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Subject description The goal of this project is to understand how the detailed structural and chemical features of nanoplasmonic structures governs their electron dynamics (down to sub-femtosecond and nanometer scales) that in turn determine their functionality. The vision is to significantly improve the properties and thus performance of new earth abundant nanoplasmonic particles, in particular containing Aluminum, for a wide range of applications that aid in a sustainable future.
Our unique advantage is in a combination of competences: We will have Al particles with well characterized structure and photocatalytic performance which we can study using nanometer (nm) resolution Photo Emission Electron Microscopy (PEEM) in combination with ultrafast fs/as lasers as well as the MAX IV synchrotron X-rays. This allows us to probe the excitation, transport, and relaxation of plasmons, hot carriers and phonons with as/fs time and nm spatial resolution as well as measure/control the interface chemical and structural features down to the atomic scale.
This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden's foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science. Read more: https: // wise-materials.org.
All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Graduate School https: // wise-materials.org/research/graduate-school/ , an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.
Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.
You will be responsible for designing, planning, and carrying out experiments independently, including development of project ideas. Supervision of graduate or postgraduate students may also be part of the work duties.
The position is placed at Division of Synchrotron Radiation Research (www. sljus.lu.se ), Department of Physics. Central will be significant collaborations within the large interdisciplinary environment NanoLund (www. nano.lu.se) and can include use of facilities at Lund Laser Center (www. llc.lu.se ) and MAX IV (www. maxiv.lu.se ).
Qualification requirements Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.
Additional requirements:
Assessment criteria and other qualifications This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.
Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.
For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:
Additional assessment criteria are experience and knowledge of:
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant's experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.
Terms of employment This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 3 years (initially 2 years with the possibility for extension of 1 year). The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.
Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:
The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Science. The Faculty is organized into nine departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1500 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.
The Department of Physics is one of Lund University's largest departments with approximately 400 employees. The department is shared between the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering. At the department there are seven research divisions and a number of major research centra. The research at the department covers a wide range of modern physics. www. fysik.lu.se/en/
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Type of employment Temporary positionContract type Full time First day of employment According to agreement Salary Monthly salary Number of positions 1 Full-time equivalent 100 City Lund County Skåne län Country Sweden Reference number PA2023/461 Contact
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Published 03.Mar.2023 Last application date 03.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST
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