Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, fysiska institutionen

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


Subject description
The researcher will work in the area of strongly correlated electron physics, with a particular focus on high-temperature superconductivity and low-dimensional magnetic materials.  The primary experimental tools to be used will be neutron and X-ray scattering techniques.

Work duties

  • Research within the subject area (chief work duty)
  • X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy with synchrotrons and free electron laser
  • Inelastic neutron scattering
  • Writing proposals for beamtimes
  • Preparing and carrying out experiments at large-scale facilities
  • Analysing large data sets
  • Teaching in the third cycles of studies. Opportunity for training in higher education teaching and learning shall be given if teaching is part of the work duties.
  • Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.

Qualification requirements
Applicants must have:

  • A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications
The following shall form the primary assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research in the area of strongly correlated electron physics, including superconductivity.

Additional assessment criteria (in order of importance) are:

  • Experience in neutron scattering techniques, particularly diffraction and inelastic spectroscopy.
  • Experience in synchrotron radiation techniques, particularly X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy.
  • Experience with X-ray free electron laser techniques.
  • Experience with low temperature experimental equipment.
  • Experience in analyzing and handling large data sets.
  • Experience in bulk property measurements, including magnetization and susceptibility.
  • Experience in sample synthesis and initial structural characterization.

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
Fixed-term employment for 2 years.
The scope of the employment, full time, with starting date 2021-01-07.

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

  • résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
  • a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
  • contact information of at least two references,
  • copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2021-01-07
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/3210
Contact
  • Elizabeth Blackburn, professor, +4646 222 7152
  • Magdalena Brossing, HR coordinator, +46 46 222 95 62
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published 03.Nov.2020
Last application date 16.Nov.2020 11:59 PM CET

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