Doctoral students within Nanoscience and Light

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

About us

Chalmers’ researchers in Nanoscience and Light 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 Light.

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. The selected candidates will be offered a PhD position in one of the laboratories specializing in ”Nano + Light” at Chalmers.

These positions are special in the sense that this is not an individual PhD call, but rather a broader selection process aiming at attracting students especially interested in the combination of nanotechnology and light. This, among other things, includes research disciplines like nanophotonics, metasurfaces, quantum and nonlinear optics, super-resolution fluorescence imaging, photoswitches, optomechanics, plasmonics, exciton transport, integrated photonics, etc.

A PhD exam in Nano+Light 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 Light will strengthen your application, but it is not mandatory.

Contract terms and application procedure

To read more, please go to https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=14908&rmlang=UK

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 for references will be requested after the interview.

We welcome your application no later than September 1st, 2026.

For questions, please contact:

Professor Janine Splettstösser

Microtechnology and Nanoscience

Email: mailto:nano@chalmers.se

Professor Timur Shegai

Physics and Astronomy

Email: mailto:nano@chalmers.se

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. ***

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