The research conducted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University encompasses a wide range of physics subjects, distributed across nine divisions.
The department is located in the Ångström Laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, including approximately 100 doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum for undergraduate and doctoral students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, as well as opportunities for partnerships with industry and various outreach activities.
Within the Division of Material Physics, the research is primarily experimental and focused on understanding how the structure and composition of materials relate to physical properties across multiple length scales – from the atomic level to the macroscopic. Core areas include magnetic materials, hydrogen, energy materials, soft materials, and the interaction between ions and solids.
Read more about the department here: https://www.uu.se/institution/fysik-och-astronomi/.
Uppsala University hereby announces a position for a researcher at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Division of Material Physics, open for application.
The project will focus on developing and completing a combined instrument for Brillouin and Raman spectroscopy where samples can be measured in vacuum or in a gas atmosphere. The development includes providing the capability to measure two-dimensional samples such as graphene, improving the quality of the vacuum that can be achieved, and ensuring focused beam sizes down to the micrometer scale.
Responsibilities
The project is focused on experimental instrument development, experimental measurements, and data analysis and management:
- Complete the capability to achieve depth resolution with confocal adaptation.
- Develop sample holders for two-dimensional samples.
- Install a Brillouin spectrometer in the beam path.
- Perform measurements that achieve the highest possible performance in terms of resolution and spectral attenuation of the elastic scattering, with well-defined incoming and outgoing polarization.
- Explore the possibilities of measuring both in vacuum and in a hydrogen atmosphere at varying temperatures and with different types of samples.
- Manage and analyze complex measurement data, including evaluation and simulation using various software packages.
- Write a scientific article about the instrument's unique capabilities for publication in an international scientific journal.
- Collaborate with other researchers and their scientific inquiries regarding Raman spectroscopy and Brillouin scattering.
Qualifications
For the position of researcher, a completed PhD in physics, engineering, or equivalent is required. Experience in Raman spectroscopy and Brillouin scattering is a prerequisite. Well-documented experience in handling instruments for Raman spectroscopy and Brillouin scattering is required. The ability to communicate well in spoken and written English is essential.
Desirable/meritorious qualifications
Good knowledge of the interaction between light and solid materials is considered meritorious. It is expected that the successful candidate possesses the personal qualities necessary to perform the job well.
About the employment
The position is temporary, for 12 months. The extent is full-time. Start date is February 5, 2026, or as agreed. Location: Uppsala.
For inquiries about the position, please contact: Daniel Primetzhofer,
[email protected].
In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you will answer as part of your application. The responses will be used as part of the selection process.
We welcome your application by December 2, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/3562.
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