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Postdoc in Adaptive and Energy Efficient Power Amplifiers for Future Wireless Systems

We offer a postdoctoral position where your research will contribute to the needs in future wireless communication and sensing systems, have the opportunity to contribute to large international projects, as well as projects with international industry. This position is a great opportunity for you to learn both the scientific knowledge and practical skills in key enabling technologies of digital transformation – an area of great importance for industry and society.

Project description
At the Microwave Electronics Laboratory we perform application-relevant research on active high-speed electronic components, circuits, and subsystems. Our research contributes to the advancement of energy efficiency, capacity, and reliability in future wireless communication and sensor systems and is normally performed in close collaboration with industry. Our facilities include state-of-the art infrastructures for microwave/THz device characterization and fabrication (Kollberg and Nanofabrication Laboratories) to support our research and education.

One of our main research directions is on microwave power amplifiers, whose energy consumption, linearity, and heat dissipation often dictate the entire wireless system design.
When operated as part of an active antenna system (e.g. massive MIMO, phased array etc), the power amplifiers are influenced by scanning dependent crosstalk and heat exchange, leading to severe overall performance degradation if not addressed.

Major responsibilities
The goal of this postdoc project is to investigate innovative power amplifier architectures, designed to mitigate the influence of the active antenna environment while maximizing energy efficiency under given in-the-air spectrum and signal constraints. You will realize the circuits in state-of-the-art CMOS technology and characterize their behavior under realistic operating conditions in Chalmers’ labs.

You will work in a team of PhD students and senior university and industrial researchers working both with digital- and analog circuit building blocks. Most of your time will be available for your own research but will also involve the supervision of PhD and MSc thesis students within the research team.

The project will be carried out in close collaboration between Chalmers and Sivers Semiconductors.

Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include supervising master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
To qualify, you should hold a doctoral degree, generally not older than three years, in microwave or radio frequency electronics, integrated circuit design, or other related disciplines. Documented experience in power amplifier research is required. Experience in the design of integrated circuits in the Cadence design environment is meritorious.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding academic track record and have published first-authored papers in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals. Important qualities are enthusiasm, being able to drive and conclude projects independently, taking own initiatives and discussing/develop own ideas, being creative and having a problem-solving ability. The project is in collaboration with other researchers and industry and thus cooperation and social abilities are highly important. Good communication skills in English are necessary as English is the primary language in our laboratory.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two/three years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230565 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

For questions, please contact:
Christian Fager

Chalmers
Email: christian.fager@chalmers.se
Phone: +46-31-7725047

Lars Svensson
Chalmers
Email: lars.svensson@chalmers.se
Phone:+46-31-772 1704

Johanna Hanning
Sivers Semiconductors
Email: johanna.hanning@sivers-semiconductors.com
Phone: +46-73-650 97 12

Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD student position within WWSC: lignin chemistry and its engineering

Lignin is the second-largest resource component derived from wood. This often underutilized resource can be harnessed to produce a range of valuable bioproducts from plastics to nanopartiles to carbon materials, playing pivotal roles in the biorefinery process. We are actively seeking a motivated Ph.D. student to join an interdisciplinary group in Forest products and Chemical engineering, primarily focusing on the valorization of lignin resources. In this project, the Ph.D. student will work on the development of green chemical ways to obtain versatile and uniform lignin building blocks, which can then be converted into advanced renewable materials, specifically polymeric foams. This project will be performed in a highly collaborative set-up within Chalmers and Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC).

Information about the division and the department
Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC) is a research center striving for scientific excellence with a focus on new materials from trees. The center creates knowledge and builds competence for an innovative and sustainable future value creation from forest raw materials. WWSC is a multidisciplinary collaboration between KTH, Chalmers, and Linköping University. The base is a donation from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and the forest industry is supporting WWSC via the national platform Treesearch.
At the Forest Products and Chemical Engineering in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, we have a long tradition of multidisciplinary approach to valorization of forest biomass ranging from chemistry and technology of traditional pulping processes to novel routes of separating, fractionating and functionalizing forest biomass components in the spirit of biorefinery and biomaterials development. Extensive collaborations with forest industry and WWSC strengthen the collaborative environment and facilitate access to extensive research infrastructure.

This project focuses on green chemical engineering techniques for converting heterogeneous lignin into versatile and uniform lignin building blocks, followed by the development of polymeric foams. A critical aspect of this work involves structural characterization (e.g., molecular weight and chemical functional groups). The utilization of quantitative structure-property relationship modelling will be an integrated part in this work. The project may also encompass a comprehensive life cycle assessment to evaluate the environmental impacts of obtained materials. WWSC provides a network for collaboration with other researchers who are experts in different areas.

Major responsibilities
As a Ph.D. student, the main part of your working time will be devoted to your research project, where you will be responsible for planning, performing experiments, and evaluating your experimental work. You will also be expected to communicate your results in different settings, from meetings with supervisors and collaborators to presentations at the research division and international conferences. Moreover, you will be expected to develop your scientific writing skills by authoring articles for publication in scientific journals.
You will also contribute to teaching on the undergraduate level by leading and supervising laboratory sessions, projects and tutorials, corresponding up to 20% of your time. You will be dedicated to courses related to your research field and general academic skills/knowledge. As a member of the Wallenberg Wood Science Center, you are also obligated to participate in the Wallenberg Wood Science Center Academy courses and activities, which take place at different locations in Sweden and the Nordic Countries.

Qualifications
The successful candidate needs to have a Master’s degree in Material Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent. Laboratory experience in organic chemistry, biomass processing, analytic chemistry, and materials processing, as well as experience in multidisciplinary work, are meritorious. Good communication skills in English and good collaboration skills are required for this project.

To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230559 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Liyang Liu, Assistant professor, Forest Products and Chemical Engineering
liyangl@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2023-11-30 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday November 30th, 2023

Postdoctoral researcher in theoretical nuclear physics

The Department of Physics at Chalmers University of Technology (Göteborg, Sweden) invites applications for a two year postdoctoral position in theoretical nuclear physics to begin in the spring 2024 (starting date flexible). We take a leading role in our field, in particular by developing advanced computational methods. The successful candidate can therefore expect to contribute at the international forefront of theoretical physics research. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until an outstanding candidate is selected.

Information about the division and the department
The theoretical subatomic physics group performs theoretical research on nuclear, elementary particle, and astroparticle physics. The focus of the current search is low-energy nuclear theory (arXiv category: nucl-th). Organizationally we are part of the division of Subatomic, High-Energy and Plasma Physics within the Department of Physics. Moreover, we have a strong international position within our research area and benefit from many collaborations world wide. We strive for providing a stimulating and collaborative research environment with high scientific standards.

Information about the project
The postdoctoral project will focus on fundamental science questions in theoretical nuclear physics. Research topics that are currently studied in our group include: the applicability of ab initio approaches based on chiral effective field theory for describing few- and many-nucleon systems, low-energy precision tests of fundamental interactions and physics beyond the standard model, quantification of theoretical uncertainties through development of advanced statistical methods and emulator technology. This setting gives an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to both develop new theoretical skills and learn new computational techniques and statistical approaches.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a postdoctoral researcher is to carry out research aimed at a better understanding of low-energy nuclear physics. You are also expected to develop own ideas and find your own ways in tackling research challenges. The position may include some supervision of student projects. Your research will likely be integrated within international research collaborations where you are expected to take an active role. You will contribute to the continued development of computer codes and employ them in your own research and in collaborative projects. You will communicate research results at international conferences as well as in scientific journals.

Qualifications
A PhD in Physics is required. A strong educational background in advanced theoretical physics (quantum many-body theory, effective field theory, computational physics), good programming skills and experience with computer codes for solving the nuclear many-body problem are considered meritorious.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230561 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 2023-11-06

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Christian Forssén, SHP,
christian.forssen@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 3261

Prof. Andreas Ekström, SHP,
andreas.ekstrom@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 6307

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2023-11-06 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday November 6th, 2023

PhD student position in sustainable drinking water treatment

Clean drinking water quality is being challenged by long-lived contaminants in Sweden and around the world but there is a risk that when we try to solve this problem we just make others. Join a multidisciplinary project to help major utilities decide how to invest in a sustainable future for urban water treatment.

Project description
The successful candidate will work at Chalmers’ Division of Environmental Systems Analysis in a multidisciplinary team created by a Formas-funded research project. It brings together academics working on sustainability assessment; innovative engineering technology; toxicological testing and the environmental transport and fate of contaminants, working at universities including Chalmers, Lund, Uppsala, Gothenburg and the Swedish Agricultural University. The project is in frequent dialogue with major water utilities in Sweden including Sydvatten, Uppsala Vatten, Stockholm Vatten and Norrvatten who are engaged with the technology testing.

Major responsibilities
The research aims to inform strategic and practical planning in industry and improve the tools available to help companies make decisions about water treatment investments in practice. The role involves dialogue with researchers and industry representatives, critical literature review, performing case studies on certain chemical processes using existing tools, synthesizing ideas about how to improve them, and presenting results verbally and in writing. PhD candidates also spend about 20% of their time teaching.

Qualifications
A masters degree in chemistry, chemical engineering; environmental chemistry or environmental engineering or equivalent is mandatory, as are demonstrably strong communication skills in spoken and written English. Additional education or experience with environmental sustainability assessment or life cycle assessment is not mandatory but meritorious, as are demonstrable teamworking abilities and communication skills in Swedish.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230548 and written in English. The application should be sent, not by email but by using the “apply” button at the bottom of this page, where PDF-files can be attached. Their contents are described below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Gregory Peters Full Professor, Environmental Systems Analysis, Technology Management and Economics
petersg@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2023-10-29 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 29th, 2023

Postdoc position complex aero engine propulsion systems

The postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to develop a profound understanding of aircraft propulsion system modeling in one of the best research environments in Europe. In close collaboration with industry, we will develop new models for low bypass ratio aircraft engines and novel propulsion systems. New formulations and ways to perform conceptual engine designs will be explored. The effort will interlink with several on-going projects and staff, giving an excellent possibility to publish extensively.

Project description
The research group of Turbomachinery and Aeroacoustics at the department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences focuses its research primarily on computational and experimental analysis of aero engines. Areas of study are system analysis, engine concept evaluation, and detailed high speed compressible flow in compressors, turbines, transition ducts, heat-exchangers, combustors/afterburners, and nozzles. Validation data is provided by our compressor and turbine exhaust rigs at Reynolds number representative flow conditions. 

The project will rely on the group’s capability to conceptually design complex aero engine systems, one of our key competences. In-house developed tools will be combined with commercial software to develop new models for high specific thrust engines as well as new cycles with advanced humid air treatment as part of the SWITCH | A Clean Aviation Project

Higher order aerodynamic and thermodynamic modeling will support the system level analysis and we have the ambition to better integrate the models into aircraft simulation tools.

You will join a very capable research team that, for instance, has on-going research project in the areas of novel propulsion systems, future ways to operate aircraft and airports, the conceptualization of future hydrogen aircraft and experimental analysis of future propulsion systems. This will allow you to collaborate and co-publish with researchers in related areas to your project. The connection to students is also very close, through our successful aerospace track on the Chalmers mobility master. You may collaborate with students to accelerate your research efforts.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities as a postdoctoral researcher is to develop your career and publish well in the area of aircraft propulsion. This involves developing an industrial network as well as going deep into the modeling of future novel propulsion systems and aircraft.

The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master’s levels as well as supervising master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large.

Qualifications
To qualify as a postdoctoral candidate, you must have a Ph.D. awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers), in the area of complex system modelling, preferably in the area of aerospace or have an aerospace background.

The position requires oral and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not required, but you will be encouraged to learn Swedish during employment. As the work will be conducted in a highly multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment cultural awareness and good collaboration and communication skills are important. It is equally important that you are motivated and a problem solver. As a postdoctoral candidate you must be curious and persistent. We are looking for a team-player that supports a healthy job environment where honesty, respect, and transparency are among our core values.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230554 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Tomas Grönstedt
Email: tomas.gronstedt@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2023-11-02 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday November 2nd, 2023

PhD position in Quantum Information Science with Superconducting Circuits

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join our ongoing research efforts in experimental quantum information science using superconducting circuits. The expected start date for this position is in the beginning of 2024.

Project description
The successful candidate will join our experimental team in advancing our capabilities on quantum information processing of superconducting bosonic modes, also called continuous-variables systems. Compared to two-level superconducting qubits, the bosonic architectures may bring advantages such as longer coherence times, resource-efficient quantum error correction, and well-understood loss channels. Our group recently demonstrated the preparation, manipulation, and tomography of a logical qubit encoded in a highly coherent bosonic mode. Now we plan to exploit the high dimensionality of the bosonic mode Hilbert space to (i) implement quantum error correction protocols and (ii) extend our platform to multiple cavities to demonstrate a verifiable quantum speed up advantage. You will be part of a larger team of researchers and PhD students driving our research on bosonic modes. The designs, workflows, fabrication processes, measurement techniques are closely related to those of traditional superconducting qubits. Hence, we work in close collaboration with the core effort within the WACQT center to build a large-scale quantum computer.

Information about the division and the department
At the Quantum Technology division of the Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC-2) department, we pursue state-of-the art research in quantum information science, microwave quantum optics, and mechanical quantum devices. We are also part of the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), a 12-year initiative to advance Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology, and to build a Swedish quantum computer.

In our group, the 202Q-lab, we use superconducting circuits to pursue fundamental and applied research. Our main directions include quantum computing with bosonic modes, quantum thermodynamics, and quantum-enabling technologies. Our research is funded by WACQT, the Swedish Research Council, the European Research Council (ERC), and the European Innovation Council (EIC).

Major responsibilities
You will perform experimental research, both individually and as part of our team, in the field of bosonic quantum information processing with superconducting circuits. Depending on your background and interests, you may contribute to aspects such as the following:

  • conceive and design novel quantum devices;
  • execute microwave measurements with nearly quantum-limited noise performance;
  • work on customized solutions to control bosonic modes;
  • work on scalability aspects of bosonic platforms;
  • perform material studies and develop nanofabrication processes to advance the state of the art in qubit lifetime and coherence;
  • fabricate superconducting device for your own project as well as for other teams in our group.

In doing so, you will take advantage of the extensive infrastructure and expertise available in our team and division. Your research will benefit from regular interactions with our theory collaborators based in neighboring divisions as well as in other institutions in Sweden and abroad.

Qualifications
You hold a MSc degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, or Applied Physics, or you plan to defend your MSc thesis before Feb 1, 2024. You have a strong interest in at least two of the following: experimental realizations of quantum processors, quantum information science, quantum optics, superconducting devices, microwave engineering, nanofabrication. You see yourself as pursuing a career in research & development or education, either in academia, or in industry. You are driven by scientific curiosity and by a desire to make a difference. You can confidently read, write, and discuss science in English. We will consider outstanding candidates with a proven track record in any field of physics, engineering physics, nanotechnology. Previous experience in nanofabrication, especially of superconducting circuits or mesoscopic electronic devices, will be regarded as an asset. Acquaintance with experimental condensed-matter physics, atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics, microwave measurements, and quantum optics is also appreciated.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230546 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Asst Prof Simone Gasparinetti, QT,
simoneg@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2023-10-20 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 20th, 2023

Postdoc position – Optical Manipulation in Biophysics

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position at Chalmers University of Technology in the evolving field of cellular nanomotion research. The position emphasizes hands-on experience with advanced optical manipulation techniques and offers a genuine opportunity to influence the direction of ongoing research. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to a deeper understanding of cellular dynamics, which holds potential for practical applications in medicine and drug development.

Information about the department and division
At the Department of Physics, within the Division of Nano and Biophysics, our primary mission is to deeply explore the physics that governs nanoscopic and biomolecular structures. We aim to understand their interactions with various external stimuli, including electrons, neutrons, and photons. With its interdisciplinary approach, our research frequently intersects with practical applications, particularly in drug development and medicine.

Information about the research
Cellular nanomotions refer to the nanoscale vibrations generated by single cells because of their internal processes, including metabolic activity, cytoskeletal rearrangements, and interactions with other cells or the substrate. These nanomotions have demonstrated a strong correlation with cell viability and overall cellular health. As a result, they hold significant potential for the development of novel diagnostic tools, personalized treatments, and therapies targeting cellular process abnormalities.

However, progress in the field of cellular nanomotion research is impeded by the absence of detection techniques that offer sufficient resolution, sensitivity, and speed. This limitation has created a knowledge gap regarding the underlying mechanisms and origins of cellular nanomotion and their relationship with specific pathologies. To advance our understanding in this area, it is crucial to develop detection methods that can accurately capture and analyze the nanomotions with high precision, sensitivity, and temporal resolution.

The objective of this project is to improve our capacity to detect cellular nanomotions by utilizing optically driven nanomotors as nanosensors. Through the detection and analysis of nanoscale movements within cells, we aim to obtain valuable insights into fundamental cellular processes, including cell metabolism and division, enhance our understanding of cellular dynamics, mechanical properties of cellular membranes and contribute to advancements in the field of biophysical research.

Major responsibilities
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in advancing experimental research in single-cell biophysics and nanomechanics. In addition to conducting hands-on research, you may also have the opportunity to mentor and supervise master’s and/or PhD students, fostering their academic and research growth.

Key parts of the work will be
– Enhance the current optical trapping setup to enable simultaneous trapping and interrogation of multiple nanoprobes.
– Engage in cutting-edge experimental research focusing on the nanomechanics of single human cells and bacteria.
– Utilize the optical tweezers setup to delve deep into the nanomotion patterns of single human cells and bacteria, providing insights into their biophysical behaviors.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for three years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230542 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 2023-10-30

 
For questions, please contact:
Hana Jungova, Div. Nano and Biophysics, Dpt. of Physics
hana.jungova@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2023-10-30 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday October 30th, 2023

Postdoc in Quantum Information Science with Superconducting Circuits

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our ongoing research efforts in experimental quantum information science using superconducting circuits. The position is available immediately, with a flexible start date. We will start reviewing applications on October 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Project description
The successful candidate will join our experimental team in advancing our capabilities on quantum information processing of superconducting bosonic modes, also called continuous-variables systems. Compared to two-level superconducting qubits, the bosonic architectures may bring advantages such as longer coherence times, resource-efficient quantum error correction, and well-understood loss channels. Our group recently demonstrated the preparation, manipulation, and tomography of a logical qubit encoded in a highly coherent bosonic mode. Now we plan to exploit the high dimensionality of the bosonic mode Hilbert space to (i) implement quantum error correction protocols and (ii) extend our platform to multiple cavities to demonstrate a verifiable quantum speed up advantage. You will be part of a larger team of researchers and PhD students driving our research on bosonic modes. Alternative projects within the scope of quantum thermodynamics and quantum-enabling technologies can also be discussed. The designs, workflows, fabrication processes, measurement techniques are closely related to those of traditional superconducting qubits. Hence, we work in close collaboration with the core effort within the WACQT center to build a large-scale quantum computer.

Information about the division and the department
At the Quantum Technology division of the Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC-2) department, we pursue state-of-the art research in quantum information science, microwave quantum optics, and mechanical quantum devices. We are also part of the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), a 12-year initiative to advance Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology, and to build a Swedish quantum computer.

In our group, the 202Q-lab, we use superconducting circuits to pursue fundamental and applied research. Our main directions include quantum computing with bosonic modes, quantum thermodynamics, and quantum-enabling technologies. Our research is funded by WACQT, the Swedish Research Council, the European Research Council (ERC), and the European Innovation Council (EIC).

Major responsibilities
You will perform experimental research, both individually and as part of our team, in the field of bosonic quantum information processing with superconducting circuits. Depending on your background and interests, you may contribute to aspects such as the following:

  • conceive and design novel quantum devices;
  • execute microwave measurements with nearly quantum-limited noise performance;
  • work on customized solutions to control bosonic modes;
  • work on scalability aspects of bosonic platforms;
  • perform material studies and develop nanofabrication processes to advance the state of the art in qubit lifetime and coherence;
  • fabricate superconducting devices for your own project as well as for other teams in our group;
  • contribute with your fabrication expertise as a senior member of our fabrication team.

In doing so, you will take advantage of the extensive infrastructure and expertise available in our team and division. Your research will benefit from regular interactions with our theory collaborators based in neighboring divisions as well as in other institutions in Sweden and abroad. As a postdoc we expect you to contribute to the informal supervision of graduate students.

Qualifications
You hold a PhD degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, or Applied Physics, or you plan to defend your PhD thesis soon, ideally before Jan 1, 2024. You have a strong interest in at least two of the following: experimental realizations of quantum processors, quantum information science, quantum optics, superconducting devices, microwave engineering, nanofabrication. You see yourself as pursuing a career in research & development or education, either in academia, or in industry. You are driven by scientific curiosity and by a desire to make a difference. You can confidently read, write, and discuss science in English. We will consider outstanding candidates with a proven track record in any field of physics, engineering physics, nanotechnology. Previous experience in nanofabrication, especially of superconducting circuits or mesoscopic electronic devices, will be regarded as an asset. Acquaintance with experimental condensed-matter physics, atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics, microwave measurements, and quantum optics is also appreciated.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years, with a potential extension of two more years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230545 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 2023-11-20

 
For questions, please contact:
Asst Prof Simone Gasparinetti, QT,
simoneg@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2023-11-20 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday November 20th, 2023

Postdoc Software Engineering

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The department of Computer Science and Engineering is strongly international, with approximately 300 employees from over 30 countries. The department is a fully integrated department with the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology as principals. The position as a postdoctor is placed in the Division for Interaction Design and Software Engineering at the department, with the University of Gothenburg as the employer, in close cooperation with the division of Networks and Systems at Chalmers. Both divisions actively work within an ecosystem of software-intensive companies. The department is connected to three science parks in the areas of intelligent vehicles and transport systems, mobile internet, energy, nanotechnology, and biotechnology

The successful candidate will conduct research in close collaboration with world-class researchers in the Interaction Design and Software Engineering Division, which has a strong software development and AI Engineering focus, which is a part of the Software Center (www.software-center.se). The research project is done in collaboration with the division of Networks and Systems as well as the Area of Advance Transport at Chalmers and Strategic Research Area Transport at University of Gothenburg.

The Department aims to actively improve our gender balance and we work broadly with equality projects. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at the University and Department.

Subject area 

Software Engineering

Subject area description 

Modern software products are increasingly more connected, which allows for smarter and better products. The automotive industry is highly affected by this trend on several levels – vehicle to vehicle communication, vehicle to infrastructure communication and vehicle to OEM (car manufacturer) communication. Two examples of highly connected functions are the autonomous driving and over-the-air updates. However, even if connectivity opens up for new functions, it also brings in new risks.

Our project addresses the challenges that affect connected systems from the perspective of software security. The project aims at exploring and developing software mechanisms that enable interconnectivity in a secure way. It requires multidisciplinary studies of how software of vehicles, car manufacturers’ infrastructure and traffic infrastructure is constructed. It requires studies of which potential new attack surfaces are introduced and which mechanisms are required to secure our transport systems in the future.  

Duties 

The work in the project consists of 80% research and 20% teaching within the area of software engineering and network- and system development.

The research tasks in this project consist of literature reviews and case studies of connected vehicles. In the first part of the project, the focus is on the existing software architectures and communication protocols within a vehicle. In the second part of the project, the focus is on studies of communication mechanisms between vehicles and their infrastructure, including other road users. The third and the fourth parts of the project require development of prototypes of mechanisms to detect and prevent attacks on vehicles or infrastructure. The results include both theories and prototypes.

The teaching activities at the department consist of lecturing, supervising exercises, supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis projects for at most 20% of her/his time.

Eligibility 

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg. 

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree in a relevant area according to the specific position stated in the advertisement, for example Software Engineering, Computer Science, Networks and systems or similar, or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. 

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.  

Assessment criteria 

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 – 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

The candidate needs to have:

  • Fundamental knowledge about software architectures, including the types of architectures and architecture assessment methods,
  • Fundamental knowledge about software security, including methods for security analyses,
  • Fundamental knowledge about software requirements, including scenarios, non-functional requirements, and methods of writing and analyzing requirements,
  • Experience with planning, conducting, and analyzing research in applied information technology, computer science and software engineering by using, for example, Action Research, Design Science,
  • Advanced skills in empirical research, e.g., interviews and case studies

Furthermore, the following merits are a bonus:

  • Good programming skills (C, C++, Python) and experience with Linux,
  • Good knowledge of the automotive industry and its specific communication protocols and software architectures,
  • Published articles in well-renowned conferences and/or journals,
  • Experience with self-propelled research within the automotive industry,
  • Teaching experience, and
  • Being able to read and write in Swedish and English

Employment 

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 24 months, central agreement
Extent: 100 % of full time
Location: Department of Computer Science and Engineering /Division of Interaction Design and Software Engineering
First day of employment: 2024-01-01 or as soon as possible

Contact information 

If you have any questions about the project, please contact Miroslaw Staron (miroslaw.staron@gu.se)
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Eric Knauss (eric.knauss@cse.gu.se)
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Robin Garnham (robin.garnham@chalmers.se)

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande  

Application 

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  

The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. The application is to be written in English.

Applications must be received by: 2023-10-15

 

Information for International Applicants 

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: 

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services 
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/ 

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD student positions in Hybrid Quantum Systems

In the Hybrid Quantum Systems Laboratory, we will create interfaces between cold atoms, light and motion using nanofabricated devices. We will use these devices to create quantum states of mechanical motion. If you have a passion for highly collaborative, experimental research and want to learn advanced technical skills ranging from nanofabrication to atomic and optical physics, this is for you!

Project description
The Hybrid Quantum Systems Laboratory is a new laboratory at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience at Chalmers that will exploit the exquisite control over light enabled by photonics. Nanofabrication of photonic integated circuits and mechanical oscillators with ultralow loss is at the heart of our research. Cold atoms are the third ingredient, and we will use the tools of atomic physics to cool and trap atoms and couple their quantum states to light and mechanical motion. The hybrid quantum systems we create will have both unexplored physics and practical applications.

Major responsibilities
As a PhD student, your main focus will be on conducting research and developing your skills – both technical and transferable. You will work as a part of a team and will be expected to collaborate effectively with a diverse and international group. As one of the first PhD students in the group, you will play a large role in the design, construction and operation of new and complex experiments, which means you will learn all the skills necessary to lead a research project.

The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers’ undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in Physics, Applied Physics, Nanotechnology, Photonics or Electrical Engineering is required.

Experience with any of the following is beneficial: experimental atomic physics, optics, photonics, nanomagnetism, nanofabrication, nanomechanics or cryogenics.

Exceptional candidates with a Bachelor’s degree may qualify in some cases. Fluency in written and spoken English is necessary. If you are unsure about your qualifications, please contact us.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230535 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Nils Johan Engelsen
Division of Quantum Technology
Email: nils.engelsen@chalmers.se
Tel: +46 70 852 51 42

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2023-12-01 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday December 1st, 2023

Postdoc in Materials Chemistry for Electrochemical Applications

Apply your skillset in polymer science and electrochemistry to develop carbon-neutral tools for the chemical industry
Imagine a future where organic chemical reactions are driven with electricity from renewables instead of applying heat or pressure to transform reactants into products. Electroorganic synthesis holds great promise for developing this technology. To develop the technology at scale, efficient and scaleable electrode materials are urgently needed where we must identify electrode materials made from earth-abundant elements, rather than focusing on precious elements. The Giovannitti group is actively looking for a motivated postdoc to join our team in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology to make this vision come true. If you are a team player and excited about our research activities, we can offer you a position in our lab.

Information about the research
In this postdoc position, you will be responsible for designing, synthesizing, and characterizing redox-active polymeric electrocatalysts for developing efficient electrodes for electrosynthesis. Once you have successfully synthesized these polymers, you will collaborate with Ph.D. students in the Giovannitti group and national and international collaborators to test their performance for electrochemical synthesis. Next to preparing polymeric electrode materials, you will be responsible for implementing online monitoring analytical tools (LCMS/analytical HPLC) to optimize the product formation of your electrocatalyst using electrochemical reactors. Next to leading your own research project, you will support master and Ph.D. students in the laboratory. Research visits to national and international research groups and facilities are encouraged to learn from experts in the field and allow you to get access to advanced characterization setups such as the synchrotron to characterize your new materials.

Major responsibilities
The postdoc is responsible for the design and synthesis of polymeric organic semiconductors, purification, and chemical characterization of the synthesized materials. The postdoc will work independently on research projects and co-supervise Master and Ph.D. students (including project planning, supervision in the lab, training, and writing research papers).

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or equivalent awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).

Experience with synthesizing organic molecules and π-conjugated polymers is required. Expertise and knowledge in electrochemistry or organic electronics are beneficial but not mandatory. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have excellent collaboration skills to work with team members at Chalmers and collaborators located in Sweden and abroad. A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing is required.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230539 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Alexander Giovannitti, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, alexander.giovannitti@chalmers.se, +46733019906

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2023-11-01 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday November 1st, 2023

PhD positions in Quantum Nanophotonics

Looking for a unique and collaborative endeavor at the cutting edge of photonics and quantum engineering? Read on!

Our goal at Chalmers is to build a useful quantum computer. The complexity of today’s quantum processors must be increased to help fields like chemistry and medicine. We are forming a new interdisciplinary team to understand and increase the power of quantum technology.

Information about the project and the environment
The positions are in the brand-new Quantum Photonics Laboratory (QPL). We are scientists, applied physicists, and engineers. We explore the flow of and interactions between light, sound, and microwaves.

Today’s demand for computing and connectivity is on a steep trajectory. There is no reliable path to a sustainable growth in our capabilities to compute and connect. A key issue is the excessive energy loss caused by communication. In classical datacenters and computers, this energy loss leads to heating and greenhouse gas emissions. In emerging quantum processors, the energy loss prevents scaling up small quantum devices into more powerful distributed systems. We believe using light for communication is our only hope for solving this. To do so, we must convert microwave signals onto light. We are developing new hardware to this end. Read more on our webpage and in this popular science article.

This project is part of the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), a 12-year, billion-SEK initiative with the purpose of advancing Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology, and to build a Swedish quantum computer. We are members of the Quantum Technology division in the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2). We work with the experimentalists in the Photonics division and the theorists at the Applied Quantum Physics division. Our department hosts the state-of-the-art MC2 Nanofabrication Laboratory cleanroom, the largest such facility in Northern Europe. We have cutting-edge cryogenic, microwave and optical measurement capabilities.

Major responsibilities
As a PhD student, your main task is to lead and conduct research in collaboration with others. You will be expected to help develop your skills, the team, and contribute with your creative ideas. We value a collaborative attitude and an interest in working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, sharing best practices and assuming responsibility. Self-motivation, attention to detail, and a problem-solving ability are important personal qualities for these positions.

Qualifications
We welcome motivated candidates who love to learn from any field. Experience with either quantum engineering, photonics, nanofabrication, nanomechanics, cryogenics or superconductivity is a plus. To qualify for these positions you need a Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Photonics, Nanotechnology, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent by the starting date at the latest. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree may qualify in certain cases. You need to be fluent in spoken and written English. Please contact us if you are unsure about applying!

We offer
Full-time temporary employment. The position is for at least 4 years with opportunities to extend to 5 years. Your starting date is negotiable. We offer a competitive salary and excellent working conditions.

Chalmers aims to actively improve its gender balance. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence.

Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

This could be the perfect start for your career, whether in academic research, in a start-up company that may be formed around your own ideas, or in booming fields like photonics and quantum technology.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230180 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other:
• Add web links to your best publication or preprints (if any) and your thesis, if available.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

 We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

For questions, please contact:
A.Prof. Raphaël Van Laer
Quantum Technology division
raphael.van.laer@chalmers.se


***Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position.
***

Deadline: 2023-10-30 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday October 30th, 2023

Post-doc on the environmental assessment of business models with BM-LCA

Are you interested in the environmental sustainability of business, decoupling, circular economy, and methods for environmental systems analysis? Then, this 3-year postdoc position could be for you.

About the research
Business Model LCA (BM-LCA) is a new type of life cycle assessment methodology especially tailored for the environmental assessment of business models (c.f., Baumann et al 2022, Böckin et al 2022, Goffetti et al 2022). Its relevance comes to the fore in relation to circular economy efforts, which has sparked much interest in sustainable business models (rental, sharing, subscription, sufficiency models, etc). With BM-LCA it becomes possible to analyse, and/or validate the environmental performance of these business models. Also, BMLCA enables analysis for decoupling in a business context and can support sustainable business model innovation. From this follows two lines of research: the sustainability of business models and the methodological development of BM-LCA.

As a postdoc, you will play a crucial role in developing the research field around BM-LCA and the analysis of the sustainability of business models at Environmental systems analysis at Chalmers. The research is conducted within the project TwinWins, funded by the Kamprad Family Foundation. In the project, we collaborate with companies in Sweden to analyse their sustainable business models and support their sustainable business model innovation. Furthermore, the project aims to systematise learnings from the application of BM-LCA and the results from the case studies. Wider dissemination to industry, other relevant stakeholders and within academia is also an important project goal to spread knowledge and skills for the environmental assessment of business models. For this, the project has partnered with the Swedish life cycle center. The project is a multidisciplinary collaboration between Luleå University of Technology and Chalmers University of Technology. The postdoc position is placed at Chalmers University of Technology.

Information about the division and the department
The Division of Environmental Systems Analysis conducts research to find methods and ways to transform technological systems to better meet the environmental and resource constraints faced by society. Our work is challenge-driven and cross-disciplinary, with a common systems-based approach. The division has a long engagement in method development for life cycle assessment, risk assessment and material flow analysis — the development of BM-LCA comes out of this engagement. Research on actors in industrial ecologies, innovation systems and transition studies also adds to our understanding of systems and the environment. The division has around 40 staff and faculty members, including engineering, social and natural science researchers. It is a dynamic and inclusive research environment with friendly atmosphere and cutting-edge research in multiple areas. More information about the department and the division can be found at TME’s web page: Technology Management and Economics

Major responsibilities
We seek a highly motivated, innovative, and interactive post-doctoral candidate interested in LCA methodologies and the sustainability of business.
The major responsibility as a postdoc will be to pursue research within the scope of the project, to present your results in major journals and conferences, and be a constructive member of the project team. You will be responsible for conducting the case studies in collaboration with the companies — this task requires good modelling skills of both business models and LCA. You are expected to contribute to developing BM-LCA as a methodology for analysis of environmental performance of business models and for decoupling in a business context. You will have the freedom to independently formulate and solve research problems, within the general scope of the project. You will engage with stakeholders from industry, government, and non-profit organizations to ensure the real-world impact of your research. A limited amount of teaching and supervision may also be included in the position, depending on your preferences.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have a doctoral degree in industrial ecology, sustainability studies, environmental management, or similar relevant field. You have excellent skills in LCA, quantitative modelling and data analysis. Experience also of qualitative studies in a company context is meritorious. You should also have experience of collaborating with companies and a multidisciplinary background covering both life cycle assessment and business/management in your studies. Excellent writing and communication skills in English are expected, and a working knowledge of Swedish is meritorious.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for three years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230533 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 2023-10-29

 
For questions, please contact:
Prof. Henrikke Baumann, Environmental Systems Analysis,
henrikke.baumann@chalmers.se

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2023-10-29 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

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Post expires on Sunday October 29th, 2023

PhD student position in Battery recycling using sustainable process chemicals

Information about the division and the department
The unit is part of the department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering which has a large number of groups working on different research topics. The PhD student position will be a part of an Energy Agency funded project devoted to improving the recycling of waste batteries. The PhD student will be based at Chalmers but will interact with a diverse team of workers from four other organisations. These include another university, a recycling and waste brokering company, an industrial solvent extraction company and a British spin off company devoted to metal recycling and processing. The student needs to be a self motivated person will have to perform organic synthesis work, small scale solvent extraction and also assist in pilot plant experiments. The student needs both to obtain an academic understanding of the new solvent extraction reagents and experiments as well as working towards the creation of an industrial process. The student will have two secondments, one to a recycling company in Sweden and the other to a British high technology spin off company. The student will work within a diverse research unit including both industrial materials recycling and nuclear chemistry workers. 

Major responsibilities
As a PhD student you are supposed to focus on the research questions relating to your project. In this case the development of new reagents and processes for the recycling of batteries. There will be considerable hands-on laboratory work involving organic synthesis, organic chemicals, waste leaching and solvent extraction. You will have to deal with workers from the other partners in the project. While the vast majority of the work will be nonradioactive you will be expected to learn how to do radiochemistry in the dedicated radiochemical laboratories. No experience of radiochemistry is needed, but the student will be expected to be willing and able to learn new skills. In addition, as a PhD student you are supposed to take an active part in the teaching of both B.Sc. and M.Sc. students and be included in some departemental work.

Qualifications
You are expected to have graduated as a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry or Chemical engineering or similar preferably with Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry or Hydrometallurgy as specialty. Experience in solvent extraction would be meritous.

Applications without a documented knowledge of chemistry will be systematically disregarded. 

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment is essential.

Fluency in English is mandatory, fluency/knowledge of a Nordic language would be meritous as well.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230522 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Assoc. Prof. Mark Foreman,
Foreman@chalmers.se, 076 0622480

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!

Deadline: 2023-10-31 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

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Post expires on Tuesday October 31st, 2023

Postdoctoral positions in Quantum Nanophotonics

Looking for a unique and collaborative endeavor at the cutting edge of photonics and quantum engineering? Read on!

Our goal at Chalmers is to build a useful quantum computer. The complexity of today’s quantum processors must be increased to help fields like chemistry and medicine. We are forming a new interdisciplinary team to understand and increase the power of quantum technology.

Information about the project and the environment
The positions are in the brand-new Quantum Photonics Laboratory (QPL). We are scientists, applied physicists, and engineers. We explore the flow of and interactions between light, sound, and microwaves.

Today’s demand for computing and connectivity is on a steep trajectory. There is no reliable path to a sustainable growth in our capabilities to compute and connect. A key issue is the excessive energy loss caused by communication. In classical datacenters and computers, this energy loss leads to heating and greenhouse gas emissions. In emerging quantum processors, the energy loss prevents scaling up small quantum devices into more powerful distributed systems. We believe using light for communication is our only hope for solving this. To do so, we must convert microwave signals onto light. We are developing new hardware to this end. Read more on our webpage and in this popular science article.

This project is part of the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), a 12-year, billion-SEK initiative with the purpose of advancing Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology, and to build a Swedish quantum computer. We are members of the Quantum Technology division in the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2). We work with the experimentalists in the Photonics division and the theorists at the Applied Quantum Physics division. Our department hosts the state-of-the-art MC2 Nanofabrication Laboratory cleanroom, the largest such facility in Northern Europe. We have cutting-edge cryogenic, microwave and optical measurement capabilities.

Major responsibilities
As postdoctoral researcher, your main responsibilities are to lead and conduct research in collaboration with others, and to coach PhD students. You will be expected to help develop your skills, the team, and contribute with your creative ideas. We value a collaborative attitude and an interest in working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, sharing best practices and assuming responsibility. Self-motivation, attention to detail, and a creative problem-solving ability are important personal qualities for these positions.

Qualifications
We welcome motivated candidates who love to learn from any field. Experience with either quantum engineering, photonics, nanofabrication, nanomechanics, cryogenics or superconductivity is nice to have. To qualify for these positions you need a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Photonics, Nanotechnology, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or similar by the starting date at the latest. You need to be fluent in spoken and written English. Please contact us if you are unsure about applying!

We offer
Full-time temporary employment for at least 2 years with opportunities to extend to 4 years. We offer a competitive salary and excellent working conditions.

Chalmers aims to actively improve its gender balance. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence.

Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

This could be the perfect boost to your career, whether in academic research, in a start-up company that may be formed around your own ideas, or in booming fields like photonics and quantum technology.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230179 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other:
• Add web links to your three best publications or preprints (if any) and your thesis, if available. Add a short description (a few sentences) of each of your three best publications and your contributions to it.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

 We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

For questions, please contact:
A.Prof. Raphaël Van Laer
Quantum Technology division
raphael.van.laer@chalmers.se


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Deadline: 2023-10-30 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

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Post expires on Monday October 30th, 2023

Postdoc: Development of chemical process for LFP batteries recycling

The Nuclear Chemistry / Industrial Materials recycling research group comprises 9 senior scientists and 13 PhD students and postdocs. The research group is highly international, both regarding international collaborations and in the staff, which currently represents 11 nationalities.

The group is specialized in aqueous chemistry and solvent extraction and pyrometallurgy, being used for both recycling of materials and nuclear applications. The research has initially focused on the recovery of valuable and critical. Research projects include projects in the recycling of batteries, WEEE (electronic waste), car exhaust catalysts, and other items containing precious metals or REM. The investigation and recovery of metals from ash from incineration of municipal waste is another area of research in Industrial Materials Recycling.

There is a pilot plant facility, where we have lab scale sets of leaching reactors, mixer-settlers, centrifuges and columns.

The research of Industrial Materials Recycling is a part of the Competence Centre for recycling (CCR).
Industrial Material Recycling is included in the division of Energy and Materials along with Nuclear Chemistry and Environmental Inorganic Chemistry.

Project description
The aim of the project is to develop a sustainable and complete extraction process for metal recovery from secondary sources – spent Li-ion batteries. Process has to be designed and optimized for further industrialization within two years. Co-operation with the industrial partner will be one of the required tasks as well as mobility between pilot plant and demonstration plant. Process will aim for high efficiencies and high purity of the produced precursors.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities as a post-doctoral fellow is to conduct research which will focus on the development of hydrometallurgical process for recovery of valuable metals, involving mechanical separation and chemical processing. The position involves extensive work in a chemical laboratory and adapting technical equipment.

Another important aspect involves collaboration within industrial partner and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
You must be a graduated PhD in chemistry or hydrometallurgy. The degree should generally not be older than three years. You must have excellent knowledge of English and proven experience as an experimental worker in a chemical laboratory, as well as ability to analyze and write articles. Experience of solving technical and mechanical tasks relating to process development is seen as meditorious. As a person you have to be self-motivated and have a problem solving attitude along with a great ability to collaborate with others. In your work you are well organized and structured.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Please observe: Since the department is also a nuclear facility, only citizens of the countries who are signatory of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons can apply and be considered for the position. Please check the status of your country before applying.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230241 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: [2023-10-20]

 
For questions, please contact:
Assistant Professor Martina Petranikova, Energy and Materials
martina.petranikova@chalmers.se, 031-7728327

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2023-10-20 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 20th, 2023

Postdoc in PFAS Removal Using Electrochemical Methods

Do you want to develop a green, facile and scalable electrochemical method to synthesize electroactive high-entropy oxide materials? Do you want to prepare a novel hybrid anode electrode by the integration of meso-porous high-entropy oxide with graphene-based nano-porous filter membrane? Do you want to design and fabricate a demo system for the efficient remediation of PFAS pollutants with low energy consumption? Apply now for this exciting postdoc position!

Project description
PFAS are a large family of synthetic chemicals that are widely used in applications including textiles, leather, paper packaging, detergents, paints, and cosmetics. PFAS consist of a carbon chain in which hydrogen atoms are entirely or partly replaced by fluorine atoms. The bond between carbon and fluorine is incredibly strong, making PFAS as a group highly stable, persistent substances. These harmful chemicals are frequently detected in Sweden and have already threatened the public drinking water supply. The aim of this project is to develop innovative entropy-stabilized oxides (i.e., high-entropy oxides) and graphene hybrid anode materials for water purification, specifically targeted for the removal of PFAS from the drinking water, by the electrochemical advanced oxidation process. A postdoc researcher with proven research experience on electrodeposition of functional oxides, is now required to implement the research activities in this interesting project.

Information about the division and the department
The main competencies at the department of Industrial and Materials Science are found in the areas of: Human-Technology Interaction, Form and Function, Modeling and Simulation, Product Development, Material, Production and in the interaction between these areas. The research develops the industrial process, from need to finished product while creating added value. To combine skills throughout the whole chain distinguishes the department both nationally and internationally. Here we gather internationally prominent researchers, in dynamic and outstanding research environments, as well as in national and international research networks.

The division of Materials and Manufacture is a part of the Department of Industrial and Materials Science. The division covers the entire value chain from materials design, processing and characterisation to machining of primarily materials. The division is collaborating closely with other universities and research institutes and is implementing industry-academia partnerships through collaborative projects and strategic initiatives.

Major responsibilities
You will be a part of the Division of Materials and Manufacture at the Department of Industrial and Materials Science at Chalmers University of Technology. The major part of your time will be devoted to your research project, where you will be expected to plan, perform and disseminate your work in small and large collaborative environments. Supervision of MSc and PhD students can be a part of the work.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).

You must have a PhD degree in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or equivalent. You should have extensive experience of the techniques relevant for the position and very good communication and collaborative skills. In particular, experience of electro-deposition of functional oxides is compulsory. Previous experience of two-dimensional materials like graphene is a merit. Excellent oral and written reporting in English is required. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230537 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 2023-10-20

 
For questions, please contact:
Prof. Sheng Guo, Materials and Manufacture, Industrial and Materials Science,
sheng.guo@chalmers.se

Dr. Zhenyuan Xia, Materials and Manufacture, Industrial and Materials Science,
zhenyuan@chalmers.se

Prof. Thomas Pettersson, Water Environment Technology, Architecture and Civil Engineering,
thomas.pettersson@chalmers.se

Prof. Uta Klement, Materials and Manufacture, Industrial and Materials Science,
uta.klement@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2023-10-20 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 20th, 2023

Postdoc position in Computing Science

As a postdoctoral candidate, you are free to choose your own research topic within the context of large language models for automotive. You will be working closely with both academia and industry to develop and test your ideas and research.

Project description
This project is a close collaboration between AIXLab at Chalmers and Volvo Group. At AIXLab, our primary objective is to develop technical solutions that enhance the industrial usability of AI. In partnership with Volvo Group, we aim to advance natural language processing techniques, specifically leveraging the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs), tailored for the automotive sector. The overarching objective is to create a robust framework for the development of domain-specific LLMs.

Information about the division and the department
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is a joint department at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, with activities on two campuses in the city of Gothenburg. The department has around 270 employees from over 30 countries. Our research has a wide span, from theoretical foundations to applied systems development. We provide high quality education at Bachelor’s, Master’s and graduate levels, offering over 120 courses each year. We also have extensive national and international collaborations with academia, industry and society.

Major responsibilities
The primary research objective would be to adapt open-source LLMs to automate tasks in the automotive domain. These tasks can span a variety of areas, ranging from in-vehicle functionality to productivity in vehicle engineering. Successful candidates are expected to research, identify, propose, and evaluate effective recipes for adapting LLMs to automotive domains and tasks.

Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master’s levels as well as supervising master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have a doctoral degree in computer science or a related field. You should have a strong background in Python programming, natural language processing, and deep learning. Experience with developing large language models will be considered a significant advantage.

You must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230512 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
• Attach the three most relevant publications.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 2023-11-01

 
For questions, please contact:
Assistant professor, Yinan Yu, Computing Science division,
yinan@chalmers.se

Expert Platform Architect – Artificial Intelligence, Parthasarathy Dhasarathy,
dhasarathy.parthasarathy@volvo.com


*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position.
 *** 



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2023-11-01 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday November 1st, 2023

PhD Student Position in Generative models for Molecular Simulations

Description
Molecular simulations allow researchers to study molecular processes in unprecedented detail. Molecular dynamics simulations have many uses, including drug discovery, materials science, and chemical reaction modeling. They can also be used to simulate biological systems such as proteins and nucleic acids. However, these simulations are computationally expensive, which limits their practical scope dramatically. In this project, the selected candidate will leverage generative AI to speed up simulations, to unlock the mechanisms of large molecular systems such as proteins.

Machine learning provides new exciting new opportunities in the natural sciences such as physics, chemistry, and biology. Its potential application areas span from designing new drugs against multi-resistant pathogens and understanding the impact of gene defects on a protein’s function to speeding up computer simulations to understand fundamental scientific phenomena and design optimal algorithms for near-term quantum computers. The path toward these applications can leverage the power of deep learning to represent and process high-dimensional data effectively and encode natural laws and symmetries.

To join our group, we seek a collaborative and self-driven candidate with experience in statistical mechanics, machine learning, or dynamical systems, preferably a combination, either via coursework or through completed projects (e.g., publications or software libraries).

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for the Natural Sciences (AIMLeNS) group (head: Simon Olsson) is an interdisciplinary team of about ten researchers focusing on developing AI and ML systems to address outstanding challenges in the natural sciences. The recruited Ph.D. student will integrate into the AIMLeNS group. You can read more about the group at https://www.cse.chalmers.se/~simonols/

The selected Ph.D. student will lead the development of generative AI systems to speed up molecular simulations. The aim is to develop a system that enables large-scale protein simulation on long-time scales, with possible applications in molecular design and structural biology. The selected candidate will build upon the group’s recent work and enjoy the group’s open and collaborative environment (1,2,3).

1) Noe, Olsson, Kohler, Wu (2019) Science 365 (6457), eaaw1147
2) Viguera Diez, Romeo Atance, Engkvist, Mercado, Olsson. ELLIS Workshop ML4Mol (2021)
3) Schreiner, Winther, Olsson (2023) https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.18046

Information about the project
The project takes place at the Chalmers University of Technology, department of Computer Science and Engineering. The student will pursue a Ph.D. in machine learning in computer science and engineering at Chalmers and enroll in the WASP graduate school. The WASP program generously funds the research project. Below are brief descriptions of WASP and the WASP graduate school and links for more details.

Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems.
The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish industry.
Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/

The graduate school within WASP is dedicated to provide the skills needed to analyze, develop, and contribute to the interdisciplinary area of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software. Through an ambitious program with research visits, partner universities, and visiting lecturers, the graduate school actively supports forming a strong multi-disciplinary and international professional network between PhD-students, researchers and industry.
Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/graduate-school/

Major responsibilities
As a Ph.D. student, you will enroll in a graduate program at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, where your primary responsibility is to pursue your doctoral studies, which entails:
• 80% Research and course work
• 20% Service, including teaching

The research entails developing and implementing your scientific ideas, communicating your results orally or in written form. Service entails being a teaching assistant in Chalmers’ undergraduate and masters-level courses or performing other departmental tasks.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master’s-level degree, or a four-year bachelor’s degree, corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field. The degree should have been awarded at the latest at the time of start of the position. The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, you should be able to teach in Swedish after two years. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230294 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.
• Please include a link to GitHub/Gitlab profiles if applicable

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Ass. Prof. Simon Olsson
simonols@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

Postdoc position in Twisted 2D Topological Quantum Materials Heterostructure

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher to be part of our experimental research on 2D topological quantum materials heterostructure devices at Quantum Device Physics Laboratory at Chalmers University of Technology, in Gothenburg, Sweden. The aim of this project is to exploit the electronic, quantum and spin transport properties in nanoscale devices using 2D materials heterostructure with twist angle control.

Project description
2D quantum materials device research in Saroj Dash’s group at Chalmers aims to engineer correlated electronic states in twisted 2D van der Waals heterostructures to realize novel device functionalities. Our group develops novel approaches for nanofabrication and design new measurement techniques that lead to fundamental physics experiments and practical applications. This experimental research consists of the preparation of 2D materials heterostructure with twist angle control, device fabrication in “state of the art” cleanroom, and sensitive electronic, spin and quantum transport measurements. In addition to investigating novel correlated quantum physics, we will also study magnetism and spin dynamics in the nanoscale devices. These studies aim for a better understanding and control of the electronic transport phenomenon in these novel 2D electronic materials heterostructures and can pave the way for future generations of information technology, which can be smaller, faster, more sensitive and energy-efficient for a sustainable society.

This research is well supported by excellent nanofabrication and characterization facility available at the department. The department houses a 1240 m2 of cleanroom space with state-of-the-art research equipment providing a broad platform for the development and testing of new ideas in nanoscience.

Information about the division and the department
The position will be placed in the Quantum Device Physics Laboratory, at The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience. The main research focus of the laboratory is on 2D Materials based devices, spintronics, quantum transport, topological quantum materials and devices, superconducting quantum interference device.
The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience focuses on research, innovation and education within the fields of future electronics, photonics, bio- and nanosystems.

Major responsibilities
The major responsibility in this project is to perform research on emerging 2D quantum materials down to the atomic scale and their van der Waals heterostructure with moiré super lattice, and to develop new concepts in device physics and applications in nanoelectronics, spintronics and quantum technologies. It includes preparation/growth of 2D materials, preparation of heterostructure, clean room nanofabrication with electron beam lithography, structural characterization and electronic, spintronic and quantum transport measurements.

Other responsibilities as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master’s levels as well as supervising master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nanoscience or Nanotechnology, awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230531 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

For questions, please contact:

Prof. Saroj Prasad Dash
Quantum Device Physics Laboratory
CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Gothenburg, Sweden.
Email: saroj.dash@chalmers.se
Web: https://www.chalmers.se/en/persons/saroj/
Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=E5GiUL8AAAAJ&hl=en

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2023-10-20 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 20th, 2023