Assistant professor - physics, astronomy, nanoscience and microtechnology
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2026-03-27
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As part of this ambition, Chalmers seeks curious, creative and highly promising individuals to join us as tenure-track Assistant Professors. We are looking for candidates with the potential to establish internationally recognised research programs and who seek scientific freedom to pursue ambitious research agendas.
The position is a five-year tenure-track appointment with a competitive start-up package including funding for personnel, equipment, and operational costs. You will also get relocation support, mentoring, and leadership training to support your development as an independent research leader and educator. Through Chalmers' Basic Science initiative, you will have opportunities to build collaborations and networks both within the university and with leading industrial and societal partners.
You are invited to apply and share your research vision and plans to achieve your goals. At Chalmers, we value an inclusive and respectful academic culture and welcome applications from individuals of all genders, backgrounds, and identities.
The applications will be reviewed during May - August, and interviews are planned for mid-September to mid-October 2026.
Pushing the boundaries of knowledge in physics, astronomy, nanoscience and microtechnology
Basic Science is the groundwork of research and provides the foundation for progress in many fields. It addresses nature's most fundamental questions and is driven by curiosity and the urge to understand the underlying principles, laws, and forces that govern the world around us.
Chalmers will recruit one assistant professor in Basic Science related to physics, astronomy, nanoscience or microtechnology. The successful candidate is expected to establish and lead an internationally competitive research program and to contribute to high-quality education at undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels.
Research and education in Basic Science at Chalmers address questions in physics and astronomy, as well as in nanoscience and microtechnology, including areas such as astrophysical observations, quantum science, photonics, and materials and phenomena at the nanoscale.
Within and across these fields, we develop new theoretical, experimental, and technological approaches to tackle the most important scientific frontiers and push the boundaries of knowledge. Supported by this vision, our ambition is to perform world-leading research aiming at ground-breaking discoveries.
Conducting research at Chalmers provides great opportunities for cross-disciplinary, national and international collaboration, as well as close links with the University of Gothenburg within an excellent research environment. Researchers also benefit from access to advanced research infrastructures, including the Myfab cleanroom facilities for advanced nanofabrication, the Chalmers Materials Analysis Laboratory (CMAL) for state-of-the-art materials characterization, and Onsala Space Observatory, a national research infrastructure for radio astronomy and space geodesy. Advanced computational resources are available through Chalmers e-Commons and national infrastructure such as NAISS. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a strong and growing research environment and to shape future developments in Basic Science through cutting-edge research and collaboration.
Your responsibilities
Your main responsibility is to conduct high-quality research, establish an independent research program, and contribute to teaching within your field.
Key duties include:
• Conducting research resulting in publications in international journals and conferences.
• Supervising doctoral and Master's students, including the doctoral student funded through this position.
• Applying for external research funding and building national and international collaborations.
• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels (typically 20-30% of full time), with opportunities to develop new courses and contributing to Chalmers' goals for sustainability, utilization, and academic citizenship.
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 show strong potential to build an internationally competitive research program.
We also expect you to have:
• 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
• Experience in publishing in leading international journals or conferences is considered a strong merit.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
You should demonstrate the potential to achieve international recognition, attract competitive research funding, and contribute to the long-term development of Chalmers' research environment
Employment and career path
This is a five-year full-time tenure-track position, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. You will strengthen your research and teaching qualifications through practice and professional development, including pedagogical training. At the end of the five-year period, you will be evaluated for promotion to Associate Professor based on internationally recognised criteria in research, teaching and academic leadership including external expert evaluation.
Application
To read more and apply, please go to Chalmers' vacancy page.
https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=14710&rmlang=UKOnly complete applications submitted through the portal will be considered.
A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.
Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Contact
For questions about the position and the research environment, please contact:
Email:
margareta.wallquist@chalmers.se,
per.blom@chalmers.seFor HR-related questions, please contact:
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