Researcher in Solid State Physics with focus on functional nanomaterials

At the Division of Solid State Physics, Department of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Uppsala University

Full-time position for 4 months, 2026-02-16 to 2026-06-15

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering aims to be an environment for successful and valuable research and education with a focus on materials science solutions for important societal challenges. Our department is an exciting workplace with research in a broad technology-related area, from basic research to large-scale applied research, and close contacts with students through the department's involvement in engineering, bachelors and master's programs. Our research and teaching are conducted within seven divisions with different research focuses, as well as a division that provides support and service. The department is an international place to work, and has around 230 active co-workers.

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About the division

The Division of Solid State Physics is part of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ångström Laboratory. At the division, we do both basic and application-oriented research that is related to energy and environmental aspects as well as life science and biomedical applications via our different research areas. Most commonly, we investigate physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials and compounds whether they will be used as coatings for smart windows, for gas sensors, photocatalytic coatings, and spintronics, or for biomagnetic applications or to create new magnetic materials for environmentally friendly energy technologies.

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Project description

The project deals with the synthesis of novel nanostructured materials (ferrites) and the study of their magnetic and dielectric properties. Chemical synthesis methods such as sol-gel synthesis is employed to synthesize nanoparticle systems and nanocomposites. Crystal structures and chemical composition is investigated using X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy. Magnetic properties are evaluated using SQUID and VSM-based magnetometry, while dielectric properties are recorded using LCR meters, impedance analyzers and other electronics.

The research is performed in collaboration with the Nanostructured Magnetic Materials Laboratory headed by Prof. Davide Peddis, University of Genova, Italy, and other local and international partners.

Duties

You are responsible for the synthesis and characterization (structural, magnetic, dielectric) properties of nanosystems. This includes the collection of data, as well as its analysis and discussion, and dissemination in scientific articles.

You are expected to work safely and independently in a lab environment, as well as effectively in a large multidisciplinary group of chemists and materials scientists.

Qualification requirements

Ph. D. degree in Physics or a related field.

• Demonstrated and documented experience in chemical synthesis, magnetic and dielectric measurements
• Excellent expertise on squid magnetometry and dielectric spectroscopy
• Experience in X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy
• Expertise in programming for data analysis and/or instrumentation

We require very good written and oral skills in English as well as very good skills in writing scientific publications.

Additional qualifications

Special emphasis is placed on experience in the collection and advanced analysis of magnetic and dielectric data of nanomaterials.

We place great importance on personal characteristics and we are looking for you as a motivated researcher who takes great responsibility and is proactive. You are independent in your work and have good collaboration skills.

Your application must include

• A short letter with description of yourself, why are you interested in joining this project, and why you are suitable for this position
• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Copy of the PhD, master's degree (or equivalent) and academic transcripts
• Publication list. Mark the most relevant publications for the position and comment your contribution to those publications.
• Names and contact details of at least two reference persons who have accepted to be references for you. It must also be stated what relationship you have had with the respective referent.

During the application period, we will continuously read application documents and call for interviews

About the employment

Scope of employment: 100%. Starting date 2016-02-16 or by agreement. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact:

Roland Mathieu, roland.mathieu@angstrom.uu.se

Please submit your application no later than 2026-01-08, UFV-PA 2025/3961

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