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Doctoral Program in Physics

The Doctoral Program in Physics is organized in six broad research areas and includes studies at doctoral level in Physics, or Biological Physics.

General subject study plans and program description

General syllabus for education at third-cycle level in Physics (pdf 312 kB)

Programme description: Doctoral Programme in Physics (pdf 165 kB)

Research areas

The doctoral program covers a wide range of research areas in physics ranging from basic and theoretical research into modern physics, interdisciplinary research in biological and biomedical physics, to applied and directed nuclear research.

The doctoral program in physics is organized around six broad research approaches and involves studies at the doctoral level in the subject of biological physics or physics with six spezializations:

• Atomic, Subatomic, and Astrophysics
• Theoretical Physics
• Material and Nano Physics
• Optics and Photonics
• Biological and Biomedical Physics
• Nuclear Engineering

In the general subject study plan you can read about the courses that are included in the program.

Doctoral programmes and third-cycle subjects - KOPPS

The objectives of the Doctoral Program in Physics follow the common objectives of postgraduate education according to the Higher Education Ordinance (1993: 100).

These goals are divided into three categories:

• Knowledge and understanding
• Skills and abilities
• Ability to make judgments  and adopt  a standpoint.

A concrete description of how these goals can be met within the framework of the doctoral program are described in the general subject study plan.

Previous knowledge

Basic eligibility complies with the general stated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993: 100). As a special qualification for admission to postgraduate education in the subject of physics, the applicant must have:

• Completed basic competencies in the area, or
• In some other way, within or outside the country, acquired the corresponding relevant knowledge in the relevant areas.

The application process

In order to apply for a doctoral program, there must be an available doctoral appointment. On KTH's central website, a list of all KTH's vacancies, including doctoral posts, is published.

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Medical Radiation Physics is a vast and complex translational research topic that deals with radiation physics applied to medicine and biology for medical radiation imaging and radiation therapy. The research areas at the Medical Radiation Physics division span over the beneficial and the detrimental effects of radiation, covering several actual topics in the field of radiation applied to medicine, including diagnostics and radiation therapy, as well as in radiation protection.

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Tsung-Dao Lee, 97, Physicist Who Challenged a Law of Nature, Dies

At 31, he and a colleague won the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering that subatomic particles, contrary to what scientists thought, are not always symmetrical.

By Dylan Loeb McClain

Tsung-Dao Lee, a Chinese American physicist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957 for overturning what had been considered a fundamental law of nature — that particles are always symmetrical — died on Sunday at his home in San Francisco. He was 97.

His death was announced in a joint statement by the Tsung-Dao Lee Institute at the Jiao Tong University in Shanghai and the China Center for Advanced Science and Technology in Beijing. Dr. Lee was a longtime professor at Columbia University.

The theory that Dr. Lee overturned was called the law of conservation of parity, which said that every phenomenon and its mirror image should behave precisely the same. At the time he challenged the theory, in 1956, it had been widely accepted for 30 years.

Dr. Lee was then a young professor at Columbia, where he had been promoted to full professor at age 29 — the youngest in the university’s history at that point.

He had become intrigued by a problem involving the decay of so-called K mesons, which are subatomic particles. These particles decay all the time, forming electrons, neutrinos and photons. Experiments had shown that when K mesons decayed, some exhibited changes that suggested that each differed from the others. But they also had identical masses and life expectancies, indicating that they were the same.

This apparent contradiction created quite a conundrum for physicists. They had assumed that weak nuclear forces, like meson decay, obeyed the law of conservation of parity just like the two other fundamental forces that govern quantum physics: strong nuclear forces, which bind protons and neutrons together in the nucleus, and electromagnetic forces, which govern the attraction and repulsion of electric charges and the behavior of light. In other words, scientists had assumed that the orientation of weak nuclear forces could always be reversed.

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Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee dies at age 97

From left, Dr. Chen Ning Yang of Princeton University; Prof Daniel Bovet of Rome, who received prize in medicine for work in the field of pharmacology; Dr. Tsung Dao Lee, of Columbia University, who shares the physics prize with Chen for disproving the law of parity, long considered a fundamental law of nature; Sir Alexander Todd of Cambridge University, England, cited for his work in chemistry; and Albert Camus, of France, who received the prize in literature, are shown after receiving their awards in Stockholm, Sweden, Dec. 10, 1957. Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee, who in 1957 became the second youngest scientist ever to receive a Nobel Prize, died Sunday, Aug 4, 2024 at his home in San Francisco at the age of 97, according to a Chinese university and a research center. (AP Photo)

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee, who in 1957 became the second-youngest scientist to receive a Nobel Prize, died Sunday at his home in San Francisco at age 97, according to a Chinese university and a research center.

Lee, whose work advanced the understanding of particle physics, was one of the great masters in the field, according to a joint obituary released Monday by the Tsung-Dao Lee Institute at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Beijing-based China Center for Advanced Science and Technology.

Lee, a naturalized U.S. citizen since 1962, was also a professor emeritus at Columbia University in New York.

Robert Oppenheimer, known as the father of the atomic bomb, once praised Lee as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists of the time, whose work showed “remarkable freshness, versatility and style.”

Lee was born in Shanghai on Nov. 24, 1926, the third of six children to a merchant father, Tsing-Kong Lee, and a mother, Ming-Chang Chang, who was a devout Catholic, according to local newspaper Wenhui Daily.

He went to high school in Shanghai and attended National Chekiang University in Guizhou province and National Southwest Associated University in Kunming in Yunnan province.

After his sophomore year, he received a scholarship from the Chinese government to attend graduate school in the United States.

Between 1946 and 1950, he studied at the University of Chicago under Enrico Fermi, a Nobel laureate in physics.

In the early 1950s, Lee worked at the Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin, at the University of California at Berkeley and at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, N.J.

His research in elementary particles, statistical mechanics, astrophysics and field theory, among others, was standing out.

In 1953, he joined Columbia University as an assistant professor. Three years later, at age 29, he became the youngest-ever full professor there. He developed a model for studying various quantum phenomena known as the “Lee model.”

In 1957, Lee was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics together with Chen-Ning Yang for work exploring the symmetry of subatomic particles as they interact with the force that holds atoms together. At 31, Lee was the second-youngest scientist to receive the distinction.

He won many other accolades including the Albert Einstein Award in Science, the Galileo Galilei Medal and the G. Bude Medal, as well as honorary doctorates and titles from organizations around the world.

As China became more open to international exchanges in the 1970s, Lee returned to his home country on repeated visits to give lectures and encourage the development of sciences, according to state media.

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Postdoctoral Positions in Particle Physics and Cosmology, Coimbra, Portugal

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The Centre for Physics of the University of Coimbra (CFisUC) invites applications for two Postdoctoral positions in Particle Physics and Cosmology. The positions are funded through the FCT-CERN project “Topological defects as a probe of new physics: from CMB birefringence to gravitational waves” led by Dr. Ricardo Z. Ferreira and including researchers from different research institutes in Portugal and Spain.

The successful candidates are expected to work on the project’s tasks, related to Axion Physics and the phenomenology of Topological Defects in the Early Universe. The candidates will work in close collaboration with Dr. Ricardo Z. Ferreira and will be part of an international team and a stimulating scientific environment.

Qualifications: – A PhD in Physics or a closely related field is required at the time of application. The PhD diploma cannot be older than three years. – Strong background in Cosmology; experience in Axion Physics and/or Topological Defects is desirable but not mandatory. – Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively within a research team.

Position Details: The position is for one year, with the possibility of an extension depending on external funding. The expected start date is November 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. Interested candidates should submit the following documents to rzferreira[at]uc.pt:

Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of publications. Statement of Research Interests outlining relevant experience and expertise.

The subject of the email should contain “Postdoc Position + Candidate name”. Two recommendation letters will be asked at a later stage. The deadline for submission is the 15th of September but applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information: For further information regarding the position, please write to rzferreira[at]uc.pt. For an overview of the research activities at CFisUC please visit (https://cfisuc.fis.uc.pt/).

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Stockholm University, Sweden invites online application for multiple fully funded PhD Programs in various research areas. Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible.

1. PhD Programs in Materials Chemistry

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CO2 capture, storage and utilization is judged critical to mitigate the rapid rise in the atmospheric CO2 concentration that causes climate change and threats sustainable development of our times. A key problem is the gigantic mass of CO2 emitted into the air, which asks for robust, efficient and economically viable approaches that are currently missing and limited by the lack of suitable materials.

To break through this barrier, our team aims to develop metal-free dual-function porous (bio)polymers to capture and convert CO2 under ambient conditions into useful chemicals with high efficiency. We have the ambition to radically advance scientific knowledge and technology to fixate and convert CO2 at scale into value-added chemicals that further reduces the consumption of fossil resources.

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The position is part of the SSF-FFL8 project SUSLIG that constitute research on lignin-based materials for a sustainable future. The doctoral student will develop new lignin-based adhesives and composites that withstand challenging conditions. The principles of green chemistry, reversible chemistry and non-covalent interactions are central concepts in the synthesis of the new materials. In addition to the phenolic hydroxyl groups, supramolecular assembly of lignin will be studied to gain control over the properties of the macroscopic system.

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Nanoporous materials such as zeolites and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are excellent selective adsorbents and catalysts because of their uniform pore structures at molecular dimensions. Electron crystallography has unique advantages in studying the structures of porous crystals that are too small for conventional X-ray diffraction. Recent developments of electron diffraction-based methods have revolutionalized structural characterization of nanocrystals, from inorganic and hybrid materials, pharmaceuticals to proteins. Prof. Zou’s group has been developing new electron crystallographic methods, and is internationally leading in electron crystallography and porous materials.

Application Deadlines: 15 November 2022

4. phd programs in economic history.

Economic History as a subject evolves around how humans and societies sustain and the distribution of resources over time. Within the subject we discuss different aspects of economic growth, monetary and financial relations, labour, reproduction, gendered divisions of work and the use of natural resources over different time periods. We are characterized by a pluralistic approach, both when it comes to the use theory and method. The PhD education is based at the Department of Economic History and International Relations at Stockholm University.

Application Deadlines: 10 December 2022

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The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences invites applications for a four-year PhD position aimed at integrating microorganisms within the classical view of natural food webs. Questions that the project aims to answer are: Where do the microorganisms associated with plants come from? Are they inherited from the mother plant through the seeds, or are they acquired from the environment? How will plant-associated microorganisms affect the assembly of the insect community? What are the drivers that structure plant-associated multitrophic food webs, and do the structuring forces differ between microorganisms and macroorganisms?

Application Deadlines: 18 November 2022

6. phd programs in computational mathematics.

Information about available PhD projects in computational mathematics can be found here: project in computational mathematics. A PhD student is expected to present a licentiate thesis after two years of full-time studies.

Application Deadlines: 4 November 2022

Looking for more funded phd programs click here, 7. 1-2 phd programs in bioinformatics.

Protein structure is essential for understanding their function as well as for developing drugs targeting proteins. Recently, a deep learning method that can predict the structure of most proteins was made freely available, and a database with predicted structure was released. However, proteins do not act alone – they act together with other proteins. Therefore, the next major challenge is to use these types of methods for predicting protein-protein interactions.

Initial studies from us have shown that it is possible to predict accurate structures of a large part of dimeric proteins using either a modified version of AlphaFold2 or AlphaFold-multimer. However, there are still many proteins that cannot be built accurately, nor are we able always to distinguish interacting from non-interacting protein pairs and to build larger complexes accurately is still an unsolved problem.

In this project, we are recruiting 1-2 PhD students which will work together with two recently recruited postdocs to leverage recent advances in the field of machine learning to build better deep-learning models for predicting protein-protein interactions and to apply these methods to biologically relevant problems.

8. PhD Programs in Psychology – Working memory and flexibility

Working-memory (WM) can be defined as the ability to actively retain and manipulate information in mind over a short period of time. This ability is a core component of cognition, involved in most cognitive functions. Despite being so crucial WM is very limited. In fact, a hallmark of WM is its limitation in terms of the amount, the fidelity and the time information can be retained in mind. On the other hand WM is extremely flexible with subjects adapting strategies to match the demands of the task at hand. The goal of this project is to characterize both the flexibility and the deterioration of performance in WM tasks, as well as the corresponding neuronal signatures.

Application Deadlines: 1 November 2022

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The aim of this project is to examine prospective relationships between certain work/organizational factors and adverse work-related behaviors as well as mental health consequences of exposure to negative work-related behaviors. This will be done using data from the Swedish Longitudinal Occupational Survey of Health (SLOSH) and/or other relevant Swedish datasets.

10. PhD Programs in Physical Geography

This project aims at providing a comprehensive science-based framework for monitoring and managing hydro climatically driven natural hazard crisis and disaster response, in order to protect society against droughts, floods, and heat waves, occurring separately or in combination or sequence. The research results will provide essential scientific underpinning and support for decision-making on management of such disasters and mitigation of their risks, with focus on exploring the potential of various adaptive solutions/actions in Sweden.

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11. phd programs in non-hermitian topological physics.

The emerging field of non-Hermitian topological physics draws inspiration from two seemingly distinct streams of developments: 1) During the past few decades, notions of topology revolutionised the way we fundamentally understand phases of matter. 2) In parallel, there has been a significant development in the realm of photonics—the science of light—where non-Hermitian physics is ubiqutious. This particular PhD project is theoretical and knowledge of both many-body physics and non-Hermitian physics are important merits for a successful candidate this project. The starting date should be as soon as possible.

12. PhD Programs in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics

The division ‘Condensed Matter and Quantum Optics’ at the department of physics at Stockholm University invites applications for a PhD position in theoretical physics, under supervision of Eddy Ardonne, with the subject area ‘Properties of topological and quantum matter’. Within the ‘Condensed Matter and Quantum Optics’ division, there is a vibrant activity in condensed matter theory, and in particular in strongly correlated systems and topological phases.

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13. phd programs in molecular biosciences.

This PhD student position is available in the laboratory headed by Professor Neus Visa.The research of the group is within the area RNA biology and aims at understanding the mechanisms by which RNA and RNA degradation by the exosome contribute to chromatin regulation, gene expression and genome integrity. The project addresses molecular mechanisms of transcription regulation and DNA repair in animal cells.

14. PhD Programs in Medical Radiation Physics

The project aims at developing a personalized radiotherapy strategy with focus on imaging-based methods to optimise and/or adapt radiation treatment plans targeting areas more likely to develop recurrence, such as the more radioresistant regions that can be identified and characterized with the use of functional imaging. The project will focus on development of radiobiological models for defining the radiobiological target accounting for the particular pathological characteristics of the tumour as well as the integration of the models into the research version of a treatment planning system for radiotherapy.

15. PhD Programs in Theorical Physics in Open Quantum Systems

Open quantum systems describe the interaction between a quantum system with its environment. It is known that desired quantum properties, such as entanglement, are typically suppressed by decoherence such that their applicabilities for practical implications become limited. Hence, a goal is to minimize the influence of decoherence. However, the problem is of fundamental interest on its own, not only for future quantum technological applications, but for providing a deeper understanding of these processes. In this project, the goal is not per se to find methods that minimize losses, but instead to understand the physics behind the interplay between different sub-systems, whether it is a system and its environment, or two sub-systems.

16. PhD Programs in Molecular Biosciences

This PhD student position is available in the laboratory headed by Dr. Deniz M. Ozata. In mammals, male germ cell development (spermatogenesis) is an exquisitely timed program comprising of germ cell self-renewal, meiosis, and final differentiation to give rise to haploid sperm. The successful formation of a sperm therefore depends on a tightly controlled gene expression program. Our research strives to understand how this gene expression program is regulated such that spermatogenesis progresses in a timely manner.

We aim to decipher the functions of key transcription factors (TFs) and the transcriptional networks formed by the interactions of these TFs, as well as tiny regulatory RNAs–PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs)–in controlling the gene expression during male germ cell development.

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17. phd programs in atomic physics.

The gas-phase molecular dynamics and action spectroscopy groups at Stockholm University Department of Physics invite applications for a PhD position in experimental physics. Nano-solvated ions, i.e. gas-phase clusters with one or several solvent molecules weakly bound to a molecular ion, play an important roll in a variety of environments.

In Earth’s atmosphere, sea-spray clusters form reactive seeds for aerosol formation. In outer space, photochemical reactions at the icy surfaces of dust grains contribute to the chemical diversity of the complexity of interstellar clouds. And in the inner space within photo-active proteins, nano-environmental interactions with water molecules tune the optical response of biochromophores. We investigate the structure and photophysics of these systems in a bottom-up approach combining optical spectroscopy and mass spectrometery.

18. PhD Programs in Quantum Topological Photonics

To achieve the goal of the project break-through experimental research work will have to be developed and organized in interconnected subprojects: Engineering of multipartite entanglement sources and integrated quantum photonic circuits and their use in for tasks in quantum communication and investigations on non-trivial topological effects in photonic crystals. To accomplish these tasks we will adopt a unique multidisciplinary approach based on different research areas quantum physics, photonics, nanofabrication, topological effects, and quantum communication.

19. PhD Programs in Molecular Biosciences

This PhD student position is available in the laboratory headed by Professor Tore Bengtsson. The project addresses molecular mechanisms coupled to adrenoceptors and how they affect glucose metabolism in-vitro and in-vivo. An important area is how beta-adrenoceptors binds and are stimulated by different ligands and how adrenoceptors couples to different signaling pathways, including signal transduction proteins and atypical signaling pathways involved in glucose uptake.

20. PhD Programs in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

A PhD position is announced within the Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (EKMF) group at the Department of Physics at SU. The group conducts research in both fundamental and applied physics, with a focus on superconductivity, mesoscopic phenomena and nanotechnology [more info ]. The current project is focused on the development of future superconducting quantum electronics and supercomputers using quantum-vortex-based superconducting components.

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21. phd programs in molecular biosciences.

This PhD student position is available in the laboratory headed by Professor Stefan Åström. The project addresses molecular mechanisms linked to telomere function/nucleosome structure and regulation of gene expression. Telomeres contain repetetive DNA sequences and express noncoding RNA molecules whose functions are unclear. The project aims at stydying several aspects of telomere biology also addressing the role of chromatin structure. The studies will be performed in yeast model systems.

22. PhD Programs in Molecular Biosciences

This PhD student position is available in the laboratory headed by Associate Professor Sabrina Büttner. The project addresses molecular mechanisms coupled to interorganellar connectivity facilitated by so-called membrane contact sites. These physical contacts exist between virtually all organelles in eukaryotic cells and are established by specialized protein tethering machineries and the formation of lipid microenvironments. Combining cell and molecular biology and biochemistry, this project shall provide insights into a yet unexplored connection between membrane contact sites and proteostasis in young and old yeast cells.

23. PhD Programs in Astronomy

The department invites applications in the area of Extragalactic Astronomy, under the supervision of Matthew Hayes and colleagues at the Department of Astronomy. The projects will concern studies of some of the first galaxies to form in the universe and the epoch of reionization. The student will work on data from Large Projects obtained at JWST, HST, and ESO/VLT, in collaboration with international teams.

24. PhD Programs in Ecology and Evolution

The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences invites applications for a four-year PhD position part of a project on fungal genome evolution. The project will focus on how mutations arise during different parts of the life cycle of basidiomycetes, and how they are inherited. The project will involve bioinformatic work as well as analyses of population genetics and investigations of the fungal life cycle in the laboratory.

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PhD Scholarship in Chemical Physics: Stockholm University, Sweden

PhD Scholarship in Chemical Physics: Stockholm University’s Department of Physics invites applications for a PhD scholarship in Chemical Physics. This scholarship offers an exciting opportunity to delve into forefront research involving experimental X-ray studies of fluctuating domains and phase transitions in quantum materials, contributing to the advancement of scientific understanding in this field.

PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Chemical Physics: Experimental X-ray Studies of Fluctuating Domains and Phase Transitions in Quantum Materials

Study Area: Chemical Physics

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Applicants must hold a second-cycle degree or equivalent, with at least 240 higher education credits, including 60 credits at the second-cycle level.
• For acceptance as a PhD student in Physics or Theoretical Physics, a BSc in Physics (or equivalent) is required, along with specific coursework in physics.
• Proficiency in English language, equivalent to English B in Swedish high school, or as demonstrated through standardized tests (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge/Oxford).
• Experience with X-ray techniques and programming, along with an aptitude for analyzing large datasets, will be advantageous.

Description: The selected PhD candidate will join the research group led by Prof. Martin Beye at Stockholm University’s Department of Physics. The project is part of a collaborative effort between universities in Germany and Sweden, as well as synchrotron facilities in Lund, Berlin, and Hamburg. The research focuses on employing advanced X-ray spectroscopy techniques, particularly X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS), to investigate the behavior of complex quantum materials during phase transitions and domain fluctuations. The insights gained from this research have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of material functionality, with implications for future material design and applications.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply through Stockholm University’s recruitment system, ensuring that their application is complete and submitted before the closing date. Along with personal and contact details, applicants should provide the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining their interest in the field/project and suitability for the position.
• CV detailing degrees, completed courses, work experience, and relevant projects/theses.
• Degree certificates and grades confirming eligibility requirements.
• Contact details for 2–3 references.
• Academic referees should send recommendation letters to [email protected] before the deadline, mentioning the applicant’s name and reference number in the subject line.

Last Date: The closing date for applications is March 31, 2024.

For further information about the project, contact Prof. Martin Beye at [email protected] . For inquiries regarding employment, contact Prof. Michael Odelius at [email protected] .

Stockholm University is committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal opportunities for all.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our research community at Stockholm University.

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PhD student in Medical Radiation Physics

Position : PhD student

Institution : Stockholm University

Location : Stockholm, Sweden

Application closes at : Nov 4th, 2022 23:55

URL : https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=19036&rmlang=UK

The Department of Physics is located in the AlbaNova University Center and has approximately 240 employees, 250 students at undergraduate level and 95 graduate students. There are four research subjects within the postgraduate program: Physics, Theoretical Physics, Chemical Physics and Medical Radiation Physics. These subjects span over several research groups with different research activities. For information about the Department of Physics, see:  www.fysik.su.se/english .

Project description Subject: Medical Radiation Physics

Radiation treatment is one of the main therapeutic modalities for the treatment of cancer. It succeeds in the eradication of tumours in many patients with the preservation of the vital functions of the nearby healthy organs. However, increases in the success rate of treatment are still necessary and attempts to improve radiotherapy are continuously made as local tumour control and prevention of the metastatic spread are important requirements for the success of cancer treatment.

The project aims at developing a personalized radiotherapy strategy with a focus on imaging-based methods to optimise and/or adapt radiation treatment plans targeting areas more likely to develop recurrence, such as the more radioresistant regions that can be identified and characterized with the use of functional imaging. The project will focus on the development of radiobiological models for defining the radiobiological target accounting for the particular pathological characteristics of the tumour as well as the integration of the models into the research version of a treatment planning system for radiotherapy. Further development of optimisation approaches for probabilistic and/or robust planning is also planned as part of the project. Image analysis, programming and use of clinical software for treatment planning will be central components of the work. The project will concern both photon and particle therapy. The PhD project may, to some degree, be adjusted depending on the applicant’s area of expertise and interests.

We seek a self-motivated candidate who is fluent in English. The PhD candidate will become an important member in an expanding and active research group in the multidisciplinary field of medical imaging and radiotherapy in cancer treatment, and the candidate’s personal and communicative skills will therefore be emphasized. Training, continuous supervision and opportunities for participation at national and international courses and congresses will be offered. The optimal candidate for the position should enjoy working proactively, taking initiative, and solving complex problems both independently and in collaboration with colleagues.

Education at the research level A PhD education at Stockholm University is four years (48 months). The 4-year PhD program includes at least 3 years of research and at most one year of course work. The position may be extended by up to one year if up to 20 % teaching assistance or administration is included in the contract. The PhD student is employed (“doktorandanställning”) during the studies, with a monthly salary starting at SEK 28 000.

Qualification requirements An applicant who has completed a second-cycle (master's) degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits (4 years of studies), of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere, meets the general entry requirements.

In order to be accepted as a PhD student in Physics or Theoretical Physics a BSc in Physics (or equivalent) is required. The studies must include 60 credits of second-cycle courses in physics out of which at least 15 credits correspond to a second-cycle degree project. The degree project does not have to have been examined at the application deadline, but work corresponding to half a semester of full-time studies should have been devoted to it. For the subject Chemical Physics courses in chemistry may replace the required physics courses.

In addition, proficiency in English language, equivalent to English B in Swedish high school, is required, or

• Previously completed University degree taught in English
• IELTS score (Academic) of 6.0 or more (with none of the sections scoring less than 5.0)
• TOEFL score of 550 or more (computer based test 213, internet based 79)
• Cambridge/Oxford - Advanced or Proficiency level

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

Selection The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The successful applicant will be selected based on documented theoretical and experimental knowledge relevant for the area of study, knowledge of scientific theory and method, analytical skills, personal motivation and team working skills. Well-developed English language skills are required. The applicants are encouraged to provide supporting documents that substantiate qualifications, e.g., knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.

References and interviews will be used to assess qualifications of the applicants. We seek a self-motivated candidate with good analytical abilities and skilled in English.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at:  www.su.se/rules and regulations .

Terms of employment Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact For more information, please contact Associate Professor Marta Lazzeroni,  [email protected] , or Professor Michael Odelius,  [email protected] .

Union representatives Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), tfn 0708-16 26 64,  [email protected] , Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), tfn 08-16 34 89,  [email protected] ,  [email protected]  (SEKO) and doktorandrepresentant,  [email protected] .

Application Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references Important:  Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters no later than November 4, 2022, via e-mail to:  [email protected]  and state in the subject line: SU FV-3670-22 + name of the applicant.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter describing among other things: – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
• Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
• Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).

Webpage of the application

https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=19036&rmlang=UK

You are welcome to apply!

Master's Programme in Physics

• 120 credits cr.
• Gå till denna sida på svenska webben

Four study paths are proposed: Particles and Cosmos, Quantum matter, Atomic-Molecular-Optical physics and finally General Physics. These reflect the areas of expertise of our researchers. General Physics is proposed to students who wish to keep a general profile or have not yet decided a profile area. Strong R&D oriented master projects are proposed.

The programme covers detector physics and data analysis, quantum information, nanotechnology, particle physics, cosmology, atomic, molecular, laser and attosecond physics, and has ramifications to domains such as astrophysics, atmospheric science, molecular biophysics and astrobiology.

Fyra studiegångar

Du kan välja mellan fyra aktuella studiegångar Partiklar och Kosmos, Kvantmateria, AMO-fysik och Allmän fysik. Studiegångarna som beskrivs nedan är flexibla och kan anpassas utefter dina intressen. Tryck på pilen under bilderna och läs mer!

Partiklar och Kosmos

I studiegången Partiklar och Kosmos djupdyker du i fysiken som spänner från det oändligt lilla och det oändligt stora; från kvarkar, leptoner till universums grundläggande lagar och till universums största strukturer. I denna studiegång ingår bl.a. kurser i allmän relativitetsteori, kosmologi, kärn-, partikel- och astropartikelfysik.

Detaljerad information om studiegången Partiklar och Kosmos, inkl. kurspaket.

Kvantmateria, Kvantoptik och Kvantteknik

I studiegången Kvantmateria, Kvantoptik och Kvantteknik förbereder du dig för FoU-arbete inom moderna applikationer av fasta tillståndets fysik. Du får lära dig mer om fasövergångar, symmetrier och kvantfenomen som uppträder i kondenserad materia.

Detaljerad information om studiegången Kvantmateria, Kvantoptik och Kvantteknik, inkl. kurspaket.

AMO-fysik (Atom- och molekylfysik samt optik)

Modern AMO-fysik bygger på den snabba utveckling som skett det senaste årtiondet och som utnyttjar växelverkan mellan ljus och materia från atom- till molekylnivå med syftet att förstå och manipulera atomer, molekyler och ljus.

Detaljerad information om studiegången AMO-fysik, inkl. kurspaket.

Allmän fysik

Studiegången allmän fysik, balanserar experimentell och teoretisk fysik och täcker ett brett spektrum av av ämnen vid forskningsfrontlinjen . Studiegången är särskilt relevant för studenter som ännu inte bestämt sit profilområde vid programmet början.

Detaljerad information om studiegången Allmän fysik, inkl. kurspaket.

Programme overview

The programme represents two years of full time studies (120 credits), out which 30, 45 or 60 credits are allocated to the master thesis project. Within the programme there is a lot of freedom to choose the courses that best suit your interests and your physics profile. There is also room for you to broaden your competence thanks to a large number of facultative and optional courses.

Topical study paths "Particles and Cosmos", "Quantum Matter", "AMO-physics" and "General Physics" are proposed to guide you towards broad research directions; you can either choose to follow them or tailor your own path by selecting your courses from the lists below.

Detailed information about the Particles and Cosmos study path, including course package.

Detailed information about the Quantum Matter study path, including course package.

Detailed information about the AMO-physics study path, including course package.

Detailed information about the General physics study path, including course package.

With a combination of mandatory, eligible and optional courses you acquire a solid base in analysis of data, experimental physics and experimental methodology. This is complemented by at least one theoretical course. The last phase of the programme consists of the master thesis project. We offer the possibility to carry out long projects, up to one year. Knowledge and skills acquired in the programme find applications in many areas of industry and research.

1st Semester

Programming techniques II, 7.5 credits, DA4007 Statistical Methods in Physics, 7.5 credits, FK7061 Eligible courses*, 15 credits

2nd Semester

Eligible courses*, 30 credits

Optional courses**, 0, 15 or 30 credits (the Physics Degree Project could start already on the 1 semester)

Physics Degree Project, 45 credits, FK9002 (or Physics Degree Project, 30 credits, FK9001 , or Physics Degree Project, 60 credits, FK9003 ).

*Eligible courses

At least one of the experimental courses:

Physical Measuring Techniques,  7.5 credits, FK7063 Detector Physics 7.5 credits, FK7056

At least one of the theoretical courses:

Analytical Mechanics, 7.5 credits, FK7049 Elektrodynamics, 7.5 credits, FK7045 Statistical Physics, 7.5 credits, FK7058

Between 15 and 22.5hp of eligible courses, depending on the study path.

**Optional courses:

In order to give you the ability to customise the programme to your interests and needs, you have the possibility to choose among a number of optional courses. The optional courses represent in total 15 to 45 credits, depending on the scope of the master thesis project. The optional courses can be chosen freely among all the physics courses proposed at Stockholm University.

Independent project

The master thesis project usually starts during the second year, but may start as soon as you have earned at least 45 credits of advanced courses in physics.  The project is usually carried out in one of the research groups of the physics department. The master thesis project may also be carried out at a different university or in a company. During the master thesis project you are given the opportunity to participate to the activity and life of the research group. You work with a research question in a professional research environment where you are in contact with graduate students and researchers. While still a university environment, it provides a unique opportunity to dive deep into a professional environment and develop important soft-skills (independence, perseverance, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, troubleshooting...) before going further to industry or graduate studies.

How to apply

Application is done through universityadmissions.se.

Please note that you need to apply to specific study paths (you can apply to several but have to rank your choices).

When submitting you application make sure you have uploaded all required documents. Read more here: https://www.universityadmissions.se/documents

We at the Department of Physics do not require any additional documents such as CV, letter of recommendation or motivation letter. You will be contacted by us if we need further documentation.

More information

Before starting the Master’s programme you should have passed a course/courses covering the following areas of quantum mechanics:

• Basic concepts and methods in non-relativistic quantum mechanics
• the Schrödinger equation
• The wave function and its interpretation
• One-dimensional potentials
• The free particle
• The harmonic oscillator, ladder operators
• Matrix representation
• The uncertainty principle
• The formalism of quantum mechanics
• Schrödinger equation in three dimensions
• The hydrogen atom and hydrogenic atoms
• Angular momentum and spin
• Many-particle systems, in particular atoms
• Time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, fine structure, Zeeman effect, emission and absorption of radiation
• Variational calculus

Watch our Webinar about our Master's Programmes in Physics. In the Webinar you will learn more about our programmes, meet the programme coordinator, mixed with interviews with students and alumni. The Webinar is found on the Stockholm University central web page for Webinars on-demand about our Master’s programmes . It is called "Master's Programmes in Physics".

Meet our teachers

All teachers on the master programme are engaged researchers. The department of physics houses both theoretical and experimental research. The availability and access to top-level experimental facilities where our researchers are active is also a strong asset to the master programme and provide a wide range of master thesis project opportunities: particle physics with ATLAS (Higgs physics, dark matter...), anti-hydrogen experiment ALPHA and GBAR at CERN, interaction between ions at the DESIREE storage ring in Stockholm (atomic and molecular physics), neutrino astrophysics with IceCube at the south pole (astroparticle physics), Xenon1t at the Gran Sasso laboratory in Italy (Dark matter), FAIR in Darmstadt (atomic and nuclear physics), Free Electron Laser XFEL in Hamburg (molecular physics), control of fusion plasma at ITER (instrumentation physics), studies cosmic background radiation and supernovas with modern astronomy facilities, and more.

Career opportunities

A master degree in physics opens up industry and institutions working with research and development, as well as doctoral studies. Many large experiments are carried out internationally and a master degree in physics from Stockholm University opens up job opportunities at international laboratories, including the upcoming international facilities MAX IV and ESS in the south of Sweden. There is an increasing worldwide need for academics with advanced knowledge in physics. Among relevant areas we find research, development and usage of detectors and sensors, analysis of experimental data, energy production, applications of laser technology, instrumentation for medical applications, nanotechnology, telecommunications, photonics, quantum information...

An internship is a great way to test your skills and gain work experience in a real-world environment. During your master studies, you can add an internship course and get the chance to experience working life before you graduate. You can choose a course of 7.5 ECTS or 15 ECTS depending on how long you want the intership to be. You can find more information via the links below.

Internship in Physics, 7.5 ECTS (FK8026)

Internship in Physics, 15 ECTS (FK8039)

Academic advisor at the Department of Physics:

[email protected]

Programme responsible:

Prof. Christophe Clement , e-mail: [email protected]

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PhD student in Medical Radiation Physics

Stockholm university , sweden.

Ref. No. SU FV-3670-22

at the Department of Physics . Closing date: 18 November 2022.

The Department of Physics is located in the AlbaNova University Center and has approximately 240 employees, 250 students at undergraduate level and 95 graduate students. There are four research subjects within the postgraduate program: Physics, Theoretical Physics, Chemical Physics and Medical Radiation Physics. These subjects span over several research groups with different research activities. For information about the Department of Physics, see: www.fysik.su.se/english .

Project description Subject: Medical Radiation Physics

Radiation treatment is one of the main therapeutic modalities for the treatment of cancer. It succeeds in the eradication of tumours in many patients with the preservation of the vital functions of the nearby healthy organs. However, increases in the success rate of treatment are still necessary and attempts to improve radiotherapy are continuously made as local tumour control and prevention of the metastatic spread are important requirements for the success of cancer treatment.

The project aims at developing a personalized radiotherapy strategy with focus on imaging-based methods to optimise and/or adapt radiation treatment plans targeting areas more likely to develop recurrence, such as the more radioresistant regions that can be identified and characterized with the use of functional imaging. The project will focus on development of radiobiological models for defining the radiobiological target accounting for the particular pathological characteristics of the tumour as well as the integration of the models into the research version of a treatment planning system for radiotherapy. Further development of optimisation approaches for probabilistic and/or robust planning are also planned as part of the project. Image analysis, programming and use of clinical software’s for treatment planning will be central components of the work. The project will concern both photon and particle therapy. The PhD project may, to some degree, be adjusted depending on the applicant’s area of expertise and interests.

We seek a self-motivated candidate who is fluent in English. The PhD candidate will become an important member in an expanding and active research group in the multidisciplinary field of medical imaging and radiotherapy in cancer treatment, and the candidate’s personal and communicative skills will therefore be emphasized. Training, continuous supervision and opportunities for participation at national and international courses and congresses will be offered. The optimal candidate for the position should enjoy working proactively, taking initiatives, and solving complex problems both independently and in collaboration with colleagues.

Education at the research level A PhD education at Stockholm University is four years (48 months). The 4-year PhD program includes at least 3 years of research and at most one year of course work. The position may be extended by up to one year if up to 20 % teaching assistance or administration is included in the contract. The PhD student is employed (“doktorandanställning”) during the studies, with a monthly salary starting at SEK 28 000.

Qualification requirements An applicant who has completed a second-cycle (master's) degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits (4 years of studies), of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere, meets the general entry requirements.

In order to be accepted as a PhD student in Physics or Theoretical Physics a BSc in Physics (or equivalent) is required. The studies must include 60 credits of second-cycle courses in physics out of which at least 15 credits correspond to a second-cycle degree project. The degree project does not have to have been examined at the application deadline, but work corresponding to half a semester of full-time studies should have been devoted to it. For the subject Chemical Physics courses in chemistry may replace the required physics courses.

In addition, proficiency in English language, equivalent to English B in Swedish high school, is required, or

• Previously completed University degree taught in English
• IELTS score (Academic) of 6.0 or more (with none of the sections scoring less than 5.0)
• TOEFL score of 550 or more (computer based test 213, internet based 79)
• Cambridge/Oxford - Advanced or Proficiency level

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

Selection The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The successful applicant will be selected based on documented theoretical and experimental knowledge relevant for the area of study, knowledge of scientific theory and method, analytical skills, personal motivation and team working skills. Well-developed English language skills are required. The applicants are encouraged to provide supporting documents that substantiate qualifications, e.g., knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.

References and interviews will be used to assess qualifications of the applicants. We seek a self-motivated candidate with good analytical abilities and skilled in English.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations .

Terms of employment Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact For more information, please contact Associate Professor Marta Lazzeroni, [email protected] , or Professor Michael Odelius,  [email protected] .

Union representatives Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), tfn 0708-16 26 64, [email protected] , Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), tfn 08-16 34 89, [email protected] , [email protected] (SEKO) and doktorandrepresentant, [email protected] .

Application Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references Important: Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters no later than November 18, 2022, via e-mail to: [email protected]  and state in the subject line: SU FV-3670-22 + name of the applicant.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter describing among other things: – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
• Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
• Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position .

You are welcome to apply!

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