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.
Our division in the Enoch Thulin laboratory develops laser spectroscopic diagnostics techniques for industrial and environmental applications. In the biophotonic sensing group we are experts in light interaction with biological tissue and living organisms. Furthermore, we have a strong tradition of bringing realistic photonic instrumentation into real world scenarios, in particular we developed and investigated environmental applications of Scheimpflug lidar. We pioneered laser remote sensing of insects for more than a decade, both in terms of engineering field deployable sensors and also in terms of fundamental understanding of light interaction with free flying insects. Recent alarming reports of insect abundance- and diversity-declines calls for rapid diagnostic tools for timely intervention.
The project aims to develop a rapid assessment method of insect abundance and species richness. The goal of the project is to develop and construct multiple weather-proof eye-safe entomological laser radars. The instruments will be deployed in distinct habitats and operated throughout seasons. The sensors will be based on short wave infrared light. Quantitative equivalent pathlengths of chitin, melanin and water in microns can be deduced from the insect echoes for the purpose of classifying free flying species. We hope to acquire close to one billion observations of free flying insects over two years and distinguish thousands of species. Diversity will be calculated by advanced clustering methods. Field observations can be assigned to major insect orders by developing oscillatory spectral scattering models for insect, and recording reference values from known species in laboratory
Detailed description of 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%).
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
A person meets the specific admission requirements for third-cycle studies in Physics if he or she has:
Equivalent knowledge acquired through corresponding programmes will be assessed individually. In order to enable interdisciplinary initiatives and important specialisations in certain areas, students with qualifications in subjects other than Physics may be considered for admission.
Finally, the student must be judged to have the potential to complete the programme.
Additional requirements:
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:
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.
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 §§.
Applications may 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.).
Recommendation letter from supervisor documenting independent research activity such as MSc. thesis work or internship should be appended the application.
Most welcome to apply!
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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First day of employment | After agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2025/205 |
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Published | 31.Jan.2025 |
Last application date | 31.Mar.2025 11:59 PM CEST |