28 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden

The postdoc position is focused on experimental work in advancing low-noise InGaAs HEMTs for cryogenic applications 1-100 GHz. Depending on the background of the applicant, the research can be focused on device physics and engineering or the full HEMT LNA.  We have international collaborations with US and South Korea and participates in the EU Chips JU project Move2THz for exploring InP HEMTs on silicon bulk.

We are looking for a postdoc to work in the field of geometric hydrodynamics, particularly incompressible fluid equations  in geophysical fluid dynamics (GFD). The research is both analytical and numerical: the central tool is Zeitlin’s spatial discretization enabled via quantization theory. Depending on the candidate’s interest, the direction can be more theoretical (e.g., theorems related to hydrodynamics and Zeitlin’s model) or more numerical (e.g., derivations, simulations, and numerical analysis of GFD models via Zeitlin’s discretization) or more programming-oriented (e.g., efficient implementation of GPU algorithms for Zeitlin-based numerical methods).

Magnetic levitation of superconducting microparticles is a platform that greatly decouples the center-of-mass motion of a levitated mechanical resonator from its environment. This platform will enable ultra-sensitive force and acceleration sensors, as well as quantum experiments with macroscopic objects of 10^13 atomic mass units. The goal of the project is to generate quantum states in the center-of-mass motion of levitated microparticles. We will make this possible by merging magnetic levitation of superconducting microparticles with superconducting quantum circuits. Coupling these two platforms will allow us to reach quantum control over the motion of the levitated particles.

The postdoctoral project will be focused on identifying methods to control energetic electron dynamics in tokamaks, including the effect of magnetic perturbations, material injection and instabilities.

The postdoctoral project will be focused on the design of optimized generation schemes for tailor-made electron beam and radiation sources in laser-produced plasmas.

The Division of Subatomic, High-Energy and Plasma Physics performs research on theoretical and experimental subatomic physics, mathematical and high-energy physics, plasma and fusion physics, as well as nuclear physics. This diversity of research topics allows us to connect fundamental questions about the particles and forces governing our Universe to energy-related research. The methods of our investigations are also diverse and complementary, and range from theory and computer simulations to experiments in subatomic physics. 

The EU is currently in the process of a transition to zero emissions trucks. The development of MegaWatt Charging Stations is a pivotal advancement for electric long-haul trucking, The ambition and objective of the MACBETH- MULTIPOINT MEGAWATT CHARGING FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC TRUCK HUBS- project is to push MCS as a game-changing solution to electrify long-haul freight, through developing and showcasing multipoint MCS hubs combined with tools facilitating the scale-up.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the Chalmers University of Technology as part of the newly funded POTENT project (Ports as Energy Transition Hubs). This project aims to revolutionize European maritime ports by leveraging them as dynamic energy hubs. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will conduct advanced research on grid impact studies for zero-emission refueling and assess infrastructure needs for hydrogen and e-fuel supply chains. You will also analyze the interdependence of energy systems to enhance resilience in maritime terminals. Additionally, the role can include a teaching component up to 20%, providing opportunities for academic development.

Maritime ports are critical assets with untapped potential to contribute to Europe’s clean energy transition and independence. Due to the role of ports in countries and worldwide economies, these can set forward important economic drivers for regional development and social cohesion. While changing the emissions produced inside the port and ships are certainly needed, ports can also act as catalysts for energy generation and distribution for the rest of the community, becoming a positive agent in decarbonization across Europe. POTENT aims to provide practical solutions for ports and related stakeholders to transition towards clean energy. Thus, the project will develop scalable model solutions that can be applied to various port ecosystem. The focus on cooperation for knowledge generation (through the Living Labs Networks) will facilitate the scaling up of successful solutions across Europe. Also, the development of new business models within port ecosystems will contribute to the feasibility of the proposed solutions. 

Are you looking for a prime opportunity to gain experience at the forefront of nuclear research in an open and inclusive academic environment? Then, one of our positions as a postdoctoral researcher in experimental subatomic physics might be a good fit for you!

This position is a joint appointment between the Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences and the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. The Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences is highly diverse, with close links to the automotive, aerospace and maritime industry in Gothenburg. Among a range of fundamental and applied research in these areas, we have a strong focus on sustainable aviation. You will be joining an emerging research group, led by Dr. Arion Pons in the Division of Fluid Dynamics, and will have the opportunity to contribute to a pioneering new focus on uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) within the Department. The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is the largest department of 13 at Chalmers, with approximately 320 employees in four research divisions. We tackle global challenges in the areas of health, energy, sustainability and transport by developing new knowledge and enabling technologies in the areas of nano- and materials science and chemical production methods. You will be joining a well-established research group, led by Dr. Anders Palmqvist in the Division of Applied Chemistry, with significant experience in the development of new materials for energy and environmental applications, with a focus on fuel cells and electrical storage.

This research venture, lead by prof. Bo Albinsson, is directed towards increasing the efficiency of solar energy devices by exploiting new classes of dye-system for transforming the solar light spectrum to better fit the solar energy materials. In this project we will combine singlet fission materials with supramolecular cage compounds with the aim of driving demanding 2-electron transfer reactions using single photons. The development of the supramolecular cages will be done in collaboration with Angela Gromet´s research group at Chalmers university of technology. The aim of the project is to turn the research ideas about these physical phenomena into successful practice in solar energy technologies.

The division of chemistry and biochemistry has around 60 employees, including doctoral students and postdoctoral research fellows. Research at the division covers physical chemistry including ultrafast optical spectroscopy, biophysical chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry.

This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science.
Read more: https://wise-materials.org

All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Graduate School, https://wise-materials.org/research/graduate-school, an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.

The positions are in the brand-new Quantum Photonics Laboratory (QPL). We are scientists, applied physicists, and engineers. We explore the flow of and interactions between light, sound, and microwaves.

There is no reliable path to a sustainable growth in society’s capability to compute and connect. A key issue is the excessive energy loss caused by communication. In classical datacenters and computers, this energy loss leads to heating and greenhouse gas emissions. In emerging quantum processors, the energy loss prevents scaling up small quantum devices into more powerful systems. We are developing new hardware to address this. Read more on our webpage and in this popular science article.

This project is part of the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), a 12-year, billion-SEK initiative with the purpose of advancing Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology, and to build a Swedish quantum computer. We are members of the Quantum Technology division in the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2). We work with the experimentalists in the Photonics division and the theorists at the Applied Quantum Physics division. Our department hosts the state-of-the-art MC2 Nanofabrication Laboratory cleanroom, the largest such facility in Northern Europe. We have cutting-edge cryogenic, microwave and optical measurement capabilities.

The primary objective of this project is to develop a novel process for producing plutonium-bearing UO₂ SIMFuel pellets. This process will focus on controlling the metal content, metal distribution, and microstructure of the pellets to better simulate real-world conditions.

Spent nuclear fuel contains a complex mixture of chemical elements and microstructural characteristics. To study the impact of individual elements on fuel behavior, simplified fuel analogs, known as SIMFuels, are often employed. These analogs allow for detailed research without the significant challenges posed by handling real irradiated fuel.

In this project, homogeneous U-Pu oxide fuel will be fabricated and thoroughly characterized. The aim is to produce nanometric (U,Pu)O₂ solid solution particles, which will be sintered into pellets with an ultra-fine grain size to mimic high burn-up structure zones found in spent nuclear fuel. This work will contribute to advancing the understanding of microstructural features in spent fuel, which have yet to be accurately reproduced in simulated systems.

This position is funded by the Swedish Radiation Protection Authority and will be carried out within the Nuclear Chemistry Group at the Division of Energy and Materials, Chalmers University of Technology.

The vast range of chemical compositions offered by high entropy alloys have opened new possibilities for fundamental studies to increase our understanding of phase stability and selection in metallic systems. One intriguing phenomenon is the pressure-induced polymorphism observed in face-centered cubic high entropy alloys. It has been observed in several alloys, but the fundamental mechanisms is still unknown. Your task will be to address this knowledge gap for a specific alloy system – CoCrFeMnNi – through high-pressure synchrotron experiments.

 

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Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral fellow in machine learning for medical image analysis

Deadline : 12 October, 2024

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We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc to join our research group at Chalmers. You will be part of our organic electronics team and focus on electrochemical doping as well as wearable electronics. The goal of your project will be to study how the mechanical properties of conjugated polymers change during electrochemical oxidation/reduction cycles, and then design devices for wearable electronics that harness the observed changes in, e.g., stiffness or stretchability. You will work closely with several PhD students and Postdocs in our group, as well as with several external collaborators, and together study the mechanical, electrical and electrochemical properties of different types of conjugated polymers. The following recent review provides an overview of the research topics that the position will address: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2024/cs/d3cs00833a

An optical frequency comb is a laser source with evenly spaced, narrow frequency lines that maintain phase coherence across the spectrum. Microresonator frequency combs (microcombs) offer a chip-scale alternative to femtosecond mode-locked lasers, with advantages in frequency synthesis and metrology, from advanced communications to radio-frequency photonics.

Our group has demonstrated high-efficiency microcombs based on silicon nitride, with applications in coherent optical communications and nonlinear physics. We seek a postdoctoral fellow to explore new research avenues, including integration with active devices like microtransfer printing and hybrid techniques.

The Photonics Laboratory at the Microtechnology and Nanoscience Department (MC2) is a dynamic, international group of about 30 members. We conduct both fundamental and applied research in optoelectronics, nanophotonics, and fiber optic systems. Our state-of-the-art laboratory and in-house cleanroom facilities enable us to develop cutting-edge photonic devices.

The project is positioned at the intersection of history of technology and energy history. The person employed will be working closely with an international research project funded NORDFORSK that aims to analyse how people and communities have lived with, through and shaped energy transitions throughout history. Applicants are invited to propose their own research project within this framework focusing on large energy infrastuctures, such as oil refineries, district heating, energy buildings and infrastructure afterlives. The Postdoctoral project will benefit from synergies with the division’s new research program on infrastructures in the modern and contemporary world.

While current magnetic refrigerators utilize rare earth element (REE) Gd or Gd-based compounds, which are highly critical and expensive, our project aims to develop robust alternatives using compositionally complex alloys. We’re looking for a postdoc with proven experience in magnetocaloric materials, and ideally, some familiarity with machine learning and/or additive manufacturing, to drive these innovations forward.

The role primarily involves developing control and orchestration methods for confluent networking. In summary, the main goals are to improve capacity, energy efficiency, and latency by implementing advanced control of new physical layer solutions as part of the ECO-eNET project. This will involve efficient provisioning using both existing and new controllers for wired, wireless, and computing systems, as well as an AI-enabled orchestration layer. AI-driven service and network orchestration will use network sensing technology to gather environmental data, support applications, and optimize networks. The applicant will also be able to interact with our national and international network of collaborators from academia and industry.

The specific goals of this research project are to develop novel labels/probes and nature-mimicking molecules for DNA/RNA systems, new improved techniques for biochemical and biological investigations and use these labels/probes, nature-mimicking molecules and techniques to study and enhance the function and delivery process of next generation drugs. Now the Wilhelmsson (Chemistry) and Höök (Physics) research groups, in collaboration with the research group of Margaret Holme (Life Sciences) and as part of FoRmulaEx, invites applications for up to two 2-year PostDoc positions in the field of biophysical chemistry and biophysics with an emphasis on enhancing the functional lipid nanoparticle(LNP)-assisted cellular uptake of RNA therapeutics.

In the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, MC2, state-of-the art research in various fields such as micro-electronics, photonics, microwave techniques and quantum technology are being conducted. The department features a 1500 square meter clean room with all equipment needed for micro- and nanofabrication as well as many labs for characterization.

The Quantum Technology, QT, division is an experimental group working with developing several aspects of quantum technology. The division focuses on superconducting quantum phenomena and routinely fabricates high-quality qubits and novel qubit architectures. An important research topic is the scaling of quantum processor units, QPUs, to more qubits. In the context of this research, packaging of the quantum processors is becoming increasingly demanding and research on the packaging is also being conducted in QT.

This position is supported by the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), which receives funding from Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation. WACQT is a 12-year, billion-SEK initiative with the purpose of advancing Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology, and to build a Swedish quantum computer. WACQT is committed to promoting career development, diversity, and gender equality through networking and supporting activities.

This position is supported by the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation. You will study 2D structures using advanced electron microscopy including imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy. The microscopy provides site specific information with high spatial resolution and high precision that is crucial for the understanding of how to control the materials properties. Using our unique in situ capabilities you will directly correlate electrical, mechanical and optical properties to the detailed material structure.

The project will be carried out in close collaboration with partners that fabricate and characterise the properties of materials and devices, develop the theory for the mechanisms determining the properties and define the targeted performance of the devices.

The push for open science means that scientific knowledge is increasingly disseminated both inside and outside academia: future scientists need the right tools to communicate with a broad and diverse audience. This requires advanced writing expertise and rhetorical flexibility, well beyond writing for academic purposes. Unfortunately, writing education at the graduate and post-graduate level seldom addresses this need: writing research has not investigated how to promote transfer of writing skills and the development of rhetorical flexibility in the training of future researchers.

For this postdoctoral position, we seek applicants who are interested in addressing this gap. We invite project proposals which use or develop established theories in writing research and educational sciences, and adopt an empirical focus with a rich methodological approach in the investigation of pedagogical practices and task development in writing.
Possible interesting areas of research include but are not limited to (1) research on genre pedagogy in academic settings with a focus on learning dynamics and/or teacher perspectives (2) research on writing transfer (3) research on pedagogical writing-task development, including multimodality, use of LLM/AI, and/or multilingual approaches, 4) research on science communication pedagogy. To address the proposed research questions, we welcome qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches, as long as the proposed approach is well described and justified, and demonstrates a focus on data richness.

An ongoing international collaboration and a pilot project on multi-genre pedagogy will provide the interested applicants with a strong and reliable support basis, but applicants will be able to develop their postdoctoral work according to their interests and skills, and are therefore encouraged to present creative projects.