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At Chalmers, research in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology is carried out in a broad range of activities.  About us  Chalmers' researchers in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology deal with basic research on the unique chemical and physical phenomena that prevail at very small dimensions, and promote the development of technologies that utilise these phenomena.The announced PhD positions can be placed at any of Chalmers' departments working in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. About the research project   We are looking for three highly motivated and skilled graduates interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The selected candidates are awarded with a PhD position, which they can place at any Nano research group at Chalmers and with which they coordinate their specific PhD program. This is the eleventh in a yearly recurring call. These positions are special in the sense that most PhD student positions at Chalmers are announced by a specific research group, funded by a specific research project. However, with an Excellence PhD student position you have your own funding, which of course gives you far more freedom in choosing both research group and research project. A PhD exam in Nano is the perfect start for your career, whether you aim at academic research at the highest level, advancing technology and business ideas in major companies or spinning off your own idea into a start-up company. Who we are looking for The following requirements are mandatory: • To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in natural sciences or engineering. • You will need strong written and verbal communication skills in English  • Personal competences in accordance with the requirements profile including specification (e.g. social skills, meaning that you enjoy collaborating with others)  *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 one of the many subfields of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology will strengthen your application but is not mandatory. What you will do • Take courses at an advanced level within the graduate school of the department you choose • Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing  • The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours Contract terms   If you win, you have to start your PhD position before the end of 2026, at the latest. The position can be placed at any research group connected to the Nano Area of Advance at Chalmers. You find the full list of PIs of these research groups on the Chalmers homepage: Profiles in Nano Research. The research group has to approve the placement. • 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 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025).  • 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, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.  Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.  If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in. Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.   Application procedure  The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.  The selection is based on three criteria: 1. Your MSc and BSc grades 2. A two-page written reflection on your background and your motivation to pursue a PhD as part of the personal letter. Specifically motivate your interest in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology and in pursuing your PhD at Chalmers. This letter may contain a description of your current MSc project and/or future research interests as well as of your personal qualities. 3. Your perfomance at an interview to which we expect to invite the top 6 candidates. The interview is preliminarily planned to take place on April 16th, 2025. To be eligible to apply, the final exam of your master studies needs to take place (or needs to have taken place) AFTER 1st of June 2025. If you are already accepted in a PhD school you are not eligible to apply.   Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.  We welcome your application no later than March 8th 2026 For questions, please contact:   Professor Janine Splettstösser Microtechnology and Nanoscience Email: [email protected]  Professor Christoph Langhammer Physics Email: [email protected] 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 *