PhD Candidate in Physics; Condensed Matter Physics

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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. With approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö, we are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and the human condition. Description of the Operations The Division of Synchrotron Radiation Research (https://www.sljus.lu.se/start) is a highly interdisciplinary research environment within the Department of Physics. The group's research focuses primarily on experimental studies of the electronic, structural, and chemical properties of materials and, recently, magnetism. The division consists of approximately 60 employees, about half of whom are doctoral students. We use and develop a broad spectrum of techniques at both large-scale research facilities and laboratory-based environments, at synchrotron light and neutron sources. The division is located in close proximity to two major research facilities: the European Spallation Source (currently under construction) and MAX IV, which are expected to be used extensively during the project. Being a Doctoral Student As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed by Lund University. As a research student, you are trained in a scientific approach. In short, you gain practice in critical and analytical thinking, in solving problems independently with the right methodological choices, and in developing research ethics awareness. Additionally, as a doctoral student, you have the opportunity to work on projects, develop your leadership skills, and enhance your teaching abilities. Throughout your studies, you are guided by advisors. Research studies culminate in a dissertation and a doctoral degree. More information about being a doctoral student at the Faculty of Science is available at naturvetenskap.se. Subject and Project Description Magnetism was one of the earliest scientific discoveries and remains one of the most technologically significant research areas. The field continues to develop rapidly, and one of the most promising future research directions is investigating materials that exhibit magnetic frustration – a fascinating physical phenomenon where magnetic moments cannot arrange themselves in the most energetically favorable way, forcing the system to make various compromises. Magnetic frustration can give rise to a range of unconventional quantum mechanical ground states with applications in quantum computers, next-generation energy storage devices, and high-temperature superconductivity. The primary research area for this position is investigating frustrated systems leading to partially ordered magnetic ground states, such as the so-called spiral spin liquid. The partial ordering in such systems means that experimental data display both long-range and short-range characteristics. These aspects are, however, rarely analyzed together, meaning that physical understanding often remains incomplete. In this project, you will synthesize materials with new magnetic properties using various methods. Detailed investigations of the materials' structural and magnetic properties will be conducted in both our local laboratories and at large-scale research facilities using neutron-, X-ray-, and muon-based experiments. Additionally, a particular focus will be on developing custom computational codes or adapting existing programs to strengthen our ability to model more complex material systems. Overall, this will help us understand the physics that emerges at the boundary between these different types of ordering and how this contributes to stabilizing certain magnetic ground states. This is a dynamic and rapidly growing research field that offers you an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while participating in research at the absolute forefront of materials science. General Study Plan for Doctoral Education Work Tasks You will mainly focus on your doctoral education, which primarily consists of work on a doctoral degree and the writing of a doctoral dissertation. Beyond research work, participation in doctoral courses, seminars, and conferences is included. Your doctoral education will be primarily experimental in nature and include training in: Synthesis of inorganic materials Laboratory-based characterization, including X-ray diffraction, magnetic susceptibility measurements, and heat capacity measurements Advanced characterization at national and international research facilities with particular focus on neutron scattering (e.g., European Spallation Source in Sweden, Institut Laue-Langevin in France, and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in the United Kingdom) Development of analysis methods and methodology for studies of quantum materials Writing scientific publications and presenting research results at conferences The main experimental component of the work involves national and international travel to large-scale research facilities to conduct experiments during allocated beamtime. These experiments may involve working long shifts in small research groups and may be scheduled on weekends. Beyond your studies, a maximum of 20% of your working time can be devoted to teaching and other departmental work. For more information about the position, follow this link: https://lu.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:949482/ Open to Everyone We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to meet your needs.Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. With approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö, we are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and the human condition. Description of the Operations The Division of Synchrotron Radiation Research (https://www.sljus.lu.se/start) is a highly interdisciplinary research environment within the Department of Physics. The group's research focuses primarily on experimental studies of the electronic, structural, and chemical…

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14. 7. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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