The University of Gothenburg is inviting candidates to apply for International Postdoctoral Position in Materials Chemistry. The studentship is designed for the academic session 2025/2026

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, with a focus on Organic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, or a closely related field. They should have excellent English skills, demonstrated through the authorship of scientific manuscripts, and substantial experience leading high-quality research projects, as shown by first-author publications.

The University of Gothenburg is one of the country’s largest and oldest universities, located in Gothenburg, Sweden. It offers a wide range of programs across eight faculties, including arts, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and business. Known for its research excellence, it ranks among the top universities in Sweden and globally, with strengths in sustainability, health, and social studies.

Application Deadline: 8 May 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Gothenburg

• Department: Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology

• Course Level: Postdoctoral

• Award: Salary (fixed-term employment under a collective agreement)

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: One

• Nationality: Open to international applicants

• The award can be taken in: Sweden

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible to apply.

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a postdoctoral project in Materials Chemistry within the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • Hold a PhD in Chemistry with a focus on Organic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, or a related field.

  • Have excellent proficiency in English, proven by authorship of scientific manuscripts.

  • Possess extensive experience in conducting high-quality research projects, evidenced by first-author scientific publications.

  • Desirable (but not mandatory) experience includes:

    • Research on framework materials.

    • Skills in synthesis, characterization using scattering and TEM techniques, and modeling (e.g., using Materials Studio).

    • Experience in organic electronic device fabrication and analysis.

How to Apply

Applicants must create an account and submit their application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. The application must include:

• A Résumé/CV

• A Cover Letter

• Contact information of at least two references

• A copy of the PhD degree certificate and any other certificates/grades

• All documents must be labelled clearly and translated into English if necessary.

For inquiries about the position, please contact Professor Karl Börjesson at [email protected].

Benefits

• Full-time employment (100%) for a fixed term of 2–3 years under a postdoctoral collective agreement.

• Work in a leading research group at a top-ranked university with access to excellent research facilities.

• The University of Gothenburg values diversity and promotes an inclusive work environment.

• Salaries are set individually according to qualifications and experience.

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