Careers

Recruitment

ESS recruits worldwide. Vacancies are advertised on our website, and on ESS LinkedIn.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement

ESS is committed to a diverse and non-discriminatory workplace. It actively recruits, develops, and retains talented individuals from varied backgrounds and origins. ESS policy ensures equal, fair, and respectful treatment of all current or potential staff, irrespective of sex, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, union membership, or political affiliation.

ESS also commits to taking prompt and necessary action if it becomes aware of any unfair or discriminatory practices.

Selection of Candidates

The selection of candidates typically takes place 1-2 weeks after the application deadline. When selecting candidates we consider the candidate's knowledge (education, experience), skills (ability to do the work, performance) and attitude (motivation, suitability for the position, behavioural competences).

After reviewing your application, we will either invite you for an interview or inform you that you are no longer being considered for the position.

Hiring Process

The hiring process at ESS may differ slightly depending on the type of position and division among other factors.

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Benefits

The European Spallation Source offers the following employee benefits, which are dependent on whether an employee's place of work is based in Sweden or Denmark.

Employees at ESS in Sweden

Pension: all employees in Sweden are covered by occupational pension (ITP1) and national retirement pension
Pension consultation with SEB
Salary sacrifice for pension
Healthcare insurance (Nordeuropa Liv & Hälsa)
Occupational group life insurance (TGL)
Work injury insurance (TFA)
Career readjustment agreement (TRR)
Preventative healthcare benefit
Discount on gym membership
Base salary as specified in Pay Policy
Services as specified in individual relocation package
Business travel insurance (AIG)
Travel allowances
Free coffee and tea at office

Employees at DMSC in Copenhagen

Pension payments made into AonUP pension solution
Pension consultation with Aon Hewitt
Salary sacrifice for pension
Aon work injury insurance (Arbejdsskadeforsikring)
Base salary as specified in Pay Policy
Services as specified in individual relocation package
Business travel insurance (AIG)
Travel allowances
Free coffee and tea at office

Well-Being at ESS

Once we have recruited our competent staff, it's time to make sure that we keep them! At ESS, we see well-being among staff as an important factor in job satisfaction. We think physical, psychological and social well-being all are vital parts in creating a well-functioning work atmosphere. We as an organisation would like to contribute in the best possible way, and wish to facilitate easy access to different kinds of activities promoting this. For example, we offer preventive healthcare benefits and possibilities to exercise with your colleagues close to the workplace. Throughout the year, tournaments, lectures and other well-being activities are arranged.

Since many of our staff have moved to a completely new country, we think that social activities are crucial for psychological and social well-being. Social activities like After Works, Midsummer celebrations, Christmas Parties, etc., are arranged by our own Social Committee.

The overall ESS well-being goal is to be an attractive workplace where people feel good and are pleased with their work situation!