Fully Funded Fellowship Opportunity in the Field of Physics at Chalmers University of Technology

The Chalmers University of Technology offers a fellowship opportunity to Assistant Professor of physics with tenure track. The Department of Physics at the Chalmers University of Technology seeks a highly motivated young researcher and engaged teacher with international experience to expand the research portfolio in experimental, theoretical, and/or applied physics. The appointment as Assistant Professor is a four-year entry-level faculty position with tenure-track, whereby you get the opportunity to further develop both pedagogical and scientific qualifications as well as improve the ability to formulate and solve scientific problems, publish scientific articles, and develop abilities in teaching and supervision. 

If you join this fellowship, you will have:

• A four-year tenure-track position at Chalmers.
• Funding for one PhD student and some operational costs. 
• Leadership programs together with courses in graduate student supervision and teaching.
• A language course for non-Swedish speakers. 
• A relocation package (including moving costs and help with practical issues for people moving to Sweden).
• A permanent faculty position at Chalmers after successfully passing tenure assessment.

To qualify for this position, you must have:

1. A doctoral degree in a relevant field. 
2. The degree should not be older than seven years (excluding parental leave).
3. Be active in all areas of physics and examples of research directions that could be fruitful to pursue include :
4. Statistical physics.
5. Physics-based on large infrastructures (external and/or in-house).
6. Physics for a sustainable future.
7. Development of visualization and analysis methods for biophysics and materials science.
8. Interdisciplinary physics.
9. The good potential within research and education.
10.  International experience from postdoc position(s) and/or research and development in industry or the public sector is meritorious.
11. Sound verbal and written communication skills in English. 

Please note: A progress follow-up will be conducted after two years and a final tenure assessment will be conducted towards the end of the period of appointment. 

Responsibilities:

Your primary duty as Assistant Professor is to:

• Perform your own research.
• Build a research group with international visibility. 
• Teach for about 20 percent of your working hours, primarily on undergraduate and master's levels, as well as supervising PhD and MSc students.
•  Collaboration within academia and with society at large.

About Chalmers University of Technology: 

The Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg was founded in 1829. It 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, It fosters an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.

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