Career Opportunities

We offer:

• a creative, world-class interdisciplinary research environment for fundamental and applied nanoscience
• state-of-the-art infrastructure for the fabrication and characterization of nanostructures
• a strong international nanoscience network
• a highly regarded scientific education
• internships in nanotechnology industry
• intellectual property training
• family-friendly living conditions and a high degree of social security
• a competitive salary and full employment contracts for doctoral students and postdocs

Current vacancies in NanoLund research groups

All positions are regularly posted in the Lund University recruitment system. 

Selected vacancy announcements within NanoLund are listed below. To apply for a position, click the Login and Apply button in the vacancy announcement, and you will be guided to the recruitment system.

Assistant professor in semiconductor photonics

The subject concerns experimental semiconductor physics and should be interpreted broadly in the field of light interacting with charge carriers in semiconductor-based nanostructures. Examples of possible research topics include:

• Photonics based on (ultra-)wide bandgap semiconductors such as GaN, GaOx, and AlN, including UV LEDs and/or lasers.
• On-chip photonics based on III-V semiconductors on Si.
• Quantum technology applications, including single-photon sources as well as qubits or sensors based on defects or heterostructures in (ultra-)wide bandgap semiconductors.
• Broadly optoelectronics and photonics based on novel and hybrid materials.

Employment as an assistant professor is a tenure track position, which aims for the holder to develop their independence as a researcher and educator. The work duties mainly involve research and teaching. 

Application deadline: 1 June 2025
Complete vacancy and online application 

Postdoctoral position in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on optical systems for acoustofluidics

Are you an expert in designing and building optical systems with lasers and state of the art imaging? Are you driven by a desire to explore fundamental physics and are you interested in its future applications in medical engineering? Are you eager to achieve scientific breakthroughs together with talented and pleasant colleagues? Are you interested in a career as a researcher in academia?
Your research work will primarily consist of experimental studies of basic physical phenomena related to thermoacoustic streaming in microfluidic systems.

The specific work duties include:

• Fundamental research in experimental physics
• Design and build systems of lasers and optics for patterned illumination
• Integrate advanced imaging solutions such as FLIM and Schlieren imaging
• Co-supervision of undergraduate students and doctoral students.
• Administration related to the work duties.

Group leader: Per Augustsson
Application deadline: 7 May 2025
Complete vacancy and online application

Doctoral student in biophysical investigation of T-cell activation with super-resolution fluorescence microscopy

This work involves a combination of experimental work, advanced fluorescence microscopy and quantitative data analysis. You will build a model cell surface that binds to receptors on T cells, such as CD4 and SLAMF6. Super-resolution fluorescence microscopy will be used to study the receptor interactions at the single-molecule level. Advanced data analysis will be performed to uncover fundamental mechanisms of T-cell activation. This research aims to enhance the understanding of T-cell activation and thereby develop more effective drugs against cancer.

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 will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Group leader: Peter Jönsson
Application deadline: 2 May 2025
Complete vacancy and online application

Research Engineer to Lund Nanolab

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Equipment Management: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot complex processing and characterization equipment and systems.
• User Support: Provide training, qualification, and support to users of the infrastructure.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance and calibrations on tools per manufacturer specifications. Manage and maintain the inventory of critical spare parts.
• Process Improvement: Implement modifications to improve process performance and maximise equipment uptime. Collaborate with team members to develop and enhance preventive maintenance strategies.
• Diagnostic and Repair: Use diagnostic tools for equipment checks, calibrations, and performance assessments. Work with equipment manufacturers and vendors for technical support and solutions to repair electrical and mechanical issues.
• New Equipment Integration: Assist in the procurement, installation, and commissioning of new equipment, including start-up and acceptance testing. 

Group leader: Luke Hankin
Application deadline: 29 April 2025
Complete vacancy and online application 

Post-doctoral fellow in Physics with a focus on multiscale X-ray characterization of 3D architected materials for sustainable development

The research duties will primarily focus on designing, planning, and executing synchrotron-based experiments as well as data analysis and interpretation. Example experimental modalities include nano-tomography and scattering experiments at various length scales. The goal is to uncover structure property relationships in architected materials for applications related to sustainable development. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the nanofabrication efforts of the team involving the development of custom setups as well as utilizing the extensive facilitates of Lund Nano Lab. 

Group leader: Matias Kagias
Application deadline: 30 April 2025
Complete vacancy and online application 

Would you like to have your vacancy posted here? Please send an e-mail to webmaster [at] nano [dot] lu [dot] se (webmaster[at]nano[dot]lu[dot]se).