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The research in basic nuclear physics at the Division of Nuclear Physics is carried out at international accelerator laboratories with the help of advanced detector systems, many of which are developed in Lund. The focus of the research is on atomic nuclei far from stability using accelerators for radioactive ion beams, in particular at the ISOLDE experiment at CERN and the NUSTAR experiments at FAIR. Nuclear models and their general application to exotic atomic nuclei are studied together with nuclear properties of interest for nuclear astrophysics and fundamental physics. Research concerning the development of new detector systems for use in the experimental program is also carried out at the division using local laboratories for basic and applied nuclear physics.
Work duties
The PhD student will work within the group's research program at ISOLDE, and potentially FAIR, with the purpose to investigate atomic nuclei far from stability using radioactive ion beams. The group has a longstanding activity at ISOLDE and has been involved in the core team that developed the first post-accelerator for radioactive ion beams at CERN, REX-ISOLDE, as well as in its most recent upgrade, HIE-ISOLDE, to increase the beam energy of the facility. ISOLDE is CERN's radioactive beam facility, where more than 1000 different isotopes of over 70 elements can be produced by bombarding dedicated targets with a 1.4 GeV proton beam from one of the CERN injectors. The radioactive beam is selected via mass separation, e.g., using laser-based methods. The current focus of research group is to perform experiments using short-lived radioactive beams, with an energy up to ~10 MeV/u, using scattering, transfer reactions and Coulomb excitation. The PhD student will work with the implementation of new equipment when needed, perform experiments, analyze data and publish the results. The focus of the work will be on:
Experimental data are collected using detectors for charged particles, neutrons and gamma-radiation. Practical aspects of the work are planned to include:
The course work, data analysis and thesis writing are planned to be carried out in Lund, while the experimental work is carried out at facilities abroad. It is expected that the PhD student will spend time, up to a few months, stationed at laboratories and institutes abroad for experimental work.
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
A person meets the specific admission requirements for third-cycle studies in Physics if he or she has:
Equivalent knowledge acquired through corresponding programmes will be assessed individually. In order to enable interdisciplinary initiatives and important specialisations in certain areas, students with qualifications in subjects other than Physics may be considered for admission.
Finally, the student must be judged to have the potential to complete the programme.
Additional requirements:
Other assessment criteria
Basis of assessment
Selection to postgraduate studies is based on the expected ability to perform well in the studies. The evaluation of the ability to perform well is based primarily on the results of studies at the basic and advanced levels, in particular:
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.
Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.
Instructions on how to apply
Applications may be written in English or Swedish and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).
The applicant is asked to answer the selection questions as the first step of the application process.
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Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 monthsFirst day of employment As soon as possible Salary Monthly salary Number of positions 1 Full-time equivalent 100 City Lund County Skåne län Country Sweden Reference number PA2023/67 Contact
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Published 24.Jan.2023 Last application date 28.Feb.2023 11:59 PM CET
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