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Postdoc in Stochastic modeling of shape ensembles

Forskarassistent

Läs mer Jan 16

We are looking for a postdoc to join our team at the Division of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Mathematical Sciences, and contribute to research on stochastic and statistical models for large-scale shape variability and interaction.

About us
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers a research and teaching environment that is both academically strong and collegial, where mathematical theory, education, and engagement with society are pursued in close connection. We are Sweden's largest mathematical department, with around 200 dedicated staff. The department is a joint venture between Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, bringing together an engineering-oriented technical university and a general research university with close links to a major university hospital.

Within the Division of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, research spans computational mathematics, optimisation, biomathematics, statistics, and data science, with sustained links to engineering, the natural sciences, and applications in medicine and life sciences.

About the research project?
The research project develops stochastic and statistical models for large ensembles of interacting shapes. Motivating examples include the spatio-temporal dynamics of sweat droplets, interacting cellular or tissue shapes, and geometric structures arising in vegetation such as tree canopies. The work combines spatial point process models for the emergence and arrangement of objects (including birth-death dynamics, merging, and non-overlap constraints) with methods from shape analysis, in particular stochastic dynamics for shape change. A further aspect of the project is learning and calibrating these models from data using data-driven inference methods.

Who we are looking for
Required qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
• Experience relevant to stochastic modelling, applied probability, statistical modelling, or closely related areas.

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 of teaching at undergraduate or master’s level, and an interest in further development within teaching and education.

What you will do

• You will conduct independent research that contributes to the aims of the project, while further developing your research profile in stochastic modelling and applied mathematics.
• Opportunities to supervise Bachelor’s, Master’s, and/or PhD students.
• Opportunities to contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and master’s levels.

The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.

Contract terms
The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years at Chalmers University of Technology.

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. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

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 and submitted as PDF files, as specified below. The maximum file size is 40 MB per file. Please note that the system does not support ZIP files.

CV (max 2 pages)

• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.

Personal letter (max 2 pages)

• 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 February 28, 2026.

For further information please contact:
Dr Irina Pettersson, Head of Unit, Applied Mathematics and Statistics

Regarding the research project, please contact:

Professor Aila Särkkä (https://www.chalmers.se/en/persons/aila/)
Dr. Moritz Schauer (https://www.math.chalmers.se/~smoritz/)

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.?***?

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.

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Doctoral student in self-assembled optical microcavities

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB

Doktorand

Läs mer Jan 14

We are looking for a Doctoral student to become part of our team at the Division of Nano- and Biophysics at the Department of Physics. Join our innovative team and contribute to exciting research in self-assembled optical microcavities in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

About us
At Chalmers, research in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology is carried out in a broad range of activities. Chalmers' researchers 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.

About the research project?
The topic of the PhD project will be about tunable self-assembled optical microcavities, and similar lines, summarized in these publications:
  https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2505144122
  https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/sciadv.adn1825
  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03826-3
The self-assembly processes in this case is governed mostly by attractive Casimir-Lifshitz and repulsive electrostatic interactions acting between gold or silver microflakes, a few microns across and only 20-30 nm thick.
Who we are looking for

• 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 physics
• You will need strong written and verbal communication skills in English

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled graduate student interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The research project concerns self-assembled optical microcavities and ways to control them. Furthermore, to broaden the scope of possible use cases for the technology, the selected candidate is expected to collaborate with experts in optical microcavities, nanophotonics, nanofluidics, and photochemistry. One could also expect a broad involvement of both experimental and theoretical disciplines.

A PhD in nanophotonics and optical microcavities is a perfect start for your career, whether you aim at academic research at the highest level, advancing technology in industrial settings, or spinning off your own idea into a start-up company.

*for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.

What you will do

• Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing
• The position generally also includes teaching at Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20% of working hours
• Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Physics (https://www.chalmers.se/en/research/we-train-new-researchers/graduate-schools/physics/)

If you're offered a position, you are expected to start your PhD position before September 1st, 2026 (in exceptional cases, this can be slightly prolonged). The position will be placed at Timur Shegai's research group at Chalmers. You can find more information about the group at:

www.shegai-lab.com

or

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=btt8op4AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

Contract terms

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from the start.
• The position is limited to four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position to maximum five years.
• A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from March 2025).
• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise, the admission may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a Doctoral student 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. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.?

Application procedure
The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, as below. The maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

1) CV

2) Personal letter: a two-page written reflection on your background and your motivation to pursue a PhD. Specifically motivate your interest in the field of self-assembly and nanophotonics and in pursuing your PhD at Chalmers. This letter may contain a description of your current MSc project and/or future research interests, as well as of your personal qualities.

3) Master’s and, if available, bachelor’s thesis together with the grade transcripts.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.?

Interview: In case your application passes the first round, you will be invited for an interview with Prof. Timur Shegai. This interview will be based on your previous research experience and plans for the future and will be held either in person or online.

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 March 8th, 2026

For questions, please contact:
Timur Shegai
Professor
timurs@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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Jurist med inriktning mot IT-rätt, AI och informationshantering

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB

Företagsjurist

Läs mer Jan 12

Vill du använda din juridiska expertis för att bidra till forskning och utbildning som gör skillnad i samhället? Här blir du del av en arbetsplats som präglas av utveckling, digitalisering och internationella perspektiv.

Information om avdelningen
Tjänsten är placerad på juridiska enheten som är en del av Ledningskansliet och som ingår i Chalmers centrala verksamhetsstöd. Tillsammans säkerställer avdelningen en rättssäker, transparent och effektiv styrning av universitetets verksamhet och informationshantering. Chalmers verksamhetsstöd spelar en central roll i universitetets strävan att bli ett internationellt toppuniversitet.

Beskrivning av tjänsten
Du kommer att ingå i juristgruppen som består av sju medarbetare med bred erfarenhet och hög grad av samarbete. Gruppen arbetar nära verksamheten och bedriver en aktiv omvärldsbevakning. Behovet av juridiskt stöd är stort inom många delar av Chalmers, vilket periodvis innebär ett högt arbetstempo.

I rollen som jurist med inriktning mot IT-rätt, AI och informationshantering har du en specialistroll och fungerar som ett konsultativt stöd till både verksamheten och kollegor inom juridiska enheten. Du bidrar med specialistkompetens och stöttar verksamheten i komplexa ärenden som rör informationshantering, personuppgifter, digitalisering och avtal kopplade till forskningssamarbeten.

Exempel på arbetsuppgifter:

• Rådgivning och expertstöd inom IT-rätt, AI och dataskydd, inklusive arbete med risk- och konsekvensbedömningar.
• Handlägga ärenden som rör registrerades rättigheter enligt dataskyddsförordningen (GDPR).
• Rådgivning kring hantering av forskningsdata och de juridiska aspekterna kopplade till etikprövning.
• Avtalsarbete, gällande forskning och utbildning men också kopplat till digitalisering och systemstöd
• Rådgivning och handläggning av ärenden inom förvaltningsrätt, offentlighet och sekretess och utbildningsrätt.
• Ta fram interna regelverk, riktlinjer och policydokument för universitetets verksamhet och delta i interna informations- och utbildningsinsatser.
• Sätta dig in i ny lagstiftning och analysera dess betydelse och påverkan för Chalmers.
• Bidra till utvecklingen av moderna arbetssätt och verktyg som bidrar till lärosätets vision och strategi.

Tjänsten ger goda möjligheter till professionell utveckling inom juridiska frågor kopplade till digitalisering och AI, i både nationella och internationella sammanhang.

Anställningsform
Tillsvidareanställning på heltid.

Kvalifikationer
Vi söker dig som har juristexamen och flera års arbetslivserfarenhet som jurist. Det här är ett brett och varierat uppdrag där du kommer att arbeta med en rad olika juridiska frågor inom högskolans verksamhet. Samtidigt kommer du att vara en av dem som är särskilt specialiserad inom dataskyddsfrågor och den som är särskilt specialiserad inom IT-rätt och AI.

I rollen som jurist har du många kontakter, både inom organisationen och med externa parter. Det innebär att du behöver ha god samarbetsförmåga, kunna kommunicera tydligt i både tal och skrift samt ha en pedagogisk förmåga att förklara juridiska frågor på ett sätt som är lätt att förstå. Du arbetar strukturerat och har förmåga att analysera juridiska frågor i relation till verksamhetens behov. Du är van vid att prioritera och planera ditt arbete på ett självständigt sätt.

Mycket goda kunskaper i tal och skrift på svenska och engelska är en förutsättning. Vi lägger stor vikt vid dina personliga egenskaper och förutsätter att du kan arbeta självständigt såväl som i grupp och har hög integritet och en stark service- och ansvarskänsla.

Starkt meriterande är aktuell erfarenhet av arbete med IT-rätt, AI och informationshantering. Det är även meriterande om du har erfarenhet av arbete vid universitet/högskola eller annan offentlig verksamhet.

Att arbeta på Chalmers
Chalmers värdeord: öppenhet, respekt, delaktighet, mångfald och kvalitet, genomsyrar synen på vår arbetsmiljö och våra medarbetare. Vi erbjuder en stimulerande arbetsplats i en akademisk miljö, där studenter och medarbetare drivs av att skapa värde för en hållbar framtid.
Våra förmåner för anställda omfattar bland annat:
? Flexibilitet att arbeta på distans med hänsyn till verksamhetens behov.
? Semester upp till sju veckor per år.
? Kollektivavtal med föräldralön, sjukpenningtillägg, läkemedelskostnader, löneväxling, pension, inarbetade dagar samt flextid.
? Friskvårdsbidrag samt en friskvårdstimma varje vecka under betald arbetstid.

Här kan du läsa mer om våra förmåner och hur det är att arbeta på Chalmers.

Ansökningsförfarande
Ansökan ska vara märkt med namn och dokumenten sparas som PDF-filer enligt nedan:

CV

Personligt brev
• 1-2 sidor

Övrigt (valfritt)
• Eventuella intyg, betyg etc.

Sista ansökningsdag: 16 januari

Vid frågor, vänligen kontakta
Sara Dahlberg, chefsjurist på Juridiska enheten
Tel: 031-772 38 37

*** Chalmers undanber sig alla erbjudanden om ytterligare jobbannonsering eller rekryteringsstöd i samband med denna rekrytering. ***

Chalmers tekniska högskola i Göteborg forskar och utbildar inom teknik och naturvetenskap på hög internationell nivå. Universitetet har 3 100 anställda, 10 000 studenter och utbildar ingenjörer, arkitekter och sjöbefäl. Med vetenskaplig excellens som grund utvecklar Chalmers kompetens och tekniska lösningar för en hållbar värld. Genom globalt engagemang och entreprenörsanda skapar vi innovationskraft, i nära samarbete med övriga samhället.
Chalmers grundades 1829 och har än idag samma motto: Avancez – framåt.

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Postdoc in Molecular Microbiology and Genetics

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB

Doktorand

Läs mer Jan 9

Join us at the Division of Chemical Biology, Department of Life Sciences, and help advance knowledge in the field of microbial molecular biology.

About us
The Department of Life Sciences conducts research, innovation, and education to enable a biobased society and improve human health. We explore how biological systems, and innovative technologies can be used to convert biomass into valuable products. We use advanced computational technologies to discover how biomolecules and organisms function and interact. We pioneer new methods for prediction, prevention, diagnostics and treatment of diseases.

In the Division of Chemical Biology, we combine and develop protein engineering, synthetic chemistry, nucleic acid technology, and state-of-the-art biophysical methods to address cutting-edge questions in biology and meet medical challenges.

About the research project?
In this research project, we are looking into microbial defense strategies against external stress, in particular antibiotics and other antimicrobials. We are investigating microbial stress responses that help bacteria and fungi to adapt to and overcome cell envelope stress and examine whether these defense systems could be exploited as accessory antimicrobial targets. The focus lies on membrane-associated proteins such as transmembrane channels, transporters, and stress signaling systems. The project requires thorough knowledge of bacterial cell biology and molecular genetics as well as hands-on experience with cloning, live-cell fluorescence microscopy, image analysis, and sample preparation for sequencing and multi-omics analyses. The main model organism will be Bacillus subtilis, but other bacteria as well as fungal species including pathogenic microorganisms will be used as well.

Who we are looking for
The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. 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 bacterial cell biology, live cell fluorescence imaging including image analysis, molecular genetics including hands-on cloning experience, and sample preparation for sequencing and multi-omics analyses.
• Personal competences in accordance with the requirements profile including excellent collaboration, communication, and social skills, emerging leadership skills appropriate to postdoctoral level, a high attention to detail, and a high level of self-motivation and independent work organization skills.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

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
• A scientific mindset and the ability to semi-independently perform hypothesis-driven basic research projects with high accuracy and attention to detail, in particular with respect to study design and appropriate controls.
• Experience in working with Bacillus subtilis including cloning and strain construction, strong bioinformatics skills, and a proven track record of molecular and cell biology studies, preferably documented by publications and/or thesis work in this area.
• Experience with antibiotic research, single-molecule imaging techniques, and methods for nucleic acid analysis are an additional merit.

What you will do

• Perform research on bacterial defense mechanisms and their importance under stress. This includes advanced bioinformatics, molecular cloning, strain construction, and phenotypic analysis using fluorescence live cell imaging, fluorescence spectroscopy, reporter assays, omics analyses, and biochemical characterization.
• Draft manuscripts, prepare and give research and outreach presentations, assist with coordinating internal and external collaborations on the research theme.
• (Co-)supervise master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent
• Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master’s level

The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.

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. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Application procedure
Use the website at www.chalmers.se to reach the application form.?

Deadline 2026-02-09

For questions please contact:
Michaela Wenzel, Ass. Prof

Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society.

The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Built Environment, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!

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Doctoral student in coupling cold atoms to photonic integrated circuits

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB

Doktorand

Läs mer Jan 8

Join us at the Hybrid Quantum Systems Laboratory to couple atoms to photonic integrated circuits. If you are interested in advancing quantum metrology, simulation and computing, this is for you!

About us
The Hybrid Quantum Systems Laboratory is a new laboratory at Chalmers in the division for Quantum Technology at the department for Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2). We offer a newly renovated lab space and a state-of-the-art nanofabrication facility.

At the Quantum Technology Laboratory, we explore how quantum physics can unlock radically new ways of processing information - far beyond the limits of classical systems. Our research spans quantum computing, sensing, transduction, thermodynamics, and foundations, all aimed at harnessing the powerful behavior of light and matter at the quantum level.

The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience advances the frontiers in quantum technology, nanoscience, photonics and future electronic systems - for technical and societal development. Our cross-disciplinary approach gives interesting collaborations in academy, industry and society, and is a driving force for innovations, results and breakthroughs. We offer a vibrant, international research environment and direct access to world-class nanofabrication facilities.

About the research project?
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.

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 Physics, Applied Physics, Nanotechnology, Photonics or Electrical Engineering or other relevant subject
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

*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 experimental atomic physics, optics, photonics or nanofabrication. If you are unsure about your qualifications, please contact us.

What you will do

• Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Microtechnology and Nanoscience
• Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing
• Design, develop and build state-of-the-art experimental apparatus
• The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours

Contract terms

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
• The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years.
• A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025).
• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a Doctoral student 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. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.?

Application procedure
The application should be written in English and 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

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.

Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis together with the transcripts.

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 2026-03-08

For questions, please contact:
Nils Johan Engelsen nils.engelsen@chalmers.se
Linda Brånell linda.branell@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.?***?

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.

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Doctor in Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB

Forskarassistent

Läs mer Jan 7

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our yeast biotechnology group at Chalmers University of Technology.

Our research explores the largely untapped natural diversity of yeasts, with the goal of discovering and characterizing non-conventional species that possess unique and biotechnologically valuable traits. These include, for example, the ability to utilize unusual or complex carbon sources and to produce high-value metabolites that are difficult or impossible to obtain with conventional production hosts. In parallel, we design and build advanced yeast cell factories.

By combining fundamental biology with cutting-edge strain engineering, our work aims to enable sustainable bioproduction of fuels, chemicals, and materials, addressing key challenges in the transition to a bio-based economy.

About us
The position is placed at the Division of Industrial Biotechnology within the Department of Life Sciences. The Division counts around 50 members and consists of a dynamic and international group of researchers. We combine fundamental and applied research that contributes to the development of a bio-based, sustainable society. In particular, we focus on microbial processes and enzymes acting on renewable biomass.

The division has an extensive instrument platform for analytics, molecular biology, protein production and purification and fermentation that is fully available for the project. In addition, core facilities with advanced equipment are available within both the Department and at the University campus.

The Department of Life Sciences conducts research, innovation, and education to enable a biobased society and improve human health. We explore how biological systems, and innovative technologies can be used to convert biomass into valuable products. We use advanced computational technologies to discover how biomolecules and organisms function and interact. We pioneer new methods for prediction, prevention, diagnostics and treatment of diseases.

Job description

This research project aims to understand how different yeast species sense, uptake, and metabolize lactose, and how these traits can be exploited to convert lactose into valuable bioproducts. Using selected non-conventional yeasts as model organisms, the project focuses on uncovering the molecular basis of lactose utilization in eukaryotic microorganisms.

The work combines bioinformatic and comparative genomic analyses to identify key genes and pathways involved in lactose transport and metabolism, together with phenotypic characterization of targeted deletion mutants. In addition, adaptive laboratory evolution will be used to obtain strains with improved lactose consumption, followed by genome sequencing and reverse engineering.

Overall, the project will provide fundamental insights into yeast carbohydrate metabolism and support the development of improved yeast cell factories for the sustainable valorization of lactose-rich substrates, such as dairy side streams.

Your major responsibility will be to pursue research within the scope of the project. You are also expected to write scientific manuscripts and to share your research results both in presentations at the division meetings and at international conferences, supervise bachelor and master students, and taking responsibility for side tasks such as keeping the lab and instruments in good condition.

Who we are looking for
We are looking for you who fulfil the following:

• A PhD degree in Biotechnology/Bioengineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or other related disciplines.
• Experience in yeast genetics and physiology and molecular biology techniques will be required.
• University courses or equivalent in (eukaryotic) microbiology, cell physiology, bioinformatics and metabolic engineering are highly qualifying merits.
• Know-how of genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9, microbial cultivation/fermentation, bioinformatics and analytical techniques are highly meritorious.

Contract terms
The position is a temporary full-time employment for a maximum of 360 days.

What we offer

• Read more about ?working at Chalmers? and our?benefits? for employees.

• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

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
Personal letter
Other documents (optional):
• Copies of completed education, grades etc.

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.

Application deadline: February 6th, 2026.

For questions, please contact:
Cecilia Geijer, Associate Professor, cecilia.geijer@chalmers.se

We look forward to your application!
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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.

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