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Description of the Workplace
Our research group at the Department of Physics, Division of Combustion Physics, focuses on developing optical techniques to study soot and other carbonaceous materials. Soot, formed during incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons, has negative effects on both climate and human health. Detecting soot and thoroughly characterizing its properties is crucial for understanding how it forms and transforms, and ultimately for predicting its impact on the environment and climate. We design, develop, and apply advanced optical techniques to characterize soot at various stages and environments – from laboratory flames to the atmosphere.
What We Offer
As a state authority, Lund University offers special benefits, generous vacation, and an attractive occupational pension.
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Responsibilities
This project focuses on further developing hyperspectral lidar techniques and applying them to study soot aging processes in a climate chamber. The main responsibilities will include:
Further development of the existing hyperspectral lidar system into a compact and portable system.
Using the lidar system to investigate and characterize soot aging processes in a climate chamber.
Qualifications
Required for employment:
M.Sc. or equivalent in Physics.
Experience with optical design and alignment/combination of optical components.
Experience using lasers as well as imaging optics and detectors.
Strong skills in Matlab and/or Python programming.
Excellent English proficiency, both spoken and written.
Meritorious for employment:
Experience using lidar.
Interest and knowledge in spectroscopy.
Good collaboration skills.
Other Information
The position is a fixed-term employment at 100% for 4 months, starting October 1, 2026.
How to Apply:
Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how the role matches your qualifications. The application should also include your degree certificate or equivalent, as well as any other supporting materials you wish to provide (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.).
We look forward to your application!
LTH – Lund Institute of Technology – is part of Lund University. At LTH, we educate people, build knowledge for the future, and work hard to develop society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative development of technology, architecture, and design. Approximately 12,000 students study here. Each year, our researchers – many working within world-leading research areas – publish around 100 dissertations and 2,000 scientific results. A number of research results and student projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create – for the benefit of the world.
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