Doctoral student in Materials Chemistry of Doped Organic Semiconductors in EU Training Network FADOS

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Reference number REF 2025-0434

Chalmers University of Technology is recruiting a doctoral student to join the European Marie Sklodowska-Curie training network FADOS. The position is based in the research group of Christian Müller at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. As part of an international cohort of 17 doctoral students across 16 research groups in Europe, you will contribute to advancing the understanding and applications of doped organic semiconductors.

FADOS (Fundamentals and Applications of Doped Organic Semiconductors) is a consortium composed of 8 universities, 4 research institutes, and 4 companies from EU countries, the UK and Switzerland.

The mission of FADOS is to achieve targeted modification of semiconductor properties through doping. The goal of the project is to develop fundamental understanding and innovative fabrication processes to solve urgent challenges associated with organic electronic devices and enable new components with sustainable functionalities.

FADOS will offer training at the forefront of research and innovation in organic electronics. The network provides exposure to academic and commercial working environments through a balanced secondment plan and access to a complete training programme. Doctoral candidates will participate in 7 network-wide events, as well as secondments and collaborations, which entail travel to several EU countries.

The Müller Research Group focuses on the physical chemistry and materials science of organic semiconductors, polymer blends and composites, and develops new plastic materials for wearable electronics and energy technologies. Presently, the group consists of 1 Professor, 1 permanent researcher, 5 Postdocs and 8 PhD students.

The goal of your research will be to establish how doping gradients can be used for spatial modulation of the electrical and mechanical properties of organic semiconductors. You will work closely with fellow doctoral students and postdocs at Chalmers and in the FADOS network. This role entails secondments in Spain, Germany and the US.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or in the process of completing the degree).
• Experience with organic electronics and/or polymer science.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Willingness and the ability to travel within the Schengen region, the UK and the US.
• Very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing.

• At the time of recruitment, the applicant must be in the first four years of the research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
• Mobility rule: The applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment.
• The applicant can be of any nationality.

The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research and to courses to develop your scientific and professional skills.

As a doctoral student you are expected to:

• Develop your own ideas
• Communicate scientific results orally as well as in writing

In addition, up to 10 percent of your time will be dedicated to departmental duties, e.g. teaching on the undergraduate level.

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from the start.
• The position is limited to four years of full-time research studies.
• A starting salary of 34'550 SEK (about 3'100 Euros) per month (valid from May 25, 2025), including a living allowance, a mobility allowance, and a family allowance (if applicable) in accordance with the MSCA regulations for doctoral researchers.
• 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.

• 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.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

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

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

3) 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.

Application deadline: September 8, 2026. Applications will be evaluated continuously. Thus, please submit your application prior to the deadline.

Professor Christian Müller, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineeringchristian.muller@chalmers.se

*** 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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