CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG · Göteborg
Assistant/Associate Professor in Quantum Technologies
Chalmers University of Technology strives for academic excellence while addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dyn...
Chalmers University of Technology strives for academic excellence while addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation and applied science. We are now inviting applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience.
At Chalmers, talented researchers are given the opportunity to grow into academic leaders. We aim to become a globally leading university of technology, driven by high-quality research and education, openness and collegiality.
Appointment as Assistant Professor
This is a 5-year full-time tenure-track position, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, whereby the employee has the opportunity to acquire both pedagogical and scientific qualifications. An Assistant Professor is expected to improve her or his ability to formulate and solve scientific problems, to publish scientific articles, and to develop abilities in teaching and supervision, by means of both practical training and independent study. At the end of the five years you will be evaluated for internal recruitment to a permanent position as Associate Professor.
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 potential to build a competitive research program. You also show interest in teaching and educational development.
Experience in attracting or applying for research funding
Ability to build national and international networks
Pedagogical interest and potential
Commitment to sustainable development and academic citizenship
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Chalmers offers Swedish language courses.
We are looking for candidates who are interested in building a research group and attracting external funding and who are interested in research and education. You are open-minded and interested in collaborating both within and outside Chalmers, nationally and internationally. You also have interest in—and experience from—teaching and supervision as well as a post-doctoral or equivalent stay, ideally from an institution other than the one where the PhD was awarded. Teamwork, leadership, organizational and entrepreneurial skills are clear advantages.
You have:
Conducted research at the highest international level, demonstrated by e.g. publications in the leading journals of the field presentations at leading conferences
Demonstrated ability to establish national and international collaborations
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English
For a full description of the qualification requirements for an Assistant professor position at Chalmers, please consult our Appointment regulations, Chapter 3.1.
Appointment as Associate Professor
The appointment as Associate Professor is a permanent faculty position. An Associate Professor is expected to conduct research at highly international standards. An Associate Professor is expected to continuously apply for research funding and to actively contribute to the development of the subject area both nationally and internationally. The employee is expected to supervise doctoral students, to teach at all levels and to participate in courses and programmes development. The Associate Professor is also expected to continuously develop their education skills, to actively develop their contribution in utilization and academic citizenship.
Qualifications
To qualify for the Associate Professor position, you have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and demonstrate independent scientific research of a high international quality and growing production of research.
We are looking for candidates who are open-minded and interested in collaborating both within and outside Chalmers, nationally and internationally. You also have interest in—and experience from—teaching and supervision. You should also demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
You have:
Conducted research at the highest international level, demonstrated by e.g. publications in the leading journals of the field presentations at leading conferences
Demonstrated ability to acquire research funding
Demonstrated ability to establish national and international collaborations.
Supervised doctoral students as main and/or assistant supervisor
Higher Education pedagogical training in accordance with the current SUHF recommendation (preferable)
Excellent teaching proficiency
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English
For a full description of the qualification requirements for an Associate professor position at Chalmers, please consult our Appointment regulations, Chapter 3.2.
Application Procedure
To read more about what we offer and apply, please go to Chalmer's vacancy page.
Only complete applications submitted through the portal will be considered.
Application deadline: August 17th, 2026
Contact
For questions about the position, please contact:
Giovanna Sammarco Tancredi
Email: tancredi@chalmers.se
Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position.
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Quantum Technologies
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9 juni
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17 augusti