS instruments by providing systems for soft and hard condensed matter, life science and chemistry experiments. This includes equipment for applying magnetic/electric fields, controlling extreme temperature and pressure, regulation of humidity, surface tension, handling of gases and applying mechanical stress and loading to samples.

The ESS is seeking to appoint a Sample Environment group leader to manage the sample environment team and lead the development of an internationally competitive sample environment suite and operational service.

As the Sample Environment group leader you will occupy a key position in the science directorate, in which you will manage all aspects of the sample environment development and operations to support the ESS neutron user programme.