Postdoc in synchrotron-based PEEM for 2D materials

We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting challenges of today. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. By having the courage to think freely and innovate, our actions together, large and small, contribute to a better world. We look forward to receiving your application! Work assignments  This position is divided into two primary responsibilities: • Instrumentation and User Support at MAXPEEM (approx. 50%): • Take a key role in the development, maintenance, and optimization of the advanced spectromicroscopy systems at the MAXPEEM beamline. • Provide high-level experimental support and technical guidance to international visiting researchers (beamtime users). • Research on Novel 2D Materials (approx. 50%): The research will focus on two cutting-edge projects: • Project 1: The synthesis and characterization of novel metallenes and derivatives. This involves using cutting-edge microscopy and spectroscopy to investigate their unique electronic, structural, and plasmonic properties. • Project 2: Exploring the synthesis of metallene layers sandwiched between SiC and graphene. This project is designed to maximize the productivity of the MAXPEEM equipment. As postdoc, you will principally carry out research. A certain amount of teaching may be part of your duties, up to a maximum of 20% of working hours. Qualifications To be qualified to take employment as postdoc, you must have been awarded a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree.  This degree must have been awarded at the latest by the point at which LiU makes its decision to employ you. It is considered advantageous if your doctoral degree is no older than three years at application deadline for this job. If there are special reasons for having an older doctoral degree – such as taking statutory leave – then these may be taken into consideration. We are looking for someone with a doctoral degree in Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. Specific entry requirements include: • Demonstrated hands-on experience with ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems and surface science characterization techniques (e.g., XPS, UPS, LEED, SEM). • A strong research background in 2D materials synthesis or characterization. • Proficiency in English is mandatory. The following qualifications are highly advantageous: • Direct experience with synchrotron-based techniques, especially Photoemission Electron Microscopy (PEEM). • Experience in the synthesis of novel 2D materials (e.g., thin-film deposition by PVD and CVD). • Proven programming skills (e.g., Python) for instrument control and data analysis. You are a highly motivated and independent researcher with a strong problem-solving aptitude and a proactive approach to research challenges. You are also a team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment. The workplace The successful candidate will be formally employed by Linköping University (LiU) but will be primarily stationed at MAXPEEM of the MAX IV Laboratory in Lund, Sweden, a world-leading synchrotron facility. As a member of the Materials Design Division at LiU, the postdoc will be fully integrated into the university's research environment, including participation in regular group meetings and events. You can read about the workplace: https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/ifm/mdesign The employment This employment is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The employment is full-time. Starting date by agreement. Salary and employment benefits The university applies individual salaries. State your desired salary in the application. More information about employee benefits is available here. Union representatives Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants. Application procedure Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button. Your application must be received no later than 4 February, 2026.    Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.    Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application.  Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University.    In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.  We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody's equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: Equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your application! Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as vendors of job advertisements.