Doctoral student in flexible x-ray detectors for medicine and diagnostics

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 362,808 - 434,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits at Chalmers

Support with Swedish courses

Dynamic working environment in Gothenburg

Job summary

Karlstad University in Gothenburg seeks a Doctoral student in flexible x-ray detectors for medicine and diagnostics. The role involves innovative research and collaboration in developing new materials for applications in medicine and quantum technology.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in physics and strong English communication skills. The position offers a competitive starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month and a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree of 120 credits in physics.
• Strong English communication skills required.
• Experience with crystallography and diffraction theory.

Responsibilities

• Take advanced courses within the Graduate school of Physics.
• Develop scientific concepts and communicate results.
• Teaching at the undergraduate level as part of duties.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills in English

Crystallography and diffraction theory

Electron microscopy experience

Education

Master’s degree in physics (120 credits)

4-year Bachelor's degree accepted for foreign students

Tools

Transmission electron microscopes

Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy

Job description

Doctoral student in flexible x-ray detectors for medicine and diagnostics

Our goal is to focus on competence, knowledge and collaboration in order to play an important, demonstrable role in social development.

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. We use state-of-the-art advanced instruments to understand mechanisms determining 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

Division of 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 MC2 clean room and Chalmers materials analysis laboratory with state-of-the-art electron microscopes. The specific mission of 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, 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 (masterexamen) or a Master’s degree of 60 credits (magisterexamen) 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 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.
• Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing.
• The position generally also includes teaching at the undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 % 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 at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidised day care, free schools, healthcare, etc. at Move To Gothenburg.

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