Jennifer Graham
Global Research Fellow at the Faculty of Science
Previous position: Postdoctoral researcher
Previous university or institution: Paul Scherrer Institute
Country (resident in at the moment): Switzerland
Why did you choose Lund University?
I was interested in Lund firstly because of the European Spallation Source (ESS) being built in the area, which is going to be very important for my research.
When I saw the position advertised, I then started looking at Lund University and realised that the environment, people and location was the perfect setting for me to start my research group.
Can you briefly describe your current research?
I’m currently studying superconductors and unusual magnets using muons (heavy electrons).
Muons are like a tiny magnetic microscope, they help us see the structure and dynamics of our materials on a microscopic level.
In our group, we also try to change the magnetism/superconductivity using different tuning parameters like pressure, strain, magnetic fields and depth.
What will be your main research focus during your time at Lund University?
At Lund University I’m going to be studying quantum magnets mainly using neutron scattering at the ESS.
My focus will be on exploring why certain magnetic states form, and this means looking beyond standard materials characterisation and using new techniques to understand the details of the materials.
Lund Global Research Fellows are part of the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence, which is the University’s largest international recruitment initiative to date.