Assistant Professor in Heterogeneous Integration of Semiconductor Materials

Department of Electrical and Information Technology at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor.

We are looking for an up-and-coming researcher who wants to conduct pioneering research to take up a position as Assistant professor in Heterogeneous Integration of Semiconductor Materials

What we offer the successful candidate

Do you want to become a research leader of tomorrow through pioneering projects and research ideas? If so, you have the opportunity to start as an assistant professor (associate senior lecturer) as part of Lund University Programme for Global Excellence. We are looking for a promising, academically young researcher who can build and lead research in semiconductor devices based on integration of heterogeneous materials.will develop your qualifications over a period of 6 years after  which you may be promoted to a tenured position as a senior lecturer, with opportunities for further career advancement
You will receive five weeks of training in teaching and learning in higher education and get the opportunity to learn Swedish through the University’s Swedish language courses for new international staff.  As you prepare to move to Sweden, we offer you support through our relocation service, and if you’re bringing your family, they’ll receive support and make new connections through Lund’s International Citizen Hub who provides a gateway to Swedish society and your new community.

At the turn of the year 2026/2027, Sweden's largest scientific funder, the Swedish Research Council, will announce attractive funding for Assistant Professors with an international background. Our ambition is that appointments within the framework of the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence will be nominated for this funding. Read more about the Swedish Research Council here.

The position is initially placed at the Department of Electrical and Information Technology, Division of Electromagnetics and Nanoelectronics, but is expected to involve scientific collaboration with other divisions at Lund University as well as at Chalmers. The division has 15 senior researchers and about 20 PhD students and extensive collaboration with industry. Our research covers a broad field from electromagnetics to physical electronics and semiconductor components. We work on a wide range of applications from THz electronics, advanced electromagnetic calculations and wave interactions with material structures, to neuromorphic structures for artificial intelligence. We also work with quantum and cryogenic electronics, advanced low-power components and circuit concepts for the Internet of Things, power electronics, and design and evaluation of metamaterials. Our teaching includes courses in electromagnetics, basic and high-frequency electronics, and advanced device physics at both undergraduate and graduate levels and within doctoral education.

Ready to shape the future of research?

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Duties – what we expect from you 

For this position, we specifically seek expertise in epitaxial growth of semiconductor crystals that exploit specific properties of 2D materials for epitaxy of III-V and/or III-N semiconductor materials, with the overall goal of developing new and efficient electronic and optical components. The position also includes fabrication, characterization and implementation of semiconductor devices and circuits (electronic and optical) based on such materials, in collaboration with other researchers. Relevant backgrounds include strong experience in epitaxy and material characterization and an interest in devices. 

We want you to thrive and make the most of your time at Lund University and Department of Electrical and Information Technology. As an assistant professor, you will therefore have the opportunity to engage whole- heartedly in the research you are passionate about. As the holder of this position, most of your time will be allocated for your own research in collaboration with strong research environments, research infrastructures and international platforms.

In addition to conducting research, during your time as an Assistant Professor you will also develop your teaching expertise, outreach and collaboration skills, along with Swedish language proficiency. Throughout your employment, you are an active member of your department and participant in its diverse work.

We hope that one of your first duties will be to conduct an innovative research project that is funded by the Swedish Research Council.

At the Division of Electromagnetics and Nanoelectronics (EMN), you will primarily work with development of advanced semiconductor materials using epitaxy with the goal of developing new and efficient electronic and optical components. Specifically, development of heterogeneous integration of epitaxial III-V and III-N materials through a combination of epitaxial growth and 2D materials will be of strong interest.

Work duties include:

• Research within the subject area.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
• Actively seeking external research funding.
• Collaboration with industry and wider society.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.
• Collaboration with researchers from Chalmers within the SFO framework

Qualifications for employment as an assistant professor

Qualification requirements for employment as an assistant professor are fulfilled by someone who has been awarded a doctorate or has the corresponding research competence.

Primary consideration should be given to someone who has been awarded a doctorate or achieved the equivalent competence within seven years of the deadline for application for employment as an assistant professor. However, someone who has been awarded a doctorate or achieved the equivalent expertise at an earlier date may also be considered if there are special grounds. Special grounds are sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

Requirements – what you must have 

To be able to be appointed as an Assistant Professor within the framework of Lund University Programme for Global Excellence, the applicant must have:

• A good ability to initiate, develop and implement high-quality research
• Good teaching ability
• Recent and relevant experience from research in semiconductor materials outside Sweden
• Submit a complete project plan for an innovative semiconductor materials research project, prioritizing heterogeneous integration of epitaxial III-V and III-N materials with 2D materials, and collaboration with researchers across the division, department and SFO. The plan should be 1,000–1,500 words in length.
• Documented good leadership skills, e.g. through elected office assignments, leadership courses and assessed leadership skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Very good oral and written English language skills
• A motivation and the ability to learn Swedish.
• not received any salary or grant from Swedish employers or funding bodies from 31 December 2022 onwards

Additional qualifications – other credentials that we consider desirable 

We want you to thrive at Lund University and be able to make the best of your time at the Department of Electrical and Information Technology,  for that reason we would like you to demonstrate that you can:

• Contribute in a positive way to the work environment.
• Have or have had a postdoctoral appointment.
• Currently hold an international position in the research field.
• Have experience of applying and obtaining research funding from funding bodies outside Sweden.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Significant documented research experience (e.g. from postdoc or doctoral studies) from another university/institute or relevant experience from industry/public sector.
• Experience in semiconductor device characterization.
• Practical experience in heterogeneous integration of semiconductors and 2D materials
• Documented collaboration with other researchers in electronic and optical devices or circuits.
• Collaborative skills, initiative and the ability to solve work tasks independently, as well as a demonstrated interest in leadership.

The extent to which the applicant, through their experience and skills, may complement and strengthen ongoing research, undergraduate education, departmental innovation, and how they can contribute to the future development of the department will also be taken into consideration.

Form of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 6 years. The employment is regulated in accordance with Chapter 4 Section 12a§ HEA. The purpose of the appointment is for the teacher to be given the opportunity to develop research autonomy and acquire the scholarly and teaching qualifications required for eligibility for appointment as a senior lecturer.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:
http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/

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Promotion to Senior Lecturer in Heterogeneous Integration of Semiconductor Materials

During the period of employment, an assistant professor can apply for promotion to a permanent position as Senior Lecturer if he or she has the required qualifications listed below and is deemed suitable. An assistant professor can only apply for promotion once.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to senior lecturer requires that the applicant has:

• A PhD or corresponding research competence or professional expertise considered important with regard to the subject matter of the post and the work duties it will involve.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise.
• Completed five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria specify the aspects to be considered, and the level to be achieved, for the assessment criteria to be deemed fulfilled. The following assessment criteria must be fulfilled for appointment to senior lecturer: 

• A good national and international standing as a researcher. The requirement for international experience shall be assessed with consideration to the character and traditions of the subject.
• Good teaching ability, including a good ability to conduct, develop and lead teaching and other educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods.
• An ability to supervise doctoral students to achieve a PhD.
• An ability to collaborate with wider society and communicate his or her activities.
• A general ability to lead and develop activities.

Additional requirements

• Good ability to collaborate, independence and drive.
• Sufficient knowledge of Swedish to carry out administrative and educational tasks that require an understanding of Swedish.
• Progression in research and teaching expertise.

Demonstrated ability to attract external research funding in competition.