Arbetsbeskrivning

We are looking for a postdoc to join our team at the Division of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Become part of our innovative group and contribute to exciting research in organic photodetectors within a collaborative and dynamic environment.  About us  The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering pushes the knowledge of chemistry and chemical engineering forward in a broad field of research and education. We offer an international environment, with scientific areas ranging from fundamental chemistry, health and medical technology, materials science, renewable energy, to chemical engineering processing, material recycling, nuclear chemistry, theory and modelling.  About the research project   The project focuses on the development and synthesis of new π-conjugated organic semiconductors for high-performance organic photodetectors. The work integrates molecular and materials design with organic synthesis, purification, and thin-film characterization, in close collaboration with partners responsible for device fabrication and testing. The overall aim is to establish clear structure–property–performance relationships and thereby enable the development of efficient and stable photodetectors for next-generation sensing and imaging applications. Who we are looking for  The following requirements are mandatory:  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in a relevant field. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made   • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English  • Experience in synthesis and characterizations of organic semiconductors. The following experience will strengthen your application:  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline. • Experience in organic photovoltaic, organic photodetectors What you will do  • You will design, synthesize, and fully characterize new π-conjugated organic semiconductors (small molecules and/or polymers) tailored for organic photodetectors, including thin-film processing and structure–property optimization. In close collaboration with device researchers, you will iteratively improve OPD performance and stability by linking material structure and morphology to key device metrics.   • Supervise master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent  • Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master’s level  Contract terms   The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.  The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.  What we offer  • As a postdoc 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.  If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.  Application procedure  The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.  CV  • A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.  • Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.  Personal letter  • A brief introduction about yourself.  • A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.  • An outline of your future goals and research focus.  Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.   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 2026-03-20  For specific questions, please contact: Ergang Wang, email: [email protected]    *** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***   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 has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.