Karlstad University
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Postdoc in Physics: Giant Rashba Splitting in Pb Quantum Wells on Metal/Semiconductor Surfaces Karlstad University in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Materials Science
Funding
Two-year postdoctoral position supported by the Carl Trygger Foundation through the grant “Giant Rashba splitting in Pb quantum wells on metal/semiconductor.” Salary is provided as a tax-free scholarship of 30,000 SEK per month. Travel funding is included.
Deadline
Dec 13, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Karlstad University

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Karlstad University, Department of Engineering and Physics is recruiting a Postdoc in Physics for research on Giant Rashba splitting in Pb quantum wells on metal/semiconductor surfaces. The project combines surface physics, solid state physics, materials physics, spintronics, and synchrotron research, with experimental work at MAX IV Laboratory in Lund, Sweden.
The successful candidate will contribute to the experimental and theoretical investigation of two-dimensional Pb films coupled to metal and semiconductor surfaces. The work is embedded in the Materials Physics group at Karlstad University, which studies metal/semiconductor interfaces, thin films, organic crystalline layers, and related nanoscale systems using techniques such as scanning tunneling microscopy and synchrotron-based methods including ARPES and XPS. The project also includes DFT calculations to strengthen scientific and transferable skills.
This is a two-year postdoctoral position starting in 2026, with a negotiable start date. Funding is provided by the Carl Trygger Foundation, and the salary is offered as a tax-free scholarship of 30,000 SEK/month. Travel funding is included.
Eligibility highlights include a completed or near-completed PhD in surface physics or a closely related field, a strong background in condensed matter theory or quantum many-body physics, and desirable experience with STM and synchrotron techniques. DFT experience is considered an extra merit.
Apply via AcademicJobsOnline by submitting a cover letter, CV with publication list, research statement, and arranging two reference letters. Applications are reviewed until the position is filled. For questions, contact Hanmin Zhang at [email protected].
Funding details
Two-year postdoctoral position supported by the Carl Trygger Foundation through the grant “Giant Rashba splitting in Pb quantum wells on metal/semiconductor.” Salary is provided as a tax-free scholarship of 30,000 SEK per month. Travel funding is included.
What's required
A completed or near-completed PhD in surface physics or a closely related field is required. Applicants should have a strong background in condensed matter theory, quantum many-body physics, or related areas. Familiarity with STM and synchrotron-based techniques such as ARPES and XPS is highly desirable, and DFT experience is an additional merit. Admission is based on individual assessment.
How to apply
Apply through the AcademicJobsOnline portal. Submit a cover letter, CV with publication list, a 1–2 page research statement, and arrange for two reference letters to be submitted online. Contact Hanmin Zhang for questions.
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