ESS & LINXS Doctoral Research Fellowship in Neutron Scattering on Quantum Materials

Four-year salaried doctoral research appointment based at ESS Lund and affiliated with Lund University investigating unconventional superconductivity, topological insulators, and magnetic skyrmions.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in physics, materials science, or physical chemistry with top distinction
English language proficiency: English 6 certification (IELTS 6.5+ or proof of English instruction)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required by Swedish universities
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis or peer-reviewed publication in solid-state physics or crystallography
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters from university professors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Fully salaried: SEK 34,000 to SEK 38,000 per month (approx. SEK 430,000/year) plus Swedish pension
Application fee: SEK 0
Tuition / joining costs: SEK 0 (tuition-free doctoral research employment)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027 (Spring cohort recruitment)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official European Spallation Source documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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