Postdoctoral Position in Physics (Lund University)

Reference Number: PA2026/413 Institution: Lund University Faculty: Faculty of Engineering (LTH) Division: Division of Combustion Physics, Department of Physics Research Group: Aerosol Research Group Location: Lund, Sweden Employment Type: Temporary, full-time (100%) Duration: 2 years Start Date: After agreement Application Deadline: 8 May 2026 Institution Overview Lund University (~46,000 students, 8,500 staff) is a top-ranked international university. The Aerosol Research Group focuses on atmospheric aerosol particles and their impacts on climate and air quality, using in-situ and satellite measurements, process modelling, and global modelling. The group is part of MERGE, a strategic research area focused on climate modelling. Collaborates with ACTRIS and ICOS infrastructures via the Hyltemossa and Norunda field sites in Sweden. Subject Area Atmospheric aerosol particle research Analysis of long-term aerosol datasets to evaluate relationships between aerosol properties and land-use origin or meteorological parameters Use of source apportionment, air mass back trajectories, and machine-learning tools Evaluation of model sensitivities and performance (Earth system models, dynamic vegetation models, aerosol process models) Work Duties Conduct high-quality research (primary focus) Analyze long-term datasets from Hyltemossa and Norunda field sites Assess land-use and meteorological effects on aerosols Compare model outputs with observational data; propose updated parameterizations Prepare scientific publications and attend project meetings and conferences Optional teaching: up to 20% of working hours Three weeks of higher education teaching training provided Note: The position does not involve running models, new measurements, or model development Qualification Requirements PhD or equivalent international degree in atmospheric sciences, physics, environmental science, or related field Degree certificate must be obtained before employment decision Priority for degrees completed within 3 years; older degrees considered under special circumstances Additional Requirements: Very good oral and written proficiency in English Comprehensive knowledge of aerosols Experience with large datasets, data analysis, and programming Independent, structured, proactive, and collaborative Assessment Criteria Ability to develop and conduct high-quality research Teaching skills Relevant publications and experience complementing ongoing research Employment Terms Full-time, fixed-term, 2 years Governed by “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” Public authority benefits, generous leave, occupational pension scheme Application Instructions Applications must be submitted via Lund University’s recruitment system and include: CV (max 4 pages): Including publication list Personal Letter (max 2 pages): Explaining interest in the position and alignment with qualifications Degree Certificate or equivalent Optional Supporting Documents: Transcripts, referees, recommendation letters Applications must be written in English. Contact Information Senior Lecturer: Adam Kristensson – adam.kristensson@fysik.lu.se Union Representatives: OFR/ST – st@st.lu.se SACO – kansli@saco-s.lu.se SEKO – sekocivil@seko.lu.se If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Reference Number: PA2026/413
Institution: Lund University
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
Division: Division of Combustion Physics, Department of Physics
Research Group: Aerosol Research Group
Location: Lund, Sweden
Employment Type: Temporary, full-time (100%)
Duration: 2 years
Start Date: After agreement
Application Deadline: 8 May 2026

Institution Overview

Lund University (~46,000 students, 8,500 staff) is a top-ranked international university.
The Aerosol Research Group focuses on atmospheric aerosol particles and their impacts on climate and air quality, using in-situ and satellite measurements, process modelling, and global modelling.
The group is part of MERGE, a strategic research area focused on climate modelling.
Collaborates with ACTRIS and ICOS infrastructures via the Hyltemossa and Norunda field sites in Sweden.

Subject Area

Atmospheric aerosol particle research
Analysis of long-term aerosol datasets to evaluate relationships between aerosol properties and land-use origin or meteorological parameters
Use of source apportionment, air mass back trajectories, and machine-learning tools
Evaluation of model sensitivities and performance (Earth system models, dynamic vegetation models, aerosol process models)

Work Duties

Conduct high-quality research (primary focus)
Analyze long-term datasets from Hyltemossa and Norunda field sites
Assess land-use and meteorological effects on aerosols
Compare model outputs with observational data; propose updated parameterizations
Prepare scientific publications and attend project meetings and conferences
Optional teaching: up to 20% of working hours
Three weeks of higher education teaching training provided

Note: The position does not involve running models, new measurements, or model development

Qualification Requirements

PhD or equivalent international degree in atmospheric sciences, physics, environmental science, or related field
Degree certificate must be obtained before employment decision
Priority for degrees completed within 3 years; older degrees considered under special circumstances

Additional Requirements:

Very good oral and written proficiency in English
Comprehensive knowledge of aerosols
Experience with large datasets, data analysis, and programming
Independent, structured, proactive, and collaborative

Assessment Criteria

Ability to develop and conduct high-quality research
Teaching skills
Relevant publications and experience complementing ongoing research

Employment Terms

Full-time, fixed-term, 2 years
Governed by “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor”
Public authority benefits, generous leave, occupational pension scheme

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via Lund University’s recruitment system and include:

CV (max 4 pages): Including publication list
Personal Letter (max 2 pages): Explaining interest in the position and alignment with qualifications
Degree Certificate or equivalent
Optional Supporting Documents: Transcripts, referees, recommendation letters

Applications must be written in English.