Assistant professor in Basic Science- Pushing the boundaries of knowledge in physics, astronomy, nanoscience and microtechnology

Organisation/Company

Chalmers University of Technology

Research Field

Astronomy » Astrophysics
Astronomy » Other
Chemistry » Other
Physics » Quantum mechanics
Physics » Other
Technology » Nanotechnology

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

1 May 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)

Country

Sweden

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The world requires outstanding technical universities to address the multifaceted global challenges that we face today. Chalmers University of Technology is on an ambitious path to expand the frontiers of science and technology to meet those challenges.  

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. Starting date is flexible but preferably not later than the first half of 2027.   

You can find more information about these positions here .

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:

Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Chalmers offers Swedish language courses.

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

Parallel to this recruitment process, Chalmers may propose to nominate you for the Swedish Research Council’s call for strategic recruitment of associate senior lecturers Strategic Recruitment of Associate Senior Lecturers 2 - Swedish Research Council . In such a case, we will contact you with further information about that process.

Contact

For questions about the position and the research environment, please contact:
Email: margareta.wallquist@chalmers.se , per.blom@chalmers.se

For HR-related questions, please contact:
rekr.stodet@chalmers.se

We look forward to your application!

*** 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 in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and still has the same motto today: Avancez – forward.

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/chalmers-university-of-technology/2026/assista…

Research Field

Astronomy

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Astronomy

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Chalmers University of Technology

Country

Sweden

City

Gothenburg

Postal Code

412 58

Street

Maskingränd 2

Geofield

City

Gothenburg

Website

https://www.chalmers.se/en/

Postal Code

412 58

• X (formerly Twitter)
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Whatsapp
• 
  More share options
  • E-mail
  • Pocket
  • Viadeo
  • Gmail
  • Weibo
  • Blogger
  • Qzone
  • YahooMail