About the role:

ESS is entering a new era. We are transitioning from construction to operations, and our Detector Group (DetG) is central to this evolution. We are now looking for an experienced and people-focused scientist or engineer to lead our Technical Section within the Detector Group.

In this leadership role, you’ll be responsible for supporting the growth, performance, and wellbeing of a team of detector engineers and technicians. You will act as a bridge between DetG Technical Section members and senior group leadership, helping shape strategy while ensuring that individual voices are heard and supported. The role itself is split into a 40% management position with a 60% detector engineering/scientific responsibility.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will also remain technically active, contributing directly to detector R&D projects that match your expertise. You’ll play a visible role in the development of neutron detection systems – supporting everything from early-stage design through to integration, commissioning, and scientific use.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, manage, and mentor the Technical Section of the Detector Group.
• Provide career guidance and development support to section members.
• Represent the Technical Section in strategic and operational discussions with senior DetG leadership.
• Contribute technically to ongoing and future detector development initiatives.
• Present technical work at internal reviews, external conferences, and in publications.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices, quality standards, and engineering documentation protocols.

This is a permanent position and is based at the ESS Campus in Lund, Sweden.