Doctoral Student in Physics

For further information about the Department of Physics, please visit our website at www.physics.gu.se/english. More information about Gothenburg Physics Centre can be found at www.chalmers.se/en/centres/gpc

 The research will be carried out as a collaboration between the research group at the University of Gothenburg lead by Mattias Goksör and Caroline Adiels, and Victor Torres Company at the Calmers University of Technology. The groups focus on optical manipulation, microfluidic and imaging for applications in biological physics, and laser frequency combs, integrated optics and optical communications respectively.

Job assignments

We seek applicants for one PhD positions at the Physics Department of the University of Gothenburg. The successful candidate will be trained in experimental and computational optics, statistical physics and machine learning. Previous experience with experimental and computational methods in these fields will be considered a plus.

The goal of the research project is to use two phase-coherent frequency combs in order to implement a new linear microscopy technique. The technique shall offer diffraction-limited spatial resolution and sub-100 ns temporal resolution, initially using well-established electro-optic combs operating in the 1.5-µm band. The microscopy technology will be implemented for single-cell applications by combining the microscope with microfluidics.

Eligibility

To be eligible for third-cycle studies, the applicant must meet both the general and specific entry requirements:

A person meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
1. has been awarded a second-cycle qualification,
2. has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or
3. has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

To meet the specific entry requirements for third-cycle studies, applicants must:
1.  have a second-cycle (advanced-level) degree in a relevant* subject area in the natural sciences, or
2. have completed studies for at least 60 higher education credits at a second-cycle level in relevant subject areas in the natural sciences, or
3. have completed a corresponding programme of relevance to the planned third-cycle programme, in Sweden or in another country, or have equivalent qualifications.

*Relevant for the planned third-cycle education

The specific entry requirements also include an acceptable command of spoken and written English. Guidelines for assessing English proficiency may include a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL test (or 213 on the TOEFL-CBT, or 79 on the TOEFL-iBT).

Assessment

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in SFS 1993:100.

We are looking for a strongly motivated person, who is able to work independently but who also is well equipped for collaboration in this multidisciplinary project.
You should be skilled at expressing yourself in English, both orally and in written text.
You have a MSc. in physics or equivalently.

Previous experience of the abovementioned techniques will be considered a plus.

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, four years full-time

Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Physics, Gothenburg
First day of employment: September 2020 or upon agreement

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in SFS 1998:80.

A new employment as a PhD student applies for a maximum of one year. The Appointment may be prolonged for up to two years at a time. The total employment period may not be longer than the equivalent of four years of full time time doctoral studies.

University applies local agreement on salaries of graduate students.

Appointment procedure

Please apply online
The application shall include:

- Cover letter with an explanation of why you apply for the position, including short answers to the following:
1) What is the relation between average power and the peak power for a laser frequency comb? (40 words)
2) What is the best wavelength to operate an optical tweezer and why? (40 words).

- CV including scientific publications
- Copy of exam certificate
- Two referees (name, telephone no, relation)

 The application should be written in English.

For further information regarding the position

For further information regarding the position:

Caroline Adiels, Researcher, 031 786 91 23, caroline.adiels@physics.gu.se

Mattias Goksör, Prof., 031 786 91 62, mattias.goksor@physics.gu.se

Victor Torres Company, Associate Professor, +46 31 772 1904, torresv@chalmers.se

Unions

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How to apply

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Closing date: 2020-08-31

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.