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Doctoral student in Physics with focus on Attosecond Physics Lund University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Molecular Physics
Funding
Funded through a Marie Skłodowska-Curie doctoral network (QU-ATTO); doctoral studentship is full-time for 4 years and may last up to 5 years including up to 20% departmental duties.
Deadline
Dec 11, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Lund University
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The Division of Atomic Physics at Lund University is seeking one doctoral student for research in attosecond physics within a strong interdisciplinary environment linked to the Lund Laser Centre. The division works across optics and lasers, ultrashort light pulses, high-intensity laser-plasma physics, quantum information, and biophotonics, and operates the High-Power Laser Facility with advanced femtosecond laser systems alongside collaborations with free-electron laser facilities.
This PhD project sits at the intersection of ultrafast laser technology, extreme nonlinear optics, and the study of electron dynamics in atoms and molecules using attosecond and extreme ultraviolet light. The advertised project is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie doctoral network QU-ATTO and focuses on developing and applying tomographic reconstruction techniques for entangled states in photoionization. In particular, the work aims to improve a technique developed in Lund for reconstructing the density matrix of photoelectrons produced by absorption of ultrashort XUV pulses by atoms and molecules.
The doctoral student will be embedded in a research group that is actively engaged in these ultrafast and photonics-related areas, with a broader setting that includes undergraduate teaching in the Photonics programme. The position offers participation in a European training network with other doctoral researchers across different countries.
Funding details
Funded through a Marie Skłodowska-Curie doctoral network (QU-ATTO); doctoral studentship is full-time for 4 years and may last up to 5 years including up to 20% departmental duties.
What's required
Applicants must meet general third-cycle admission requirements, including a second-cycle qualification, at least 240 higher-education credits with at least 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge. Specific admission requires at least 30 second-cycle credits relevant to Physics, including at least 15 credits from a second-cycle degree project, or an MSc in engineering physics, physics, or an associated field. Candidates from other disciplines may be considered if judged suitable. Very good oral and written English is required. A background in optics/photonics and/or atomic physics/quantum mechanics is expected, and experience in femtosecond lasers and ultrafast optics, quantum optics, high-order harmonic generation, attosecond physics, photoelectron and photoion spectroscopy, data analysis, vacuum technique, or mechanical design is advantageous. Applicants must also be judged to have the potential to complete the programme, with emphasis on relevant knowledge, independent problem-solving, communication skills, collaboration, drive, and independence. Candidates recruited to the MSCA network must not have worked in Sweden for the last 5 years.
How to apply
Apply through Lund University’s Varbi application portal. Submit a cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the project, together with a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any additional documents you want considered such as transcripts, reference contacts, and recommendation letters.
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