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We are looking for a Doctoral student to become part of our team at the Division of Nano and Biophysics at the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Join our innovative team and contribute to exciting research in developing materials for tomorrow's applications in medicine and quantum technology in a collaborative, international and dynamic environment. We use state-of-the-art advanced instruments for understanding how mechanisms determine the materials properties and enabling the design of materials and devices. We collaborate with research groups in academia and industry to complete the chain from material fabrication, device development, structural and properties characterisation and application of the devices.

About us

The Division of Nano and Biophysics (https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/physics-and-astronomy/research/nano-and-biophysics/) is working at the forefront of experimental and theoretical research in the field of electron microscopy and correlation of atomic structure to properties. We combine world-class infrastructure, including access to the MC2 clean room and Chalmers materials analysis laboratory with state-of-the-art electron microscopes. The specific mission of the Eva Olsson Group is to understand fundamental mechanisms that determine the properties of materials and enable the design of materials for tomorrow using advanced and state-of-the-art electron microscopy. We also develop new methods for correlating atomic structure to properties. We have a wide-spread international collaboration network.

From quarks to the cosmos – atoms to devices. At the Department of Physics and Astronomy (https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/physics-and-astronomy/), we explore everything from the smallest scale to the largest, in order to understand, explain and improve our lives.

About the research project

The focus of the project is to develop new and more efficient X-ray detectors. One important aspect is that they are flexible, which is well suited for applications in medicine and diagnostics. The research will be carried out within the framework of a collaboration project with Linköping University and Uppsala University. The project is entitled "Flexible X-ray detectors based on novel high-Z covalent organic frameworks" and is funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree of 120 credits or a Master’s degree of 60 credits* in physics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Course credits from one or more courses that include crystallography, diffraction and the theory of reciprocal space.

*for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• Experience in using electron microscopes.
• Experimental experience in high resolution imaging and diffraction using transmission electron microscopes.
• Experimental experience of using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy in electron microscopes.
• Experience in specimen preparation for transmission electron microscopy.

What you will do

• Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Physics (https://www.chalmers.se/en/research/we-train-new-researchers/graduate-schools/physics/).
• Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing.
• The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours.
• Use and further develop techniques for advanced electron microscopy.

Contract terms

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
• The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years.
• A starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026).
• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working with us (https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/) and our benefits and conditions (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 Gothenburg (https://www.goteborg.com/en/).
• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move to Gothenburg (https://www.movetogothenburg.com/).

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as GENIE (Gender Initiative for Excellence) (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.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here (https://www.chalmers.se/en/research/we-train-new-researchers/about-doctoral-studies/).

Application procedure

The application should be written in English and 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

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.

Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis together with the transcripts.

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 July 31, 2026

For questions, please contact:

Eva Olsson

Professor [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

We look forward to your application!

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