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32 PhD Degree-Fully Funded at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden

Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden invites online Application for number of  Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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(01) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student position in modeling polarons in emerging energy materials

This project investigates how polarons, formed by interactions between charges and the lattice, influence the efficiency of materials used in solar-energy devices. Using state-of-the-art electronic-structure calculations and machine learning methods, you will model these effects and contribute to the design of improved semiconductors for solar cells and solar-to-fuel conversion.

Deadline : 31.03.2026 

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(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in nanofluidics with integrated nanophotonic functionalities

In this project, as its main goal, we will merge two paradigms – nanofluidics and nanophotonics – to confine both matter and light in unified tailored nanoarchitectures fabricated into nanofluidic systems that enable direct access to the interior of, for example, optical cavities in a flow-through manner, and that via their fascinating light scattering properties can make individual molecules directly visible. The similar length scales of optical and geometrical confinement combined in these devices will revolutionize both the active control and the nanoscale in situ characterization of photochemical and catalytic processes.

To achieve this ambitious goal, we will build on the project team’s recent achievements in single particle catalysis and single molecule microscopy (Langhammer group: Nat Methods 2022, 19 (6), 751-758; Nat Commun 2019, 10, 4426; ACS Nano 2023, 17, 21030-21043); optical microcavities (Shegai group: Nature 2021, 597, 214-219; Nat Phys 2023, 19, 271-278 ), and modulation of photochemical behavior under confinement (Grommet group: J Am Chem Soc 2020, 142, 14557-14565; Acc Chem Res 2020, 53, 2600-2610).

Deadline : March 22nd, 2026.   

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(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student position in modeling polarons in emerging energy materials

This project investigates how polarons, formed by interactions between charges and the lattice, influence the efficiency of materials used in solar-energy devices. Using state-of-the-art electronic-structure calculations and machine learning methods, you will model these effects and contribute to the design of improved semiconductors for solar cells and solar-to-fuel conversion.

Deadline :31.03.2026 

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(04) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in nanofluidics with integrated nanophotonic functionalities

In this project, as its main goal, we will merge two paradigms – nanofluidics and nanophotonics – to confine both matter and light in unified tailored nanoarchitectures fabricated into nanofluidic systems that enable direct access to the interior of, for example, optical cavities in a flow-through manner, and that via their fascinating light scattering properties can make individual molecules directly visible. The similar length scales of optical and geometrical confinement combined in these devices will revolutionize both the active control and the nanoscale in situ characterization of photochemical and catalytic processes.

To achieve this ambitious goal, we will build on the project team’s recent achievements in single particle catalysis and single molecule microscopy (Langhammer group: Nat Methods 2022, 19 (6), 751-758; Nat Commun 2019, 10, 4426; ACS Nano 2023, 17, 21030-21043); optical microcavities (Shegai group: Nature 2021, 597, 214-219; Nat Phys 2023, 19, 271-278 ), and modulation of photochemical behavior under confinement (Grommet group: J Am Chem Soc 2020, 142, 14557-14565; Acc Chem Res 2020, 53, 2600-2610).

Deadline : March 22nd, 2026.   

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(05) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in Optimal control of a superconducting bosonic processor

Circuit quantum electrodynamics offers powerful ways to process quantum information using superconducting resonators and bosonic modes. To make these systems perform reliably, their quantum dynamics must be modeled carefully and their control pulses must be optimized. You will develop such models and optimization techniques, focusing on how bosonic quantum operations behave under realistic noise. Although the work is theoretical, it is carried out in close collaboration with ongoing experiments, and involves both analytical methods and numerical simulations.

Deadline : March 10th 2026

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(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in coupling cold atoms to photonic integrated circuits

Alkaline earth atoms are used in the best atomic sensors and show promise as a platform for quantum computing and simulation. Meanwhile, nanophotonics enable exquisite control over the propagation of light, giving unique possibilities for coupling cold atoms to light. In this project, you will build a new experimental platform to trap thousands of cold Strontium atoms near nanophotonic waveguides. We will then use this platform to explore protocols for quantum metrology, simulation and computing. As a Doctoral student you will be part of a research group with expertise in atomic physics, photonics and nanofabrication and the project will involve a broad range of techniques, including laser cooling and trapping, spectroscopy, ultra-high-vacuum technology, photonic design, and nanofabrication.

Deadline : 2026-03-08

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(07) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in Accelerated solar cell materials exploration

In this project, you will co-develop more stable perovskite solar cells and effective automated approaches for increasingly autonomous materials experiments (for further information, please check here).

This project provides you an excellent starting point for an academic career that could focus on sustainable materials development (for solar cells but also, e.g., batteries or electronics) or accelerated / autonomous experiments. Sustainable energy and accelerated laboratories are also trending technologies in industry and start up scene alike. The framing of the project can be tuned according to your interests.

Deadline : March 8, 2026.

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(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in computational modelling of zinc-metal batteries

Rechargeable aqueous zinc-metal batteries offer a promising route toward affordable, safe, and sustainable energy storage based on abundant and recyclable materials, aligned with European value chains. However, large-scale deployment is hindered by parasitic interfacial reactions at the zinc–electrolyte interface, including dendrite formation, corrosion, and by-product generation. Unlike Li-ion batteries, the targeted zinc batteries operate in aqueous, pH-dependent environments. A mechanistic, atomic-scale understanding of interfacial chemistry is essential for achieving durable and recyclable zinc-metal batteries.

You will join the Stenlid lab at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The lab tackles fundamental questions in surface- and electrochemistry aiming to design materials for (electro)catalytic and energy storage applications supporting a sustainable society. The project is a partnership with the Maibach group at the Chalmers Division of Materials Physics, contributing advanced materials characterization, electrochemical analysis, and testing of the battery cells.

As a member of the Stenlid lab, you will be exposed to a broad range of computational methodologies, ranging from atomistic and electronic-structure–based materials modeling and characterization, via machine-learning and high-throughput methods, to ab initio calculation of electrochemical reaction kinetics. The position is funded by the Swedish Energy Agency’s research program “Sustainable Battery Value Chain” and includes multidisciplinary collaborations where research visits to national and international research groups are encouraged.

Deadline : 8th March, 2026

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(09) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in nanomaterial synthesis for breath sensors

The project aims to develop nanostructured chemoresistive sensors for non-invasive health monitoring through breath analysis. By investigating material–biomarker interactions at the nanoscale, we target breakthroughs in sensitivity and selectivity for disease-related biomarkers. The work integrates catalysis, surface chemistry, materials design, and sensor engineering, and continues all the way to device fabrication and validation in real human breath. This highly interdisciplinary setting offers the opportunity to connect fundamental chemistry with real clinical impact.

Deadline : March 8th, 2026.

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(10) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in characterization of large-scale quantum computers

Our ambitious goal at Chalmers is to build a quantum computer with 100 superconducting qubits and to apply it to real computational problems that cannot be efficiently solved on a conventional computer. To achieve this goal, our theory team is developing methods to model, design, and characterize large-scale quantum devices. In this research project, the focus will be on characterization, but with strong connections to modelling and design. At the scale of 100 qubits, complete characterization of a quantum computer becomes infeasible, so one must be clever about what information to extract and how to do it. The aims of the research project are therefore (i) to develop methods for approximate, selective, and/or partial tomography of quantum states and processes on large quantum computers and (ii) to develop strategies for inferring model parameters, e.g., coupling strengths and noise levels, from measurement data from these devices.

Deadline : 8 March 2026. 

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(11) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Excellence Doctoral students in Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies

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.

Deadline : March 8th 2026

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(12) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in photochemical reactivity under confinement

In this project, you will explore the differences in how photochemical reactions proceed in solution, under spatial confinement within nanoscale boxes, and under optical confinement within optically resonant microcavities. This project will be conducted in collaboration with the groups of Prof. Timur Shegai and Prof. Christoph Langhammer from the Department of Physics at Chalmers. As such, you will gain skills and experience in fields spanning synthetic organic chemistry, photochemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and nanoscience, as well as learn how to effectively communicate across disciplinary boundaries.

Deadline : 8th March 2026

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(13) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in Network Security

The PhD position is centered on the investigation of network security challenges in blockchain/Web3 environments. Web3 represents a shift toward decentralized applications supported by blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. This project will explore techniques to secure these systems against novel network-level attacks. Key research objectives include the development of secure communication protocols, the analysis of vulnerabilities in peer-to-peer and consensus mechanisms, and the design of scalable defense strategies that preserve privacy and security guarantees. The candidate will work at the intersection of distributed systems, networking, and security, contributing both theoretical insights and practical tools to enhance the resilience of decentralized infrastructures. Other research interests in network security are also considered.

Deadline : February 28th 2026

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(14) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in computational mathematics

We will recruit a Doctoral student in mathematics to work with Annika Lang on a project on time-evolving stochastic manifolds funded by the European Research Council (ERC Consolidator Grant). We are looking for a strong candidate to work in a team on the interdisciplinary StochMan project that integrates elements of stochastic analysis, geometry, partial differential equations, and computational mathematics. An important aspect of the ongoing research is solving stochastic partial differential equations on surfaces, e.g., with surface finite element methods.

Deadline : February 23, 2026   

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(15) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in Geometric Hydrodynamics

This project is within geometric hydrodynamics, which is an ever-evolving field of mathematics that uses modern differential geometry and computational mathematics for a better understanding of partial differential equations describing fluid-like phenomena in nature, such as atmospheric or oceanic flows, or the motion of charged fluids such as plasmas. A brief account of the history of geometric mechanics is given in these slides: https://klasmodin.github.io/assets/pdf/modin-geometric-mechanics-lund-2023.pdf

Deadline : February 23, 2026   

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(16) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in discrete optimization and computational complexity

The project is in the field of optimization, and in particular the project focuses on the design of approximation algorithms for multi-dimensional packing and scheduling problems. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the theoretical foundations of discrete optimization and explore applications in combinatorial problem-solving.

Deadline : February 23, 2026  

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(17) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in Cancer Bioinformatics

In the CODEc group, we conduct interdisciplinary research into cancer genomics and evolution. We develop novel mathematical and bioinformatic methods to uncover the key factors behind cancer evolution from next generation sequencing data. In this project, you will work on how the genetics of cancer influence its detection by the immune system. You will combine a mechanistic model and bioinformatic analysis of public datasets to derive a score for quantifying cancer immunogenicity.

Deadline : February 23, 2026   

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(18) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in AI 3D city modelling

City digital twins require more than visually plausible models: they require analysis‑ready geometry for simulation and decision support. This PhD project develops methods to generate LOD3 urban surface meshes from heterogeneous geospatial data such as LiDAR point clouds, aerial orthophotos, street‑level imagery, and map/cadastral information. A central requirement is topological correctness—watertight, manifold meshes without self‑intersections and with consistent connectivity—together with quantifiable accuracy and scalability to city‑wide deployment.

The research combines machine learning with geometry processing and mathematical analysis. You will develop learning‑based models (e.g., sparse 3D CNNs and related architectures) for multi‑modal interpretation and reconstruction, and design topology‑aware meshing and refinement algorithms that support hierarchical levels of detail. The theoretical component includes convergence and error bounds for refinement, conditions for topological validity, robustness to noisy measurements, and stability/generalization guarantees for learning‑based mesh generation.

Software will be developed with research‑grade engineering practices and released as open‑source components in the DTCC Platform, enabling direct use in applications such as wind comfort (CFD), urban heat and solar studies, flood and noise simulations, infrastructure management, and AR/VR visualization.

Deadline : February 23, 2026   

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(19) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in number theory or harmonic analysis

Many open questions in number theory, such as the Manin-Peyre conjecture, concern Diophantine equations. Even certain questions in harmonic analysis and PDE can be understood as Diophantine problems.

This project will use analytic techniques to study problems concerning polynomials in (algebraic or rational) integers. An extension or alternative is to use these Diophantine techniques to tackle problems in harmonic analysis or PDE, especially spectral multiplier estimates on compact manifolds and nilmanifolds.

The doctoral student could establish existence of solutions using modern forms of the Birch-Davenport circle method, or prove upper bounds using the sieve or determinant methods. Systems of equations with differing degrees, and cubic equations in three integer variables, are current frontiers in this area.

As a Doctoral student you will be part of an international research environment while you expand your knowledge of the field and write your thesis. This gives opportunities for many inspiring conversations, a lot of autonomous work and some travel. You are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in written form. In addition, the position will normally include 20% departmental work, mostly teaching duties

Deadline : 23 February 2026   

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(20) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in mathematics

As a Doctoral student you will be part of an international research environment while you expand your knowledge of the field and write your thesis. This gives opportunities for many inspiring conversations, a lot of autonomous work and some travel. You are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in written form. In addition, the position will normally include 20% departmental work, mostly teaching duties

Deadline : 23 February 2026   

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(21) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in Mathematics

The research project can be in any research area represented at the division of Analysis and probability, including functional and harmonic analysis, partial differential equations, mathematical physics and probability theory. Candidates may suggest specific research topics or potential supervisors in their application letter.

Deadline : 23 February 2026 

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(22) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in Mathematical General Relativity

In this Doctoral project, you will study the mathematics of general relativity. This includes investigations of quasi-linear PDE systems in strongly curved geometries. Of particular interest are problems related to black holes, their stability, uniqueness, decay of fields around them, details about their geometry etc. This is a highly active field with research groups around the world.

In this project, you will learn to combine modern analysis techniques like Morawetz estimates with Penrose’s Nobel prize winning geometrical insights and formalisms, intricate symmetry operators, spinor techniques and powerful computer algebra tools to efficiently study these problems. A particularly useful technique is to study how different kinds of symmetries can characterize a spacetime and give a manifestly coordinate independent way to measure metric perturbations. The symmetries also yield powerful analysis tools. The nature of the tools also allows broad applicability to other PDE problems.

Deadline : 23 February 2026 

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(23) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in passive radar for Earth Observation

We are looking for a Doctoral student to participate in the development of passive radar capabilities in future 6G networks. These communication systems will integrate terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks where communication signals are linked via satellites. A portion of the communication signal is reflected from the Earth’s surface and can be received and used for passive radar observations. This position is a unique opportunity to work at the crossroads of radar, signal processing, communication and Earth observation with a multidisciplinary team of international experts.

Deadline : 16th of February 2026  

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(24) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in graph theory

As a PhD student, you acquire the skills and knowledge to conduct independent research, culminating in writing a scientific dissertation contributing to the development of knowledge in the subject area. More specifically, you will read, review, and write research papers; give presentations; take courses that complement your background; and perform research appropriate for the topic of the project you are appointed to under the guidance of the supervision team.

This position offers a great opportunity to develop your scientific and technical skills within a team of leading researchers in structural and algorithmic graph theory. The project focuses on exploring the tractability and intractability of graph problems in both the classical and parameterized settings. The goal is to develop general tools that can provide efficient algorithms for a wide range of graph problems.

Deadline : February 1, 2026. 

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(25) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in graphene-based biosensors

BUG-ID is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network (DN), funded by the European Commission, Horizon Europe Program. 

The World Health Organization has emphasized the importance of early and accurate diagnosis of bacterial infections. To address this challenge, seven European universities, one research institute, one hospital and six private companies have combined efforts in this consortium. Our consortium will train 15 doctoral candidates with skills in interdisciplinary research, spanning from nanotechnology and materials science to molecular microbiology, biochemistry, infection medicine to AI-based data analysis. This project is about developing graphene biosensors with high-sensitivity and selectivity. 

Deadline :  1 February 2026  .

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(26) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in automation of in-plant logistics

The research project in which the doctroral student will be working focuses on data-driven, automated in-plant logistics utilising AGVs/AMRs (Automated Guided Vehicles/Autonomous Mobile Robots). Specifically, the project will develop knowledge to support planning, implementation, operational management, and adaptations of AGV/AMR systems. The research focuses on the application of AGV-/AMR-systems from a logistics perspective.

The project involves close cooperation with several companies – both manufacturing companies, looking to develop their in-plant logistics processes, and providers of enabling technology, e.g. sensors and AI for data capture and analysis, respectively.

Deadline : February 1st, 2026

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(27) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in geometric methods for communications and signal processing

In this project, we will revisit the classical sphere-packing problem and apply it to improve modern systems for digital communication and signal processing. You will work together with your supervisor and colleagues to design new sphere packings, for example lattices, develop theory and algorithms for their practical use, and study complexity and performance trade-offs in relevant applications. The project is led by Professor Erik Agrell (IEEE Fellow), whose contributions to this research field are internationally recognized, and funding is provided by a prestigious grant from the Swedish Research Council.

Deadline : Jan. 31, 2026

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(28) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Industrial PhD position for Digital Twin-assisted Dynamic Spectrum Sharing

Ericsson Research develops and evaluates new concepts and standards for future mobile communications. This project explores using a Radio Digital Twin (RDT) to improve spectrum sensing and enable dynamic spectrum sharing for 6G and future networks. The RDT will model radio propagation and spectrum usage in a given area by combining integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) data from infrastructure and devices.

The goal is to develop methods that efficiently share spectrum while protecting incumbents such as satellites, LEO constellations, fixed links, automotive radar, and Earth observation stations, using techniques from signal processing, communications theory, optimization, and AI. You will join the Wireless Systems team at Chalmers, supervised academically and industrially. As an iPhD candidate you will typically spend around three years on independent research and approximately one year completing doctoral coursework, with teaching duties limited to about 10% of your time. Research outcomes are expected to be published in peer-reviewed venues, and successful completion of the doctoral degree leads to continuation as a researcher at Ericsson Research.

Deadline : Open until filled

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(29) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Postdoc in Model-based Systems Engineering Design

The position addresses a central research challenge in which design of whole-jet engine systems depend on the characteristics of subsystem materials and manufacturing technologies.

The core scientific challenge is to develop MBSE approaches that can represent and exploit both the opportunities and constraints introduced by advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, with particular emphasis on additive manufacturing. While these technologies enable new design freedoms—such as increased functional integration, improved thermal management, and reduced part count—they also introduce constraints related to material characteristics, process-induced variability, residual stresses, surface integrity, inspection and qualification requirements, and sustainability. Capturing these effects in whole-engine, system-level models remains an open research problem. Ultimately, MBSE models for conceptual design must be capable of representing system behavior arising from alternative subsystem concepts and architectures.

The postdoctoral researcher will focus on integrating material and manufacturing behavior with mechanical and thermal performance models, manufacturability considerations, and sustainability metrics within a system-of-systems perspective. The work will investigate how physics-based models, reduced-order representations, and data-driven approaches can be combined and embedded in MBSE frameworks to support early-stage architectural decisions, trade-off analyses, and system validation for small jet engine concepts.

The research will include the development of modeling strategies that connect material properties and manufacturing process parameters—including additive manufacturing—to component-level behavior and overall engine system performance using state-of-the-art MBSE methods and tools. Particular attention will be given to how manufacturing-enabled design freedoms and constraints propagate through the system architecture, influencing thermal behavior, structural integrity, reliability, cost, and environmental impact across the life cycle.

Deadline : January 20th 2026 

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(30) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in Nanoelectronic Memory Devices

The continuous miniaturization of silicon-based electronics has driven the technological progress for decades. However, as devices now approach atomic scales, the fundamental laws of physics increasingly hinder further advances. To sustain the pace of innovation, both academia and industry have started exploring alternative materials, devices, and circuit architectures, particularly in the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator hardware. Atomically thin two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) semiconductors have emerged as highly promising candidates to either replace or significantly complement silicon in future electronics.

In this project, your doctoral research will focus on developing novel memory and logic transistors based on TMDs. These will target both near-term industrial applications and emerging neuromorphic (brain-inspired) computing architectures. The project covers nanofabrication, electronic device physics, electrical and materials characterization as well as low-level system integration, benefiting from one of the largest cleanrooms in European academia and our uniquely well-equipped electrical characterization laboratory.

Deadline : January 19, 2026

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(31) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in Sustainable Product Development

This Doctoral student position is situated within Sustainable Product Development and focuses on how socio-ecological sustainability and value considerations can be systematically integrated into early-stage design and decision-making. The research objective is to support the acceleration towards sustainable and value-creating lifecycle solutions by enabling more informed decisions about both system-level implications and behavior-related impacts already in the early phases. The research is done in close collaboration with both researchers within the Systems Engineering Design research group, at the division and in collaboration with external partners, e.g. manufacturing companies.

Deadline : January 18th, 2026.

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(32) PhD Degree – Fully Funded

PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student position in Mechanistic understanding of organic micropollutants removal from wastewater in biological activated carbon filters

In this PhD project, you will analyse the removal of organic micropollutants (OMPs) from wastewater using granular activated carbon (GAC) filters. Removal occurs by adsorption to and biodegradation in the biofilm that develops on the GAC surfaces. To investigate the complex relationship between the biofilm and GAC matrices in the removal process, advanced analytical techniques will be applied, including mass spectrometry imaging, chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), in combination with metagenomics for microbial community anaysis. Laboratory-scale GAC filters will be used in conjunction with samples from full-scale filters to assess the impact of dissolved organic matter and microbial biofilm composition on OMP removal. The PhD student position is for 4 years, with the possibility of extending to a maximum of 5 years if you contribute to teaching at the department.

Deadline : 15 January 2026

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About Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden   –Official Website

Chalmers University of Technology  is a Swedish university located in Gothenburg that focuses on research and education in technology, natural sciences, architecture, mathematics, maritime and other management areas.
The university was founded in 1829 following a donation by William Chalmers, a director of the Swedish East India Company. He donated part of his fortune for the establishment of an “industrial school”. Chalmers was run as a private institution until 1937, when the institute became a state-owned university. In 1994, the school was incorporated as an aktiebolag under the control of the Swedish Government, the faculty and the Student Union. Chalmers is one of only three universities in Sweden which are named after a person, the other two being Karolinska Institutet and Linnaeus University.

 

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