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Postdoctoral position in Electrical Engineering towards Machine Learning for Internet of Things (IoT) (PA2024/116)

Lunds universitet, LTH, Electrical and Information Technology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish industry. Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/

Project description

The aim of this postdoc project is to tackle one of the main challenges in the machine learning domain. The project will be adapted to the background and expertise of the Postdoc, who will work in a cross-disciplinary research environment. An important part of the Postdoc’s work will be to develop the theoretical foundation of machine learning and new algorithms to address the challenges within the subject area of this position. Therefore, the Postdoc is expected to have a very good theoretical background in machine learning.

Description of the workplace

The Department of Electrical and Information Technology conducts high-quality research in a variety of areas in electrical engineering and computer science, ranging from pure theoretical research to applied projects in close collaboration with industry. It is at the forefront of international research in most of its areas. The Department of Electrical and Information Technology consists of about 100 active researchers, focusing on several research domains, including Secure and Networked Systems, Communications Engineering, Integrated Electronic Systems, Electromagnetics and Nanoelectronics, as well as Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning.

Subject description

Machine learning and artificial intelligence have attracted a lot of attention over the past few decades. Machine learning algorithms have been considered in many application domains, including Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous systems, medical and healthcare applications. The adoption of machine learning in these domains creates many new opportunities, but also involves several major challenges, e.g., complexity of machine learning algorithms, security and privacy concerns related to personal data and machine learning, as well as reliability and trust in the decisions made by machine learning algorithms. 

Work duties

The main duties involved in a postdoctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development. 

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

  • Research within the subject area.
  • Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
  • Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
  • Actively seeking external research funding.
  • Collaboration with industry and wider society.
  • Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualification requirements 

Appointment to a postdoctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Very good proficiency in machine learning.

Assessment criteria 

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a postdoctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Teaching skills. 

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years starting no later than January 1, 2025. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”

Welcome to apply!

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2025-01-01
Salary Monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/116
Contact
  • Amir Aminifar, amir.aminifar@eit.lth.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 15.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Deadline: 2024-03-15 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Post-doctoral fellow in machine learning, imaging and big data with focus on healthcare challenges (PA2024/385)

Lund University, CEC. Computational Science for Health & Environment

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description

The subject, which is part of the EU Horizon consortium project TARGET, involves computational and data handling aspects for development of personalised management of stroke related to atrial fibrillation. The paradigm of digital twins penetrates the project, which aims at development of decision support tools for the stroke pathway, pathophysiology and disease onset, progression, treatment and recovery.

The position is located with the research group of Computational Science for Health and Environment.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

List of work duties:

  • Research within AI and big data challenges together with some understanding of dynamical modeling.
  • Collaboration with academic institutions, healthcare and industry partners within the TARGET consortium.
  • Co-supervision of degree projects
  • Minor teaching tasks within an introductory machine learning course.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Good communication skills.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • Good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Independence.

Additional assessment criteria constituting an advantage:

  • Experience of using machine learning on healthcare data.
  • Experience with graph neural networks and structural casual models.
  • Experience using machine learning on imaging and/or multi-modal data.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

  • résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
  • a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
  • contact information of at least two references,
  • copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Negotiable/ According to the agreement
Salary Monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/385
Contact
  • Mattias Ohlsson, mattias.ohlsson@cec.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 08.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Deadline: 2024-03-08 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Postdoctoral position in Engineering Geology (PA2024/332)

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace

At the division of Engineering Geology, we work with education and research focussed on methods for assessing properties of geological materials, groundwater and civil engineering constructions as well as characterisation and monitoring of their structural health. We develop and use geophysical and non- destructive testing methods and also sampling and measurements at the ground, in water and in boreholes. The division has comprehensive equipment and experience from field investigations, chiefly with non-destructive testing, various geophysical methods, core-drilling and sampling (the national research infrastructure Riksriggen) and hydraulic testing. An important part of our activities is signal processing and methods for interpretation of measured data, among others inverse numerical modelling for assessment of material properties and integrated interpretation of different types of data.

We are in total about 20 colleagues at the division situated in the V-house, LTH. Approximately half of the employees are senior researchers and teachers, and the others are doctoral students, technicians and administrators. The research and development activities are mainly financed by grants from the major Swedish research councils and foundations associated with building and civil engineering technology as well as environmental and energy issues.

Subject description

Research on how DCIP (Direct Current resistivity and time-domain Induced Polarisation) tomography, SIP (Spectral Induced Polarisation) and MRS (Magnetic Resonance Sounding) / NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) can be used for determining the hydraulic properties in the underground. This will be done by measurement with surface-based geophysics and geophysical measurement with CPT (Cone Penetration Test) technology in boreholes. New algorithms should be developed for the inversion of DCIP data to extract permeability and hydraulic conductivity. Drilling, sampling, CPT, HPT, MRS/NMR, slug test shall be done at selected points. Subsequently, laboratory measurement with grain size analysis, SIP, NMR and permeability measurements of the samples are planned at the facilities of our project partner BGR in Berlin, Germany. 

Comparative analysis shall be made of the hydraulic properties from all methods, including analysis of representativeness, disturbance sensitivity and robustness in different measurement environments for the different methods.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development. 

The position entails travel in connection with meetings, conferences and field work, where the latter may require working outside normal office hours under physically demanding conditions.

Detailed description of the work duties:

  • Research within the subject area.
  • Planning and preparation for field and laboratory tests.
  • Set up and execute field measurements with DCIP/SIP, participate in field measurements with other methods (drilling, sampling, CPT, HPT, MRS/NMR, slug test). 
  • Set up and execute laboratory measurements with SIP, NMR, permeability and grain size.
  • Quality analyses and filtering of data for noise.
  • Adaptation and development of scripts and software for data handling, inversion, interpretation and visualisation.
  • Data processing, analysis, inversion and interpretation of field data with focus on hydraulic properties.
  • Writing field and project reports.
  • Present results at conferences and in peer-reviewed scientific articles.
  • Seeking external research funding.
  • Supervision of students on BSc, MSc and PhD level.
  • Collaboration with industry and wider society.
  • Administration linked to the tasks above is included.

Qualification requirements 

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English. 
  • Documented training and experience of electrical/electromagnetic methods under field and/or laboratory conditions.
  • Documented skills in data handling including writing scripts/software to automate it. 
  • Documented ability to organise, implement and lead field experiments.
  • Driving license.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Documented ability to present and publish results at national and international conferences and in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Assessment criteria 

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Teaching skills. 

Other meritorious qualifications:

  • Documented skills in Python programming.
  • Knowledge and experience in hydrogeophysics
  • Experience of the IP method in frequency domain (SIP).
  • Ability to successfully apply for and receive research funding.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV (including a list of publications) and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.). 

Welcome to apply!

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/332
Contact
  • Tina Martin, tina.martin@tg.lth.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 04.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Deadline: 2024-03-04 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Post-doctoral fellow in Synchrotron X-ray based studies related to materials, processes and sensors for the metals and production industry (PA2024/66)

Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description

The extreme brightness and unique properties of new X-ray and neutron sources such as MAX IV and ESS represent a huge leap forward in our ability to study important scientific questions for the metals and manufacturing industry. They uniquely allow researchers to look inside products with high spatial resolution and chemical/structural contrast, even under conditions of production or use. This can give novel insights into fundamental issues of aging, brazing, coating and corrosion as well as new concepts such as additive manufacturing.  The project combines researchers with experience across all technical readiness levels (TRLs), from the most recent methods developed at ESS and MAX IV, to advanced university based tools, to industrial production.

A new pathway is to further improve the sustainability and competitiveness of Swedish industry is to develop Integrated nano/microsensor technology that provide real-time data and function continuously in the harsh and hard-to-access environments in direct contact with the product operations and production activity. This contains a number of challenges that can be addressed also using synchrotron methods.

The project involves several large research environments such as:

MAX IV (http://www.maxiv.lu.se) is a national large-scale research laboratory hosted by Lund University and situated within biking distance from the Department of Physics. It provides scientists from Sweden and the rest of the world with the most brilliant Synchrotron radiation source and instrumentation for research in areas such as materials science and nanotechnology.

Sustainable Production Initiative, SPI, (http://www.lu.se/forskning/starka-forskningsmiljoer/strategiska- forskningsomraden/spi) is a collaboration between Lund University and Chalmers over research on manufacturing systems and technology. The research is broad and includes everything from manufacturing technology to economics. The goal is to carry out scientific studies and implement the results for a competitive and sustainable manufacturing sector.

NanoLund (http://www.nano.lu.se) is the Centre for Nanoscience at Lund University. NanoLund is today Sweden’s largest research environment for nanoscience, engaging approximately 270 PhD students and scientists in the Faculties of Engineering, Science, and Medicine. It operates Lund Nano Lab, a state-of- the-art cleanroom for the synthesis, processing, and characterization of nanostructures.

 Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

In this project you will study technologically relevant metal structures and processes related to industrial manufacturing processes using newly established synchrotron-based X-ray methods. A focus will be on the structure, chemistry, and morphology of metal samples from atomic to macroscopic scales. We will study samples after they have been processed under industrial conditions as well as during manufacturing or processing conditions. Importantly we will also work to understand the material science questions of novel sensor integration into metal production and products.  The aim is to obtain a significantly improved fundamental understanding of industrial processes related to metals and help produce better and more sustainable fabrication methods.

Within this project, you will use and develop synchrotron based X-ray imaging, spectroscopy and scattering techniques to study metals and metal alloys under vacuum conditions or in controlled liquids or atmospheres. Advanced nano and microfabrication methods for creating sensors on metals will also be explored. A relevant point will be the computational analysis of the measured data as well as simulations to retrieve all relevant information.

Experiments will be performed at the MAX IV Laboratory in Lund, as well as at other international synchrotron and may also include neutron based characterization related to ESS. Finally, experiments will include the use of a variety of other widely used nanoscience characterization and fabrication techniques.

The work will be performed both at Department of Physics and Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lund University. Several companies in the metals and manufacturing industries will also be involved in the work. The work is connected to major projects and centres in the area involved hundreds of PhD students and researchers.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Teaching skills.

Additional assessment criteria:

  • Experience in working at synchrotron radiation facilities.
  • Experience in materials science and technology of compounds materials.
  • Experience in research on industrially relevant metal alloys and production processes
  • Experience in advanced image analysis or other types of data analysis.
  • The ability for skilful laboratory work, including nanofabrication, microscopy and ultrahigh vacuum technology.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

  • résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
  • a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
  • contact information of at least two references,
  • copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As soon as possible
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/66
Contact
  • Anders Mikkelsen, +46462229627
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
Last application date 17.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Deadline: 2024-03-17 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Postdoctoral position in single-molecule characterization of artificial protein motors (PA2024/190)

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Department of Physics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace

The position is placed at the Division of Solid State Physics at the Department of Physics, a division with around 100 employees where extensive research is carried out centered on various aspects of nanophysics, ranging from materials science to bio- and quantum physics to various applications. The division is a central part of NanoLund, Lund University’s large interdisciplinary research Centre on nanoscience and nanotechnology.

A significant part of the research at the division is in nano-biotechnology. The department hosts the ERC Synergy Grant ArtMotor (PI Heiner Linke), which aims at designing and building the world’s first functional, synthetic protein motors.

More information can be found at: www.ftf.lth.se, www.nano.lu.se https://artmotor-synergy.eu/ https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/heiner-linke

We offer

You will be included in a team of researchers at NanoLund, a highly visible nanoscience center that offers excellent career development, an open and inclusive research environment with an active community of PhD students and postdocs, and access to a wide range of state-of-the-art capabilities within characterization, nanofabrication and modelling.

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.
Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University

Subject description

Responsible for the position is Prof. Heiner Linke at the Division of Solid State Physics at Lund University. Heiner Linke has long-term experience in the development of molecular motors and is a PI in the ERC Synergy ArtMotor project. The postdoctoral project will also be done in close collaboration with the other ArtMotor partners Birte Höcker (University of Bayreuth, Germany) and Paul Curmi (UNSW, Sydney, Australia). Research visits to one or both of the collaborator’s groups can be part of the project.

Work duties 

ArtMotor’s aim is to design, synthesize and characterise autonomous, artificial molecular motors based on proteins. The proteins will be developed and prepared by the collaboration partners Birte Höcker (University of Bayreuth, Germany) and Paul Curmi (UNSW, Sydney, Australia). Our role in the project is to support the design process, and to perform single-molecule experiments that show the protein motors motion.

Thus, the project tasks are to

  1. Develop a fluorescence-based methods to detect individual steps of motors at nanometer-precision,
  2. Use this to optimize and characterize the motor while it moves along a defined DNA track,
  3. Using our state-of-the-art Lund Nano Lab to nanofabricate scaffolds as support for DNA traces.

Methods may include bioanalytical and biochemical methods, fluorescence microscopy, TIRF, STED, microfluidics, surface modification, nanofabrication, and image analysis.

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. You will work closely together with PhD students, giving you the opportunity to gain advising experience. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Substantial experience with fluorescence microscopy

Assessment criteria

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Teaching skills.

Other qualifications:

Experience of working with

  • Single-molecule fluorescence microcopy
  • Quantitative analysis of single-molecule data
  • Image analysis
  • Methods from biochemistry or molecular biology for studies of single proteins or nucleotides
  • Lipid bilayers or colloidal chemistry
  • Nanostructured surfaces
  • DNA nanotechnology
  • Nanofabrication

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years with the possibility to extend to 3 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

The application must be written in English and contain a letter in which you briefly describe yourself and your research interests, including contributions to the described research project. The application must also contain a CV, a copy of the doctoral degree certificate, a list of at least two references with contact details, copies of grades and other documents that you wish to refer to.

Applicants are also required to answer the job specific questions in the final step of the application process.

Welcome with your application!

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement, but 2024-03-01 as earliest
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/190
Contact
  • Heiner Linke, Professor, +46462224245,heiner.linke@ftf.lth.se
  • Gerda Rentschler, Grant Manager , +46462223776,gerda.rentschler@ftf.lth.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 04.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Deadline: 2024-03-04 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Post doctoral fellow in Physical geography and ecosystem science (PA2024/350)

Lunds universitet, Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

 The post-doc position is part of a research project funded by the Swedish national research council Formas (www.formas.se). The aim of the project is to quantify the net carbon balance from re-establishment to maturity in south Swedish spruce forests subject to rotation management. This knowledge is essential to estimate the age at which the accumulated net carbon uptake reaches its maximum. In addition, it is needed to determine the optimal time for harvesting to maximize the climate benefit. The net carbon balance will be determined in ten different stands aged 0 to +100 years by measurements of carbon dioxide fluxes from soil, fine root and mycorrhiza production as well as tree growth. A detailed project description can be found here 

https://portal.research.lu.se/sv/projects/optimization-of-carbon-uptake-in-south-swedens-spruce-forests.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

The work duties are:

  • Field studies: Measurement of gas exchange from soils using manual chamber systems together with abiotic parameters such as air and soil temperature, soil moisture, photosynthetic active radiation etc.
  • Laboratory work: Sorting, drying, weighing of soil samples.
  • Quality control, documentation and analyses of collected data.
  • Establishment of a data base with documentation.
  • Analyses and publication of of results from the studies.
  • Cooperation with industry and wider society.
  • Administration connected with work duties listed above.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Drivers licence class B.
  • Experience from field and laboratory work.
  • Experience of using software for data analyses such as Mathlab, R, Excel etc.

 Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Teaching skills.

Additional assessment criteria:

  • Experince of gas exchange measurements is a merit but not an absolute requirment.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

  • résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
  • a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
  • contact information of at least two references,
  • copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

Welcome to apply!

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2024-06-01 or due agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/350
Contact
  • Anders Lindroth, +46462220474
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 01.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Post-doctoral fellow in Accelerator physics and Free Electron Laser (PA2024/351)

Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, Fysiska institutionen

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The Division of Synchrotron Radiation Physics (www.sljus.lu.se) is a part of the Department of Physics and has about 50 employees. The focus of the research is on experimental studies of electronic, structural, and chemical properties of materials, as well as on accelerators and instrumentation for Synchrotron radiation. The division has many connections to the MAX IV laboratory (www.maxiv.lu.se/) situated in Lund, which holds a 4th generation synchrotron as well as to Lund Laser Center (www.llc.lu.se) providing advanced laser sources. In addition, the division host one of Sweden’s largest facilities for scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). 

Subject description

The MAX IV facility operates the first fourth generation storage ring for synchrotron radiation in the world. The new properties provide a dramatically reduced emittance of the electron beam enabling fundamentally new research using synchrotron light. The storage rings are supplied with electrons by a full energy linear accelerator with unique properties suitable to act as a light source in itself.

The research in the accelerator physics group at the Department of Physics focus on the physics and technology to generate extremely short, intense light pulses and the accelerators needed for these light sources.

We study Free Electron Lasers and how they can be controlled and developed for higher coherence, stability, and pulse lengths in the atto-second range. To make this possible we search new solutions at the accelerators, both linear and storage rings, and with the help on new accelerator concepts. The research is connected to the MAX IV Laboratory but also in collaboration to other groups, especially in Europe.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Work duties:

  • Development of concepts and ideas within the science area.
  • Research in ongoing projects for FEL, accelerators and accelerator technology.
  • Research in PWFA at FLASH Forward in a collaboration with DESY, Hamburg.
  • Simulations on how new concepts can be integrated with a FEL.
  • Supervision of degree projects and PhD students
  • Collaboration with projects at other facilities

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

The successful candidate should have a thorough experience of accelerator simulations and modelling. The suitable candidate should be able to work both alone and to collaborate with the other people in the team. Ability to discuss and share knowledge and results is crucial for building the overall competence in the project.

The applicant should have capacity, ability and special competence to develop own projects within the scientific field.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • A PhD in Accelerator physics or equivalent subject.
  • Experience of measurements and modeling of accelerators, both RF-linac and PWFA based.
  • Good knowledge of electron beam dynamics.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Pedagogical skill.

Additional criteria:

  • Scientific writing of papers and ability to communicate results.
  • Deepened experience of both linear accelerators and PWFA is an advantage.
  • Experience from previous design studies is an advantage.
  • Ability to collaborate with the research groups in Lund (MAX IV) and DESY (FLASHForward)

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, teaching skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As soon as possible
Salary Monthly Salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/351
Contact
  • Sverker Werin, +46462227626
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
Last application date 23.Feb.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Post-doctoral fellow in modeling of of bioaerosols, layer-clouds and climate with AI (PA2024/120)

Lunds universitet, institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description
Climate modelling is within the general field of geobiosphere science and is an aspect of physical geography and ecosystem science.

Bioaerosols in mixed-phase clouds can initiate ice and thereby may influence the precipitation and microphysical properties of the clouds, such as the numbers and sizes of cloud-particles aloft. This in turn may influence radiative fluxes and meteorological conditions at the land surface where the bioaerosols are emitted. It is an open question whether bioaerosols, if their microphysical effects are treated in detail with competing sources of ice also represented, can influence the climate on the global scale.

Mixed-phase layer-clouds (‘stratiform’ clouds) may be essential for such a linkage, if it exists.  Although active bioaerosols are far less numerous than other types of aerosol particles that initiate ice in most of the troposphere above the freezing level, they can be more numerous at warm subzero temperatures (e.g. warmer than about -10 degC).  Thus, stratiform layer-clouds entirely at such warm subzero levels might be expected to be more influenced by biological ice nucleation than other cloud-types. 

The project will research this topic by quantifying the linkage between bioaerosols, layer-clouds and climate. A postdoctoral fellow-position for two years is to be filled. 

Work duties
The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

These tasks will be performed:

  • Improve treatment of fragmentation in ice-ice collisions by analysis of video imagery from observations outdoors;
  • Simulate a case of layer-cloud observed in USA, comparing with coincident observations;
  • Predict the impact from various groups of bioaerosols on the simulated cloud properties;
  • Treat the linkage between bioaerosols and clouds on the global scale with a deep learning tool.

This will involve coding with FORTRAN 90 and python languages in a linux environment.  The work will be mostly performed in a team of atmospheric modellers at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science.

Qualification requirements
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:
Researchers with a background in numerical modeling and knowledge of mesoscale meteorology are encouraged to apply. 

 Applicants must have:

  • PhD degree in meteorology or equivalent
  • BSc in physics or equivalent
  • Oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Programming language experience in a linux environments, with the Fortran and python languages
  • Experience with graphics packages (e.g. matlab).

Assessment criteria and other qualifications
This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Teaching skills.

Additional criteria
Documented knowledge, preferably from his / her university education in

  • mathematics, especially differential equations;
  • numerical methods and computer programming; and
  • physical meteorology, especially cloud microphysics, including the initiation and growth of ice particles.

Experience with artificial intelligence software would be an advantage.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.

The position will start on 15 April 2024 or at a mutually agreed date and last for two years. At the end of the two years, the results should be summarized in a written report.

Enquiries about the position can be made to Vaughan Phillips (vaughan.phillips@nateko.lu.se).

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

  • résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
  • a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
  • contact information of at least two references,
  • copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment April 15th 2024 or according to agreement, duration two years
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/120
Contact
  • Vaughan Phillips, senior univeristy lecturer, +46462221732,vaughan.phillips@nateko.lu.se
  • Tina Olsson, Human resource officer, +46462224853,tina.olsson@science.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 01.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Postdoctoral position in sustainable and smart manufacturing (PA2024/250)

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Dept of Mechanical Engineering

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace

The position is situated in the Division of Production and Materials Engineering (IProd) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, LTH/LU. The division conducts research, development, teaching and industrial collaboration in the field of materials and production engineering with projects such as on Industry 4.0, machining, digitalization of manufacturing processes and sustainable production. The subject area is interdisciplinary and is often on the crossroad of the fundamental and applied research. In the context of Industry 4.0, sensor-based process monitoring, and decision making are used to generate fundamental understanding of the production processes and their optimization and to study research questions set by industry. We are interested in new materials, processes, and approaches to achieve understanding of fundamental dynamic processes in modern manufacturing. Our research group is of 25 senior and junior research personnel.

Subject description

The scope of the current project includes the development of Intelligent Solutions to monitor and assist metal-cutting processes for selected machining processes. The goal is to optimize machinability of materials, used in automotive and aerospace industries when MQL-assisted machining. Expected Intelligent Solutions should be based on explainable and interpretable mathematical approaches, and Data Mining for observed physical and dynamic phenomena of selected machining operations.

The research focus is on study, monitor, and analysis of the selected machining processes, which can be done through modelling by using physical and mathematical (including Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)) approaches.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development.

The Division of IProd at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Sciences needs to recruit a postdoctoral researcher in the mentioned above subject area.

The aim of the project is improvement of machinability of selected materials by developing an intelligent solution for adaptive control of MQL-assisted machining with use of biobased lubricants and additives. The focus areas of the project are “End-to-end AI in development, production and services” and “Model- and simulation-driven development and optimization”. The main effort will be on research of physics of MQL-assisted machining, tool degradation when using eco-friendly lubricants. Equally important is the focus on development of models (Digital Twins) of metal cutting-related phenomena resulting in optimization of machinability of selected materials (GCI, Ti-, Al- and Ni-alloys). Particular focus will be on the development of adaptive system for MQL-assisted machining based on physics- and data-driven smart solutions with use of Sensor Fusion, Computer Vision, and light robotics for optimization of process performance.

The project is related to the engineering area of tooling and automotive industries (e.g. Seco Tools, Volvo Group Trucks Operations, Hydro). Experimental work will be performed at the Division of Production and Materials Engineering in Lund University and partially at industrial site.

As a postdoctoral fellow, you will be responsible for the development of project ideas, planning, designing, and executing experiments independently, and in collaboration with academic supervisors and industrial partners.

We would like you to participate in common tasks related to general institutional tasks, seminars, knowledge transfer and cooperation with industry, etc.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

  • You have very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • You have a doctoral degree within mechanical engineering, data science or automatic control with a mechanical engineering background.
  • You have minimum one year of hands-on experience of studying manufacturing processes for the purpose of process monitoring and diagnostics.
  • You have good problem-solving and linguistic analytical abilities.
  • You are expected to work independently, but also to interact with the academic and industrial collaborators, and researchers from other subjects.
  • You are structured and goal-oriented.

Assessment criteria

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Teaching skills.

Other qualifications:

Experience in any of the following areas will be considered an asset:

  • Documented theoretical or practical experience in the research area of manufacturing processes, especially cutting processes in aerospace and automotive fields.
  • Demonstrated experience of using high-level programming languages.
  • Experimental work related to the research in mechanical engineering including manufacturing processes.
  • Hands-on experience in development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) -based smart solutions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Dynamics (mechanical vibrations), Signal and Image Processing, Dynamic System Identification, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) including Deep Learning and Machine Learning.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.
Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system (including your PhD certificate). Read more: To apply for academic positions at LTH.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Enligt överenskommelse
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/250
Contact
  • Oleksandr Gutnichenko, oleksandr.gutnichenko@iprod.lth.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 29.Feb.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Assistant researcher organic chemistry (PA2024/328)

Faculty of Medicine, Department of Experimental Medical Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace

Chemical Biology & Therapies is a multidisciplinary laboratory—materials/medicinal chemistry, in-vivo/in vitro biology, and applied physics—at Lund University and Gothenburg University that researches new therapeutic strategies. The lab has recently been awarded funding to study electronic therapies in a neuropharma project (e-NeuroPharma). In the e-Neuropharma project, we develop in-vivo self-organizing bioelectronic molecular systems as therapies against neurodegenerative diseases. e-Neuropharma is a collaboration with the bioelectronics group at Linköping University, Karolinska Institutet and Chalmers University of Technology.

As a workplace, we protect a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other

We offer

Lund University is a state authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible time agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure.

Read more on the university’s website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us

Job duties

Synthesis of self-organizing conductive polymers and molecules to be used in molecular
electronics.

Qualifications

Requirements
• PhD in organic chemistry
• Many years of practical experience in the synthesis and analysis of small molecules
• Practical experience of heterocyclic chemistry and C-C cross-couplings

Meritorious
• Experience in electrochemical analysis such as cyclic voltammetry, polymer chemistry and computational chemistry

More information

The position is located at Lund University, but the work is performed at Lund University or in Gothenburg University’s premises as agreed. Access 2024-05-01 or by agreement.

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/328
Contact
  • Roger Olsson, 046-2220000
  • Maria Palmkron, HR-partner, 046-2224076
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 29.Feb.2024 11:59 PM CET

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1 – 2 PhD Students in consumption (PA2024/216)

Lund University, Faculty of Social Sciences ,

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The department seeks to strengthen its consumption research profile. We welcome high-quality applications with an explicit social science approach to consumption. The proposed research should relate to areas where the department has a strong track record, e.g. sustainable consumption, circular consumption or digitalization and consumption. Applications should be grounded in consumption issues with high societal relevance.

The successful candidates will be part of the research group Consumption, Marketing & Retail (more information on the research group here, https://www.ses.lu.se/en/research/our-research/consumption-marketing-retail). 

Duties

As a doctoral student your main obligation is to complete your PhD studies, which primarily includes an independently written doctoral thesis. The position may involve departmental duties, mainly in the form of teaching, up to 20 per cent of fulltime working hours, in which case the appointment will be extended by the equivalent number of hours. 

The doctoral student will have access to a workplace at the Department of Service Studies, Campus Helsingborg. The doctoral student must be present at the department and actively participate in the research and teaching environment.

Eligibility

The general syllabus and other information about the PhD programme in Service Studies is available at https://www.ses.lu.se/en/research/doctoral-studies. 

Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree, have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

Students meets the specific entry requirements if he or she has completed course requirements of at least 30 credits in social sciences at second-cycle level, in main subjects such as service management, business administration, human geography or sociology, or has acquired equivalent knowledge. The applicant must also have completed an independent degree project of at least 15 credits at second-cycle level.

Assessment criteria

The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

The applicants will be ranked based on an overall assessment of the quality of their submitted degree projects and papers, research proposal, grades from previous studies, relevant work experience, and personal suitability.  As doctoral studies in Service Studies are very demanding, the applicant must be highly motivated and able to work independently under time pressure. Proficiency in both written and spoken English is also a requirement.

The following qualifications are considered a merit:

  • proficiency in writing and speaking a Scandinavian language,
  • a strong interest in consumption issues documented through previous work with sustainable consumption, circular consumption, digitization and consumption, for example through a degree paper,
  • interest in contributing to teaching at the Department of Service Studies and working with students,
  • documented ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research environment,
  • previous experience of publishing.

A limited number of applicants will be asked to provide a written work sample during the final stages of the admission process, after which a shortlisted number of applicants will be called to interview.

Type of employment

Fixed-term employment for four years in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 7.

Application procedure

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Lund University application portal. The application must include (incomplete applications vill not be considered):

  1. a letter of introduction in Swedish or English, of maximum 1000 words, containing a short presentation of yourself as an applicant and your qualifications, as well as a brief description of why you are interested in the doctoral programme in Service Studies at Lund University,
  2. a brief draft of the research proposal in Swedish or English, comprising a maximum of 2,000 words including references, containing a description of a research area and research problem, purpose and possible research questions, as well as method/s and a plan for the study,
  3. a curriculum vitae in Swedish or English that demonstrates your qualifications for doctoral studies in Service Studies,
  4. a degree and grades certificate in Swedish or English,
  5. a master’s thesis, i.e., a degree project in Swedish or English, corresponding to at least 15 credits at second cycle level in service management, business administration, human geography, sociology or another discipline deemed equivalent,
  6. names and contact details of two reference persons,
  7. other documentation of relevance to the position. 
Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment 2024-09-01 eller enligt överenskommelse
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Helsingborg
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/216
Contact
  • Maria Fuentes, +4642356663
  • Anna Borg, +46462224806
  • Mattias Wengelin, +4642356657
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 04.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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At least 1 Doctoral student in psychology (PA2023/3640)

Lund University, Faculty of Social Sciences, The Department of Psychology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The Department of Psychology is now looking for a doctoral student in any field of study in the subject and based on their own proposed project plan.

Regarding the doctoral programme
The doctoral programme amounts to 240 credits, the equivalent of four years of full time studies. The programme formally ends with the doctoral candidate publicly defending her/his published doctoral thesis. The primary obligation of the holder of a limited tenure doctoral position is to successfully fulfill her/his third cycle education ending with an approved Ph.D. thesis.

Regulations for limited tenure employment as a doctoral student are found in Higher Education Ordinance (chapter 5, 1-7§§). Only those persons who have been formally accepted to doctoral studies by the department can be eligible for limited tenure employment as a doctoral student. In addition to their own doctoral studies doctoral students can be required to perform departmental duties such as teaching, research and administrative work in accordance with the terms of the regulation, amounting to 20 percent of full time. Information regarding doctoral studies in psychology are available at the following site: http://www.psy.lu.se/en/study/phd-programme

Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who have completed a second-cycle degree, have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third-cycle studies in psychology if he or she has passed at least 30 second-cycle credits in the main field of psychology, including a second-cycle degree project worth 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad.

Application
Please follow instructions for application at http://www.psy.lu.se/en/study/phd-programme. Please note that only complete applications will be considered and that full eligibility must be met before the last day for applying. No need to have contacted a possible supervisor before applying nor to attach a financial plan. The position is financed by the department.

Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years monthly paid according to HF 5 kap 7§.

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment 2024-09-01 or by agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/3640
Contact
  • Hannah Stén, HR-partner, hannah.sten@sam.lu.se
  • Åse Innes-Ker, Director of doctoral studies, åse.innes-ker@psy.lu.se
Union representative
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 03.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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PhD student in public health with focus in health economics (PA2024/380)

Lund University, Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The workplace
The Health Economics research group at Lund University is ranked as the top research environment in its field in Scandinavia and ninth in Europe. Led by Professor Ulf Gerdtham, the group conducts research primarily in five areas: 1) Public health issues, 2) Incentives and organization within healthcare, 3) Design of healthcare systems in terms of efficiency and distribution, 4) Economic evaluations of health interventions and programmes, 5) Socioeconomic inequality in health and welfare. The research group contributes to both theoretical and empirical research, utilizing survey and register data from regional, national, and international databases, as well as experiments. For more information about their research, please visit their website. The position is located in Lund.

We offer
Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension. Read more on the university’s website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us.

Project description and work duties
The doctoral project is within the field of public health with a focus on health economics. We are seeking a motivated doctoral student with a background in economics and good knowledge of econometrics.

Medication reviews reduces the use of inappropriate medications, which is a common problem among older individuals in the population. People with dementia is a particularly vulnerable group for whom medication reviews are of crucial importance. The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare has specific regulations regarding who should undergo a medication review and when. Due to the decentralized healthcare system in Sweden, many regions have their own rules and regulations, and there are differences between regions regarding who should receive a basic or comprehensive medication review. There are also variations in terms of which healthcare professionals should perform these reviews. However, research is limited regarding which model is (most) cost-effective and contributes to reducing inequality among individuals living with dementia.

The main task of the doctoral student is to conduct their research studies, which includes participation in research projects and mandatory courses. As a doctoral student within the health economics research group, your role will involve developing and running a research project focused on the health economic evaluation of medication reviews in Sweden. Specifically, you will compare different models in terms of costs, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. Your main tasks will include:

  • Reviewing policies and guidelines related to medication reviews in Swedish healthcare regions.
  • Conducting econometric analysis using large register-based datasets.
  • Performing health economic evaluations.
  • Project planning and scientific writing.
  • Presenting research findings at seminars, national, and international meetings.

Additional tasks within the research group may also arise. You will collaborate with researchers at the Health Economics Unit at Lund University.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

  • An advanced level degree (master’s or equivalent) or equivalent 240 ECTS credits in Economics
  • Fluent in Swedish, spoken and written
  • Very good proficiency in English, spoken and written
  • Specific emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as the ability to work independently

Meriting for the position are:

  • A health economic orientation is advantageous
  • Background or knowledge of dementia or cognitive impairment.
  • Documented experience in health economic evaluation.
  • Documented experience in scientific writing, including authorship of scientific publications.
  • Documented experience in conducting register studies and handling large datasets.
  • Proficiency in Stata.
  • Strong ability to be flexibleand work independently.
  • Good collaboration skills and the ability to be a productive part of a team.
  • Previous experience working in multidisciplinary research groups

Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

In order for students with a non-Nordic degree to be admitted to postgraduate education,  English language skills corresponding to a passed TOEFL or IELTS test is required. For TOEFL-test requirement for admission is at least 550 points on the paper-based test, at least 213 points on the computer-based test and at least 79 points on the Internet-based test. For the IELTS test, the “Academic Module” must be completed with at least 6.5 as a result and no sub-element below 5.0.

Basis of assessment
The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Type of employment
Employment is a full-time, fixed-term position of 4 years, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5 Section 7. Start date is 2024-04-01 or according to agreement.

How to apply
Application should be sent through the Lund University online recruitment system. It must include a personal motivation letter, a CV, contact information of two references, a degree certificate (including a grade transcript), TOEFL or IELTS-test result and other documents you wish to be considered (e.g. letters of recommendation).

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment 2024-04-01
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/380
Contact
  • Johan Jarl, Johan.Jarl@med.lu.se
  • Ditte Mårtensson (HR), +4640391336
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 29.Feb.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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Postdoctoral in Aeronautical Sciences, specifically Aviation Safety (PA2024/430)

Lunds universitet, LTH, Trafikflyghögskolan

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace

Lund University School of Aviation aims to be a knowledge centre for research, development and education within the aeronautical sciences, where we in collaboration understand, explain and improve aviation towards an accessible, sustainable and safe society in the digital age. The focus areas for our research include: sustainable aviation, unmanned aviation and aviation safety. The area aviation safety overlaps with the two others. In our research focusing on the electrified airport, issues of safety are central and in need for further knowledge development. The project in which the postdoc will be active is a collaboration project, coordinated by the university but also including airport owner, infrastructure producers, municipality and additional stakeholders. The collaboration project will run for two years with the aim to deliver social benefits through the establishment of a conceptual description for the electrified airport as well as a concrete plan for the electrification of Ljungbyhed Airport. In the project several work packages are included. The one specifically focusing on human-machine-interactions is the one for which we are now recruiting a postdoc. The postdoc will be placed at Campus Ljungbyhed and work actively in an interdisciplinary team including researchers from all three LUSA research areas. Collaboration will also take place with researchers from other departments within the Lund University Faculty of Engineering. 

 

Subject description

Aeronautical Sciences, focusing on aviation safety, include a systems perspective to how safety emerge from interactions and relations between actors and artefacts within the complex aviation system. Of specific interest is the development and adaptation of laws and regulations for organisational and technical requirements on management of new sources of energy at airports.

 

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development. 
The research will be conducted independently but in collaboration with Associate Professor in aviation safety as well as other research colleagues in the interdisciplinary research group. The research will be connected to the project on the electrified airport and other related research projects. 

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

·        Research within the subject area

·        Possibly teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies

·        Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students

·        Actively seeking external research funding

·        Collaboration with industry and wider society

·        Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements 

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

·       Very good oral and written proficiency in English. 

·        Good knowledge in how the European aviation system is governed, regulated and audited. 

·        Knowledge in Safety Science.

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a bigger team. 

Assessment criteria

 This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

·        A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.

·        Teaching skills. 

Other qualifications:

·        Knowledge in sociology and/or the sociology of law.

·        Knowledge in aviation engineering and maintenance.

·        Experiences as an aircraft technician, aircraft engineer, or pilot.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. 
Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

Welcome to apply!

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Ljungbyhed
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/430
Contact
  • Johan Bergström, 046-2220880
Union representative
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 29.Feb.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Doctoral student in Modelling of forest vulnerability to climatestress (PA2024/344)

Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physical Geograhy and Ecosystem Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Europe’s forests are highly valued for wood production, conserving biodiversity and climate change mitigation, among many other services. They are also increasingly under stress from the changing climate. Identifying how vulnerable different forests and parts of forests are to climate stress opens up the possibility to adapt the way forests are managed to mitigate risks. Forest models allow to explore how forests can be expected to respond to particular climate or management scenarios. However, simulating the impacts of climate stress, especially with relation to vulnerability to mortality is still a challenging frontier of research. In this PhD project you will develop and apply forest modelling techniques to improve our understanding of drought stress risks in Swedish forests. You will work with a state-of-the-art version of the LPJ-GUESS forest ecosystem model and in close collaboration with partners from the forest industry and The Swedish Forest Agency. The project is funded by the Swedish research council Formas.

You will become part of the very active ecosystem modelling group at Lund University, including a substantial team working on forest modelling in Europe and beyond. You will also become part of the BECC (www.becc.lu.se) and MERGE (www.merge.lu.se) research platforms which brings together a community of several hundred researchers working on the topics related to biodiversity, ecosystem services and climate modelling. 

Work duties

Supplement with further details about the research project and work duties.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%). The student will develop and apply the LPJ-GUESS dynamic vegetation model, working with other researchers currently developing ground-breaking new capabilities to represent forests. Tasks will include planning research studies, model development, the development of experimental protocols, carrying out the related simulations and analysis, and leading the writing of peer-reviewed papers based on the results. Work plans will be agreed in discussion with the supervisors but will be developed in the context of the WiSdoM project, including ensuring that relevant project milestones and deliverables are met. Participation in national/international meetings and workshops relevant to the above is expected, as is carrying out related administration and communication activities.

Admission requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

  • has been awarded a second-cycle (M.Sc. or equivalent) qualification, or
  • has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
  • has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science if they have passed an independent project (for example a degree project) of at least 30 credits in a relevant subject and have very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Here, “relevant subject” is taken to mean physical geography, environmental science, ecology, forest science, environmental engineering or similar.

Additional requirements:

  • High-quality research work (e.g. Masters/Bachelors thesis) evidencing substantial potential as a researcher.

Assessment criteria

Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

  1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study, including grades.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills in English.
  4. Capacity to develop computer code, including level and type of experience in languages such as Python, R, C++ and similar.

Other assessment criteria:

  • Level of subject knowledge relating to forestry, forest ecology, forest ecophysiology.
  • Quality and level of previous research work.
  • A genuine interest in using research to inform practice.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§. 

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter of maximum 2 pages stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.). Please do not upload whole theses or publications.

Welcome to apply!

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment 2024-09-01 el enl överenskommelse
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/344
Contact
  • Thomas Pugh, +46462220000
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 05.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Unit: Health/Life sciences

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1 Doctoral studentship in Human Geography (PA2024/154)

Lund University, Faculty of Social Sciences,

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Job assignment:
The doctoral candidate program amounts to 240 credits (equivalent to four years of full-time study). It formally ends with the doctoral candidate publicly defending his/her printed doctoral thesis. The holder of a doctoral position has as primary obligation to successfully fulfill the third cycle education ending with a PhD degree. Regulations concerning appointment as a full-time doctoral student can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

The holder of a doctoral position is expected to participate actively in the research and teaching environment of the department and may have to perform departmental duties, above all teaching, amounting to about 20 percent of full time.

The research must be conducted within human geography and connect to the research project “A just TRANSport TRANSformation? A TRANSnational, FEMinist analysis of the social reproduction of the lithium and copper supply chain. TRANS-FEM”. The goal of the research project is to examine through a feminist mixed-methods approach the transnational labor dynamics of the lithium and copper supply chains from the places of extraction and export:  Antofagasta, Chile to the place of manufacture of e-batteries: Skellefteå, Sweden. The PhD candidate is expected to engage with research on how an EU green energy transition should address socio environmental fallouts and forms of labor exploitation associated with the extraction of critical minerals and the production of e-batteries in Europe. Most importantly, this project will question whether the green transition can truly be a global affair and bring about social and environmental justice in the form of fair and equitable inclusion for the most marginalized groups in improving their wellbeing.

More information on the PhD program at the Department of Human Geography is available at https://www.keg.lu.se/en/research/phd-education/phd-in-human-geography

Eligibility/Entry Requirements:
To be eligible for third cycle studies an applicant must:

·     Have been awarded a second cycle degree

·     Have completed studies the equivalent of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits are at the second cycle level, or

·     Have acquired comparable qualifications in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

In addition to the requirements described above the specific entry requirements for the PhD program in Human Geography is a Master’s degree in Human Geography, or related disciplines. Exams must include independent work of at least 30 higher education credits, of which at least half is at the second cycle level. The applicant must also have proficiency in spoken and written English corresponding to English B from Swedish upper secondary school. The assessment will be based on national guidelines.

The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD studies may be appointed to doctoral candidate positions. When an appointment to such a position is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral positions may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance. 

Basis of Assessment:
In accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, paragraph 5, particular emphasis for admission shall be placed upon the applicant’s ability to successfully complete PhD studies, as indicated by academic qualifications and merits.

Applications will further be reviewed according to the pertinence of research interest and profile in relation to the above-mentioned research project. Previous essays and published material are important documents for assessing this ability. Particular emphasis is placed on experience in the application of qualitative field methods related to the subjects of human geography or equivalent. Because the candidate is hired for a project that relies on original data gathering through fieldwork and interviews, proficiency in Spanish is required (will be tested at times of interview if no written record can be provided) and in Swedish is preferable. In addition to the obligation to engage in their own research studies, the holder may be required to perform duties related to education, research and administrative work according to special provisions in the regulation.

Application:
The application must contain:

• A cover letter of a maximum of 700 words, which contains a brief presentation of you as an applicant and your qualifications as they relate to the above-mentioned project. Upload as a single pdf-format file.

• Concise research proposal (max. 2000 words including references) including literature review, aim, research questions and methodology. The proposal must clearly show how it relates to the above-described research project.Upload as a single pdf-format file.

• Curriculum vitae. Upload as a single pdf-format file.

• An example of independently written academic work (in English or Spanish). This will typically be a master’s thesis. Upload as a single pdf-format file.

•  If available, copies of scientific publications in English or Spanish authored or co-authored by you. Upload as a single pdf-format file.

·     Name and contact information of 2-3 people we may contact for personal references (in type-in box).

·     Copies of examination certificates and grades. Upload as a single pdf-format file.

 The application must be in English and entered into the Lund University job application portal, varbi.

 Type of employment:
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment September 1st 2024
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/154
Contact
  • Research project: Martina Angela Caretta, martina_angela.caretta@keg.lu.se
  • Doctoral studies: : Henrik Gutzon Larsen, henrik_gutzon.larsen@keg.lu.se;
  • HR-questions: Natalie Nyman, natalie.nyman@sam.lu.se,+46-2226897
Last application date 03.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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Doctoral student in bioinformatics (PA2024/339)

Faculty of Medicine, Department of Experimental Medical Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Background

We are looking for a full-time bioinformatics PhD student to be involved in the Novo Nordisk funded project: ‘Development of phage biocontrol to overcome the antiphage defense system arsenal of phytopathogenic Ralstonia solanacearum bacterium’. This is a project led by Ville Friman in the University of Helsinki, with Vasili Hauryliuk and Gemma C. Atkinson in the University of Lund as co-investigators. This position will be based in the Atkinson lab.

Due to a lack of efficient control methods, plant-pathogenic bacteria threaten safe and stable food production. This project will develop a novel biocontrol method against the plant-pathogenic bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum by employing its natural viral enemies, phages. While phages are highly pathogen-specific and safe to the environment, they can become inefficient due to the rapid development of phage resistance. This project will overcome this by identifying antiphage defence systems in R. solanacearum, and then isolating phages that can counteract these defences by escaping their recognition or by deploying their own counter-defence systems.

Description of the research group

In the Atkinson lab we are interested in making discoveries about protein function and structure, with a focus on bacterial immune system components that protect against bacteriophages and other mobile genetic elements. We work mainly with bioinformatic methods, developing our own tools and taking advantage of the wealth of available genome and predicted proteome sequences. The Atkinson lab is based in the Faculty of Medicine of Lund University, in the Department of Experimental Medical Sciences (EMV) and is affiliated with the Lund University Virus Centre (LUVC). We strive for a supportive, respectful and stimulating working environment that promotes personal and professional development for all members.

Further information:

The Atkinson lab

https://villefrimanscience.weebly.com/

https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/vasili-hauryliuk

https://www.medicine.lu.se/faculty-medicine-lund-university/departments/department-experimental-medical-science

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

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Responsibilities

In this computational PhD project you will be using and developing tools for analysing bacterial genomes and predicting phage defence systems. You will work together with the other project team members in understanding and overcoming barriers to phage-based biocontrol in pathogenic bacteria. You will also be involved in the Atkinson lab’s joint effort to develop and maintain a publicly accessible bioinformatics toolbox (https://server.atkinson-lab.com/).

This collaborative project will provide valuable networking and training opportunities including research visits to Helsinki University, and you will have the opportunity to attend and present your work at international meetings.

Qualifications

The positions requires:

  • Coding skills in Python
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English
  • Experience in using and/or developing computational methods for biological discovery
  • Background understanding of, and interest in bacteriophage biology
  • Ability to conceive, execute, and complete research projects independently
  • Creativity and good group-working skills 

Desired qualifications:

  •  Experience in creating pipelines for use with high performance computing clusters
  •  Competence in large dataset handling 

How to apply

Include the following documents in your application:

  1. A cover letter (one page) with the following sections:

Motivation (half a page). Explain your interest in the project, motivation for applying, and what you hope to learn

Eligibility and experience (half a page). Explain how you fulfil the eligibility and expertise requirements, describe your previous relevant experience and outline how you will contribute to the research group.

2. A CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details of two referees

3. Bachelors and Masters certificates

For more information contact Gemma C. Atkinson gemma.atkinson@med.lu.se

Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§. Fulltime employment with desired start according to agreement. 

 

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/339
Contact
  • Gemma Atkinson, Research group leader, 046-2220000
  • Sofia Sönnerstedt, HR Partner, +46462229876
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 05.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Postdoctoral position in automation for reflectometry at liquid surfaces (PA2024/419)

Lunds universitet, LTH, Kemiska institutionen (LTH)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace

This project is a collaboration between Prof Karen Edler (Lund University), Dr Tom Arnold (ESS), Prof Bridget Murphy (Kiel, Germany) and Dr Chen Shen (DESY, Hamburg, Germany).

The Edler research group in the Centre for Analysis and Synthesis (CAS) aims to understand self-organisation in a range of materials primarily using scattering techniques. This project will explore surfactant assembly at the interfaces of deep eutectic solvent solutions using neutron and X-ray reflectivity and will primarily focus on the design and build of an automated sample changer to facilitate these experiments. The sample changer will be designed to be used at the FREIA instrument at the ESS neutron source, and to be compatible with the X-ray reflectivity beamline at the DESY synchrotron.

 

Subject description

This project will study amphiphiles at the air-solution interface in deep eutectic solvents to better understand emulsification and gelation in these novel green solvents. We will use neutron and X-ray reflectivity to characterise the interfaces in these systems as well as measurements of surface tension, interfacial rheology, emulsification tests and studies of the solid-liquid interface using QCM-D.

To facilitate the neutron reflectivity experiments on these systems, we aim to automate sample preparation, to improve reproducibility, especially of small volume samples. Therefore, this postdoc will also take part in the design and build of an automated/robotic sample changer for free-liquid sample environments and contribute towards enhanced software and reproducible data processing of high-throughput and time resolved studies.

 

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development.

You will develop and test dispensing technology for viscous DES/amphiphile solutions, contribute to the design of the complete sample changing system, coordinate this work with ESS & DESY, participate in neutron and X-ray experiments and will take the primary responsibility for investigating amphiphile-DES systems. You will work in the Edler group labs in CAS, at Lund University but will also spend a substantial amount of time working at the ESS, with the technical team and Dr Arnold, to assist with building and installing the robotic sample changer on FREIA. Travel to Germany to work with our collaborators at DESY and in Kiel, as well as to attend neutron and synchrotron X-ray reflectivity experiments at the ILL, ISIS, Diamond and ESRF will also be required.

Work duties will include:

  • Assisting with the technical design and construction of a robotic/automatic sample changer for neutron reflectivity on open liquid samples.
  • Research on amphiphile self-assembly in deep eutectic solvents
  • Travel to neutron and synchrotron x-ray facilities to carry out neutron /X-ray reflectivity experiments.
  • Travel to Kiel and Hamburg for project meetings and to work with our collaborators on this project.
  • Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
  • Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
  • Actively seeking beamtime and external research funding.
  • Administration related to the work duties listed above.

 

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Requirements:

  • PhD in materials, physical chemistry or related subjects including some background in chemical characterisation and safe working in a laboratory setting is required.
  • Experience with and understanding of techniques to study amphiphile solutions at interfaces, such as X-ray and neutron reflectivity, ellipsometry, QCM-D is required.
  • Proficiency in using suitable software for X-ray or neutron reflectivity data analysis is required.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Additional requirements:

  • Experience of working with deep eutectic solvents and/or ionic liquids is desirable.
  • Programming skills, particularly in Python, or any experience with motion control would be advantageous.
  • Experience in building or maintaining complex scientific equipment, particularly for X-ray or neutron scattering/reflectivity is desirable.
  • Ability to prepare research proposals, to conduct individual research work and to disseminate results by publication or presentations.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet required deadlines.

 

Assessment criteria

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Demonstrated potential to publish in high quality, peer reviewed journals.
  • Teaching skills.

Other qualifications:

  • Experience in collecting X-ray and/or neutron scattering (particularly reflectometry) data and in using modelling techniques and software to analyse scattering data.
  • Experience in design and build of complex scientific equipment, particularly including motion control.
  • Experience in working with deep eutectic solvents or other viscous colloidal solutions.
  • Strong proficiency in spoken and written English.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

 

We offer

Lund University is a state authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. 

Read more on the university’s website about working with us. https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss

 

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 3 years. Start date 2024-03-31 or as agree. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

 

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

  • a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and how the research project corresponds to your interests and research background,
  • résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
  • contact information of at least two references,
  • copy of the doctoral degree certificate or equivalent,
  • any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.)  

Welcome to apply!

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2024-03-31 or as agreed
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/419
Contact
  • Karen Edler, karen.edler@chem.lu.se
  • Erik Andersson Jardby, erik.andersson_jardby@kilu.
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
Last application date 12.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Unit: Health/Life sciences

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PhD student in Tumor Microenvironment – Oncology (PA2024/435)

Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Division of Tumor Microenvironment
The research group conducts translational studies in the field of brain tumors. A central part of this work requires coworkers with special expertise in advanced proteomics and tumor biology. The activities are conducted by doctors, doctoral students, nurses, postdoctoral researchers, research engineers and assistant researchers in the Kamprad Building, SUS Lund, in an environment with several research groups in cancer research.  

Within the Division we aim to maintain a good working environment based on mutual respect and consideration. We constantly strive to improve the conditions for work, development, and participation for all employees. 

The research group is now looking for a driven and motivated candidate for PhD studies. The position is a full-time employment for 48 months. The proposed starting date is 1 April 2024 or upon agreement. 

We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University

Work assignments
PhD studies in project “The tumor microenvironment of malignant brain tumors”.

The work duties include experimental work and analysis of clinical samples and primary tumor cell model systems. More specifically, the aim is to identify internalizing surface antigens for antibody-based targeting of the tumor niche and to study the role of macrophages and T cells in tumor development. The results are expected to form the basis of a doctoral thesis.

Qualifications

  • A university degree or equivalent foreign education in medicine, biomedicine or molecular biology is a requirement.
  • Experience of working with immune cells (macrophages, T cells, etc.).
  • Good communication and collaboration skills.

 

Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.

How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome to apply!

The Department of Clinical Sciences Lund is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. Clinical Sciences Lund cooperates closely with Skåne University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine in order to optimize the conditions for preclinical and clinical translational research, research strategies and development, as well as education on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2024-04-01 or upon agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/435
Contact
  • Mattias Belting, main supervisor, +4646178549
  • Anne Vähäniemi, HR-partner, +46462228758
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
Last application date 05.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Doctoral student in Book History (PA2024/28)

Lund University, The Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The doctoral programme

Information about doctoral studies at the Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences can be found at https://www.kultur.lu.se/en/research/phd-studies/.

Information about doctoral studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology can be found at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/.

Work assignments

Doctoral education. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for doctoral studies in each subject are specified in the relevant general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/general-syllabi/.

Assessment criteria

The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed against the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.

Application

Instructions for applying for a doctoral student position can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/application-and-admission/.

The application must include:

  • CV/list of qualifications including relevant administrative and educational qualifications
  • cover letter
  • records of first- and second-cycle studies (attested copies of official transcripts of records)
  • documentation of language skills of relevance for the research studies
  • first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects
  • any scholarly publications
  • project plan (1500 words max. excluding references).

Please note that you need to upload all documents with your application in PDF format.

Type of employment

Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment 1st September 2024
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/28
Contact
  • Kristina Arnrup Thorsbro, Faculty officer, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/
  • Jonas Nordin, Head of Subject, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/
  • Jonas Nordin, Assistant Head of Department, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/
Union representative
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
Last application date 07.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Deadline: 2024-03-07 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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