Working at HFML-FELIX

HFML-FELIX operates under the guidance of a mission and culture statement. These are made up of the goals and values that are important to us. Our mission provides direction on what we should aim to achieve, whilst the culture speaks of the ideals we wish to uphold while doing so.

The mission of HFML-FELIX comprises three strongly intertwined main pillars guiding our efforts:

1. Innovate: develop high field magnets, infrared/THz free electron laser sources and related instrumentation.
2. Discover: a leading in-house research program with a broad research portfolio.
3. Operate: an international, open-access user facility.

We strive to be an organisation where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves. Our aim is to have a diverse and inclusive work culture where, irrespective of cultural, ethnic or religious background, gender, sexual orientation, health and age, everybody is needed.

We have regular meetings with our internal think tank, in which a group of team members from every part of our organisation comes up with new ways to improve our work culture. Anyone is welcome to join the think tank or suggest subjects for these meetings.

Our facilities offer the space to put ideas to the test. We foster an open intellectual climate, in which we inspire and challenge each other and where each individual’s qualities are able to flourish. In accordance with careful, honest and transparent scientific practice, we push the boundaries of our knowledge and will always remain eager to learn and discover more.