Postdoctoral Fellowship (16) at Lund University, Scania, Sweden

The division of Linguistics, located within the Centre for Languages and Literature, is an international workplace with expertise in and ongoing research on a range of topics and linguistic domains. The postdoctoral researcher will also have the opportunity to become a member of LAMiNATE, a cross-disciplinary interdepartmental research platform dedicated to all areas of language acquisition, multilingualism, and language teaching/assessment. It brings together approximately 40 researchers. Research in the platform covers language acquisition and language processing (first, second and multilingual); multimodal language processing and learning; developmental language disorders; educational linguistics and language teaching, testing and assessment; and language, learning and the brain.

The work focuses on the design and optimization of various types of turbomachinery. The design and optimization process involve developing models for the components of both axial and radial turbomachines.  A strong background in aerodynamic methods and tools of turbomachinery design is therefore required, which in turn includes design and optimization in 1D, 2D, 2D Blade-to-Blade as well as 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods.

We are looking for a postdoc with a background in magnetic materials and (soft) x-ray techniques, like XMCD or magnetic X-ray imaging, plus acumen in the data analysis thereof, to complement the team. Together with the team you will help to support external (magnetic) users at the beamline and expand and promote the available techniques and sample environments. You are strongly encouraged to take an active role in utilizing the unique capabilities of the beamline and its instruments for your own projects and collaborations within science and/or method development.

The Department of Economic History is research-intensive and employs around 100 people, including researchers, teachers, technical/administrative staff, and doctoral students. The department has a comprehensive doctoral programme and coordinates three international Master’s programmes. It enjoys a well-established reputation for its broad research profile, with an emphasis on long-term processes and the use of economic theory and quantitative methods as key analytical tools. Major research areas include economic growth and structural change, innovation, energy and sustainability, development economics, economic demography, financial history, and education and the labour market. More information is available on the department’s website: www.ekh.lu.se.

The Centre for Economic Demography (CED, www.ed.lu.se) includes numerous researchers active in the fields of economic history, economics, social sciences, and medicine. Affiliated researchers work on economic and social issues connected to demography, from modern as well as historical perspectives. CED is administred by the Department of Economic History, which is a research-intensive department that employs about 70 people: researchers, teachers, technical/administrative staff, and Ph.D. candidates. The department has a large PhD programme and co-ordinates three international Master programmes. The Department has a well-established reputation for wide-ranging research with an emphasis on long-term processes, and with economic theory and quantitative methods as important methodological tools. More information is available at the www.ekh.lu.se. 

The position encompass research and development within the field of biomedical engineering with an emphasis on acoustofluidics, liquid chromatography and nanoparticle manipulation. Special focus will be put on the development of microfluidic systems based on acoustofluidic chromatography and enrichment (trapping) of submicron particles, especially biological nanoparticles such as extracellular vesicles.

The purpose of the central research project is to investigate how struggles over gender and sexuality shape contemporary political and social landscapes in Europe. The project examines both feminist and LGBTQI+ movements advocating for expanded rights, as well as hybrid alliances between anti-gender networks, religious fundamentalists, conservatives, and far-right movements opposing these advancements. The research project aims to contribute new knowledge about the emerging normative foundations of society in the wake of today’s divergent mobilizations. The project is led by Professor Mia Liinason.

We are now seeking a postdoctoral researcher to conduct research within the project, both individually and in collaboration with the research group. The position requires prior experience with ethnographic fieldwork or digital network analysis, as well as advanced knowledge of language and sociopolitical contexts in Southern Europe. For more information about the project, visit: https://portal.research.lu.se/en/projects/gender-struggles-in-the-new-conjuncture-gender-sexuality-and-the-

This project is focused on the development of high-fidelity reacting flow models to investigate thermal runaway in battery cells, pack, modules, and systems. Generally speaking, thermal runaway is a chain reaction that leads to the uncontrolled release of battery cell energy, which in turn can lead to fires that are difficult to extinguish. The project will be undertaken in collaboration with Scania Industrial Battery Systems as well as the COMPEL partners. The aim of the postdoctoral project is to develop next generation simulation methodology to predict thermal runaway on the cell level. The combustion and gas model developed on the cell level will then feed into the work to accurately predict thermal runaway on pack, module, and system levels.

This position focuses on district heating systems, energy markets, and sector coupling. You will be involved in several research projects, including the EU project DHC Academy and the Hycogen 2 project.

DHC Academy aims to develop an educational platform for district heating, targeting both practitioners and academics. The project is carried out in collaboration with several European universities and industry stakeholders. The Department of Energy Sciences, together with the postdoc, is responsible for coordinating the development of course materials to be made available via a shared digital platform.

Hycogen 2 investigates how surplus heat from hydrogen production can be utilized efficiently. During electrolysis, approximately 30% of the energy is converted into heat. With the EU’s target of 10 million tons of hydrogen per year by 2030, this corresponds to around 230 TWh of residual heat—four times Sweden’s annual district heating demand. The project analyzes and develops solutions for integrating hydrogen production with district heating and cooling systems, aiming to increase energy efficiency and strengthen the resilience of the energy system.

The postdoctoral fellow will join a project focused on developing protein-based electronic components, with the ultimate goal of enabling in-cell production of semiconductor components. This specific postdoctoral project aims to develop methods for designing 2D protein lattices that serve as scaffolds for attaching other protein assemblies with precise geometry, thereby creating molecular structures capable of transferring electrons and interacting with light. Such assemblies also have applications in biomedicine. The primary objective is to develop computational methods, using deep learning–based protein design, for the successful design of 2D lattices. These methods will then be applied to generate designs targeted for experimental evaluation.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming forensics by enabling unprecedented precision in tracing the geographical origins and transmission routes of genomic sequences. Despite the growing availability of high-throughput genomic data, the lack of advanced analytical frameworks has hindered forensic efforts. This project aims to develop and apply AI-based methods to predict the origin and dispersal patterns of genomic sequences, with applications ranging from biogeographical mapping to paleogenetic reconstructions. The candidate will work jointly with Dr. Eran Elhaik to design machine-learning models that unlock the potential of genomics for forensic investigations and historical reconstructions.

The Department of Electrical and Information Technology (EIT) at Lund University, The Faculty of Engineering (LTH), is one of the larger departments with about 120 employees and conducts research and teaching mainly in electrical engineering and computer technology. We are located on LTH’s campus in northern Lund.
At the Division of Electromagnetics and Nanoelectronics within the Department, we develop and study new generations of electronics based on advanced semiconductor technology. In particular, we develop and characterize new generations of RF-electronics based on III-V technology to be used as amplifiers and switches. Part of the effort is related to characterization of advanced devices in 2D materials and graphene. Part of the work time will be in the office at Brunnshög close to the large international and national infrastructures Max IV och ESS.
More on Max IV (maxiv.lu.se).
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We are now looking to hire a new colleague in the role of a postdoctoral position in Electrical Engineering with focus on Nanoelectronics and electrical characterization of cold source FET:s.