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Doctoral student in Energy Sciences with focus on thermoacoustics and jet engine combustion (PA2023/650)

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Department of Energy Sciences

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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 and project description

In the European Defense Fund (EDF) financed project NEUMANN, which involves 41 participating organizations from 9 EU countries, new knowledge is to be developed for the next generation of European fighter aircraft. Combustion and propulsion are central areas for aircraft development and Energy Sciences at LU will, together with the engine manufacturer Avio Aero, investigate flame stabilization and thermoacoustic instabilities for different aviation fuels, including different types of bio-aviation fuel.

In an aircraft engine, jet fuel is burned in a gas turbine, which in turn propels the aircraft forward. Bio-jet fuel has different thermodynamic and combustion properties than the fossil fuels to be replaced, and it is then important to understand if this affects the operation of the engine in any way or if other air and fuel flows should be used. Within the project, experiments and numerical simulations will be used in parallel to study mainly flame stabilization and if, and if so how, thermoacoustic instabilities can arise. The work of energy scientists at NEUMANN focuses on numerical simulation of combustion, flame stabilization and the emergence of thermoacoustic instabilities and how these can be mitigated.

The doctoral student will work at the division of heat transfer in a group focusing on numerically studying heat transfer, thermal processes and complex reactive flows. Collaborations with colleagues at the fluid dynamics and combustion physics divisions as well as with the consortium partners of the NEUMANN project, and other research groups in Sweden and abroad will support and leverage the research and development.

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 will also teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements

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

  • has been awarded a second-cycle 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 Energy Sciences if the applicant has:

  • at least 90 credits in the subject of the third-cycle programme, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses of relevance to the subject and 30 credits from a second-cycle degree project of relevance to the subject.
  • a Master’s degree of relevance to the field

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Experience of and knowledge about advanced fluid dynamic simulations on high-performance computational systems.
  • European citizenship due to the natur of the project.
  • Good oral and written knowledge of Swedish as some teaching take place in Swedish.

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.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills.
  4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

  • Background in physics, fluid dynamics and/or numerical methods with documented knowledge of turbine combustion.
  • Knowledge of chemical kinetics, spray combustion and openFoam.
  • Ability to communicate with researchers in other research fields.

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. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). 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 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.).

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment By agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/650
Contact
  • Christer Fureby, Professor, +46462224813
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 07.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-07 at 23:59
Unit: Institutionen för energivetenskaper, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday April 7th, 2023

Post-doctoral fellow in biophysical chemistry of concentrated antibody solutions (PA2023/726)

Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, kemiska institutionen (Nfak)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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 description

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are engineered proteins that can serve as substitute antibodies in the immune system. Due to their high potential in e.g. cancer treatment they attract enormous attention from pharmaceutical industry. At the same time the formulation of high concentration injectable mAb biologics is very challenging as it is often severely limited due to high turbidity and/or high viscosity. An international consortium of leading groups has thus been established in order to perform a concerted research effort under the umbrella of the LINXS Institute of advanced Neutron and X-ray Science (https://www.linxs.se/integrative-pharmacology-and-drug-discovery). The LINXS antibody research program combines experimental and theoretical/simulation efforts in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST and Novartis. Our research group at the Division of Physical Chemistry is part of this consortium, and the advertised position will allow a postdoctoral fellow to join this international effort.

In this project we aim at establishing a colloid-inspired approach to understand the origin of this behaviour and to predict it from low concentration data and mAb molecular structure. The postdoc we are looking for will apply different static and dynamic scattering techniques (based on light and x-rays) on mAb samples, including static and dynamic light scattering (SLS/DLS) and small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS), and analyse the data. (S)he will also perform microrheology experiments, establish mAb phase/state diagrams and closely work together with simulators and theoreticians in a concerted effort towards a better understanding of the complex solution behaviour of mAbs.

The project will be conducted at the University of Lund, Sweden, at the Division of Physical Chemistry.

Required qualifications:

  • PhD in Soft Matter Physics, Biophysics, Physical or Biophysical Chemistry or similar, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications, with a strong biophysical/biochemical background. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.
  • Experience in protein sample preparation and handling
  • Experience in the application of scattering techniques to soft and biological matter
  • Experience in scattering data analysis
  • Documented very good oral and written proficiency in English

Other qualifications that will be considered positively in the assessment

  • Experience in the formulation and characterization of concentrated protein (antibody) solutions
  • Theoretical knowledge on protein-protein interactions

Terms of employment: This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the recently concluded agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO dated 2021-11-19 and valid from the 1st of February 2022. The working language is English.

For more information please contact:

Anna Stradner, e-mail: anna.stradner@fkem1.lu.se

Peter Schurtenberger, e-mail: peter.schurtenberger@fkem1.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), and addressing the qualification requirements and questions posed during the online application procedure, 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
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/726
Contact
  • Dr. Anna Stradner, +46462228214,anna.stradner@fkem1.lu.se
  • Dr. Peter Schurtenberger, +46462228219,peter.schurtenberger@fkem1.lu.se
  • HR Admin. Mia Hedin, mia.hedin@kc.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 06.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-06 at 23:59
Unit: unit Physical Chemistry (Nfak), Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday April 6th, 2023

Post-doctoral fellow in hybridization induced genetic architecture (PA2022/4209)

Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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

We are recruiting a post-doctoral fellow for 2 years to the ERC-funded project “Hybridization derived novel patterns of gene expression”. This project addresses the role of gene expression in how adaptive variation can arise from hybridization. Two specific questions that will be addressed are 1) to which extent alterations to genomic architecture, including indels and inversions contributes to altered gene expression in a hybrid taxon, the Italian sparrow Passer italiae in comparison to its parental species. 2) the role of altered methylation in altered patterns of gene expression in the hybrid Italian sparrow. To understand which patterns are general, four independent lineages of hybrid Italian sparrows on different Mediterranean islands will be used as a study system. Extraction of long read DNA and de novo assembly of top quality reference genomes from long read data for all these hybrid lineages and annotation will be crucial for achiving these research goals. The post doctoral fellow will perform gene expression analyses, help inform study design and contribute to field work, synthesize and write up the work for publication and work with the HybridExpress team consisting of a lab manager, a PhD-student and a researcher. There will be opportunities for mentorship. The project is led by Associate Senior Lecturer Anna Runemark, and set within the SPeciation, Adaptation and Co-Evolution lab in the biodiversity unit.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included if mutually agreed, but up to no more than 20% of working hours.

Detailed description of the work duties:

  • Extraction of long read DNA for long read genomes and RNA for gene expression analysis
  • Genome assembly including long read and Hi-C data and annotation
  • Identification of structural variation in genomes of the hybrid lineages in comparison to the parent species
  • Analysis of methylation
  • Analysis of and interpretation of gene expression data
  • Synthesizing the data for publication

The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning, and the post doc could potentially contribute to the teaching of genome assembly and annotation on the bioinformatics program.

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.
  • A documented ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Very strong skills in bioinformatics, including genome assembly.
  • Documented knowledge of molecular lab work.
  • Background and publication record in evolutionary biology, evolutionary ecology or evolutionary genomics

 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.
  • Strong skills in bioinformatics, including genome assembly from long read data

Additional assessment criteria:

  • Documented ability to extract high weight molecular DNA
  • Knowledge of development of repeatable workflows such as snake-make

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 cover letter detailing how your past research experience fits the position and your future research interests (no more than two pages)
  • contact information of at least two academic references
  • copy of the doctoral degree certificate
Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Preliminary 2023-08-01 or according to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2022/4209
Contact
  • Anna Runemark, assistant senior lecturer, +46462223789,anna.runemark@biol.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 07.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-07 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday April 7th, 2023

Doctoral students in Physics with focus on attosecond physics (PA2023/530)

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

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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 research at the Division of Atomic Physics is centered on different applications of optics and lasers, including atomic and molecular physics with ultrashort light pulses, high-intensity laser-plasma physics, quantum information, and biophotonics. The Division operates the High-Power Laser Facility, including several advanced femtosecond laser systems. It is a central part of a major interdisciplinary research environment within the Lund University, the Lund Laser Centre, LLC. The division is also heavily involved in undergraduate education, especially within the Photonics programme.

Projects descriptions

At the High-Power Laser Facility, research is performed on the generation and application of extremely short light pulses, in the attosecond and extreme ultraviolet range. The activities span from ultrafast laser technology and extreme nonlinear optics to studies of the electron dynamics in atoms and molecules as well as more complex systems using attosecond light pulses. The division of Atomic Physics is now looking for four PhD students for four different projects described below.

1. Short-Wavelength -infrared laser development and applications.
The goal is to continue the development of a short-pulse laser system in the mid-infrared range and to explore applications, especially the generation of attosecond pulses with high photon energy and time-resolved X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.

2. Laser development and high harmonic generation based on industrial Ytterbium femtosecond lasers.
The project aims at developing, characterizing and optimizing an XUV source driven by post-compressed Ytterbium laser pulses, and employing spatial light modulators to tailor phase and intensity of the light beams. Two main goals are to push ongoing investigations on femtosecond pulse post-compression and determine optimum generation conditions for XUV pulses around 90 eV.

3. Ultrafast quantum physics.
The project consists in studying the quantum state of a photoelectron, which is created by absorption of attosecond light pulses. Methods for the measurement of the coherence properties of the electron will be developed. The project, which lies at the border of attosecond physics and quantum information, includes both theory and experiment.

4. Time-resolved studies of atoms, molecules and solids using intense ultrashort laser pulses in the extreme ultraviolet and X-ray spectral region as well as ultrashort, laser-generated, electron pulses. The project includes development, optimization and characterization of a laser-driven source for the generation of attosecond pulses, development and implementation of pump-probe measurement techniques and experiments at the high-order harmonic laboratory of the Lund High-Power Laser Facility and at international free electron laser facilities.

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%).

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 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 Physics if he or she has:

  • at least 30 second-cycle credits of relevance to the subject, of which at least 15 credits shall comprise a second-cycle degree project, or
  • an MSc in engineering physics or an associated field, or a Master’s degree in physics or an associated field.

Finally, the student must be judged to have the potential to complete the programme.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • The student should have a background within optics and photonics and/or atomic physics and quantum mechanics.

Other assessment criteria, specifically for each project

Experience with one or more of the following subjects is a merit for all projects (1 to 4):

  • Femtosecond lasers and ultrafast optics
  • High-order harmonic generation and attosecond physics
  • Pump-probe experiments
  • Photoelectron spectroscopy
  • Other skills, e.g. instrumentation programming, data analysis, vacuum techniques, mechanical design

Additionally, the following subjects are also considered as merits for project 4:

  • Free electron laser experiments
  • Experimental studies of molecular dynamics

Basis of assessment

Selection to postgraduate studies is based on the expected ability to perform well in the studies. The evaluation of the ability to perform well is based primarily on the results of studies at the basic and advanced levels, in particular:

  1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of the study.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills
  4. Other experience relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.

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. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§. We intend to employ 1-4 doctoral students.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications may be written in English or Swedish and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. Please indicate which project(s) interest you the most. 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.). You are also required to answer the  job specific questions as a step of the application process.

The English version of this announcement is an interpretation of national formalities expressed in the Swedish text. In case of uncertainties, the Swedish text applies.

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment As soon as possible
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 4
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/530
Contact
  • Proj 1. Cord Arnold, 046-2227472
  • Proj 2. Anne-Lise Viotti, 046-2227586
  • Proj 3. Anne L’Huillier, 046-2227661
  • Proj 4. Per Eng-Johnsson, 046-2227658
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 07.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-07 at 23:59
Unit: Atomic Physics, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday April 7th, 2023

Doctoral student in Solid Mechanics with focus on material behaviour of future packaging materials (PA2023/509)

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Construction Sciences

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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 of Solid Mechanics deals with methods and principles to determine deformations, stresses and collapse phenomena in deformable bodies. Solid Mechanics is a basic subject in mechanical engineering and of fundamental importance for related discipline. The problems and questions that are dealt with in solid mechanics have clear relevance for industrial applications. The research in the subject is particularly focused on: constitutive mechanics, numerical methods, structural optimisation, fracture mechanics, stability analysis and experimental methods.

Project

This PhD project will focus on the characterisation of new cellulose-based packaging laminates which in the future will replace current materials consisting of aluminium foil and polymer layers. The project will include both experimental measurements and theoretical modelling to increase the understanding of how the different layers contribute to the mechanical behaviour of the full laminate. The doctoral project is a collaboration between the Division of Solid Mechanics and Stora Enso.

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 will also teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

The work duties in the research project include mechanical testing of cellulose-based fibre materials, both as laminates and as individual layers, as well as theoretical modelling. The physical measurements will include standard lab tests with full-field deformation measurements (so-called digital image correlation) and measurements with X-ray-based methods, e.g. X-ray tomography. Within the framework of the mechanical testing, the doctoral student will also develop new test setups and algorithms for analysis of measurement data. The theoretical modelling will be based on the experimental results and focus on correctly describing the interaction between the different layers in a packaging laminate.

Admission requirements

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

  • has been awarded a second-cycle 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 Solid Mechanics if the applicant has

  • at least 90 credits in the field, including at least 45 second-cycle credits and a second-cycle degree project of 30 credits in the field, or
  • a MSc in engineering physics, engineering mathematics, mechanical engineering, or civil engineering.

Additional requirements

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Good knowledge in solid mechanics and material science
  • Good knowledge in computer programming
  • Knowledge in constitutive modelling and numerical methods, such as the finite element method

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.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills
  4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria

  • Interest in mechanical material testing
  • Interest in X-ray techniques (e.g. tomography, SAXS, WAXS), imaging methods and image analysis
  • Knowledge in continuum mechanics
  • Good oral and written proficiency in Swedish
  • Experience of computer programming in Fortran, Matlab or Python.

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. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). 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 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.).

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment By agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/509
Contact
  • Jonas Engqvist, jonas.engqvist@solid.lth.se
Union representative
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
Last application date 06.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-06 at 23:59
Unit: Hållfasthetslära, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday April 6th, 2023

PhD student Technology and Society with focus on traffic safety (PA2023/797)

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Inst för teknik och samhälle

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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 doctoral student will work within Traffic Safety and Behaviour research group (www.tos.lth.se/tsb). The group performs research on a variety of subjects related to traffic safety, including policy development, evaluation of safety measures, vulnerable road users and automated vehicles. The group uses innovative methods for traffic data collection and safety evaluations, such as video analysis, surrogate measures of safety, virtual reality simulations and instrumented bicycles. It is involved in various national and international activities related to research and education in traffic safety domain.

We offer a supportive and friendly environment with many opportunities for personal growth. The group is settled in the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) campus; the office spaces went through a major renovation in 2017.

Subject description

The PhD studies will be based on several national project related to practical realisation of Vision Zero and Safe System approach in the Swedish context. It will also be connected to the Horizon Europe project AfroSAFE (www.afrosafe-eu.africa) dealing with adoption of Safe System to the conditions of low- and middle-income countries.

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 will also also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

As a doctoral student you will be in charge of all the stages of the research process – problem formulation, data collection, analysis and reporting of the results in form of scientific presentations and writing. You will be supervised and supported by senior collegues, yet taking own initiatives and responsibility is also expected and encouraged.

You will have opportunities for building an extensive research network during your studies through participation in the conferences, workshops and seminars, nationally and internationally. In particular, you will develop tight working relations with the Swedish Transport Administrtion that will be highly interested in the results of your work.

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

  • Analysis of the literature on theory and practice of working within Safe System paradigm
  • Analysis of the actors and stakeholders within traffic safety discourse, their functions, responsibilities, and controls
  • Practical studies of road infrastructure evaluation from Vision Zero perspective, such as crash modification function (CMF) estimation for roadside zones and design of public transport stops located at high-speed rural roads
  • Comparative analysis of the road safety management in Scandinavian and low- and middle income countries.

Admission requirements

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

  • has been awarded a second-cycle 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 Technology and Society if the applicant has:

  • at least 30 credits awarded in the second cycle relevant to the subject area.

Additional requirements:

  • You need very good oral and written proficiency in English
  • You need to be fluent in Swedish or another Scandinavian language, since it’s needed for the work tasks such as analysing internal documents from The Swedish Transport Administration and carry out interviews in Sweden.
  • You need to have experience working with GIS.

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:

Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems. Written and oral communication skills. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

It is considered an additional qualification if you have previous experience of working with the Swedish road transportation databases, such as NVDB, STRADA, etc. It is considered an additional qualification if you are familiar with computer programming principles and have the ability to learn new tools and programming languages if the work requires it.

  • It is considered an additional qualification if you have a driving licence valid in Sweden.

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

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.

Terms of employment

Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

How to apply

Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter 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.).

Welcome to apply!

Type of employment Temporary position
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/797
Contact
  • Aliaksei Laureshyn, aliaksei.laureshyn@tft.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 05.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-05 at 23:59
Unit: Trafik och väg, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

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Post expires on Wednesday April 5th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in single-molecule characterization of artificial protein motors (PA2023/310)

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

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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 the area of nano-biotechnology. The department hosts the ERC Synergy Grant ArtMotor (PI Heiner Linke), which aims at designing and building functional, synthetic protein motors, and to detect their movements along a DNA-track. The aim is to construct, step by step, an autonomous protein motor capable of transducing chemical energy to move along a track.

Responsible for the position are Prof. Heiner Linke at the division of solid state physics and Assoc. Prof. Peter Jönsson at the division of physical chemistry, both 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. Peter Jönsson is an expert in high-resolution fluorescence microscopy and single molecule studies.

More information can be found at: www.ftf.lth.se, www.nano.lu.se, www.nano.lu.se/heiner-linke, https://www.physchem.lu.se/people/seniors/joensson/, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/951375

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

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.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. You will work closely together with a PhD student, 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.

Thus, the project´s research tasks are to:

  1. Develop 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.

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

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.

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 microscopy
  • 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

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. 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 By agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/310
Contact
  • Heiner Linke, Professor, heiner.linke@ftf.lth.se, +46462224245
  • Gerda Rentschler, Grant Manager , 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 06.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-06 at 23:59
Unit: Solid State Physics, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

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Post expires on Thursday April 6th, 2023

Postdoctoral research fellow in diagnostic radiology (PA2023/805)

Lunds universitet, Institutionen för translationell medicin

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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 unit of Diagnostic Radiology, research related to clinical image analysis and medical diagnostics is conducted. LUCI (Lund University breast Cancer Imaging) is an interdisciplinary research group within the unit, mainly oriented towards innovative imaging methods of diagnosing breast cancer with a specific focus on screening and artificial intelligence. The units are led by Prof. Sophia Zackrisson, and consists of both researchers and technical staff. More information can be found here.

Intensive research efforts are being made to make way for individualized breast cancer screening. Our group has created a large image data base matched with registry and clinical data about breast cancer cases and as a next step the database will be enriched with tumor genomic information. With the purpose of strengthening the translational focus of the group, we are now looking for a skilled, ambitious, and motivated postdoctoral researcher with competence to work with image-based risk prediction models for breast cancer. The group is located at Skåne University Hospital (SUS) in Malmö.

We care about creating a positive, respectful, and stimulating environment. We value communication and collaboration and a workplace that promotes learning and development for all employees. We are also committed to building a safe and positive environment for all employees through mutual respect and tolerance.

We offer
Lund University is a governmental 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.

Work duties
The goal of this project is to develop image-based risk prediction models for breast cancer for future individualized screening. You will be responsible for applications, planning and execution of projects for matching data from the SCAN-B registry. Data processing and statistical analysis will be done in cooperation with staff in the research group and statisticians.

The job also includes participating in the daily work of the research group, collecting patient data, helping with supervision of doctoral students and other students, as well as working with producing material for research publications. Other tasks within the research group may become relevant.

Eligibility
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. This eligibility requirement needs to be met no later than the time when the employment decision is made, and evidence that this requirement is met needs to have been sent in by this time at the latest. Candidates should have completed their PhD degree no more than three (3) years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. These circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical work, positions of trust within trade union organizations or other similar circumstances.

Basis for assessment      
At Lund University, employment as a postdoctoral researcher provides opportunities for scientific and pedagogical merit. There is mainly room for merit in research, but also for certain higher education pedagogical training. Teaching may be included in the tasks.

For the employment as a postdoctoral research, scientific ability will primarily be taken into account.

Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:

  • A PhD in biomedicine, experimental oncology or biotechnology
  • Experience with analysis and data mining to identify trends and produce meaningful data visualizations
  • Experience in SPSS or other statistical software
  • Experience in writing and communicating scientifically
  • Documented oral and written knowledge in English
  • Good ability to be proactive and work independently
  • Good ability to collaborate with others and be a productive part of a team
  • Good communication skills as well as social skills

Meritorious for the position are:

  • Experience in breast cancer research, both preclinical and clinical
  • Experience with epidemiological methods
  • Experience of supervising/teaching students
  • Experience of collaborating with international partners

Terms of employment
This is a full-time employment limited to 2 years, with a possible extension for up to one additional year. Preliminary start date 1st of May 2023 or according to agreement. 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 researcher”) between SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated November 19, 2021.

How to apply
The position is sought via the university’s recruitment system. Applications must include a personal motivation letter, a CV, contact information of two references, a diploma (including a grade transcript) and other documents you wish to be considered.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2023-05-01 or according to agreement
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Malmö
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/805
Contact
  • Sophia Zackrisson, +4640338797
  • Adina Olnert, +4640391904
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.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-04 at 23:59
Unit: Division of Radiology Diagnostics, Faculty of Medicine

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Post expires on Tuesday April 4th, 2023

PhD in epigenetics and chromatin dynamics in human brain development (PA2023/809)

Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Experimental Medical Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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 Laboratory of Epigenetics and Chromatin Dynamics at the Department of Experimental Medical Science (Faculty of Medicine), is currently conducting research investigating the epigenetic regulation of repetitive and transposable genetic elements – so-called ‘genomic dark matter’ – in human brain development. The group consists of 5 research-active members and is led by Dr Christopher Douse. We are fascinated by how these underexplored regions of the human genome contribute functionally to human neurobiology and neurological disease. Our work integrates state-of-the-art wet and dry lab methods. More information can be found at Here. As a workplace, we safeguard a good work environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other.

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

Work duties and areas of responsibility

You will lead a project on the epigenetic regulation of transposable and repetitive elements by MORC ATPases and associated protein complexes. This will involve designing, executing and analysing loss- and gain-of-function experiments in stem cell models of human brain development. This is a long-term project aimed at discovering new basic human neurobiology, and thereby insights on the mechanistic underpinning of repeat-associated neurological disorders.

Qualifications

Requirements for employment are:

-A masters or equivalent education in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or similar topics

-Good, demonstrable knowledge of state-of-the-art methods of epigenome profiling (e.g. CUT&RUN, Nanopore sequencing) and/or methods to model human brain development (e.g. organoids, neural stem cell culture).

-Being a good team-player  with a strong interest in epigenetics and stem cell biology.

-Personal qualities such as curiosity, flexibility and a drive to discover new biology.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

-Excellent interpersonal skills and independence, and an ability and interest in collaborating.

-Experience in handling bioinformatic analyses of genomic methods (e.g. RNA-seq, CUT&RUN-seq)

-Knowledge of basic protein biochemistry (e.g. Western blotting) or imaging (immunofluorescent staining)

-An interest in repetitive and transposable elements.

Further information

The employment is a fixed-term employment for 4 years at 100 percent with a start date 1th of May 2023, or as agreed, but at the latest at 30th of April, 2027.

How to apply

The application should include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificates 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.) Candidates will be considered on an ongoing basis during the application period.

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§.

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment 230501
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/809
Contact
  • Christopher Douse, +46462220555
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.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-04 at 23:59
Unit: Epigenetics and chromatin dynamics, Faculty of Medicine

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Post expires on Tuesday April 4th, 2023

Doctoral student in Energy Sciences with focus on advanced numerical design methodologies for future aviation engines (PA2023/643)

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Department of Energy Sciences

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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- and project description

In the EU-funded project MYTHOS involving five participating organizations from three EU countries, we will develop a new ground-breaking design methodology for future short- and medium-range civil aircraft engines. These engines are intended to be powered by a wide range of liquid and gaseous fuels, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and hydrogen. The project aims to meet the goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions for civil aviation according to the ACARE SRIA goals in the short, medium and long term until 2050.

In an aircraft engine, jet fuel is burned in a gas turbine, which in turn propels the aircraft. Depending on the chemical composition of the fuel, the combustion will look different. In order to be able to use a wide range of fuels, which is becoming increasingly important, it will be essential to investigate whether we can improve the operation of the aircraft engine so that climate-neutral fuels can be used and that different fuels can be used without the need to modify the engine. The work of energy scientists within MYTHOS focuses on combustion chamber studies and optimization using numerical simulation methods to increase fuel flexibility so that SAF and hydrogen can be used in the same combustion chamber without this being adjusted.

The doctoral student will work at the division of fluid mechanics in a group focusing on numerically studying thermochemical processes, turbulent reactive flows, and heat transfer. Collaborations with colleagues at the heat transfer and combustion physics divisions as well as with the consortium partners of the MYTHOS project, and other research groups in Sweden and abroad will support and leverage the research and development. 

Work duties

The main duties of doctoral student are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements 

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

  • has been awarded a second-cycle 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 Energy Sciences if the applicant has: 

  • at least 90 credits in the subject of the third-cycle programme, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses of relevance to the subject and 30 credits from a second-cycle degree project of relevance to the subject.
  • a Master’s degree of relevance to the field.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Experience of and knowledge about advanced fluid dynamic simulations on high-performance computational systems.
  • Good oral and written proficiency in Swedish.

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.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills.
  4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

  • Background in physics, fluid dynamics and/or numerical methods with documented knowledge of turbine combustion.
  • Knowledge of chemical kinetics, spray combustion and openFoam.
  • Ability to communicate with researchers in other research fields.

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. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). 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 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.).

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment By agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/643
Contact
  • Christer Fureby, Professor, +46462224813
  • Xue-Song Bai, Professor, +46462224860
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.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-04 at 23:59
Unit: Institutionen för energivetenskaper, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 4th, 2023

Post-doctoral fellow in environmental science (PA2023/392)

Lund University, Centre for Environmental and Climate Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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
New pathways are needed for an efficient alignment of the financial system with the needs of biodiversity. This postdoc links efforts of the research project BIOPATH with aim to assess, co-develop and test existing and novel approaches for integration of biodiversity considerations into financial decision-making with financial actors, and analyse the institutional and policy implications of potential transition pathways. The postdoc will focus on how to develop and adapt life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to assess biodiversity consequences of alternative use of food, forest products and bioenergy. This requires, in parallel, development of more robust quantitative biodiversity threshold values which can be integrated in financial decision-making by enhanced LCA approaches, similar to the inclusion of quantitative carbon footprint values today. To this end, existing LCA methodologies and biodiversity impact models will be used to develop new and innovative approaches able to integrate biodiversity into financial decision.

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 successful candidate will map and evaluate the robustness of existing LCA-based approaches published in various literature which include quantification of biodiversity impacts. In a second step, the candidate will assess the possibilities of integrating enhanced and adapted data-driven biodiversity metrics into developed LCA methodology for different decision contexts. Finally, LCA-based case studies will be performed testing and transforming the approaches mapped in the previous tasks but focusing on biodiversity consequences of alternative uses of bioenergy and food. Here, new biodiversity footprints will be combined with existing carbon footprints utilised in current decision-making, e.g. included in EU and national policy tools.

The work will be carried out with an interdisciplinary project team with expertise in biodiversity and ecological science, environmental systems studies, political science, and more. The postdoc is expected to present results at international conferences, produce high quality scientific papers, and play a role in disseminating the results. Stakeholder interactions are a part of the project. The postdoc is also expected to actively participate in and contribute to the general scientific discussion in the research groups.

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.
  • Documented skills in life cycle assessments
  • Knowledge of ecology and biodiversity mapping
  • Demonstrated skills in scientific publishing

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:

  • Proficiency and experience in life-cycle assessment, in particular related to the use of biomass in different sectors
  • Documented knowledge of ecology in general and conservation of biodiversity in particular

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
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/392
Contact
  • Henrik Smith, professor, +46462229379,mailto:henrik.smith@biol.lu.se
  • Pål Börjesson, professor, 046-2228642,pal.borjesson@miljo.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 03.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-03 at 23:59
Unit: Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, Faculty of Science

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Post expires on Monday April 3rd, 2023

Post-doctoral fellow in anaerobic microbiology (PA2023/565)

Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, Biologiska institutionen

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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
Every ecosystem on our planet is composed of a complex community of organisms. The function of these ecosystems is often dependent on interactions – or symbioses – between community members. In the microbial world, symbiotic interactions based on syntrophy (i.e., a type of mutualistic symbiosis where nutrients are exchanged between organisms to allow for metabolic division of labour) are common, especially between prokaryotic organisms in anoxic environments. Such interactions are essential drivers of biogeochemical processes like global carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur cycling. Whether similar roles can be attributed to single-cell eukaryotes (protists) occupying these environments remains unclear owing in large part to our limited understanding of the biology, syntrophic potential, and metabolism of anaerobic eukaryotes.

Work duties
The prospective post-doctoral fellow will be hosted by Dr. Courtney Stairs with support of the European Research Council funded project ‘TANGO2’ in the Biology Department at Lund University. The fellow will develop a genetic methods to study anaerobic respiration in unicellular eukaryotes.  

The work focuses on the development of genetic tools to study adaptation to low-oxygen life styles. Some of the planned methodology include anaerobic culturing, yeast genetics, bioinformatic analysis and experimental evolution of yeast strains. 

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 shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Work duties include:

  • The successful candidate will work on the above outlined research project. It is expected that she/he will apply and optimize methodologies to pursue the overall project goals, and design and interpret experiments. All work will be carried out embedded in a research team, requiring sharing of expertise, open discussion of results and facilitating experiments of other team members. International collaboration is planned in the project, including work visits to at least one foreign lab
  • Active participation at international conferences is expected, as well as dissemination of results in peer reviewed international publications
  • Opportunities for supervision of degree projects (Bachelor and Master) as well as co-supervision of PhD projects may be provided and would be encouraged
  • The successful candidate is expected to actively seek independent research funding during the employment period, to provide an opportunity to transition towards an independent researcher position
  • Finally, the position may include limited duties in 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, 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.
  • A degree in molecular biology and genetics including unicellular eukaryotes or yeast as a model organisms
  • Documented ability in nucleic acid extraction, DNA sequence analysis, cloning, yeast transformation, Southern/northern blot analysis
  • Documented experience in bioinformatics and gene and protein database work.
  • A good track record of publishing peer-reviewed academic papers
  • Evidence of ability to work efficiently both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Evidence of ability to organize resources, plan and progress work activities, and meet deadlines effectively and consistently.
  • Ability to communicate scientific results and knowledge to non-specialists and students.

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:

  • Documented abilities and experiences of working with genetic, cell biological and biochemical methods that will be used in the project (see above)
  • Documented ability and experience in wet and in silico work with yeast as a model organism
  • Documented ability and experience of supervising students, individually and in groups

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. Start date: April 16, 2023.

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

  • CV (maximum of 2 pages)
  • List of publications
  • Cover letter (maximum of 2-pages):
    • A general description of your past and future research interests, including methodological knowhow
    • A clear explanation of how your skills can be applied to the enclosed project
    • Contact information of 2-3 references, including previous main supervisors
  • 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 Fixed-term employment for 2 years with start date April 16, 2023
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/565
Contact
  • Courtney Stairs, Associate senior lecturer, courtney.stairs@biol.lu.se
  • Helena Skönvall, HR, helena.skonvall@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 04.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-04 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 4th, 2023

Post-doctoral fellow in bacterial mutagenesis and genetics (PA2023/566)

Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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
Every ecosystem on our planet is composed of a complex community of organisms. The function of these ecosystems is often dependent on interactions – or symbioses – between community members. In the microbial world, symbiotic interactions based on syntrophy (i.e., a type of mutualistic symbiosis where nutrients are exchanged between organisms to allow for metabolic division of labour) are common, especially between prokaryotic organisms in anoxic environments. Such interactions are essential drivers of biogeochemical processes like global carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur cycling. Whether similar roles can be attributed to single-cell eukaryotes (protists) occupying these environments remains unclear owing in large part to our limited understanding of the biology, syntrophic potential, and metabolism of anaerobic eukaryotes.

Work duties
The prospective post-doctoral fellow will be hosted by Dr. Courtney Stairs with support of the European Research Council funded project ‘TANGO2’ in the Biology Department at Lund University. The fellow will develop a genetic tool to perform massively parallelized mutagenesis of bacterial symbionts of anaerobic protists to uncover genes essential for symbiotic interactions. These data will be used to approximate metabolic interactions between the organisms.  The candidate will have the potential to develop experimental detection methods to test these predictions in collaborations with Dr. Ryan Gawryluk (U. Victoria, Canada).

The work focuses on the development of genetic tools to study protist:bacteria interactions. Some of the planned methodology include anaerobic culturing, development of genetic tools in Arcobacteracea transposon mutagenesis and bioinformatic analysis. 

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 shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Work duties include:

  • The successful candidate will work on the above outlined research project. It is expected that she/he will apply and optimize methodologies to pursue the overall project goals, and design and interpret experiments. All work will be carried out embedded in a research team, requiring sharing of expertise, open discussion of results and facilitating experiments of other team members. International collaboration is planned in the project, including work visits to at least one foreign lab
  • Active participation at international conferences is expected, as well as dissemination of results in peer reviewed international publications
  • Opportunities for supervision of degree projects (Bachelor and Master) as well as co-supervision of PhD projects may be provided and would be encouraged
  • The successful candidate is expected to actively seek independent research funding during the employment period, to provide an opportunity to transition towards an independent researcher position
  • Finally, the position may include limited duties in 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, 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.
  • A degree in molecular biology, molecular genetics, molecular cell biology including anaerobic organisms as study material, or similar
  • Documented ability in nucleic acid extraction and bacterial transformation and/or development of genetic tools in non-model organisms
  • Documented experience in bioinformatics and gene and protein database work.
  • A good track record of publishing peer-reviewed academic papers
  • Evidence of ability to work efficiently both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Evidence of ability to organize resources, plan and progress work activities, and meet deadlines effectively and consistently.
  • Ability to communicate scientific results and knowledge to non-specialists and students.

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:

  • Documented abilities and experiences of working with genetic, cell biological and biochemical methods that will be used in the project (see above)
  • Documented ability and experience in wet and in silico work with non-model organisms or environmental microorganisms
  • Documented ability and experience of supervising students, individually and in groups

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 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”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022. Preferred start date in May 2023.

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

  • CV (maximum of 2 pages)
  • List of publications
  • Cover letter (maximum of 2 pages): 
    • A general description of your past and future research interests, including methodological knowhow 
    • A clear explanation of how your skills can be applied to the enclosed project
    • Contact information of 2-3 references, including previous main supervisors 
  • 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 Fixed-term employment for 3 years. Preferred start date in May 2023
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/566
Contact
  • Courtney Stairs, Associate senior lecturer, courtney.stairs@biol.lu.se
  • Helena Skönvall, HR, helena.skonvall@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 04.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-04 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 4th, 2023

Post-doctoral fellow in ultra-fast nanoplasmonics (PA2023/461)

Lund University, Faculty of Science, Dep. of Physics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 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 goal of this project is to understand how the detailed structural and chemical features of nanoplasmonic structures governs their electron dynamics (down to sub-femtosecond and nanometer scales) that in turn determine their functionality. The vision is to significantly improve the properties and thus performance of new earth abundant nanoplasmonic particles, in particular containing Aluminum, for a wide range of applications that aid in a sustainable future.

Our unique advantage is in a combination of competences: We will have Al particles with well characterized structure and photocatalytic performance which we can study using nanometer (nm) resolution Photo Emission Electron Microscopy (PEEM) in combination with ultrafast fs/as lasers as well as the MAX IV synchrotron X-rays. This allows us to probe the excitation, transport, and relaxation of plasmons, hot carriers and phonons with as/fs time and nm spatial resolution as well as measure/control the interface chemical and structural features down to the atomic scale.

This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science. Read more: https://wise-materials.org.

All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Graduate School https://wise-materials.org/research/graduate-school/ , an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.

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.

You will be responsible for designing, planning, and carrying out experiments independently, including development of project ideas. Supervision of graduate or postgraduate students may also be part of the work duties.

The position is placed at Division of Synchrotron Radiation Research (www.sljus.lu.se ), Department of Physics. Central will be significant collaborations within the large interdisciplinary environment NanoLund (www.nano.lu.se) and can include use of facilities at Lund Laser Center (www.llc.lu.se ) and MAX IV (www.maxiv.lu.se ).

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.
  • Doctoral degree within engineering, physics, materials science, photonics, or a related subject
  • Hands-on experience with Photo Emission Electron Microscopy and/or femtosecond laser systems

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:

  • The ability to develop and conduct high quality research in the project area.
  • Teaching skills or related experience, such as mentoring, supervision, or training in equipment use.

Additional assessment criteria are experience and knowledge of:

  • PhotoEmisison Electron Microscopy using ultrashort laser pulses.
  • Nanoplasmonics
  • Modelling nanoparticles for light-matter interaction, especially plasmonic effects
  • Manufacturing of nanoplasmonic structures,
  • Other types of electron microscopy/spectroscopy

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 3 years (initially 2 years with the possibility for extension of 1 year). 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 in particular related to the present project (no more than two 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 According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/461
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 03.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-04-03 at 23:59
Unit: syncrotron radiation physics, Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 3rd, 2023