Open call: Visiting Professors at Chalmers University of Technology

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg is seeking internationally distinguished professors for its Visiting Professor Programme 2027–2028. This role aims to enhance the academic environment through research leadership and international collaboration while providing mentorship to early-career researchers.

As a Visiting Professor, you will engage with research initiatives, educational development, and contribute to the academic growth of Chalmers. Applications must include motivation, proposed collaboration areas, and a short CV.

Qualifications

• Outstanding record of scientific achievement.
• Internationally recognized as an academic leader.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and education at Chalmers.
• Mentor early-career researchers.
• Strengthen international networks.

Education

Full professorship or equivalent appointment

Job description

Open call: Visiting Professors at Chalmers University of Technology

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

Chalmers University of Technology invites applications from internationally distinguished professors to join the Academic Excellence Visiting Professor Programme 2027–2028. This highly selective university-wide initiative is designed to attract outstanding professors whose academic excellence, leadership and international networks can contribute to the development of world-leading research and education environments at Chalmers.

About Chalmers and our vision

Chalmers’ long‑term vision is to be “a globally outstanding university of technology, for a better world”, with academic quality at the highest European level and highly effective utilisation of research results in society. We are currently implementing a group strategy and major investments in excellence‑driven research to become a world‑class technical university by 2041, including strengthened base funding and outstanding conditions for research. Our campus and surrounding ecosystem form a dynamic innovation environment where researchers, students and external partners co‑create sustainable solutions for industry and society.

The Academic Excellence Visiting Professor Programme is a strategic component of Chalmers’ internationalisation strategy. The programme aims to strengthen academic excellence by attracting internationally recognised academic leaders who can contribute to the long‑term development of Chalmers’ research, education and international collaborations. Beyond individual academic achievements, the programme seeks to create lasting value through strategic partnerships, scientific leadership, mentorship and the development of strong academic environments.

The Visiting Professor role

As a Visiting Professor, you will contribute to the development of Chalmers’ academic environments through research leadership, international collaboration, mentorship, doctoral education and strategic academic engagement. Activities may include initiating new research collaborations, strengthening international networks, contributing to educational development, mentoring early‑career researchers and supporting the long‑term development of the host environment.

The Academic Excellence Visiting Professor Programme at Chalmers will run during 2027-2028.

The appointment is a part‑time engagement, corresponding to up to 20% of a full‑time position for a maximum of two years. Visiting professors are expected to maintain their affiliation with their home institution throughout the appointment. The level of engagement, duration and duties will be agreed jointly between the visiting professor, the host department and Chalmers. Financial arrangements will be tailored to the specific circumstances of each appointment.

Please note that the position concerns a Visiting Professor and not a regular professorship with permanent employment.

• Hold a full professorship, or an equivalent appointment at the highest academic rank, at a reputable university.
• Be able to contribute to both research and education at Chalmers, including supervision and mentoring of students and early‑career researchers.
• Be prepared to take an active role in collaboration with external partners and in the academic life of the hosting department.

Who we invite

This is an open call aimed at established researchers who have an outstanding record of scientific achievement and are internationally recognised as an academic leader within their field and who wish to spend a period of time in Gothenburg.

Only a limited number of appointments will be made through this highly selective programme. Candidates will be assessed not only on their academic achievements and international standing, but also on their potential to contribute to the development of Chalmers’ academic environments and international position.

Expression of interest/application

If you are interested in exploring a Visiting Professor appointment at Chalmers, please submit an expression of interest including:

• your motivation for applying for the visiting professorship;
• your proposed area(s) of collaboration;
• the part(s) of Chalmers' research, education, innovation, or other activities to which you would like to contribute; and
• your preferred timing and duration of the visit
• a short CV with selected key publications and major grants or honours
• a statement (1–2 pages) describing how you envision contributing to Chalmers’ development and its long‑term vision.

Expressions of interest will be matched with relevant departments and strategic initiatives after the application deadline. Candidates with the right match will then be invited for a first digital interview.

Working at Chalmers

Chalmers provides a dynamic and inspiring environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg, combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to sustainability, equality, and collaboration.

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.

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Open call: Visiting Professors at Chalmers University of Technology

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