Teaching Fellow in Intellectual Property

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc to join our team at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Become part of our group and contribute to exciting research in the field of organic electronics within a collaborative and dynamic environment. About us  https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/chem/ offers an international environment, with scientific areas ranging from fundamental chemistry and materials science to chemical engineering. The https://www.chalmers.se/en/persons/cmuller/ focuses on the physical chemistry and materials science of organic semiconductors, polymer blends and composites, and develops new plastic materials for use in the fields of wearable electronics and energy technology. All research is conducted in co-operation with other universities/institutes and/or industry. Presently, our group consists of 1 Professor, 1 permanent researcher, 5 Postdocs and 9 PhD students. About the research project   Your research will focus on the reproducible and benign synthesis of high-performance organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs) with optimal mechanical and electrical properties. In addition, you will contribute to the development of continuous flow chemistry processes. An example of our recent work can be found in a recent article in https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adv8168. You will work closely with fellow PhD students and postdocs at Chalmers, and collaborate with partners across Sweden and internationally. This role also offers exciting opportunities to travel and engage with external collaborators. Who we are looking for  The following requirements are mandatory:  A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.   A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have excellent collaboration skills. A promising track record of early achievements such as scientific publications. Experience with experimental techniques that are commonly used to characterize polymers, in particular NMR, chromatography and vibrational spectroscopy. Significant experience with organic synthesis and the synthesis of conjugated polymers via coupling reactions. The following experience will strengthen your application:  It is highly meritorious if the doctoral degree has been obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline. Experience with flow chemistry. What you will do  The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research, in collaboration with other Postdocs and students in our group as well as collaborating groups. In addition, you are expected to support and mentor some of the Master and/or PhD students in our group that work on related topics. As a Postdoc you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in writing. There is the possibility to teach on the undergraduate/master’s level. The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.  Contract terms   Full-time temporary employment for a maximum of two (2) years, with the possibility to extend by one (1) more year provided project funding is available and the project goes according to plan. The monthly salary of a Postdoc researcher at Chalmers is about 40'000 SEK before tax (€ 3'700). The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.  What we offer  As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about  https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/ and our https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/chalmers-as-an-employer/benefits-and-conditions/  for employees.  A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of https://www.goteborg.com/en.  Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at https://www.movetogothenburg.com/  Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/organisation-and-governance/equality/genie-gender-initiative-for-excellence/. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.  If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.  Application procedure  The application should be written in English 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.  1) CV  A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.  Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.  2) Personal letter  A brief introduction about yourself. A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.  A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.  An outline of your future goals and research focus. 3) A copy of your PhD thesis Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.       A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.     Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.    We welcome your application no later than 20 Aug 2026. Applications will be evaluated continuously. Thus, please submit your application prior to the deadline.  For questions please contact:  Christian Müller   Professor, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering   mailto:christian.muller@chalmers.se   We look forward to your application!

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.