About the position
Description of the workplace
The positions are linked to the Division of Solid State Physics at the Department of Physics, where extensive research is conducted in nanophysics, ranging from materials science to bio- and quantum physics to various applications. The department is a central part of NanoLund, Lund University's large interdisciplinary research centre for nanoscience and nanotechnology. The department includes Lund Nano Lab, a central and shared facility for the production of materials and components on the nanoscale. The department is also strongly involved in undergraduate education, not least in the civil engineering programme ‘Technical Nanoscience’ at LTH.
The division hosts the research group of Prof Vanya Darakchieva whose research over the past twenty years on the fabrication and advanced characterization of wide- and ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors has been at the international forefront.
https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/vanya-darakchieva/
Work duties
As a teaching assistant, your duties may vary and should provide insight into the academic world at the faculty where you are studying.
The duties include:
calibrating optical instruments in the terahertz lab
participating in research and supporting researchers in terahertz ellipsometry
programming in Matlab and Python for data analysis and calibration
3D printing of equipment components
spectroscopic ellipsometry data modelling and analysis
Qualification requirements
Only those admitted to a basic or advanced level programme at the faculty (or a related subject for the joint departments) may be employed as teaching assistants. You must not have completed your degree.
Required qualifications:
admitted to a degree programme in Physics or Engineering Physics
very good knowledge of spoken and written English
spectroscopic ellipsometry data modeling and analysis
Meritorious qualifications:
knowledge of terahertz ellipsometry
basic knowledge of programming (Matlab/Python)
skills in 3D printing
We offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Through employment as a teaching assistant, you can combine your studies with work and complement your theoretical knowledge with practical experience.
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Further information
The positions are a fixed term employment from as soon as possible until 31 May 2027 and each of the two is a 25% position. The positions must not adversely affect the teaching assistants' studies and may not be combined with other positions. The employment as a Teaching Assistant is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), 5 chapter 8-12 §§.
The position is covered by the
Working Hours Agreement for Teachers.
How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. We ask you to attach documentation from LADOK certifying your eligibility. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to be considered (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”
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