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Postdoctoral Position in Formulation Technology and Soft Matter Characterization with AF4-SANS Lund University in Sweden

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Postdoc

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Chemistry

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Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral employment for 3 years. The project is financed by the Swedish Research Council (VR).

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Expired

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Sweden

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Lund University

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Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Biophysics
X-ray Scattering
Colloid Science
Pharmacy
Drug Formulation
Soft Matter Physics
Physics

About this position

Postdoctoral position in Formulation Technology with focus on characterization of soft matter using AF4-SANS at Lund University, Sweden.

The position is based in the Division of Food and Pharma within the Department of Process and Life Science Engineering (PLE) at the Faculty of Engineering (LTH). The project develops a novel asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation (AF4) coupling with small angle neutron scattering (SANS) as a sample environment at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund. The work is closely linked to ESS and the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in the UK, with broader collaboration across international partners and access to large-scale facilities such as MAX IV and ESS.

Research focus: soft matter characterization, formulation technology, colloid science, pharmaceutical formulation, SANS/SAXS, AF4, analytical separation methods, and advanced data processing/interpretation. The postdoc will drive development of AF4-SANS, apply for beamtime, design experiments, process and interpret scattering data, and contribute to related projects in the research group.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD in a relevant area (e.g. colloid science, soft matter, biophysics, pharmaceutical formulation), documented experience with SANS and/or SAXS on soft materials, advanced data analysis skills, very good English, and strong collaborative/independent working ability. Extra merits include experience with SEC or AF4 and prior beamtime applications/grants at neutron or synchrotron facilities.

Funding and terms: full-time, fixed-term employment for 3 years. The project is financed by the Swedish Research Council (VR). Teaching may be included up to 20% of working time.

Application window: published 25 June 2026; last application date 9 August 2026.

How to apply: submit the application via Lund University’s recruitment system. Include a CV, personal letter, degree certificate or equivalent, and any supporting documents such as transcripts, referee details, or recommendation letters.

Funding details

Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral employment for 3 years. The project is financed by the Swedish Research Council (VR).

What's required

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant area such as colloid science, soft matter, biophysics, or pharmaceutical formulation. Required experience includes research on characterization of soft materials with SANS and/or SAXS, advanced SANS/SAXS data processing and interpretation, very good oral and written English, good collaborative skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently. Preference is given to candidates who graduated within the last three years; additional merits include experience with SEC or AF4 and having applied for and been granted beamtime at neutron or synchrotron facilities.

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