3 Doctoral students at the Department of Physics and Astronomy

Chalmers University of Technology strives for academic excellence while addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation and applied science. We are now inviting applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience. At Chalmers, talented researchers are given the opportunity to grow into academic leaders. We aim to become a globally leading university of technology, driven by high-quality research and education, openness and collegiality.     Appointment as Assistant Professor This is a 5-year full-time tenure-track position, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, whereby the employee has the opportunity to acquire both pedagogical and scientific qualifications. An Assistant Professor is expected to improve her or his ability to formulate and solve scientific problems, to publish scientific articles, and to develop abilities in teaching and supervision, by means of both practical training and independent study. At the end of the five years you will be evaluated for internal recruitment to a permanent position as Associate Professor. Qualifications You hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field, obtained within seven years before the application deadline. Exceptions to the seven-year eligibility limit may be made for documented circumstances such as parental leave or military service.     You have demonstrated independent, high-quality research and potential to build a competitive research program. You also show interest in teaching and educational development.   Experience in attracting or applying for research funding Ability to build national and international networks Pedagogical interest and potential Commitment to sustainable development and academic citizenship Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Chalmers offers Swedish language courses. We are looking for candidates who are interested in building a research group and attracting external funding and who are interested in research and education. You are open-minded and interested in collaborating both within and outside Chalmers, nationally and internationally. You also have interest in—and experience from—teaching and supervision as well as a post-doctoral or equivalent stay, ideally from an institution other than the one where the PhD was awarded. Teamwork, leadership, organizational and entrepreneurial skills are clear advantages. You have: Conducted research at the highest international level, demonstrated by e.g. publications in the leading journals of the field presentations at leading conferences Demonstrated ability to establish national and international collaborations Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English For a full description of the qualification requirements for an Assistant professor position at Chalmers, please consult our Appointment regulations, Chapter 3.1.   Appointment as Associate Professor The appointment as Associate Professor is a permanent faculty position. An Associate Professor is expected to conduct research at highly international standards. An Associate Professor is expected to continuously apply for research funding and to actively contribute to the development of the subject area both nationally and internationally.  The employee is expected to supervise doctoral students, to teach at all levels and  to participate in courses and programmes development. The Associate Professor is also expected to continuously develop their education skills, to actively develop their contribution in utilization and academic citizenship. Qualifications To qualify for the Associate Professor position, you have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and demonstrate independent scientific research of a high international quality and growing production of research.                              We are looking for candidates who are open-minded and interested in collaborating both within and outside Chalmers, nationally and internationally. You also have interest in—and experience from—teaching and supervision. You should also demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.   You have: Conducted research at the highest international level, demonstrated by e.g. publications in the leading journals of the field presentations at leading conferences Demonstrated ability to acquire research funding Demonstrated ability to establish national and international collaborations. Supervised doctoral students as main and/or assistant supervisor Higher Education pedagogical training in accordance with the current SUHF recommendation (preferable) Excellent teaching proficiency Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English For a full description of the qualification requirements for an Associate professor position at Chalmers, please consult our Appointment regulations, Chapter 3.2.   Application Procedure To read more about what we offer and apply, please go to Chalmer's vacancy page.  Only complete applications submitted through the portal will be considered.   Application deadline: August 17th, 2026   Contact For questions about the position, please contact: Giovanna Sammarco Tancredi  Email: tancredi@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 strives for academic excellence while addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation and applied science, with strong collaboration between academia, industry and the public sector. We are now inviting applications for a permanent position as Teaching Fellow, contributing to the development of education within Engineering Geology. This position offers the opportunity to educate future civil engineers in areas of high societal relevance, such as drinking water supply, remediation of contaminated sites, hydrogeological challenges in underground construction, and sustainable use of subsurface resources. You will work in a supportive, international environment with strong links to industry and the public sector. As a Teaching Fellow, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality education. The position combines a strong teaching focus with the opportunity to spend up to 20 percent of your time on research or other professional development, enabling you to further strengthen both your subject expertise and pedagogical skills. About the role The position has a central role in education at both bachelor’s and master’s level. You will be responsible for the basic course in Engineering Geology (6 credits), which is mandatory for all first-year civil engineering students (approximately 220 students). In addition, you will contribute to courses in Geotechnics and Infrastructure at third-year, as well as several master’s courses, such as Applied Hydrogeology, Geological and Geotechnical Site Characterization, Contaminated Sites and Remediation, and Risk Assessment and Decision Support. The role includes course planning, development and coordination, as well as supervision of students at bachelor’s and master’s levels. You are expected to take on the role of examiner over time. If not already fulfilled, higher education pedagogical training in accordance with SUHF recommendations should be completed within two years. About the department and the division The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering tackles contemporary and emerging challenges for the built and natural environment, ranging from resource utilisation, pollution and climate change to digitalisation and inequality. We combine expertise in architecture, civil engineering and related disciplines to build a better world.  The Engineering Geology research area at Chalmers is well established, with a professorship since 1949. It is nationally and internationally recognised for high-level research in applied hydrogeology, drinking water supply, underground construction, planning and use of geological resources, remediation of contaminated areas, as well as risk and decision analysis linked to these fields. The research area consists of approximately 15 full-time researchers along with affiliated researchers. Teaching is conducted at both bachelor’s and master’s levels and is closely connected to geotechnical and infrastructure engineering, reflecting both current research and the needs of society and industry. Main responsibilities The main duties involve teaching at the first and second cycle levels. As a Teaching Fellow, you will: teach and supervise students plan, develop and revise courses and programmes take responsibility for course coordination and staffing integrate new knowledge and research into education contribute to the pedagogical environment through collegial collaboration engage in academic citizenship and external collaboration Up to 20 percent of your working time may be spent on research or other professional development, in agreement with your line manager. Qualifications Doctoral degree (PhD) in Engineering Geology, preferably with a focus on risk and decision support methods in engineering geology or hydrogeology Documented experience of teaching and supervision at bachelor’s and master’s level, including course planning and development of teaching materials Documented pedagogical skills and potential for leadership Ability to combine subject expertise with a reflective and research-informed teaching approach Undergraduate studies that include mineralogy, petrology, quaternary geology and hydrogeology Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Strong verbal and written communication skills in Swedish are highly advantageous, as teaching at bachelor’s level is conducted in Swedish Higher education teaching training in accordance with SUHF's recommendation, which includes higher education teaching courses of at least 15 credits, is required for employment as a Teaching Fellow. If the requirement for higher education teaching courses has not yet been fulfilled, employment may be offered as an Assistant Teaching Fellow The employee is then expected to meet the requirements within two years and may subsequently be promoted to Teaching Fellow.  Terms of employment Permanent, full-time employment. What we offer Chalmers provides a dynamic and inspiring environment in the coastal city of https://www.goteborg.com/en, combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to sustainability, equality, and collaboration.     Application  The application should be written in English and submitted through the Chalmers recruitment portal. Please include: Personal letter – describe your motivation and how you would contribute to education at Chalmers. CV – including publications and teaching experience. Teaching portfolio – compiled according to https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/appointment-regulations-and-academic-career-paths-at-chalmers/instructions-for-compiling-an-application/#cv. Degree certificate – verifying your doctoral degree. Other relevant documents – that demonstrate merits in teaching, collaboration or leadership. A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.     Application deadline: 3 August, 2026.   Contact For questions about the position, please contact: Professor Lars Rosén, Geology and geotechnics   lars.rosen@chalmers.se   +46 708-414662     *** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***