PhD Student in 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 human conditions. Description of the Unit The Division of Synchrotron Radiation Physics (http://www.sljus.lu.se) is part of the Department of Physics and has more than 50 employees. Our research focuses on experimental studies of electronic, structural, and chemical properties of materials. The division is developing a new activity focusing on magnetic properties. We use and develop a broad range of synchrotron, neutron, and laboratory-based techniques. We are also involved in developing beamlines, experimental stations, experimental techniques, and accelerator systems for the MAX IV laboratory, and we maintain close collaboration with the European Spallation Source (https://www.ess.eu), a new European neutron facility under construction adjacent to MAX IV. MAX IV is a national large-scale laboratory that is part of Lund University and is located within cycling distance from the Department of Physics. Being a PhD Student As a PhD student, you are both admitted as a student and employed by Lund University. As a doctoral researcher, you will be trained in a scientific approach. In short, this means developing critical and analytical thinking skills, solving problems independently using appropriate methods, and gaining research ethics awareness. Additionally, as a PhD student, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, develop your leadership skills, and enhance your pedagogical abilities. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies culminate in a dissertation and a doctoral degree. More information about being a PhD student at the Faculty of Science is available at naturvetenskap.se. Subject and Project Description Electron interactions in materials represent a rich and complex source of physical problems, in part due to the challenges of managing the vast number of many-body interactions. These interactions give rise to fundamental quantum mechanical states such as superconductivity and magnetism. New quantum states of matter are regularly discovered. External perturbations can drive a magnetic state into a new phase, providing important information about the underlying exchange interactions. The main research focus for this position is investigating equilibrium dynamics across a range of different timescales. On the picosecond timescale, such dynamics involve phenomena like phonons and magnons. On the millisecond timescale, such dynamics include ion movements, such as diffusion. X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS), or speckle spectroscopy, is a method for measuring this dynamics on timescales from picoseconds to kiloseconds. It has been extensively used in soft condensed matter research but is less established for studying magnetic materials and superconductors. Similar information can also be obtained from a technique called neutron spin echo, and part of this project will validate XPCS results using this method. The materials to be studied initially in the project are high-temperature superconductors and electronic glasses. The project will involve experimental work at large-scale facilities (synchrotron and neutron sources) around the world. Data analysis of the XPCS method will require handling large datasets. General Study Plan for Doctoral Education Duties You will primarily focus on your doctoral education, which consists largely of writing a doctoral dissertation. You will conduct experimental work at large-scale facilities (synchrotron and neutron sources) around the world, primarily in Europe, complemented by laboratory experiments at Lund University. You will present your results at seminars and conferences. The experimental work includes preparing samples, setting up experimental equipment, and collecting data. For work at large-scale facilities, beamtime is allocated through competitive peer review, and you will learn to write successful proposals. You will also work on analyzing experimental data. For the XPCS method, this will require handling large datasets and either developing your own code or adapting existing programs. As part of your doctoral training, you will also take certain courses, both within your subject area and in transferable skills. In addition to your studies, up to 20% of your work time can be devoted to teaching and other institutional work. For more information about the position, follow this link: https://lu.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:943994/ Open to Everyone We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to suit your needs.

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job

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active

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public

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Lund

Adresa

Box 118

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55.7205201, 13.1642678kopírovatotevřít v ▾

Email

[email protected]

Telefon

046-2229362

Zobrazení

3

Publikováno

9. 6. 2026

Upraveno

21. 6. 2026

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