Doctoral students within Nanoscience and Light

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Aktiebolag; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 334,800 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Aktiebolag in Göteborg is inviting applications for a PhD position centering on the intersection of nanoscience and light. Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s degree in natural sciences or engineering and have solid communication and collaborative skills.

This role presents a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research with laboratories dedicated to fields like nanophotonics and quantum optics. Applications must be submitted by September 1st, 2026.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Master’s degree (120 or 60 credits) in relevant field.
• Experience in Nanoscience and Light is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in nanoscience and light.
• Collaborate with labs specializing in Nano + Light.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Collaborative skills

Education

Master’s degree in natural sciences or engineering

4-year Bachelor’s degree (for non-Swedish education)

Job description

About Us

At Chalmers, research in the field of nanoscience and light is carried out in a broad range of activities.

About the Research Project

We are looking for (up to five) highly motivated and skilled graduates interested in a combination of nanoscience, nanotechnology, and light. Selected candidates will be offered a PhD position in one of the laboratories specializing in "Nano + Light" at Chalmers. This is a broader selection process aimed at attracting students especially interested in the combination of nanotechnology and light, covering disciplines such as nanophotonics, metasurfaces, quantum and nonlinear optics, super‑resolution fluorescence imaging, photoswitches, optomechanics, plasmonics, exciton transport, integrated photonics, and related fields.

Who We Are Looking For

• Mandatory: Master’s degree (120 credits) or Master’s degree (60 credits) in natural sciences or engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Positive personal competences, including collaborative skills.
• *For students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4‑year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.

Experience in any subfield of Nanoscience and Light will strengthen your application, but is not mandatory.

Contract Terms & Application Procedure

The deadline for applications is September 1st, 2026.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete; incomplete applications or those sent via email will not be considered. Reference contact details will be requested after the interview.

Contact

Professor Janine Splettstösser, Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Email: [e-mail]

Professor Timur Shegai, Physics and Astronomy, Email: [e-mail]

We look forward to your application!