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Doctoral student in immunotechnology (PA2023/524)

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences

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

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 will be located at the Department of Immunotechnology (www.immun.lth.se) at Medicon Village in Lund and be part of CREATE Health (www.createhealth.lth.se) and Lund University’s Cancer Center (www.lucc.lu.se).

Project description

The project aims to deepen the understanding of the immune microenvironemnt in malignant lymphomas. Specific aims include use and development of methods to quantify immune cells in heamatological tissue, develop integrated models, combining biological and clinical data, to explain response to treatment and identify novel immunotherapeutic targets. The project is carried out in collaboration with Skåne University Hospital (SUS) and the Nordic mantle cell lymphoma group.

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

The project uses new technology, and the established SpatialOmics@LU infrastructure (www.lth.se/spatialomicslu), to generate unique molecular information about cellular interactions between the tumor and the immune system.

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

  • Planning and execution of spatially resolved molecular and cellular analyses using different emthods.
  • Develop bioinformatic workflows to answer specific biological questions and identify therapeutic target molecules.
  • Develop integrated models to enhance the basic immunologial understanding and develop risk models for clinical use.
  • Take part in collaborations with clinicans and other researchers to develop new cross-disciplinary studies related to the project
  • Be involved in teaching in courses and of project students.
  • Contribute to the development of the department through active participation in joint meetings and activities.

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 Immunotechnology if the applicant has:

  • At least 240 credits with relevance for the specific subject, with at least 60 credits in the second cycle, including a project of 30 credits in the second cycle with relevance for the subject, or similar, or
  • Master in Engineering or other education at equal levels with relevance for the subject

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Good oral and written proficiency in Swedish
  • Extensive pratical experience in image analysis
  • Extensive knowledge and practical experience in coding languages such as R and Python

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

  • Education/knowledge in immunology
  • Practical experience with image analyses
  • Practical experience in R studio
  • Practical experience in Python

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!

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

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 PA2023/524
Contact
  • Sara Ek, Professor, 046-2223824, sara.ek@immun.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 28.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-03-28 at 23:59
Unit: Institutionen för immunteknologi, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday March 28th, 2023

Researcher Water Resources Engineering Microbial Community Ecology (PA2023/606)

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Institutionen för bygg- och miljöteknologi

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 Division of Water Resources Engineering, in the Department of Building and Environmental technology, research and teaching pursue the understanding of how water resides and is transported in nature and in urban systems. This includes, but is not limited to, studies on the movement of rainwater, how rain and melted snow reach rivers, flooding and systems to reduce the consequences of flooding, water flows, factors affecting water quality, and erosion along open coasts, rivers and lakes. At the division, there are around 30 employes and in total 20 PhD students.

The current position is within a group examining microbial aspects of water quality from an ecological perspective. We are an inclusive international group using DNA sequencing and other microbial characterizations to describe and understand processes in industrial water contexts. In addition to the specific nature of this researcher project, we work with microbes in drinking water, bathing water and wastewater and the molecular methods required to analyze these microbes.

Work duties

You will examine microbial communities used in drinking water, bathing water and wastewater treatment processes. You will examine spatiotemporal aspects in the community composition and distribution in the context of function in these communities, including isolated strains. You will examine in detail whole genome sequences, metagenomics data and other DNA-based indictors of bacteria. You will perform these duties as part of a team of researchers including both doctoral and undergraduate students. You will contribute to preparations of scientific articles. Much of the work will be conducted in collaboration with water utilities in Sweden.

Description of the work duties:

  • to support/assist the research group, research within the subject area.
  • teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies (max 20%).
  • supervision of degree projects.
  • assist in seeking external research funding.
  • collaboration with industry and wider society.
  • administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

  • A PhD microbial ecology, biotechnology, or microbiology, and must include use of bioinformatics in any context.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Basic level of oral and written proficiency in Swedish.
  • Programming skills in R for metagenomic analysis and other.
  • Work experience of natural and/or engineered microbial communities.

Additional requirements:

  • A very good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Written and oral communication skills.
  • PhD thesis in a water engineering context.
  • Experience working with industrial partners in the water engineering or treatment field.
  • Skills in advanced microscopic techniques and/or flow cytometry, including data analysis.

We offer

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

Further information

The position is a temporary position starting from 2023-05-01 until 2025-04-30 at 90 per cent of full time.

How to apply

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

Welcome to apply!

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Part-time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 90
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/606
Contact
  • Magnus Persson, +46462228990
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 29.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-03-29 at 23:59
Unit: Teknisk vattenresurslära, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday March 29th, 2023

Doctoral student in Industrial Design: Future Pathways in Design Education (PA2022/3726)

Engineering/it

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

Industrial design aspires to the creation of meaningful experiences and interactions with tangible and intangible objects that are significant for the benefit of society and the environment.

Therefore, industrial design as a research subject deals with knowledge generation as a phenomenon, aiming to increase the understanding of industrial design from the perspectives of epistemology and practice.

The research methods and opportunities span a wide field, enabling a fusion of scientific and practice-based approaches to generate knowledge.

This PhD-candidate position in industrial design is offered in the research area of Future Pathways in Design Education, addressing the following contexts and frameworks:

  1. Investigating the methods and impacts of pedagogies and practices in design education through history on an international level, as well as their emergence from specific cultures and conditions.
  2. Rethinking the responsibilities of design education towards industry, society, and nature with respect to systemic global change and the urgency of a sustainable future.
  3. Exploring educational approaches to learning, making, collaboration and reflection, researching processes of knowledge acquisition and communication, as well as the future significance of technology in design education.
  4. Reflecting, for example, dichotomies between specialisation and generalisation, learning and unlearning, individualism, and collectivism. Providing a strategic outlook towards the contingencies of an uncertain future.

Work duties 

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

The PhD candidate will be an integral part of a small team of PhD candidates and the teaching staff at the Division of Industrial Design.

This PhD position requires a research approach that combines analytical and empirical study modules with experimental and practice-based modules. 

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 Industrial Design if the applicant has: 

  • at least 30 credits in subjects of relevance to the field, including at least 15 second-cycle credits, or
  • a second-cycle degree project of at least 20 credits of relevance to the field, or
  • an artistic university degree, MSc in Engineering, or a master’s degree of relevance to the subject area

Additional requirements

  • Excellent oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Submission of an industrial design portfolio.
  • A minimum of 5 ECTS in research methodology or an equivalent course in Industrial Design.
  • Ability to express abstract and concrete issues in written form.
  • Propensity to work in collaborative and transdisciplinary academic environments.
  • An analytical and empirical research mindset in combination with artistic modes of exploration.

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 based on 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. Visual, written, and oral communication skills.
  4. Other experience relevant to third-cycle studies, e.g., professional experience.  

Other assessment criteria

  • Professional experience as an industrial design practitioner.
  • Experience with design education and approaches to design pedagogy.
  • Industrial design project experience in more than one country.
  • Ability to manage and finalise complex projects independently and effectively.
  • Experience in design research.
  • Experience with practice-based projects within a transdisciplinary collaborative academic environment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain contacts and networks with research partners in academia, industry, or other organisations.

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 §§.

Before applying, you should update yourself on the syllabus of the third cycle study subject Industrial Design at LTH (Industrial Design). Please note that the specific research study project is conducted on a scientific ground.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and except from the portfolio* 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.).

* Please submit your portfolio in a digital format, e.g., link to website or PDF (max 10 MB), if/when group projects and/or professional work is presented, clearly indicate, and reflect over your own contribution.

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Enligt överenskommelse
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2022/3726
Contact
  • Claus-Christian Eckhardt, Professor, claus-christian.eckhardt@design.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 31.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Institutionen för designvetenskaper, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

Doctoral student in Physics, within the discipline of generation and characterization of magnetic nanocomposite materials (PA2023/318)

Physical sciences/Math

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 Solid State Physics is focused around different aspects of nano- and semiconductor-physics, ranging from materials science to quantum physics, and different applications. The division also leads NanoLund, the major interdisciplinary research environment within nanoscience and nanotechnology at Lund University. Lund Nano Lab is a central key facility for the fabrication of material and devices on the nanoscale. The division is also heavily involved in undergraduate education, especially within the “Engineering Nanoscience” program.

For the last twenty years, our research in generating advanced nanomaterials based on nanoparticles produced with aerosol technology has been at the international forefront. We wish to expand our research in the area by combining advanced aerosol technology with advanced processing technology to produce magnetic nanostructures, which are of great interest in research and industry.

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.

All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE 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.

More information can be found at: https://wise-materials.org,  www.ftf.lth.se, www.nano.lu.se and www.nano.lu.se/maria-messing.

Work duties

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

The aim of the project is to develop and combine techniques to produce new types of magnetic composites, consisting of aerosol-generated nanoparticles, and to use process techniques to control the spontaneous formation of 1-, 2- and 3-dimensional structures. Such structures could be very useful in applications in data storage, magnetic memory, magnetic cooling, and as building blocks of future magnets for green technologies. The main focus of the project will be the development of hard and soft magnetic nanoparticles composed of mixed metals, but the project will also include advanced characterization, both of the individual nanoparticles and of the larger composite structures. This will be done using electron microscopy, X-ray-based methods, and measurements of the magnetic properties of the materials using a magnetometer. Thus, in addition to advancing knowledge of new nanomaterials and aerosol nanoparticle formation, the graduate student will gain extensive experience in several important production and characterization methods for nanomaterials. We have a large network of international collaborators and temporary placement in industry, or another university may be part of the job description.

The PhD student is expected to work independently as well as in close collaboration with other researchers associated with the project.

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 program.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

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:

  • Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of the study. Such skills can, for example, be shown by attached documentation.
  • An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems, which can be assessed for example through a discussion of a master thesis project during the interview.
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Other experience relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.

Other assessment criteria (desired merits)

We expect that your undergraduate studies include courses in materials science and materials characterization. The research is to a large extent interdisciplinary, and a broad competence profile and experiences from relevant areas of physics (including quantum mechanics), electronics, solid state/semiconductor physics and nanofabrication are of special value. The ability for skillful laboratory work is essential and demonstrated experience will be considered a merit, and so will courses on magnetism. Important personal qualities are, beside creativity and a curious mind, the ability to work both independently and in a group, self-motivation and experience in the scientific interaction with researchers from other disciplines and in other countries.

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 must be written in English. The application must include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the research project matches your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, diploma or equivalent, a copy of the thesis or equivalent, alternatively a summary if the work has not been completed, as well as anything else you wish to refer to (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

For applicants whose previous studies were conducted at a university where English was not the spoken language, evidence of English proficiency is requested (For example, TOEFL / IELTS results, or similar).

Applicants are also required to answer job specific questions.

Welcome with your application!

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

The Department of Physics is with a staff of about 350 scientists and educators one of the largest departments within Lund University. There are seven research divisions and a number of research centra within the department. The research activities at the department cover a broad spectrum of modern physics. www.fysik.lu.se/english.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/318
Contact
  • Maria Messing, maria.messing@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 27.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-03-27 at 23:59
Unit: Solid State Physics, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

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Post expires on Monday March 27th, 2023

Researcher in biomedical analyses in tumour material (PA2023/684)

Health/Life sciences

Lund University, LTH, Institutionen för immunteknologi

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 Department of Immunotechnology, physically located at the Medicon Village Science Park in Lund. The specific research group constitutes two senior researchers, two doctoral students, five postdocs/technical staff and multiple master thesis students/guest researchers. Read more about the Department of Immunotechnology, and the Cancertarget group at www.immun.lth.se and Sara Ek | Immunotechnology (lth.se).

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
The work duties include project management of translational projects in collaboration with Skåne University Hospital and other clinical collaborators. Your will be responsible for the full workflow from staining of tissue sections, image and spatial omics instrumentation handling and down-stream bioinformatic analyses.

Qualifications
Required qualifications for the position are:

  • A PhD in biomedicine, immunologyor bioinformatics
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Knowledge in B-cell lymphoma biology, onco-immunology, statistical analyses and bioinformatics
  • Experience in spatial omics technologies, including morphology staining of tissue and handling of the GeoMx instrument.
  • Deep knowledge and broad experience in bioinformatic workflows in R and Python
  • Documented project management ability
  • Experience in translational scientific work and multi-disciplinary collaborations

Additional qualifications for the position are:

  • Documented ability to draft scientific text and independently summarize data into manuscripts for submission.
  • Experience with multi-omics data integration

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
Employment is for 100% of full-time during May 1, 2023 until March 31 2024.

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

Welcome with your application!

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/684
Contact
  • Sara Ek, 046-2220000
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 24.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CET

Deadline: 2023-03-24 at 23:59
Unit: Institutionen för immunteknologi, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 24th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in aerosol physics (PA2023/584)

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

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. The division includes Lund Nano Lab, a central and shared facility for the production of materials and components at the nanoscale. The Division has a strong commitment to undergraduate education, not least in the Master’s programme “Engineering Nanoscience” at LTH.

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

Subject description
Over the last twenty years, our research into the production of advanced nanomaterials consisting of nanoparticles produced by aerosol technology has been at the international forefront. We want to extend our research in this area by designing, building, and testing a new aerosol nanoparticle system, mainly with a view to applications in catalysis. A significant part of the position involves aerosol instrumentation.

More information can be found at: www.ftf.lth.se, www.nano.lu.se

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

The specific research project focuses on leading the design, construction, and testing of a new aerosol nanoparticle system to develop the methodology of using aerosol technology to produce nanoparticle-based materials. The main work involves the design, testing, and development of the optimal combination of aerosol instruments to control aerosol formation. The work also includes the design, simulation, testing, and construction of the aerosol nanoparticle generator itself based on spark discharge. You will be expected to lead all aspects of the project, which involves the cosupervision of a PhD student and Master students, and interaction with both companies and international research groups with whom we collaborate.

Although the main focus of the position is on method development, part of the research will involve using the designed system to increase understanding of how the properties of nanoparticles affect their efficiency in catalytic reactions. This work will also involve characterization, including electron microscopy, of the properties of the nanoparticles. The position also includes taking responsibility for the knowledge of aerosol instruments, aerosol measurements, and aerosol processes in the group. You will be responsible for pedagogical sessions that develop the knowledge level of the group.

The work tasks include:

  • research on method development of aerosol technology for new nanoparticle-based materials
  • project management
  • co-supervision of graduate and postgraduate students
  • interaction with aerosol instrument companies and other international research groups active in aerosol technology
  • some catalysis research
  • some teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level
  • some procurement work
  • administration related to the above tasks

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. Such circumstances can be work experience outside of academic research that is relevant to the employment’s subject area and work duties.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • The subject area for the doctorate degree should be physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or equivalent with a focus on aerosols.
  • You should have both practical experience and theoretical knowledge of aerosol instruments and aerosol processes.
  • You must have proven experience in project management.
  • You should have experimental experience in installing and characterizing aerosol set-ups containing aerosol instruments for e.g., measurement, deposition, or production of aerosol nanoparticles.

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 working with gases (including work with mass flow controllers, vacuum pumps, and gas valves)
  • Good collaboration skills
  • Good communication skills and ability to convey knowledge
  • Experience in programming
  • Proven record of writing scientific articles.
  • Experience with electron microscopy
  • Good ability to exercise leadership in projects

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 job specific questions in the application process.

Welcome with your application!

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

The Department of Physics is with a staff of about 350 scientists and educators one of the largest departments within Lund University. There are seven research divisions and a number of research centra within the department. The research activities at the department cover a broad spectrum of modern physics. www.fysik.lu.se/english.

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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 PA2023/584
Contact
  • Maria Messing, +46462223691,maria.messing@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 24.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CET

Deadline: 2023-03-24 at 23:59
Unit: Solid State Physics, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

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Post expires on Friday March 24th, 2023

Doctoral student in Physics within theory of superconductor-semiconductor hybrid structures (PA2023/446)

Physical sciences/Math

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 Solid State Physics within the Physics Department is focused around different aspects of nanophysics, ranging from materials science to quantum physics, to different applications. The division plays a central role in NanoLund, the major interdisciplinary research environment within nanoscience and nanotechnology at Lund University.

Research on semiconductor nanowires is an area where the division of Solid State Physics is at the international forefront. The research includes both material growth and characterization of nanowires, as well as their use in different devices and in, for example, fundamental quantum physics experiments. Theoretical research on nanowires is conducted in close collaboration with the experimental activities. This position is based on a close collaboration with the Center for Quantum Devices (QDev) at University of Copenhagen.

More information can be found at: www.ftf.lth.se, www.nano.lth.se, www.qdev.nbi.ku.dk/

Work duties

The project is within condensed matter theory and is focused on new physics in hybrid structures combining superconducting and semiconducting materials. Topics can include, for example, quantum transport, topological superconductivity, and new ways to implement, control or couple qubits. It is a part of a research program sponsored by an ERC Synergy grant that involves advanced experimental and theoretical projects working closely together. This gives a unique opportunity for participating in a creative project where theory and experiment together explore new physics. The project is carried out in close collaboration with groups at the nearby (1 hour by train) Center for Quantum Devices, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen.

The experimental groups are led by Ferdinand Kuemmeth and Charles Marcus, the theory groups are led by Karsten Flensberg and Martin Leijnse.

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.

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. These can be supported by attaching documents.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems. Assessment can for example be on your Master’s work and a discussion around the work in a potential interview.
  3. Written and oral communication skills
  4. Other experience relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.

Other assessment criteria

  • We expect that your undergraduate studies include courses in theoretical physics, quantum mechanics, and solid state physics.
  • Experience and ability to work theoretically/mathematically is essential, and courses in advanced quantum mechanics for condensed matter systems are highly meriting.
  • Experience from programming and numerical work is considered meriting.

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 must 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, a copy of your Master thesis or equivalent, alternatively a summary of your thesis work in the case that the degree is not yet completed, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Applicants are also required to answer the job specific questions in the final 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.

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

The Department of Physics is with a staff of about 350 scientists and educators one of the largest departments within Lund University. There are seven research divisions and a number of research centra within the department. The research activities at the department cover a broad spectrum of modern physics. www.fysik.lu.se/english.

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Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/446
Contact
  • Martin Leijnse, +46703571138,martin.leijnse@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 29.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-03-29 at 23:59
Unit: Solid State Physics, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

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Post expires on Wednesday March 29th, 2023

Doctoral student in Industrial Design: Artistic Horizons in Design (PA2022/3725)

Engineering/it

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

Industrial design aspires to the creation of meaningful experiences and interactions with tangible and intangible objects that are significant for the benefit of society and the environment.

Therefore, industrial design as a research subject deals with knowledge generation as a phenomenon, aiming to increase the understanding of industrial design from the perspectives of epistemology and practice.

The research methods and opportunities span a wide field, enabling a fusion of scientific and practice-based approaches to generate knowledge.

This PhD-candidate position in industrial design is offered in the research area of Artistic Horizons in Design, addressing the following contexts and frameworks:

  1. Investigating opportunities in the field of industrial design with regards to the boundaries of the subject area as the foundation of knowledge production.
  2. Rethinking the boundary between scientific and artistic research in relation to the research questions. Questioning historic and current approaches to research in relation to artistic expression.
  3. Exploring existing and novel methods and processes that can be applied within an industrial design project, also in relation to the field as such, which is the essential component of the research work, and is defined as an open-ended result in the sense of knowledge production.
  4. Reflecting the possible outcomes from the practice-based approach of the research project, contextualising and documenting it in an appropriate manner.

Work duties 

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

The PhD candidate will be an integral part of a small team of PhD candidates and the teaching staff at the Division of Industrial Design.

This PhD position requires a research approach that combines analytical and empirical study modules with experimental and practice-based modules. 

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 Industrial Design if the applicant has: 

  • at least 30 credits in subjects of relevance to the field, including at least 15 second-cycle credits, or
  • a second-cycle degree project of at least 20 credits of relevance to the field, or
  • an artistic university degree, MSc in Engineering, or a master’s degree of relevance to the subject area

Additional requirements 

  • Excellent oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Submission of an industrial design portfolio.
  • A minimum of 5 ECTS in research methodology or an equivalent course in Industrial Design.
  • Ability to express abstract and concrete issues in written form.
  • Propensity to work in collaborative and transdisciplinary academic environments.
  • An analytical and empirical research mindset in combination with artistic modes of exploration.

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 based on 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. Visual, written, and oral communication skills.
  4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g., professional experience. 

Other assessment criteria

  • Professional experience as an industrial design practitioner.
  • Industrial design project experience in more than one country.
  • Ability to manage and finalise complex projects independently and effectively. 
  • Experience in design research.
  • Experience with practice-based projects within a transdisciplinary collaborative academic environment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain contacts and networks with research partners in academia, industry, or other organisations.

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 §§.

Before applying, you should update yourself on the syllabus of the third cycle study subject Industrial Design at LTH (Industrial design). Please note that the specific research study project is conducted on a scientific ground.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and except from the portfolio* 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.).

* Please submit your portfolio in a digital format, e.g., link to website or PDF (max 10 MB), if/when group projects and/or professional work is presented, clearly indicate, and reflect over your own contribution.

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Enligt överenskommelse
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2022/3725
Contact
  • Claus-Christian Eckhardt, Professor, claus-christian.eckhardt@design.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 31.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Institutionen för designvetenskaper, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

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Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

Postdoctoral position in hot-carrier photovoltaics (PA2022/3752)

Physical sciences/Math

Lunds universitet, LTH, Fysiska 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.

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. The division includes Lund Nano Lab, a central and shared facility for the production of materials and components at the nanoscale. The Division has a strong commitment to undergraduate education, not least in the Master’s programme “Engineering Nanoscience” at LTH.

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, www.ftf.lth.se, www.nano.lu.se och www.nano.lu.se/heiner-linke

We offer

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

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.

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

The aim of the project is to demonstrate the potential of nanowires for converting solar energy into useful energy with high efficiency by using hot-carrier photovoltaics. The project includes epitaxial synthesis of custom-designed nanowires and their electro-optical characterisation. The objective is to recruit a candidate with experience in epitaxy and/or electro-optical characterisation who is interested in further developing his/her knowledge in these areas.

Responsible for the position is Prof. Heiner Linke at the Division of Solid State Physics. In addition, you will collaborate with Prof. Magnus Borgström, expert in the synthesis of semiconducting nanowires and nanowire-based solar cells; with Assoc. Prof. Adam Burke, expert in nanofabrication and electrical characterisation; and with Prof. Anders Mikkelsen who is an expert in scanning-probe techniques.

Work duties

Project tasks:

  1. Epitaxial synthesis of custom-designed, group III-V heterostructured nanowires,
  2. Nanofabrication of single-nanowire devices for electro-optical characterisation
  3. Characterization of the electrical and optical properties of the synthesized nanowires

Methods include MOVPE, electron beam lithography, SEM, EBIC, OBIC and electrical measurement methods.  

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

Qualification requirements

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

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Significant experience in either epitaxial growth or in electrical or optical characterisation of semiconducting nanostructures.

Assesment 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

  • MOVPE (metal-organic vapor deposition)
  • Nanofabrication in clean-room environment, in particular electron beam lithography and fabrication of electrical nanodevices
  • Optical and/or electrical characterisation of semiconductor nanostructures, in particular photoluminescence, EBIC (electron-beam induced current), OBIC (optically induced current), or I-V (current-voltage) characterisation.
  • Solar cells and their characterisation
  • Modelling or theory of electro-optical processes in semiconductors

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!

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

The Department of Physics is with a staff of about 350 scientists and educators one of the largest departments within Lund University. There are seven research divisions and a number of research centra within the department. The research activities at the department cover a broad spectrum of modern physics. www.fysik.lu.se/english.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement, but 2023-05-01 at earliest
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2022/3752
Contact
  • Heiner Linke, Professor, heiner.linke@ftf.lth.se, heiner.linke@lth.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 27.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-03-27 at 23:59
Unit: Solid State Physics, Faculty of Engineering, LTH

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Post expires on Monday March 27th, 2023

Postdoctoral research fellow in Health Economics (PA2023/690)

Health/Life sciences

Lunds universitet, Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper Malmö

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

Health Economics at Lund University is ranked as the foremost research environment within its field in Scandinavia and 9th in Europe. The Health Economic Research Unit at the Medical Faculty is headed by Professor Ulf Gerdtham  and conducts research primarily within five fields: 1) Economics of public health; 2) Health care organisation and incentives; 3) Efficiency of health care systems; 4) Economic evaluations of health interventions and programmes; 5) Socioeconomic-related inequalities in health and well-being. The research team contributes to both theoretical and empirical research and uses survey- and register-data from regional, national, and international databases, as well as experiments. More information about the research can be found here. The position is located in Lund.

 

Within the research group, we value a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships and strive for a workplace that is conducive and stimulating for all co-workers. We work constantly to create conditions for job satisfaction, development and inclusion for all employees. We value both the physical and psychosocial work environment.

 

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 postdoctoral researcher will study the consequences of Cerebral Palsy on education, labour market outcomes, and family formation in Sweden and Iceland. The project also investigates to what extent the different support structures within the Social insurance system mitigates possible adverse consequences, and the distribution of both consequences and access to societal support. The work tasks will include quantitative analysis and scientific writing. Other tasks within the research group may also be required.

 

The postdoctoral researcher will work in a team together with researchers at the Health Economic Unit at Lund University and researchers at the University of Iceland.

 

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 (within the last 3 years) in Health Economics, with a background in Economics
  • Documented experience in conducting register studies using large data materials
  • Good knowledge in applied econometrics with understanding of quasi-experimental methods
  • Proficiency in Stata
  • Documented oral and written proficiency in English, as well as proficiency in Swedish or Icelandic
  • Good ability to be flexible and work independently
  • Good ability to collaborate with others and to be a productive part of a team

 

Meritorious for the position are:

  • Experience of working with Swedish and/or Icelandic registers
  • Prior experience of working in multidisciplinary research teams
  • Prior experience of health economic evaluation of policy

 

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 is the 1th of April 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, in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also contain a CV, contact information of two references, a diploma (including a grade transcript) and other documents you wish to be considered (e.g. letters of recommendation and list of publications).

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

The Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö is one of the six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct an extensive preclinical laboratory research.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2023-04-01 or according to agreement
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/690
Contact
  • 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 24.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CET

Deadline: 2023-03-24 at 23:59
Unit: Division of Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine

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Post expires on Friday March 24th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in cell mechanobiology (PA2023/696)

Health/Life sciences

Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund

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 workplace 

The research group cell and molecular mechanobiology (LCMM) at the Department of Clinical Science Lund within the Faculty of Medicine currently conducts research with primary focus in using an inter-disciplinary and microscopy-based approach on cellular mechanotransduction and cell migration. The research team is led by docent Vinay Swaminathan and is located at BMC D14. As a workplace, we safeguard a positive work environment with respect and consideration in our relations with one another. 

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

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 The candidate will conduct research developing a tumor micro-environment (TME) on a chip model system using novel biopolymer system. Additionally, the candidate will use this system to study the role of the changing mechanical landscape in tumor progression using quantitative microscopy and single cell techniques.

The candidate will perform the following duties in the lab:

  1. Develop a novel 3d TME system using an alginate-based system and investigate the role of changing extracellular matrix environment on disease progression.
  2. Work with other members in the lab to develop new materials and engineering-based approaches to modulate the ECM environment, collect microscopy data and analyze the data.
  3. The candidate will be required to participate in lab meetings, house seminars as well as present data in these meetings and seminars. In addition, the candidate will be required to participate and contribute in other projects of the lab as well as contribute to the general functioning of the lab.

Qualifications
The requirements for the position are:

  • PhD degree in the field of biomaterials, material sciences or biomedical engineering.
  • Good scientific publishing record.
  • experience using polymer chemistry, and high resolution confocal microscopy.
  • Experience in cell culture of epithelial cell lines including those from the mammary gland.
  • Fundamental knowledge in cell mechanotransduction.
  • Experience of developing biomaterial-based culture system.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Good collaborative skills.
  • Good drive and independence.

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. We will mainly consider candidates who 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.

 Terms of employment

This is a full-time employment limited to 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 researcher”) between SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated November 19, 2021. Preliminary start date on or after 1st of April 2023, or according to agreement.

How to apply

The position is sought via the university’s recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also contain a CV, including a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, a copy of the doctorate and anything else you wish to refer to (copies of diplomas, grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.) Also attach a research project plan with your application.

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2023-04-01 eller enligt överenskommelse
Salary Månadslön
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/696
Contact
  • Vinay Swaminathan, forskargruppschef , 046-2220723
  • Emmy Heidenblad, personalsamordnare, 046-2228347
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 24.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CET

Deadline: 2023-03-24 at 23:59
Unit: Cellmekanobiologi, Faculty of Medicine

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Post expires on Friday March 24th, 2023

Postdoctoral Fellow in the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services (PA2023/432)

Health/Life sciences

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.

The postdoctoral position is placed at the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC, http://www.cec.lu.se) and it is funded by BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate), which is hosted by CEC. BECC is an interdisciplinary strategic research area based on collaboration between more than 250 researchers at the universities of Lund and Gothenburg. BECC develops research that contributes to the visualization and generation of knowledge to predict and manage the combined effect of climate change and land use on biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services. BECC’s strength is its successful research leaders from various disciplines such as biology, political science, geology, mathematics, physical geography and economics that together develop BECC.

Topic description
Heatwaves induced by climate change constitute an increasing threat to insect communities. Yet, conservation efforts to mitigate the impact of heatwaves on biodiversity and related ecosystem services are still sparse. This project aims to evaluate the potential of modifying microclimates with trees and shrubs as an ecosystem-based climate adaptation to increase the resilience of wild bee communities and crop pollination to heatwaves. As a result, the proposed project will contribute to the development of ecosystem-based climate adaptation actions that enable more climate-change resilient agriculture, society and nature, as well as policies that facilitate their implementation.

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 research project will include:

  • Performing a mesocosm study to evaluate how pollination by wild bees under heatwaves is affected by microclimates.
  • Conducting a policy study, where we assess the feasibility and economic costs of creating microclimates with trees and shrubs as a climate adaptation action on farmland.
  • Using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and field surveys to investigate how microclimates affect the richness and abundance of wild bees in agricultural landscapes, as well as pollination of wild plants and agricultural crops.

The postdoc will through the project develop their skills and knowledge on topics with high scientific and societal relevance, including ecology, biodiversity, pollination, GIS, UAV, conservation policy and economics. In addition, the postdoc will be part of an active and collaborative reserach environment, with opportunities to participate in different collaborations and activities within BECC, CEC and more.

Qualification requirements

  • A PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position (e.g., biology, environmental science or physical geography), completed no more than three years before the last date for application. Under special circumstances (e.g., parental leave), the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Documented experience in handling and statistically analyzing ecological data.

Meriting
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. Specific merits include:

  • Experience from planning and conducting ecological field surveys.
  • Knowledge on wild bee ecology.
  • Experience in assessing conservation actions and policies.
  • Experience and knolwedge in analyzing spatial data with GIS and remote sensing.
  • Being collaborative, independent, communicative and driven.
  • Experienced user of the software R.

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: as soon as possible according to agreement.

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

  • Résumé/CV, including a list of publications.
  • A general description of past research and future research interests (max. 2 pages).
  • Contact information for at least two references.
  • Copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Science. The Faculty is organized into nine departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1500 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.

The Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, CEC (http://www.cec.lu.se) conducts research, education and communication on environmental science and climate research at Lund University.

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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 PA2023/432
Contact
  • Björn Klatt, researcher, bjorn.klatt@biol.lu.se
  • William Sidemo Holm, researcher, William.sidemo_holm@cec.lu.se
  • Heather Reese, senior lecturer, heather.reese@gu.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 24.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CET

Deadline: 2023-03-24 at 23:59
Unit: Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 24th, 2023

Post-doctoral fellow in microbial ecology (PA2022/4177)

Health/Life sciences

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
Soils store much more carbon (C) than the atmosphere and the living biosphere together, and microorganisms play an important role to govern whether C compounds remain in the soil, or whether they are disintegrated back to CO2. An important mechanism of long-term C storage is the physical stabilization of organic matter within the soil structure, meaning that C can be “hidden” from its decomposers in the complex matrix of soil aggregates, but the processes involved are not well understood.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated post-doctoral fellow for an interdisciplinary project in microbial ecology at the Department of Biology, Lund University.  The project focuses on performing experiments in microfluidic models for the physical and chemical heterogeneity simulating soil microhabitats. The project will be conducted in close collaboration with microfluidic engineers, and microspectroscopists. You will be part of an active research group at the Department of Biology https://www.biology.lu.se/research/research-groups/microbial-ecology and collaborate with engineers at the Department of Biomedical Engineering http://bme.lth.se/research-pages/nanobiotechnology-and-lab-on-a-chip/. The cross-disciplinary environment will provide the candidate with ample possibilities to learn new skills and methods ranging from biology to engineering.

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

 Work duties include:

  • Design and perform soil microbial experiments in microfluidic chips
  • Design and perform experiments with soil systems
  • Culture laboratory strains of bacteria and fungi
  • Contribute to the development of automated image analysis and self-learning algorithms for microscopy data from the chips
  • Perform molecular analysis on soil microbes
  • Work in tight collaboration with an engineer that develops microscale heterogeneity, both physical and chemical, in microfluidic chips
  • Work in collaboration with a postdoc at MaxLab IV, providing samples for synchrotron analysis
  • Actively contribute to a positive and creative working atmosphere in the group

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  (this may be adjusted based on, for example, documentation of parental leave or military service).

Additional requirements:

  • Very good proficiency in written and communicated English
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well with other members of the research team

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 research 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:

  • Experience in culturing laboratory strains of bacteria and fungi under sterile conditions is a merit
  • Experience with microfluidic model systems is a merit
  • Experience in image analysis, modeling and self-learning algorithms is a merit
  • Experience in molecular analysis of soil microbes is a merit
  • Documented ability to develop and carry out high-quality research
  • Documentation of successful completion of research projects
  • High intellectual capacity and problem-solving ability Technical and analytical know-how, organization skills
  • Enthusiasm, dedication and an ability to work both independently and embedded in a team

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.

Contac Edith Hammer (edith.hammer@biol.lu.se) for further information.

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

  • Motivation letter
  • Résumé/CV, including date of public PhD thesis defense or equivalent, title of the thesis, previous appointments, current position, academic distinctions and special expertise
  • Full list of publications General description of past research and future research interests (no more than one page)
  • Names, relation to and contact information of 2 professional references
  • Copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

 

 

The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Science. The Faculty is organized into nine departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1500 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

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 PA2022/4177
Contact
  • Edith Hammer, edith.hammer@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 24.Mar.2023 11:59 PM CET

Deadline: 2023-03-24 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 24th, 2023