Postdoctoral Position in Physics

Lund University

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Lund University, unit for medical radiation physics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Description of the workplace

At the Department of Medical Radiation Physics, both education and research are conducted across the various fields of medical radiation physics (www.msf.lu.se/). The research group in Nuclear Medicine Physics (www.msf.lu.se/en/research/nuclear-medicine-group) has a particular focus on quantitative imaging and dosimetry for nuclear medicine therapies. The group maintains close collaboration with medical physicists and oncologists at Skåne University Hospital, and methods developed by the group are used to analyse data collected within clinical studies. Within this framework, a doctoral studentship is now being advertised in the field of image-based activity quantification for therapeutic radio-pharmaceuticals.

Being a doctoral student

As a doctoral student at Lund University, you are expected to complete a PhD programme, specified in your individual study plan.

During your studies, you will be trained in a scientific approach. In short, you will be trained to think critically and analytically, to solve problems independently using the right methods, and to develop an awareness of research ethics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, to develop your leadership and pedagogical skills. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies end with a thesis defence and a doctoral degree.

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Subject and project description

The research group has extensive experience in developing methods for image-based quantification of activity and dosimetry in radionuclide therapies, with work in recent years largely focused on 177Lu-labelled radiopharmaceuticals. The long-term objective is to enable dosimetry-guided treatments tailored to the individual patient. As part of this work, we seek to increase understanding of how motion during image acquisition affects the estimation of absorbed dose and how such effects can be managed.

During your doctoral studies, you will follow the general syllabus for post-graduate education in the subject of Medical Radiation Physics. The current version is: General Syllabus in Medical Radiation Physics (a new general syllabus is expected to be formally adopted ahead of the autumn semester of 2026)

Your tasks

You will primarily devote yourself to your doctoral education, which mainly consists of participation in coursework and writing a doctoral thesis. In consultation with you, an individual study plan for your programme will be drawn up.

As a doctoral student, you will develop and validate methods to extract motion information from SPECT examinations and to compensate for these effects during tomographic reconstruction. This work entails an in-depth study of the theory of tomographic reconstruction, requiring a strong mathematical foundation and well-developed programming skills. Monte Carlo simulations of gamma cameras will constitute an important tool. Experimental work and the analysis of patient data may also be included. The research projects will be reported in the form of articles submitted for publication in scientific journals, and these will form part of the doctoral thesis.

In addition to studies, a maximum of 20 % of working time may be spent on teaching and other departmental work. As part of this, you will participate in the teaching activities conducted within the department, typically by leading exercises or laboratory sessions.

Qualifications

To be eligible for admission and employment as a doctoral student, you must fulfil the requirements below.

Admission requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

  • has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
  • has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
  • has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in medical radiation physics if the applicant has:

  • been awarded a degree in medical physics, or an equivalent foreign qualification, or
  • completed another programme of higher education providing basic eligibility for doctoral studies (240 credits), within which courses amounting to at least 60 higher education credits are directly relevant to the doctoral education, and including the completion of an independent project (degree project) of at least 30 credits

Selection criteria

The selection of eligible applicants will be made by taking into account the ability to benefit from the training, based on the following criteria:

  • academic performance in courses at first-cycle and second-cycle level
  • breadth, depth and relevance of coursework at first-cycle and second-cycle level, including documented knowledge in nuclear medicine physics
  • quality of the degree project and other independent academic work
  • proficiency in spoken and written English
  • knowledge of tomographic reconstruction and quantitative SPECT
  • demonstrated strong skills in data processing using at least one programming language
  • knowledge of methods based on artificial intelligence
  • experience of working with unsealed radioactive sources
  • personal qualities deemed to support the ability to carry out the educational components and work tasks included in doctoral education, such as independence, analytical ability, creativity, and ability to collaborate

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which offers employees particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

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About the employment

The employment is a fixed-term employment at full time, starting 2026-11-01 or as agreed. Third cycle studies at the Faculty of Science consist of full-time studies for 4 years. In the case of teaching and other departmental duties, the employment is extended accordingly. Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

More about terms of employment for doctoral students on Lund University’s Staff-pages.

Other

Contact person: Johan Gustafsson (johan_ruben.gustafsson@med.lu.se) Interviews of the top-ranked candidates will be conducted in September 2026

How to apply

Write your application in Swedish or English and include the following attachments:

  • CV and personal letter with a justification of why you are interested in the training place/employment and in what way the research project matches your interests and your educational background
  • Copies of issued study certificates and/or diplomas
  • Copy of the master’s-level degree project (thesis)
  • Other information that you wish to refer to (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

Within the Faculty of Science research and education is conducted within Astronomy, Biology, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, medical radiation physics, physical geography and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty of Science is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area in Lund. The Faculty of Science has approximately 1900 students, 330 PhD students and 730 employees.

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Job details

Type of employment: Temporary position
First day of employment: 2026-11-01
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100
City: Lund
County: Skåne län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: PA2026/1703
Published: 27 May 2026
Last application date: 31 August 2026

Contact

Johan Gustafsson, +4646173128, johan_ruben.gustafsson@med.lu.se
Crister Ceberg, +46725453805, crister.ceberg@med.lu.se

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