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PhD Positions in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden

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PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

The PhD positions are fully funded from the start. The starting salary is 34,550 SEK per month (as of May 25, 2025). PhD students are employees and receive full employee benefits. The position is limited to four years, with the possibility to extend to five years with up to 20% teaching.

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Chalmers University of Technology

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Chemistry
Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Photochemistry
Quantum Computing
Nanoscience
Biosensor
Energy Materials
Physics

About this position

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, is offering 15 PhD positions in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. These positions cover a broad range of research topics, including basic research on chemical and physical phenomena at the nanoscale, quantum computing, photochemistry, nanomaterial synthesis, biosensors, energy materials, and more. The university is renowned for its dynamic and inspiring research environment, with a strong emphasis on equality and inclusion.

Three of the positions are Excellence PhD positions, which provide the selected candidates with their own funding and the freedom to choose their research group and project within the Nano Area of Advance at Chalmers. The remaining 12 positions are tied to specific research topics, such as superconducting processors, nanofluidics, graphene-based biosensors, and solar cell materials exploration. Applicants are encouraged to apply to all positions that match their interests.

To qualify, candidates must hold a relevant Master's degree or a 4-year Bachelor's degree from outside Sweden, and demonstrate excellent English communication skills. The selection process is based on academic grades, a two-page reflection letter outlining motivation and research interests, and an interview. The final exam of the applicant's master studies must be after June 1, 2025, and those already enrolled in a PhD program are not eligible. The application deadline is March 8, 2026.

The positions are fully funded, with a starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month and full employee benefits. The standard duration is four years, extendable to five years with teaching duties. Chalmers is committed to gender balance and offers a supportive environment for doctoral students. For more information and to apply, visit the Chalmers vacancies page or contact the listed professors for specific queries.

Funding details

The PhD positions are fully funded from the start. The starting salary is 34,550 SEK per month (as of May 25, 2025). PhD students are employees and receive full employee benefits. The position is limited to four years, with the possibility to extend to five years with up to 20% teaching.

What's required

Applicants must have a Master's degree (120 credits) or a Master’s degree (60 credits) in a relevant field, or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree from outside Sweden. Excellent verbal and written English skills are required. Selection is based on MSc and BSc grades, a two-page reflection letter, and an interview. The final exam of master studies must take place after June 1, 2025. Applicants already accepted in a PhD school are not eligible.

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