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.

Research engineer at Lund Nano Lab

The Department of Physics at Lund University runs the world-class semiconductor nanofabrication facility Lund Nano Lab (LNL). It is a key infrastructure for Nanolund. The lab hosts approximately 80 tools, including those for deposition, growth, etch and patterning of semiconductor materials. The LNL team includes 11 highly qualified scientists, engineers and technicians, including a number of Ph.D’s, who are focused on keeping the facility running, equipment available and providing a service to all users so that they can conduct their research.

Lund Nano Lab is seeking an experienced chemist with a strong focus on chemical safety, management, training, and documentation. This is a broad and responsible role encompassing chemical governance, user training, risk assessment, and safety development across the cleanroom facility. The successful candidate will support both users and staff through activities including (but not limited to) introductory safety training, wet bench training, chemical safety oversight, purchasing, inventory control, and waste management.

In addition to chemical-related responsibilities, the role also includes contributing to general cleanroom operations, process support, equipment interaction, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will interface closely with students, scientists, and engineers to provide guidance on processes, equipment, and safe laboratory practices, reporting to the Facility and Operations Manager of LNL.

In this position, you will get the opportunity to work in a world class research environment with highly qualified colleagues. As a member of our team we will offer you on the job training and development in your professional role as a research engineer at LNL.

Required qualifications for the position are:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience following graduation.
• Strong background in wet chemistry and laboratory chemical handling.
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory safety protocols and safe working practices.
• Ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with researchers and technical staff. 

For additional qualifications and more information, see the full vacancy linked below. 

Head of the lab: Luke Hankin

Read complete vacancy and apply online before 31 March 2026

Postdoctoral position in Electrical Engineering focusing on Microwave Quantum Technology

The Department of Electrical and Information Technology at Lund University, The Faculty of Engineering, LTH, is now looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in microwave quantum technology based on hybrid semiconductor-superconductor devices.

The position is funded by a Wallenberg Proof of Concept Grant within the WACQT area. The project is development of a novel potentially quantum-limited microwave amplifier based on hybrid semiconductor-semiconductor structures. 

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. 

You will be working with cryogenic microwave measurements and characterization of hybrid superconducting-semiconducting systems, microwave amplifier design, as well as possible device fabrication. You will work together with the current team of two doctoral students. 

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Cryogenic DC and Microwave measurements using dilution refrigerators.
• Data analysis and interpretation of hybrid semiconductor-superconductor systems.
• Design and implementation of hybrid microwave amplifiers.
• Nanoscale device and circuit fabrication.

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. For more information, see the full vacancy linked below. 

Group leader: Erik Lind

Read complete vacancy and apply online before 19 March 2026

Doctoral student in biomedical engineering with a focus on acoustofluidics

Our research group is well recognized within the acoustofluidics field and our fundamental experimental studies on acoustic forces acting on microparticles in microchannels. The research is closely linked to the research at the medical faculty within both biomedical and clinical research, with the goal to develop new technology to sort, manipulate and analyse cells and extracellular vesicles. The research is performed in laboratories both at the Engineering faculty and at the Biomedical Centre at Lund University. 

As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University. You will be trained in a scientific approach to adopt critical and analytical thinking, to solve problems independently using existing as well as your own developed methods, and to develop an awareness of research ethics.Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies end with a thesis defence and a doctoral degree.

The position focuses on research and development within the field of biomedical engineering with an emphasis on acoustofluidics. Special focus will be put on the development of microfluidic systems based on acoustofluidic chromatography and enrichment (trapping) of nanoparticles, especially extracellular vesicles and biomolecular analysis of these.

You will primarily devote yourself to your doctoral programme, which includes participation in research projects as well as third cycle courses, seminars and conferences. 

The research will encompass the development of liquid chromatographic methods in combination with acoustic fields in microscale devices for enrichment and separation of nanoparticles and extracellular vesicles. 

The work duties include:

• Research within acoustofluidics, nanoparticle isolation and analysis
• Bioanalytical and biomolecular analysis of extracellular vesicles
• Design, development and manufacturing of acoustofluidic microsystems
• Publication of research results in well-respected scientific journals
• Presentation of research results at international scientific conferences.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above
• The duties may also include participation in teaching and other departmental work (however, a maximum of 20% of working hours).

To be eligible for admission and employment as a doctoral student, you must fulfil the requirements described in the full vacancy, see link below. 

Group leader: Thomas Laurell

Read complete vacancy and apply online before 18 March 2026

Doctoral student in physics with a focus on quantum information theory and the foundations of quantum mechanics

The PhD position is within the Quantum Information Theory group led by Armin Tavakoli. The group includes both PhD students and postdocs. The group conducts theoretical research broadly within quantum information and the foundations of quantum physics and has frequent collaborations with international experimental groups. The group belongs to the division of Mathematical Physics.

As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University. You will be trained in a scientific approach, to think critically and analytically, to solve problems independently using the right methods, and to develop an awareness of research ethics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, to develop your leadership and pedagogical skills. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies end with a thesis and a doctoral degree.

You will primarily devote yourself to your doctoral education, which mainly consists of writing a doctoral thesis. Quantum information theory is the basis for both a fundamental understanding of quantum mechanics and its technological applications. You will work broadly within this subject with a particular focus on high-dimensional quantum systems. Your doctoral education will be fully funded. You are expected to participate in research projects, work both in groups and individually, attend seminars and conferences and complete doctoral courses. You are expected to demonstrate forward-thinking, initiative and high ambition for research.

In addition to studies, a maximum of 20% of working time may be spent on teaching and other departmental work. You are expected to serve in the role of laboratory supervisor and/or exercise supervisor in selected physics.

To be eligible for admission and employment as a doctoral student, you must fulfil the admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes as described in the vacancy (linked below).

Group leader: Armin Tavakoli

Read complete vacancy and apply online before 21 April 2026

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