Lunds universitet, LTH, Fysiska institutionen

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 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.

Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to interact with the master students and the PhD students in the research group and contribute to meetings and seminars.

The goal of the project is developing and combining techniques to produce nanoparticles with well-defined shell and investigating the structure and composition of these. The project will include conceptional work and construction of relevant apparatus. Moreover, a number of methods for characterising the produced particles are included.

The candidate is expected to work independently but in close collaboration with researchers within the framework of the research project and also from other academic groups. Opportunities exist for supervising PhD students and graduate projects.

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 last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

  • The subject of the doctorate degree should be physics, materials science, chemical engineering or related subject.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Documented experience within and solid fundamental knowledge in aerosol technology.

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

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

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research
  • Teaching skills. Included within this category are related experiences such as supervision of undergraduate students and training of new equipment users.

Additional assessment criteria:

Desirable qualifications include

  • A broad knowledge in aerosol particle generation.
  • Hands-on experience on working with nanostructures and nanoparticles.
  • Good technical skills in handling and operating apparatuses for particle generation.
  • Broad and sound knowledge in semiconductor physics and materials science with the focus on the III-V compounds
  • Broad hands-on experience with advanced characterization techniques of nanoparticles including electron microscopy among others

The research is to a large extent interdisciplinary, and a broad competence profile and experiences from relevant areas of physics, material science, chemical engineering and nanoscience are of special value.

We are looking for a person who is structured, goal-oriented, dedicated to problem-solving, and has good self-awareness.Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English. The application must include a cover letter (1-2 pages) motivating why you want to conduct research in this field at Lund University, and how the research matches your interests and scientific background.

LTH uses a special qualifications portfolio to report and document qualifications – see link below. This is to be used also for appointments of researchers. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: http://www.lth.se/index.php?id=71223

If the application is not designed in accordance with the academic qualifications portfolio it shall be compiled into a PDF containing a covering letter in which applicants describe themselves and their particular research interests, including contributions to the described research project (maximum 2 pages). Applications must also include a CV, publication list, a copy of the applicant’s doctoral thesis, details of at least two references, copies of grade certificates, and any other documents that the applicant wishes to refer to. Applicants are also required to answer the job specific questions in the final step of the application process.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment as soon as possible or according to agreement
Salary monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2018/772
Contact
  • Knut Deppert, +46 46 2227670
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 08.May.2018
Last application date 29.May.2018 11:59 PM CEST

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