The Department of Physics at LUT School of Engineering Science is looking for junior researchers to conduct doctoral studies and research at the Lappeenranta campus.

The department specializes in solid-state physics and detector technology. Research themes include e.g. electronic structure calculations based on Density Functional Theory (DFT), theoretical spectroscopy with photons and positrons, new material discovery and design, detector R&D for experimental particle physics, medical imaging, safety and security applications and magnetic properties of materials.

We are now looking for junior researchers to join the following research groups with the following overall research topics:

Research group on Experimental Particle Physics Instrumentation, group led by professor Panja Luukka. The research focuses on detector systems for particle tracking and timing in the CMS experiment at the CERN LHC accelerator, and multispectral imaging detection systems for medical physics and safety and security applications. The junior researcher is expected to contribute to these research topics and to the experimental responsibilities in the CMS experiment.

Research group on Computational Material Science, group led by professor Bernardo Barbiellini. The research focuses on computing properties of condensed matter systems from first-principles due to motion and interactions of valence electrons. We perform computer simulations for spectroscopy techniques resolved highly in momentum-energy and space-time, which are playing a key role in unraveling properties of wide classes of materials. The insights gained by comparing our results with experiments are critically important not only for answering fundamental questions in condensed matter physics and materials science, but also for helping to design and develop novel materials for water/air purification and clean energy demand.

Research group on Experimental Material Physics, group led by professor Kari Ullakko. The research focuses on magnetic shape memory (MSM) alloys, their processing and applications. The junior researcher is expected to contribute to these research topics and carry out experimental research on advanced laser-based manufacturing processes for realization of functional MSM devices, incorporating motion-generating sections.

Research group on Solid State Physics, group led by professor Erkki Lähderanta. The research focuses on magnetic properties of solid state materials, transport properties of semiconductors and surface characterization of solid state materials using microscopy, specifically AFM and MFM. Experimental facilities contain SQUID magnetometer, pulse magnetic fields up to 45 Tesla and Bruker Multimode AFM microscope.

The potential applicant must have a higher university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g. physics or material science), experience in experimental work or simulation where applicable, and good communications skills in English. The applicant is expected to complete the doctoral work within the normative duration for the degree (4 years), prepare together with his/her supervisor a postgraduate study and research plan and obtain the doctoral study right within a year from starting at LUT University.

The employment relationship will start with a one-year term, which can be extended for another three years provided that the studies have progressed as expected.

Please fill out the online application form and attach the following documents:

1. Your CV
2. A motivation letter
3. A copy of your academic degree certificate and transcript of records. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish.

The work will start with a six-month trial period in October 2020 or as agreed with the employer. The salary is determined by the salary system of Finnish universities.

The closing date for applications is September 22, 2020 (at midnight, Finnish local time, UTC +3). Please send your application together with the required attachments through the university's online application system.

For more information, please contact the professor of the research group you are looking to apply with by email ([email protected]).

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