WISE Fellow: Assistant professor in Materials Science

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For more information about the vacancy

https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/29904

Work assignments

This Assistant Professorship focuses on research in the field of inorganic materials with the aim of developing and advancing sustainable materials and technologies for quantum technologies. A particular focus is on experimental activities related to controlled growth (synthesis) and advanced materials characterization focused towards properties. Placement will be at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM) at Linköping University.

Key research areas and responsibilities include one or several of the following:

Materials synthesis Advance current activities on CVD-growth of wide-bandgap semiconductors and 2D materials, or establish activities on materials and processes beyond current activities, for development of solid-state quantum technology.

Materials characterization Investigate the electronic, optical, and magnetic (including magneto-optical) properties of materials (qubits).

Device fabrication Use materials as qubits in quantum computing and related fields, single photon emitters for secure quantum communications, and beyond.

With the help of a very competitive start-up package including funding for two PhD students, two postdocs, and own salary; state-of-the art facilities; and an environment characterized by strong internal and international collaboration, the applicant is expected to establish and maintain an independent research program in inorganic materials for quantum technologies which complements and expands IFM's current research activities.

At Linköping university, the current development of solid-state quantum technology is facilitated by our leading international role in material growth of wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN, AlGaN and Ga2O3) and two-dimensional materials. In cooperation between the experimental and theoretical divisions, we currently seek new defects in wide bandgap materials with properties suitable for quantum technology. Further, we have strong collaborations with groups at the department of Electrical Engineering at LiU which cover a broad spectrum of research on Quantum communication, Quantum information and Quantum foundations.

For all work assignments, see link above!

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have a doctoral degree or equivalent scientific competence. We are primarily looking for candidates who have obtained their doctoral degree in the past 7 years, but applications are welcome from candidates who obtained their degree more than 7 years ago.

For this employment, special emphasis is placed on academic proficiency, and secondary emphasis placed on proficiencies in specific areas of expertise (below).

In terms of academic expertise, the following will be assessed:

Requirements for the position is previous expertise and a proposed research program that complement and expand IFM's current research activities related to Materials for Quantum Technologies

Requirements for the position is a PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Applied Physics, or other relevant field

Requirements for the position is Postdoctoral or equivalent experience of relevance

Of particular merit is experience leading research project(s)

Of particular merit is experience in writing and publishing high quality/high impact scientific articles, especially as lead or corresponding/last author

Of merit for the position is experience in taking part in and coordinating national or international research activities

Of merit for the position is previous awarded research grants as (ideally) main or co-applicant

Of merit for the position is previous experience coordinating research grants

In terms of pedagogical expertise, the following will be assessed:

Of particular merit for the position is previous experience in guiding masters students, PhD students, and/or postdoctoral researchers

Of merit for the position is previous experience in teaching at master students level or PhD courses

Of merit for the position is previous experience in course planning and development of course material

Of additional merit for the position is:

Documented expertise in collaboration in research

Experience working in a large, internally-collaborative research group

Experience from establishing new lab activities, setting up new equipment

Since teaching and research are conducted in English, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to teach and conduct research in English.

The workplace

You can read about the the workplace https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/ifm.

The employment

This position is subject to a period of employment of 4 years, fulltime.

Starting date by agreement.

For more information on eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and recruitment procedures for teachers, see Linköping University´s rules of appointment https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622784.

Salary and employment benefits

At Linköping University, salaries are set individually and differentiated, in accordance with the applicable collective agreements (RALS/RALS-T) and the university's salary-setting guidelines.

More information about employee benefits is available https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/employee-benefits.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/help-for-applicants.

Application procedure

Your application must be received no later than 12 October 2026.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody's equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: https://liu.se/en/article/lika-villkor/.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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