PhD Positions in Electron Structure and Dynamics at the University of Gothenburg

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The Department of Physics at the University of Gothenburg is located in modern facilities in the Chalmers area of Johanneberg and has approximately 100 employees. Communication opportunities are good, both nationally and internationally. Research is focused on the fields of atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter physics, spintronics, complex systems, and biophysics, and is conducted in an international environment with extensive national and international collaborations. The education at the department includes teaching in bachelor's and master's programs in physics, physics in teacher education, and courses in physics aimed at the general public. The Physics Center in Gothenburg, a close collaboration with four other departments within the Faculty of Science and Chalmers University of Technology, creates an innovative environment for all the department's researchers and students.

More information about the activities at the Department of Physics can be found at www.physics.gu.se (http://www.physics.gu.se). Additional information about the Gothenburg Physics Center can be found at www.chalmers.se/institutioner/fysik/resurser-och-samarbeten/gpc/ (http://www.chalmers.se/institutioner/fysik/resurser-och-samarbeten/gpc/).

University-wide information about what it means to be a PhD student at the University of Gothenburg can be found on the university's PhD pages www.gu.se/utbildning-till-att-bli-forskare (http://www.gu.se/utbildning-till-att-bli-forskare).

Job Responsibilities

We have up to two fully funded PhD positions in the areas of electron structure and dynamics in multiply ionized, short-lived radicals, as well as real-time studies of electron movements in multi-electron quantum systems, particularly in molecules. A suitable background is a master's degree in physics, engineering physics, chemical physics, or physical chemistry; candidates who are in the final stages of their master's studies are also welcome to apply. We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and broader interests in experimental atomic and molecular physics, multidimensional data analysis, as well as photophysics and photochemistry. Please indicate your main research interests in your application.

The research within the framework of these projects will focus on experimental studies of fundamental properties of atoms and molecules that emit electrons upon photon absorption. This may involve the construction, commissioning, and use of a new high-harmonic generation beamline for attosecond time-resolved studies of photoionized multi-electron systems, as well as the synthesis and development of suitable sample environments for the production and transport of short-lived molecular systems for static and time-resolved multi-ionization experiments. Both directions include the use of multiparticle correlation spectroscopic methods for the detection of all charged particles generated in the electron emission processes.

The successful candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to research and demonstrate the ability to independently acquire new skills. Our research is highly collaborative, both within the group and with close partners in Sweden and internationally. A positive attitude, good collaboration skills, and a willingness to work interdisciplinarily and integrate experiments with theory (provided by our partners) are highly valued. The successful candidate(s) will be based at the Department of Physics, University of Gothenburg.

The PhD education comprises four years of full-time studies and leads to a doctoral degree.

As part of your PhD position, you may have departmental duties of up to 20% of full-time distributed throughout the entire education period, which will generate a corresponding extension of the education period. Departmental duties typically include teaching at the undergraduate and advanced levels, but research and administration may also be included.

Eligibility

To be admitted to PhD education, basic and, where applicable, the specific eligibility established in the general study plan for the doctoral subject is required.

Basic eligibility for doctoral education is met by those who:

• have obtained a master's degree, or
• have completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the advanced level, or
• have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way, within or outside the country.

Specific eligibility is met by those who have:

• obtained a master's degree in a relevant* natural science subject, or
• completed course requirements of at least 60 higher education credits at the advanced level in relevant* natural science subjects, or
• acquired equivalent knowledge relevant to the planned education in some other way, within or outside the country.

* Relevant to the planned doctoral education

For specific eligibility, applicants must also have a good command of English in both spoken and written form. As a guideline, 550 points on the TOEFL test (or 213 points on the TOEFL-CBT, or 79 points on the TOEFL-iBT) is required.

Application

Complete information about admission, qualifications, assessment criteria, and eligibility requirements, as well as how to apply for the PhD position, can be found in the full announcement at www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar (http://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar).

The application must be submitted by: 2026-02-22

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