- JOB
- Sweden
1 Jul 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Lund University
- Research Field
- Biological sciencesChemistry » BiochemistryChemistryPhysics
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- Sweden
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Horizon Europe – COFUND
- Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
- 101081419
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
ABOUT PRISMAS
PRISMAS - PhD Research and Innovation in Synchrotron Methods and Applications in Sweden – is a new doctoral network, training the next generation of 40 leading synchrotron experts and offering them opportunities for the development of their research careers, leading to the development of new solutions to the existing societal challenges (PRISMAS-overview).
PRISMAS contains unique novelties, such as the common transparent selection process among all implementing partners, a new customised training programme as well as the ambitious hands-on training in synchrotron techniques, enabled by a mandatory secondment at MAX IV Laboratory and exceptional networking opportunities. The project is co-funded by the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND Programme. The interdisciplinary and intersectorial project consortium consists of 9 Swedish Universities as implementing partners and host for the PRISMAS fellows as well as about 43 associated partners both from industry and academia.
In this third recruitment call, 5 PRISMAS positions are open for application.
WHAT WE OFFER
PRISMAS offers a broad portfolio of PhD projects tackling six different research areas (healthy planet, healthy people, clean energy, sustainable technologies, accelerator science and cultural heritage) (https://www.maxiv.lu.se/education-outreach/programs-and-activities/prismas/for-applicants/research-projects/). As a PRISMAS PhD student, you will have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research in your field, taking advantage of state of the art tools that will lead to attractive future job opportunities in academia or industry. Moreover, you are part of designing the future of synchrotron technology and instrumentation and using these to tackle some of the most significant global challenges the world faces today while acquiring interdisciplinary and intersectoral knowledge. Being part of the PRISMAS programme gives you the one-of-a-kind experience in form of a secondment at the world´s first 4th generation synchrotron, MAX IV in Lund, Sweden. You will get the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, network among each other across science areas, and will act as ambassadors to bridge between the facility, universities and industrial partners in the project.
With a tailored training programme, including courses to build scientific and technical competence as well as strengthen transferrable skills, PRISMAS provides you with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to successfully achieve your doctoral degree.
The MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS offers you outstanding opportunities as well as a stimulating and inspiring environment for performing cutting-edge research. By supporting your mobility, it creates perfect conditions for strengthening your international network.
As a PRISMAS student you will be paid a monthly salary in Swedish crowns as per agreement with the Unions. The salary will increase gradually during the 4-years employment and result in an average salary of approximately 3000€. This is aligned with the institutes’ general salary ladder and increases.
YOUR PROFILE
You fulfil the requirements for third-cycle education in Sweden, to qualify as a first stage researcher and have a good command of English. You are a curious and open-minded person and thrive to drive an ambitious research project in an interdisciplinary research field, applying synchrotron techniques.
APPLICATION
Please find the eligibility criteria below and apply no later than the 31st August 2024. Read more one the application below or on our webpage: PRISMAS PhD Programme – application process
HOSTING UNIVERSITIES
The 5 doctoral candidate positions will be hosted by the following universities: Lund University (1 position), Uppsala University (2 positions), Stockholm University (1 positions), University of Gothenburg (1 position).
Where to apply
Requirements
- Research Field
- All
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Specified for each position on the individual job ad.
Specific Requirements
Eligibility criteria
To comply with the mobility rule of the MSCA COFUND programme, you are eligible if you have not resided in Sweden for more than 12 months during the period 2021-08-31 to 2024-08-31 for work or studies as main occupation.
Furthermore, you need to fulfil the entry requirements for third-cycle studies in Sweden, which are:
By the employment date (before 01/01/2025) you must have
- completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses,
- have been awarded a Master´s degree or
- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.
You are eligible for the PRISMAS programme if you qualify for a doctoral candidacy, i.e., are not already in possession of a doctoral degree.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
Position details
The position is a full-time, fixed term employment for four years, foreseen to start on 1/1/2025. Admission to the doctoral studies takes place at the respective University.
Benefits
As regulated by law in Sweden, you will as employee of the University be given exceptionally favourable and family friendly working conditions. As the average duration for PhD studies in Sweden is 4 years, you will be offered a 48-month PhD student contract by the respective university. The contract will, by Swedish law, imply also social benefits paid by the employer.
Selection process
Selection process
1. Step: Eligibility check: The applications will be reviewed in respect of the eligibility criteria and their completeness
2. Step: Evaluation by external review panel: An external review panel, comprising experts of the respective research field, will evaluate the applications against their scientific excellence, the adequacy of the described career plan and the thesis project as well as the research experience.
3. Step: Online interview phase: With the top candidates a first online interview will be conducted by the local evaluation committee at the University, containing the PI of the respective project.
4. Step: Final interview phase: With the best candidates of the online interviews, additional on-site interviews will be conducted.
5. Step: Notification and admission of the final candidates
Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)
Additional comments
Where to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the application system of the respective university and must include the following documents:
- CV in Europass format
- A two-page cover letter, justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications as well as the prioritization in case of applying to several PRISMAS positions.
- at least one reference letter
- an evidence of English 3 proficiency (minimum B2 level)
- Copy of academic records (including marks for all coursework) with a transcript of diploma in English,
- and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)
All documents should be uploaded (pdf) in the job application portal. Exam certificates and other documents on paper should be scanned or photographed before being uploaded.
Please see below links to the offered PRISMAS positions:
- Doctoral student with focus on multimodal characterization of magnetic nanomaterials with X-ray and ferromagnetic resonance (Uppsala University), https://uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:738373/
- Doctoral Student in Atmospheric Science (University of Gothenburg), https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/1035/job?site=7&lang=UK&validator=9b89bead79bb7258ad55c8d75228e5b7&job_id=34841
- Doctoral Student in Aerosol Technology: in-situ measurements of particle surface and bulk composition (Lund University), https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:731235/type:job/where:4/apply:1
- PhD student in Materials Chemistry (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS) (Stockholm University), https://su.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:734826/
- PhD Student in Operando X-ray Analysis of Next-generation Batteries (Uppsala University), https://uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:746942/
Contact
PRISMAS email address: prismas@maxiv.lu.se
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Gothenburg
- Country
- Sweden
- City
- Göteborg
- Postal Code
- 40530
- Street
- Universitetsplatsen 1
- Geofield
- Number of offers available
- 2
- Company/Institute
- Uppsala University
- Country
- Sweden
- Geofield
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Stockholm University
- Country
- Sweden
- Geofield
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Lund University
- Country
- Sweden
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Lund
- Website
- Street
- Paradisgatan 5C
- Postal Code
- 22350
- prismas@maxiv.lu.se