Doctoral Student in Physics: Lund University is inviting applications for a fully funded doctoral position focused on laser-plasma accelerators for cancer therapy. This role is part of the EPACE project under Horizon Europe, which promotes interdisciplinary research to advance compact particle accelerator technologies.
Doctoral Student in Physics – Laser-Plasma Accelerators for Cancer Therapy (MSCA Project EPACE)
Designation
Doctoral Student in Physics
Research Area
- Laser-Plasma Accelerators
- Cancer Therapy
- Radiation Physics
- Medical Physics
Location
Lund University, Technical Faculty, Physics Department, Lund, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
General Admission Requirements:
- Second-cycle qualification (Master’s degree) or equivalent knowledge in relevant fields.
Specific Admission Requirements:
- Minimum of 30 second-cycle credits relevant to the subject, with at least 15 credits from a second-cycle degree project, or
- An MSc in engineering physics or an associated field, or
- A master’s degree in physics or an associated field.
MSCA-Specific Eligibility Criteria:
- No residency in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to recruitment.
Additional Requirements:
- Proficiency in English (oral and written).
Desirable Experience:
- Ultrafast laser systems or laser-matter interactions
- Plasma physics or particle acceleration
- Medical physics, dosimetry, or radiotherapy technologies
- Numerical simulations (e.g., PIC, Monte Carlo)
- Radiation biology or FLASH therapy concepts
Job Description
The doctoral researcher will engage in developing compact laser-plasma accelerator technologies aimed at Very High-Energy Electron (VHEE) radiation therapy. Responsibilities include:
- Developing adaptive electron beam control systems
- Characterizing beam manipulation techniques
- Investigating 3D dose measurement methods
- Collaborating on treatment planning with medical experts
- Conducting research on FLASH radiation therapy, including a planned secondment at the University of Oxford for practical studies.
The student will also participate in the EPACE training program, which includes workshops, schools, and network-wide events.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications in English or Swedish, including:
- A cover letter explaining interest in the position and its alignment with educational background
- CV
- Degree certificate or equivalent
- Additional documents (e.g., grade transcripts, references, letters of recommendation)
Applications can be submitted online through the Lund University recruitment portal.
Last Date to Apply
June 11, 2025
For further details, visit Lund University.
