PhD student in medical radiation physics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace

At the research group Medical Radiation Physics, Malmö, research is conducted in the interdisciplinary subject of medical radiation physics, where techniques for diagnostics and treatment with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation are studied and further developed for the best possible use and radiation safety. The research group has been at the forefront for several years and in some areas among the world leading. The research group is led by Professor Lars E Olsson and consists of full-time researchers, research students, technical and administrative staff. The research group is located at the imaging and functional medicine Center at Skåne University hospital in Malmö. You can read more about the group and the research here.

Within the research group, we safeguard a good work environment where respect and consideration are shown to other employees, and where we together strive for a workplace that promotes development and is stimulating for all employees. We work constantly to create conditions for job satisfaction, development and participation for all employees. We care about both physical safety as well as the organizational and social work environment. We also apply these values in contact with others in society.

What we offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension.

Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University.

Project description

We are now looking for a PhD student for our project “Optically stimulated luminescence for retrospective and prospective dosimetry in connection with radiological emergencies”.

There are various sub-goals of the project for developing the OSL-technique for acute and long-term dosimetry. Initially, the focus is to develop the technique for reconstructing doses to non-surveyed individuals who have been subject to radiation exposure (so-called retrospective OSL dosimetry) by optimisation of the technique for different materials with the aim of improving and determining dosimetric properties, and evaluate the signals mathematically, in different exposure situations. Stationary and portable reader systems will be used for this purpose. For applications in so-called prospective dosimetry, the focus is on various forms of common household salt (NaCl).

The overall importance of the project can be summarized as improved methods for accurate and large-scale individual dosimetry of people who have been involuntarily exposed during the various phases of a radiological or nuclear emergency.

Work duties and responsibilities

The main duties of the PhD student is to conduct their research studies, which include participation in research projects as well as participation in doctoral courses. The research assignments must be compiled and submitted for publication in scientific journals.

The doctoral position also includes 20% compulsory participation in laboratory maintenance (including internal/external filed exercises) and quality control of the research group's radiometry systems for emergency preparedness. Other undertakings within the research group and involvement in other research studies may also take place.  

Qualifications

The following are required for the position:

• Master's degree in medical radiation physics or nuclear physics, or a related field, or in other ways fulfilled criteria for doctoral education in one of these fields
• Good skills in communication and presentation, in oral and written English
• Good collaboration skills, good ability to work independently, and solution-focused

The following are considered to be a merit:

• Experience in luminescence dosimetry
• Previous involvement in radiological or nuclear emergency preparedness
• Documented good skills in the Swedish language
• European category B driving license

Special emphasis will be taken to certain personal qualities.

Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who: have completed a second-cycle degree, have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

Basis of assessment
The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998:80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Instructions for the application
The application is made digitally via the employer's website. Applications must include a personal motivation letter, a CV, a diploma of your Master’s degree or certificate of how you otherwise fulfill the basic eligibility for education at postgraduate level, and other documents you wish to be considered (e.g. letters of recommendation).

Type of employment
Fixed-term employment, four years, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5 Section 7. This is a full-time position with starting date March 1, 2023, or as otherwise agreed.