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Doctoral student in applied physics (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Malmo

Ref REK 2023/43

About Malmö University

Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterised by the role we believe a university should play in an open society — to contribute to sustainability and equality in a scientifically grounded way with external partners and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing the challenges of the future are of highest priority. Our researchers and students work collaboratively to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society — both locally and globally. 

Faculty

The Faculty of Technology and Society conducts education and research focusing on technology and natural sciences at two departments: Computer Science and Media Technology and Materials Science and Applied Mathematics. The faculty collaborates with companies and other organisations in order to raise the level of competence, create new products, develop activities and offer students an early connection to their future working life. Our research collaborations and staff from many different countries give our activities an international profile. 

Department

The Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics offers education at all levels, from a technical foundation year programme to doctoral education. Our programmes belong to the field of applied engineering, covering subjects of civil and mechanical engineering and basic natural science. We conduct research mainly in applied physics and selected fields of engineering.

Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics

PRISMAS

PRISMAS – PhD Research and Innovation in Synchrotron Methods and Applications in Sweden – is a new doctoral network training the next generation of 40 leading synchrotron experts, cofunded by the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND Programme. As a PRISMAS PhD student, you will have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research in your field, taking advantage of state of the art tools that will bring to attractive future job opportunities in academia or industry. Moreover, you are part of designing the future of synchrotron technology and instrumentation and using these to tackle some of the most significant global challenges the world faces today while acquiring interdisciplinary and intersectoral knowledge. Being part of the PRISMAS programme gives you the one-of-a-kind experience in form of a secondment at the world´s first 4th generation synchrotron, MAX IV in Lund, Sweden. Complemented with a tailored training programme, including courses to build scientific and technical competence as well as strengthen transferrable skills, PRISMAS provides you with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to successfully achieve your doctoral degree.

Work duties

The doctoral studentship is part of the Marie Curie (MSCA) graduate school PRISMAS, coordinated by the MAX IV Laboratory. The primary focus of the studentship will be research within the PRISMAS project “Combining spectroscopy and diffraction for operando studies of complex oxides”, which is a collaboration between Malmö University, Lund University, and the MAX IV beamline Balder. The student’s research will be primarily experimental and will include growth and characterization of 2D oxides and similar materials using facilities in Malmö and Lund, including the LU scanning probe microscopy laboratories; in situ and in operando measurements with X-rays at synchrotron facilities including MAX IV; and the development of instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis routines for simultaneous hard X-ray spectroscopy and diffraction.

The training implies a secondment of 3-12 months at MAX IV laboratory in Lund, Sweden, and the student will spend their time on site working with Balder staff on method development. Additional secondments and/or short stays may be arranged in agreement with the supervisor of the research project. Moreover, you will attend international conferences, participate in periodical project meetings and training schools as well as in specialised courses at different universities to complement your knowledge. A certain amount of travelling is foreseen in relation to these activities.

The principal investigator and main supervisor for the project will be Dr. Lindsay R. Merte, Associate Professor, https://mau.se/en/persons/lindsay.merte/

Related publications:
Gajdek et al., Structural Changes in Monolayer Cobalt Oxides under Ambient Pressure CO and O2 Studied by In Situ Grazing-Incidence X-ray Absorption Fine Structure Spectroscopy, J. Phys. Chem. C 126(7), 3411–3418. (https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c10284)

Merte et al, Structure of two-dimensional Fe3O4, J. Chem. Phys. 152(11), 114705. (https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5142558)

Merte et al., Structure of an Ultrathin Oxide on Pt$_3$Sn(111) Solved by Machine Learning Enhanced Global Optimization, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 61(25), e202204244. (https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202204244)

Lundgren, et al. Novel in situ Techniques for Studies of Model Catalysts, Acc. Chem. Res. 50(9), 2326-2333. (https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.accounts.7b00281)

Those appointed to doctoral studentships shall primarily devote themselves to their studies. Those appointed to doctoral studentships may, however, work to a limited extent with educational tasks, research, artistic research and administration, however, duties of this kind may not comprise more than 20 per cent of a full-time post (Chapter 5, Section 2 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

Qualifications

In order to be admitted to third-cycle studies, the applicant must meet the general and specific entry requirements of the subject in question before the employment date (01/09/2023). Moreover, the applicant must be deemed capable of assimilating the education. To comply with the mobility rule of the MSCA COFUND programme, you are eligible if you have not resided in Sweden for more than 12 months during the last three years preceding the 02/05/2023 for your main work or studies.

General entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes (HEO Chapter 7 Section 39) have those who:

  • has been awarded a second-cycle qualification
  • 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

Specific entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes have those who:

  • Have knowledge and skills equivalent to a second-cycle degree in applied
    physics or in another subject that has relevance for applied physics, or
  • Have acquired essentially equivalent knowledge in or outside Sweden
  • Are proficient in English to the extent required for conducting postgraduate
    studies in applied physics
  • You are eligible for the PRISMAS programme, if you are a doctoral candidate, i.e., are not already in possession of a doctoral degree

Selection criteria

Selection among applicants who meet the general and specific entry requirements shall be made with regard to their capacity to assimilate the education (HEO Chapter 7 Section 41).

  • Subject competence
  • Scientific quality in previous work
  • Methodological and scientific maturity
  • Communication and collaborative skills

The following specific criteria will be used:

Documented experience with one or more of the following will be considered merits:

  • Experimental methods in solid state physics or materials chemistry
  • X-ray and/or neutron scattering methods for materials characterization
  • Surface science and thin film growth
  • Electrocatalysis
  • Data analysis and scientific programming

Second-cycle exam subjects relevant for this position are physics, chemistry, materials science, nanoscience, or equivalent.

Further information

Head of department, Katja Frid, 073-725 37 40, katja.frid@mau.se

Principle investigator, Senior lecturer Lindsay Merte, 040-6658074, lindsay.merte@mau.se

If you have questions on the selection process, please contact:
prismas@maxiv.lu.se

For questions on the employment conditions and the university, please contact:
HR-specialist, Magdalena Brossing, 040-665 76 59, magdalena.brossing@mau.se

In our recruitment work, Malmö University has taken a stand regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

Application

You may apply for this position via Malmö University’s recruitment system by clicking on the “Apply” button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is completed in accordance with the advertisement, and that it is provided to the University no later than 02/05/2023. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the University can read what is written in the application. If the application is not written in Swedish, English or any of the Nordic languages, the applicant is responsible for the application and its appendices being translated.

The application must include:

  • Completed application form for admission to Research Education https://mau.app.box.com/s/xe74zorhnlfmst7ejy65440r77f0n2l64
  • CV in Europass format
  • A two-page cover letter, justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your
    qualifications as well as the prioritization in case of applying to several PRISMAS
    positions.
  • at least one reference letter
  • an evidence of English 3 proficiency (minimum B2 level)
  • Copy of academic records (including marks for all coursework) with a transcript of
    diploma in English,
  • and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (details of referees,
    letters of recommendation, etc.)

These documents should be uploaded (pdf) in the job application portal. Exam certificates and other documents on paper should be scanned or photographed before being uploaded.

The application will be evaluated based on scientific excellence, the adequacy of your career plan and your thesis project as well as your research experience.

Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be
found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)

Miscellaneous

Preparation of admission to postgraduate education and employment as a doctoral student take place in parallel. Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education may be appointed to doctoral studentships (Chapter 5, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

The doctoral studentship is a fixed-term position comprising four years of full-time studies, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 7.

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.

Malmö University applies salary setting for doctoral students in accordance with a local agreement on salary setting for doctoral students. The 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 Malmö University employee Benefits for employees

The MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS offers you outstanding opportunities as well as a stimulating and inspiring surrounding for performing cutting-edge research. Supporting your mobility, it creates perfect conditions for strengthening your international network.

Start date

2023-09-01. 

Union representatives

SACO-S Mats Syde, mats.syde@mau.se

OFR/ST Bodil Sterner, bodil.sterner@mau.se 

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

You apply no later than 02/05/2023 by clicking the apply button.

Read the job description at the university homepage

Apply

Post expires on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

Structure and dynamics of solid-sate formulations of biologics, PhD position (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Malmo

Ref REK 2023/52

About Malmö University

Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterised by the role we believe a university should play in an open society — to contribute to sustainability and equality in a scientifically grounded way with external partners and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing the challenges of the future are of highest priority. Our researchers and students work collaboratively to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society — both locally and globally. 

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

Prismas

PRISMAS – PhD Research and Innovation in Synchrotron Methods and Applications in Sweden – is a new doctoral network training the next generation of 40 leading synchrotron experts, co-funded by the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND Programme.

As a PRISMAS PhD student, you will have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research in your field, taking advantage of state of the art tools that will bring to attractive future job opportunities in academia or industry. Moreover, you are part of designing the future of synchrotron technology and instrumentation and using these to tackle some of the most significant global challenges the world faces today while acquiring interdisciplinary and intersectoral knowledge. Being part of the PRISMAS programme gives you the one-of-a-kind experience in form of a secondment at the world´s first 4th generation synchrotron, MAX IV in Lund, Sweden. Complemented with a tailored training programme, including courses to build scientific and technical competence as well as strengthen transferrable skills, PRISMAS provides you with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to successfully achieve your doctoral degree.

Department

The Department of Biomedical Science at Faculty of Health and Society (www.mau.se/bmv) offers programmes leading to a professional qualification as Prescriptionist and Biomedical laboratory scientist (both first cycle, 180 credits), and a Masters’ programme, Biomedical Surface Science (second cycle, 120 credits), as well as first and second cycle freestanding courses. The Department negotiates the multifaceted intersection between biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, and technology and the interdisciplinary approach to research and education aims to further develop the theoretical and practical understanding of the complex subject matter. Drawing on the balance between basic and applied research, the Department has been successful in attracting funding from regional, national, and international research funding bodies. In addition, in the pursuit of possible applications, several industry funded contract research projects are currently running at the Department.

The research at the Department is also linked to our research center “Biofilms – Research Center for Biointerfaces” (www.mau.se/brcb), which combines biomedical science with clinical and translational research in medical, dental, food and environmental application areas in close collaboration with regional industry.

Project

In this project, we will investigate the structural and dynamical changes in proteins and probiotics upon dehydration and rehydration in the presence of pharmaceutical excipients. Furthermore, we will study structural changes in semi-dry protein formulations that occur upon heating to temperatures that typically lead to protein denaturation. The scattering techniques such as SAXS and SANS they will be used to develop understanding of mechanisms of destabilization of proteins in the dry state and the effects of excipients. In addition, thermal analysis and water sorption techniques such as DSC, sorption calorimetry and humidity-scanning QCM-D will be used for physico-chemical characterization of protein-carbohydrate-water interactions. The project will be performed in collaboration with MAX IV (CoSAXS beamline) and NextBioForm consortium that aims at building a well-renowned, globally competitive sustainable national center for development of biologics.

The Principal Investigator (PI) of this project professor Vitaly Kocherbitov works with applications of physical chemistry for studies of biomolecules such as proteins and carbohydrates. One on main topics of his works is interactions amphiphilic and biological molecules with water at low hydration levels and in solid state. More information about PI of this project can be found in this link:

References:

Phan-Xuan, T.; Bogdanova, E.; Fureby, A.; Fransson, J.; Terry, A.; Kocherbitov, V. Hydration induced structural changes in solid state of protein: a SAXS/WAXS study on lysozyme. Mol. Pharmaceutics (2020), 17, 9, 3246–3258

Phan-Xuan, T.; Bogdanova, E.; Sommertune, J.; Fureby, A.; Fransson, J.; Terry, A.; Kocherbitov, V. The role of water in the reversibility of thermal denaturation of lysozyme in solid and liquid states. Biochem. Biophys. Reports (2021), 28, 101184.

Björklund, S.; Kocherbitov, V. Water vapor sorption-desorption hysteresis in glassy surface films of mucins investigated by humidity scanning QCM-D. J. Colloid Interface Sci. (2019), 545, 289-300.

What we offer

Malmö 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 benefits for Malmö University employees:
 https://mau.se/en/about-us/job-offers/employee-benefits/

The MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS offers you outstanding opportunities as well as a stimulating and inspiring surrounding for performing cutting-edge research. Supporting your mobility, it creates perfect conditions for strengthening your international network.

Work duties

Those appointed to doctoral studentships shall primarily devote themselves to their studies. Those appointed to doctoral studentships may, however, work to a limited extent with educational tasks, research, artistic research and administration, however, duties of this kind may not comprise more than 20 per cent of a full-time post (Chapter 5, Section 2 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

In the research project part of the PhD training, the work duties include experiments with Small and Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS/WAXS) of proteins and carbohydrate excipients at different hydration levels. We will investigate structural changes in proteins and probiotics in the presence of excipients during combined heat and moisture treatment. Moreover, we will use X-ray imaging for investigation of structure and distribution of components in solid-state formulations of proteins and probiotics. In addition, experimental work may include calorimetric, water sorption and other relevant techniques for characterization of thermodynamic properties of protein formulations.

The work will be performed in a project team that involves PhD students, postdocs and supervisors, in collaboration with MAX IV laboratory and life science companies active in NextBioForm consortium. The project may also include experimental work at national and international research facilities.

The training implies a secondment of 3-12 months at MAX IV laboratory in Lund, Sweden. Additional secondments and/or short stays may be arranged in agreement with the supervisor of the research project. Moreover, you will attend international conferences, participate in periodical project meetings and training schools as well as in specialized courses at different universities to complement your knowledge. A certain amount of travelling is foreseen in relation to these activities.

Qualifications and eligibility 

The PhD student will be admitted to a PhD education at Malmö University. The PhD education will run for four years on 100% working time. The research topic is “Biomedical Science” and the faculty offers a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science. Provisions on appointment as a PhD student are laid out in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5. When making the appointment consideration must be given to the student’s ability to benefit from studies.

In order to be considered for admission as a doctoral student, the applicant must meet the general and specific entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programs and be considered in other respects to have the ability required to benefit from the course or study program. The higher education institution may permit an exemption from the general entry requirements for an individual applicant if there are special grounds. Ordinance (2010: 1064).

General entry requirements:

  1. a second-cycle higher education degree
  2. completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are second- cycle, or having in some other way, nationally or internationally, acquired equivalent knowledge.

Specific entry requirements:

  1. comprise at least 90 ECTS, of which 30 ECTS should be at second cycle level, in a subject which is of relevance for the research domain in question or which in some other way involve broadly equivalent knowledge.

To comply with the mobility rule of the MSCA COFUND programme, you are eligible if you have not resided in Sweden for more than 12 months during the period 2020-05-01 to 2023-05-02 for work or studies as main occupation.

By the employment date (before 01/09/2023) you must have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, have been awarded a Master´s degree or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

In addition to the criteria abovementioned, you must have fulfilled a second cycle education in a relevant field, such as [enter relevant fields].

You are eligible for the PRISMAS programme, if you are a doctoral candidate, i.e., are not already in possession of a doctoral degree.

Assessment criteria

The ideal candidate combines an interest in interdisciplinary research with a solid background in a relevant field of study – physical chemistry, surface chemistry, biophysics, physics or physical pharmacy. Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) as working language are necessary. Furthermore, a successful candidate should be open and able to actively contribute to an interdisciplinary and international research environment.

Experience in research related to proteins, carbohydrates and other biopolymers is a merit, as well as a knowledge on SAXS/WAXS and physical chemistry of biomolecules. Hands-on experience in the following techniques and topics is a strong merit:

  • X-ray or neutron scattering
  • solid-state behavior of biomolecules
  • amorphous and glassy systems
  • differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
  • isothermal calorimetry
  • water sorption techniques
  • programming languages (e.g. MATLAB)

Further information

Project related questions

Professor Vitaly Kocherbitov, +46(0)40 665 7946, vitaly.kocherbitov@mau.se

Questions regarding employment at Malmö university

HR-specialist Heidi Francke, heidi.francke@mau.se

Application

You apply through Malmo Universities’ recruitment system by clicking the button “apply/ansök”. As applicant, it is your own responsibility that the application is complete with all the documentation requested in the advertised position. Your application must be submitted to Malmö University no later than May 2nd, 2023. The application must include:

  • CV in Europass format
  • A two-page cover letter, justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications as well as the prioritization in case of applying to several PRISMAS positions.
  • at least one reference letter
  • an evidence of English 3 proficiency (minimum B2 level)
  • Copy of academic records (including marks for all coursework) with a transcript of diploma in English,
  • and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)

These documents should be uploaded (pdf) in the job application portal. Exam certificates and other documents on paper should be scanned or photographed before being uploaded.

The application will be evaluated based on scientific excellence, the adequacy of your career plan and your thesis project as well as your research experience.

Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)

Miscellaneous

Preparation of admission to postgraduate education and employment as a doctoral student take place in parallel. Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education may be appointed to doctoral studentships (Chapter 5, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

The doctoral studentship is a fixed-term position comprising four years of full-time studies, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 7.

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.

Malmö University applies salary setting for doctoral students in accordance with a local agreement on salary setting for doctoral students. 

Start date

The position is a fixed term position for four years at 100 per cent of full time and foreseen to start on 01/09/2023 or upon agreement

Union representatives

SACO-S: Ann-Mari Campbell, ann-marie.campbell@mau.se

Lärarförbundet: Peter Persson, peter-persson@mau.se

ST/OFR: Aje Carlbom aje.carlbom@mau.se

Questions on the selection process

Please contact: prismas@maxiv.lu.se

Malmö University kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

You apply no later than 02/05/2023 by clicking the apply button.

Read the job description at the university homepage

Apply

Post expires on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

Doctoral student in Applied Physics (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Malmo

Ref REK 2023/42

About Malmö University

Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterised by the role we believe a university should play in an open society — to contribute to sustainability and equality in a scientifically grounded way with external partners and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing the challenges of the future are of highest priority. Our researchers and students work collaboratively to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society — both locally and globally.

Faculty

The Faculty of Technology and Society conducts education and research focusing on technology and natural sciences at two departments: Computer Science and Media Technology and Materials Science and Applied Mathematics. The faculty collaborates with companies and other organisations in order to raise the level of competence, create new products, develop activities and offer students an early connection to their future working life. Our research collaborations and staff from many different countries give our activities an international profile.

Department

The Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics offers education at all levels, from a technical foundation year programme to doctoral education. Our programmes belong to the field of applied engineering, covering subjects of civil and mechanical engineering and basic natural science. We conduct research mainly in applied physics and selected fields of engineering.

Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics

PRISMAS

PRISMAS – PhD Research and Innovation in Synchrotron Methods and Applications in Sweden – is a new doctoral network training the next generation of 40 leading synchrotron experts, cofunded by the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND Programme. As a PRISMAS PhD student, you will have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research in your field, taking advantage of state of the art tools that will bring to attractive future job opportunities in academia or industry. Moreover, you are part of designing the future of synchrotron technology and instrumentation and using these to tackle some of the most significant global challenges the world faces today while acquiring interdisciplinary and intersectoral knowledge. Being part of the PRISMAS programme gives you the one-of-a-kind experience in form of a secondment at the world´s first 4th generation synchrotron, MAX IV in Lund, Sweden. Complemented with a tailored training programme, including courses to build scientific and technical competence as well as strengthen transferrable skills, PRISMAS provides
you with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to successfully achieve your doctoral degree.

Work duties

The doctoral studentship is part of the Marie Curie (MSCA) graduate school PRISMAS, coordinated by the MAX IV Laboratory. The primary focus of the studentship will be research within the PRISMAS project “Misfit strain detection in precipitate hardening alloys by Bragg coherent diffraction imaging“, which is a collaboration between Malmö University, Lund University, and the MAX IV beamline NanoMax. The student’s research will be experimental with substantial numerical analysis and will include in situ measurements with X-rays at synchrotron facilities including MAX IV, the development of instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis routines.

The training implies a secondment of 3-12 months at MAX IV laboratory in Lund, Sweden, and the student will spend their time on site working with NanoMax staff on method development. GKN Aerospace will be an industrial partner in the project and an additional secondment at GKN Aerospace may be included. Additional secondments and/or short stays may be arranged in agreement with the supervisor of the research project. Moreover, you will attend international conferences, participate in periodical project meetings and training schools as well as in specialised courses at different universities to complement your knowledge. A certain amount of travelling is foreseen in relation to these activities.

Those appointed to doctoral studentships shall primarily devote themselves to their studies. Those appointed to doctoral studentships may, however, work to a limited extent with educational tasks, research, artistic research and administration, however, duties of this kind may not comprise more than 20 per cent of a full-time post (Chapter 5, Section 2 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

Qualifications

In order to be admitted to third-cycle studies, the applicant must meet the general and specific entry requirements of the subject in question before the employment date (before 01/09/2023). Moreover, the applicant must be deemed capable of assimilating the education. To comply with the mobility rule of the MSCA COFUND programme you are eligible if you have, not resided in Sweden for more than 12 months during the last three years preceding the 02/05/2023 for your main work or studies.

General entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes (HEO Chapter 7 Section 39) have those who:

  • has been awarded a second-cycle qualification
  • 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

Specific entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes have those who:

  • Have knowledge and skills equivalent to a second-cycle degree in applied
    physics or in another subject that has relevance for applied physics, or
  • Have acquired essentially equivalent knowledge in or outside Sweden
  • Are proficient in English to the extent required for conducting postgraduate
    studies in applied physics
  • You are eligible for the PRISMAS programme, if you are a doctoral candidate, i.e., are not already in possession of a doctoral degree

Selection criteria

Selection among applicants who meet the general and specific entry requirements shall be made with regard to their capacity to assimilate the education (HEO Chapter 7 Section 41).

The following general criteria will be used.

  • Subject competence
  • Scientific quality in previous work
  • Methodological and scientific maturity
  • Communication and collaborative skills

The following specific criteria will be used:

Documented experience in one or more of the following will be considered merits:

  • Numerical methods for physics
  • Scientific programming, especially python
  • Thermodynamics of solid systems
  • Coherent diffraction imaging, or similar
  • X-rays and/or neutron method for materials characterization

Second-cycle exam subjects relevant for this position are physics, chemistry, materials science, nanoscience, or equivalent. 

Further information

Head of department, Katja Frid, 073-725 37 40, katja.frid@mau.se

The principal investigator and main supervisor for the project will be:
Senior lecturer, Martin Fisk, 040-6657675, martin.fisk@mau.se

If you have questions on the selection process, please contact:
prismas@maxiv.lu.se

For questions on the employment conditions and the university, please contact: 
HR-specialist, Magdalena Brossing, 040-655 76 59, magdalena.brossing@mau.se

In our recruitment work, Malmö University has taken a stand regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

Application

You may apply for this position via Malmö University’s recruitment system by clicking on the “Apply” button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is completed in accordance with the advertisement, and that it is provided to the University no later than 02/05/2023. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the University can read what is written in the application. If the application is not written in Swedish, English or any of the Nordic languages, the applicant is responsible for the application and its appendices being translated.

The application must include:

  • Completed application form for admission to Research Education https://mau.app.box.com/s/xe74zorhnlfmst7ejy65440r77f0n2l6
  • CV in Europass format
  • A two-page cover letter, justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications as well as the prioritization in case of applying to several PRISMAS positions.
  • at least one reference letter
  • an evidence of English 3 proficiency (minimum B2 level)
  • Copy of academic records (including marks for all coursework) with a transcript of diploma in English,
  • and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)

These documents should be uploaded (pdf) in the job application portal. Exam certificates and other documents on paper should be scanned or photographed before being uploaded.

The application will be evaluated based on scientific excellence, the adequacy of your career plan and your thesis project as well as your research experience. Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)

Miscellaneous

Preparation of admission to postgraduate education and employment as a doctoral student take place in parallel. Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education may be appointed to doctoral studentships (Chapter 5, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

The doctoral studentship is a fixed-term position comprising four years of full-time studies, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 7.

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.

Malmö University applies salary setting for doctoral students in accordance with a local agreement on salary setting for doctoral students. The 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 Malmö University employee Benefits for employees

The MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS offers you outstanding opportunities as well as a stimulating and inspiring surrounding for performing cutting-edge research. Supporting your mobility, it creates perfect conditions for strengthening your international network. 

Start date

2023-09-01

Union representatives

SACO-S Mats Syde, mats.syde@mau.se

OFR/ST Bodil Sterner, bodil.sterner@mau.se

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

You apply no later than 02/05/2023 by clicking the apply button.

Read the job description at the university homepage

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Post expires on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

PhD student position: Lipoprotein Structure-Function and Disease Development: From Atherosclerosis to Covid-19

Malmo

Ref REK 2023/45

About Malmö University

Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterised by the role we believe a university should play in an open society — to contribute to sustainability and equality in a scientifically grounded way with external partners and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing the challenges of the future are of highest priority. Our researchers and students work collaboratively to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society — both locally and globally.

The Department of Biomedical Science at Faculty of Health and Society (www.mau.se/bmv) offers programmes leading to a professional qualification as Prescriptionist and Biomedical laboratory scientist (both first cycle, 180 credits), and a Masters’ programme, Biomedical Surface Science (second cycle, 120 credits), as well as first and second cycle freestanding courses. The Department negotiates the multifaceted intersection between biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, and technology and the interdisciplinary approach to research and education aims to further develop the theoretical and practical understanding of the complex subject matter. Drawing on the balance between basic and applied research, the Department has been successful in attracting funding from regional, national, and international research funding bodies. In addition, in the pursuit of possible applications, several industry funded contract research projects are currently running at the Department.

The research at the Department is also linked to our research center “Biofilms – Research Center for Biointerfaces” (www.mau.se/brcb), which combines biomedical science with clinical and translational research in medical, dental, food and environmental application areas in close collaboration with regional industry. 

About the position

Lipoproteins are nanoparticles delivering fat across the body. Lipoprotein structure and composition is complex, with several classes and subclasses that not only differ greatly in protein/fat ratio but also in terms of specific apolipoproteins (proteins involved in lipoprotein formation/stabilization) and lipid types. Unbalance in lipid metabolism is linked with defective lipoprotein function. Such unbalance can lead to development of several diseases, including atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurogenerative disease, and it is linked to severity of viral infection (such as for covid-19). For the last 7+ years, we established the methodology to characterize lipoprotein structure and function in a reproducible and systematic way. This enabled the demonstration of different functionality in lipoprotein classes in terms of lipid exchange, and its dependency on lipid type (saturated vs unsaturated fats, or cholesterol). We showed that such difference in part depends on the apolipoprotein type and variant. Finally, we showed that the presence of the SARS-coV2 spike (S) protein affects lipoprotein function, which may be due to S protein-induced remodeling of the composition and structure of HDL. The proposed project will further map the role of specific lipoprotein subclasses in disease development (mainly atherosclerosis and covid19 disease) and will include samples from individuals with varying lipid serum profile.

The main tasks of the PhD position will be the following:

  1. Determine the structure of human lipoproteins from a range of individuals presenting different serum lipid profiles and/or affected by hereditary amyloidosis using SAXS. Focus is made on HDL fractions and subfractions.
  2. Establish the lipidomics and proteomics of HDL subfractions from individuals with different serum lipid profiles and/or affected by hereditary amyloidosis.
  3. Characterise HDL functionality in terms of 1) reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) assay and, for selected samples, 2) the lipid exchange capacities using neutron reflection and ATR-IR.
  4. Establish correlations between the structural and functional data with the composition (proteomics/lipidomics).
  5. Determine specific modes of modulation of HDL functionality by the SARS CoV2 protein as a function of serum lipid profile.

Apart from carrying out research within these areas, the applicant is expected to take responsibility for the maintenance of the instruments involved and to be active by supervising undergraduate students and fellow scientists in the techniques and participate in teaching at graduate levels. Stays abroad are expected both to Spain (www.biofisika.org), Denmark (www.inano.au.dk) as well as travel for experiments at large scale facilities for X-ray and neutron scattering. 

PhD-student position in Biomedical Science

The PhD student will be admitted to a PhD education at Malmö University. The PhD education will run for four years on 100% working time. The research topic is “Biomedical Science” and the faculty offers a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science. Provisions on appointment as a PhD student are laid out in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5. When making the appointment consideration must be given to the student’s ability to benefit from studies.

In order to be considered for admission as a doctoral student, the applicant must meet the general and specific entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programs and be considered in other respects to have the ability required to benefit from the course or study program. The higher education institution may permit an exemption from the general entry requirements for an individual applicant if there are special grounds. Ordinance (2010: 1064). 

General entry requirements:

  1. a second-cycle higher education degree
  2. completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are second- cycle, or having in some other way, nationally or internationally, acquired equivalent knowledge.

Specific entry requirements:

  1. comprise at least 90 ECTS, of which 30 ECTS should be at second cycle level, in a subject which is of relevance for the research domain in question or which in some other way involve broadly equivalent knowledge.

Basis of assessment

The ideal candidate has a cross-disciplinary background with general competence in physics, chemistry and biology with a Master exam in pharmacy, biotechnology or nanoscience. Previous hands-on experience in scattering-based techniques are desired for this position (focus on small angle X-ray/neutron scattering). Previous experience of having worked with proteins and lipids as well as strong laborative and analytical skills are also desired. 

In addition to formal competence, University employees must possess the personal capacities necessary to perform the duties of the position well and to represent the University in the best possible way. The successful candidate should have the ability to work in a team and collaborate with people in complementary disciplines. 

For more information contact

Marité Cárdenas. Phone: +46 725 46 48 19, E-mail: marite.cardenas@mau.se

Rita Del Giudice. Phone: +46(0)406658198, E-mail: rita.del-giudice@mau.se

For general questions regarding employment at Malmö university, contact HR-specialist Ewa-Marie Dahlgren, ewa-marie.dahlgren@mau.se

Malmö University kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.

Instructions to applicants

You apply through Malmo Universities’ recruitment system by clicking the button “apply/ansök”. As applicant, it is your own responsibility that the application is complete with all the documentation requested in the advertised position. Your application must be submitted to Malmö University no later than Apil 14th, 2023.

The application should contain the following

  1. A brief summary of scientific, teaching, and other qualifications relevant to the position
  2. Motivation letter for applying to this particular PhD-student position
  3. Signed list of qualifications (CV)
  4. Attested copies of certificates
  5. List of potential scientific publications
  6. Copy of a master/magister degree thesis or equivalent
  7. References (at least two; names, titles, contact information positions/relation)

Start date

As soon as possible

Union representatives

SACO-S: Ann-Mari Campbell, ann-marie.campbell@mau.se

Lärarförbundet: Peter Persson, peter-persson@mau.se

ST/OFR: Aje Carlbom aje.carlbom@mau.se 

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

You apply no later than 14/04/2023 by clicking the apply button.

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Post expires on Friday April 14th, 2023

PhD-student position focused on biophysical aspects of skin, exploring the potential of improving Photodynamic therapy (PDT) of skin cancers

Malmo

Ref REK 2023/47

About Malmö University

Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterised by the role we believe a university should play in an open society — to contribute to sustainability and equality in a scientifically grounded way with external partners and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing the challenges of the future are of highest priority. Our researchers and students work collaboratively to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society — both locally and globally.

The Department of Biomedical Science at Faculty of Health and Society (www.mau.se/bmv) offers programmes leading to a professional qualification as Prescriptionist and Biomedical laboratory scientist (both first cycle, 180 credits), and a Masters’ programme, Biomedical Surface Science (second cycle, 120 credits), as well as first and second cycle freestanding courses. The Department negotiates the multifaceted intersection between biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, and technology and the interdisciplinary approach to research and education aims to further develop the theoretical and practical understanding of the complex subject matter. Drawing on the balance between basic and applied research, the Department has been successful in attracting funding from regional, national, and international research funding bodies. In addition, in the pursuit of possible applications, several industry funded contract research projects are currently running at the Department.

The research at the Department is also linked to our research center “Biofilms – Research Center for Biointerfaces” (www.mau.se/brcb), which combines biomedical science with clinical and translational research in medical, dental, food and environmental application areas in close collaboration with regional industry. 

About the position

The main goal of the project is to explore the potential of further improving Photodynamic therapy (PDT) of skin cancers.

PDT is a treatment that involves light-sensitive medicine and a light source to destroy abnormal cells. It is currently used to treat a range of different indications such as, Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Actinic Keratosis (AK), Bowens Disease, as well as other potential applications such as Acne and Psoriasis. Both BCC and AK have an increasing incidence rate in Sweden, and non-surgical treatment options are not well developed. With this project we therefore aim at exploring the potential of improving PDT of skin cancers. Successful PDT relies on three cornerstones, Light, Photosensitive Drug and Oxygen. It has been suggested that local administration of peroxides increases the levels of available oxygen in the skin. We would like to investigate whether topical administration of hydrogen peroxide containing cream increases the available levels of oxygen in the skin (and thus the strength of the photodynamic reaction) and for how long. Further, will the potential increase of oxygen and the degree of the reaction increase the effectiveness of PDT? In addition, we would continue to investigate what is the rate limiting factors of effective PDT? Current treatment of BCC  is usually  surgical removal of cancerous tissue, which lead to scarring. PDT is much less invasive  and leaves less scaring after treatment, thus making it an interesting alternative for BCC treatment especially of the face and other sensitive areas, providing that efficacy can be proven.

The project combines an interdisciplinary team, involving Biofilms – Research Center for Biointerfaces at Malmö University and Bioglan AB as main partners. The expertise of current research team includes clinical sciences, cell/molecular biology, physical chemistry, pharmacy, and analytical chemistry. The preferred candidate has a background in pharmacy/chemistry/chemical engineering with emphasis on physical chemistry, surface and colloid chemistry, nanotechnology or analytical chemistry, and a strong interest in biomedical science.

PhD-student position in Biomedical Science 

The PhD student will be admitted to a PhD education at Malmö University. The PhD education will run for four years on 100% working time. The research topic is “Biomedical Science” and the faculty offers a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science. Provisions on appointment as a PhD student are laid out in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5. When making the appointment consideration must be given to the student’s ability to benefit from studies.

In order to be considered for admission as a doctoral student, the applicant must meet the general and specific entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programs and be considered in other respects to have the ability required to benefit from the course or study program. The higher education institution may permit an exemption from the general entry requirements for an individual applicant if there are special grounds. Ordinance (2010: 1064). 

General entry requirements:

  1. a second-cycle higher education degree
  2. completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are second- cycle, or having in some other way, nationally or internationally, acquired equivalent knowledge.

Specific entry requirements:

  1. comprise at least 90 ECTS, of which 30 ECTS should be at second cycle level, in a subject which is of relevance for the research domain in question or which in some other way involve broadly equivalent knowledge.

Basis of assessment

The preferred candidate has a background in pharmacy/chemistry/chemical engineering with emphasis on physical chemistry, surface and colloid chemistry, nanotechnology or analytical chemistry, and a strong interest in biomedical science. Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) are necessary. Hands-on experience in the following techniques and topics is a strong merit: research related to the skin organ, neutron/x-ray scattering, FTIR spectroscopy, NMR, confocal Raman spectroscopy, confocal microscopy, Franz or flow-through diffusion cells, electrochemistry/electrical impedance spectroscopy.

In addition to formal competence, University employees must possess the personal capacities necessary to perform the duties of the position well and to represent the University in the best possible way. The successful candidate should have the ability to work in a team and collaborate with people in complementary disciplines.

Further information

Prof. Johan Engblom, +46 (0)70 6087525, johan.engblom@mau.se

Prof. Tautgirdas Ruzgas, +46 (0)40 6657431, tautgirdas.ruzgas@mau.se

For general questions regarding employment at Malmö university, contact HR-specialist Ewa-Marie Dahlgren, ewa-marie.dahlgren@mau.se

Malmö University kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.

Instructions to applicants

You apply through Malmo Universities’ recruitment system by clicking the button “apply/ansök”. As applicant, it is your own responsibility that the application is complete with all the documentation requested in the advertised position. Your application must be submitted to Malmö University no later than March 31st, 2023.

The application should contain the following

  1. A brief summary of scientific, teaching, and other qualifications relevant to the position
  2. Motivation letter for applying to this particular PhD-student position
  3. Signed list of qualifications (CV)
  4. Attested copies of certificates
  5. List of potential scientific publications
  6. Copy of a master/magister degree thesis or equivalent
  7. References (at least two; names, titles, contact information positions/relation)

Start date

As soon as possible

Union representatives

SACO-S: Ann-Mari Campbell, ann-marie.campbell@mau.se

Lärarförbundet: Peter Persson, peter-persson@mau.se

ST/OFR: Aje Carlbom aje.carlbom@mau.se

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

You apply no later than 31/03/2023 by clicking the apply button.

Read the job description at the university homepage

Apply

Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023