Postdoc in doping of conjugated polymers for organic electronics

Om jobbet

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc to join our team at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Become part of our group and contribute to exciting research in the field of organic electronics within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

About us

TheMüller Research Groupfocuses on the physical chemistry and materials science of organic semiconductors, polymer blends and composites, and develops new plastic materials for use in the fields of wearable electronics and energy technology. All research is conducted in co-operation with other universities/institutes and/or industry. Presently, our group consists of 1 Professor, 1 permanent researcher, 5 Postdocs and 8 PhD students.

About the research project

You will be part of our organic electronics team and focus on the characterization of doped conjugated polymers, which are of interest for applications ranging from wearable electronics to bioelectronics. The goal of your project will be to advance our knowledge about the electrical and mechanical properties of this exciting class of materials. You will work closely with several PhD students and Postdocs in our group, and have the opportunity to visit the labs of external collaborators. The following review provides an overview of the research topics that the position will address:Chem. Soc. Rev. 2024, 53, 1702.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing.
• Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have excellent collaboration skills.
• A promising track record of early achievements such as scientific publications.
• Significant experience with processing as well as the structural, electrical and/or mechanical characterization of conjugated polymers is expected.

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 with doping of organic semiconductors.

What you will do

The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research, in collaboration with other Postdocs and students in our group as well as collaborating groups. In addition, you are expected to support and mentor some of the Master and/or PhD students in our group that work on related topics. As a Postdoc you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in writing. There is the possibility to teach on the undergraduate/master's level.

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

Contract terms

Full-time temporary employment for a maximum of two (2) years, with the possibility to extend by one (1) more year provided project funding is available and the project goes according to plan. The monthly salary of a Postdoc researcher at Chalmers is about 40'000 SEK before tax (€ 3'700).

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 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

• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.
• A summary of your research experience and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.

A copy of your PhD thesis

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

A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.

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 30 April 2026. Applications will be evaluated continuously. Thus, please submit your application prior to the deadline.

For questions please contact:

Christian Müller
Professor, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
christian.muller@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.
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