About the position
The project, From Lundium to L.U.N.D.I.U.M., is funded by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority. It reuses components of the Lundium decay station, built for superheavy element studies, in a new device with strong alpha, beta and gamma resolving capabilities.
The post sits in the Nuclear Structure Group, works with the Biospheric and Anthropogenic Radioactivity group, and has links at certain stages with the University of Jyväskylä in Finland.
What you will do
- Optimise the device's geometry and elements with Geant4 Monte Carlo simulations.
- Coordinate its mechanical construction, and develop the data acquisition system and analysis framework.
- Validate measurements with simulated contamination samples from the IAEA's yearly proficiency tests.
- Develop methods to analyse radioactive aerosols from environmental samples.
- Publish, report to the funder and present at conferences. Teaching and departmental work can take up to 20% of your time.
Who can apply
- At least 45 second-cycle credits in physics, engineering physics or a related field, or a master's degree in one of these. Equivalent education is assessed individually.
- Courses totalling at least 60 credits directly relevant to the PhD.
- Very good spoken and written English, and the ability to work independently.
- Radiation detector lab skills, multi-parameter data acquisition and object-oriented programming count in your favour.
What is offered
- A salaried, fixed-term, full-time doctoral post at Lund University. The vacancy gives no salary figure.
- Four years of full-time study, starting no earlier than 1 January 2027. Teaching extends the employment accordingly.
How to apply
- Apply through Lund's vacancy portal by 20 November 2026, in English.
- Send a CV, a cover letter on your interest and how the project fits your background, and copies of your study or degree certificates. Transcripts, referees and recommendation letters are optional.