21 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden

We are seeking postdoctoral scientists to work on building the next generation of quantum processors based on superconducting circuits. To achieve this ambitiuous goal we have a variety of projects related to:

• Simulation, design and characterization of quantum processors
• Development and optimization of nano-fabrication processes for large-scale devices
• Development of optimal control techniches to achieve fast and high-fidelity qubits operations
• Design and implementantion of automatic calibration techniques for fast tune-up
• Implementation and benchmarking of quantum algorithms

The aim is to improve the long-term predictions of degradation of railway infrastructure by merging time-domain Finite Element Analyses for the structure and subgrade with a vehicle model. The focus will be on incorporating accumulation models for ballast and subgrade that incorporate (cyclic) degradation. The models will be benchmarked against field data at system-level. When successful a unique physics driven tool will become available for stakeholders to create more sustainable railway infrastructure for the future.

We are looking for a postdoc fascinated by modelling the challenging response of sensitive clays. You will become the key contributor for generating data based on physics-based models for low probability events, such as shallow landslides in sensitive clays. The ambition is to create training data for subsequent data-driven modelling. We offer access to unique experimental data and computational tools developed by our research team for addressing this ambition.

The lithium-ion battery market is expanding rapidly, driving the need for innovation in key components. Binders, crucial for electrode stability and long-term cycling performance, face challenges in both anode (especially silicon-based) and cathode applications. In this role, you will:

• Develop new binder systems for electrode processing.
• Synthesize and modify binders for innovative manufacturing processes.
• Balance fundamental research with practical, application-driven outcomes.

You will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment alongside academic and industry experts, with an emphasis on experimental research.

We are seeking two postdocs to collaborate on developing a near-quantum-limited microwave amplifier for readout in superconducting quantum computers. One position will focus on nanofabrication of TWPAs, while the other will specialize in their characterization.

The Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology is a 12-year initiative to develop a quantum computer based on superconducting circuits. Part of the project is also to solve specific problems related to this goal. A key challenge in this effort is mitigating errors in qubits (i.e. the building blocks of the quantum computer) —caused by ionizing radiation from cosmic rays and radioactive materials— which tend to be correlated and cannot be corrected using existing error correction methods.

This project aims to better understand these radiation-induced errors and develop strategies to address them. It is a collaboration with two Canadian partners—Laurentian University/SNOLAB and the University of Waterloo/IQC—so the position will include both short- and long-term research visits to Canada.

This position is fully funded but not tied to any specific project. This provides great flexibility, allowing you to define your own research, as long as the quality is there. You will work with a passionate and ambitious team focused on improving the efficiency and sustainability of future transport systems. We are interested in topics including but not limited to:

1. Connected and automated vehicles
2. Shared mobility (e.g., ride-hailing and micromobility)
3. Traffic control
4. Transport system electrification
5. Any other topics in ITS that you think fascinating.

We hope you are a self-motivated and ambitious researcher, who values quality over quantity. We will prioritize candidates who have 1) top-tier publications (published, accepted, or under review), 2) experience in optimization or machine learning. It is a plus if you are already an independent researcher or are growing into one. Therefore, you are required to submit a research statement where you describe not only your previous research but also your research plan during the postdoc.

English is the working language, so the candidate is expected to have strong communication skills in English, both oral and written. You will carry out research within the research area of urban mobility systems, at Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. 

Range anxiety and long charging times are challenges for electric vehicle (EV) users, but these challenges can be alleviated by user behavioral changes. Trip-planning tools and event-triggered automated charging behavior can be part of the solution to mitigate these challenges, and they rely on accurate predictions of the remaining possible driving range.

The project aims to analyze algorithms for predicting the remaining driving range of EVs and suggest ways to improve the current state of the art. The idea is to develop a model-based predictive strategy to estimate the remaining driving range. The prediction model should consider vehicle design parameters, driving style characteristics, road topology, and real-time traffic and weather conditions. It builds upon results from several projects performed by the research group to characterize the vehicle’s motion resistance and user characteristics.

We are looking for a postdoc working on Operator algebras. The position is a full-time temporary employment for two years, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

The candidate is expected to make progress in the understanding of amenability through the lenses of C*-dynamical systems, particularly in relation to the Elliott classification program. Connections with descriptive set theory may also be explored. The candidate will be supervised by Prof. Eusebio Gardella.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg has about 200 employees and is the largest department of mathematics in Sweden. We have an international environment with frequent exchanges with other universities around the world. We provide a friendly, creative, and supportive atmosphere with a steady flow of international guests. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all our activities. We work actively to be a parent-friendly organization.

At the division Analysis and Probability Theory we conduct research in areas such as functional and harmonic analysis, mathematical physics and probability theory.

We are seeking an ambitious candidate for a two-year, full-time postdoctoral position at Chalmers.

In response to the growing demand for healthier foods with lower environmental impacts, particularly plant-based options, there is a critical need to enhance the nutritional standards and sensory qualities of current plant-based alternatives. There is a great potential in using biotechnological tools for improving sensorial attributes of alternative food sources but also to used food processing side stream and developing foods with tailormade health benefits. As part of the large academia-industry collaboration initiative, this postdoc position focuses on exploring innovative biotechnological methods to develop healthy hybrids of plant and dairy-based sources and dietary fibers via innovative fermentation routes, aiming to achieve superior flavor, texture and nutritional profiles.

Most experimental work will be conducted at Department of Life Sciences at Chalmers in collaboration with industry partners Arla Foods and Lantmännen. This project represents a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and competences towards engineering advanced biotechnological tools for production of specific health and flavor associated compounds in the next generation of healthy, tasty, and sustainable food products.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled postdoc interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology. More specifically, the research project concerns tunable self-assembled microcavities, Casimir-Lifshitz theory, electrostatics, nanofluidics, and photochemistry. The selected candidate is expected to collaborate with experts in nanofluidics and photochemistry under spatial confinement, with a final goal to enable efficient photochemical processes by using tunable optomechanical microcavities in nanofluidic settings.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden is home to more than 300 employees from over 50 countries. The department is widely recognized for its high-quality research and education.
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a position at the Division of Interaction Design and Software Engineering, with Chalmers University of Technology as the employer. Our division specializes in research and education on complex, software-intensive systems, with strong international collaborations and close ties to local industry. With more than 50 researchers, including PhD students, postdocs, and faculty, we are one of the largest software engineering research groups in the world. Our expertise spans AI engineering, software testing, requirements engineering, behavioral software engineering, and software engineering for automotive systems.

Magnetic levitation of superconducting microparticles offers a unique platform to decouple the center-of-mass motion from its environment. This enables breakthroughs in ultra-sensitive force and acceleration sensing, as well as quantum experiments with macroscopic objects at scales of 10^13 atomic mass units.

This postdoc position focuses on unveiling the terahertz frequency range for the study of proteins and other macromolecules in solution by establishing a novel spectroscopic method. You will leverage cutting-edge advancements in terahertz electronics, paved by space and atmospheric sciences applications, alongside innovative molecular alignment techniques for proteins in solution. In this project, you will have access to Chalmers’ state-of-the-art terahertz characterization facilities, providing a unique environment for your research. Collaboration will be a key aspect of this project, as you will work closely with experts in enzymology and microfluidics to drive this interdisciplinary research forward.

The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience is a unique research environment in micro- and nanotechnology, housing more than 250 researchers and PhD students. At the terahertz and millimetre wave division, our main research activities are new materials, devices and systems for applications ranging from basic science to future sensors and communication systems. We are at the forefront of innovation in terahertz electronics, working on projects that push the boundaries of what is possible, aiming for the next generation of wireless systems, remote sensing and space terahertz instrumentation. You will be part of an inspiring and collaborative research environment and benefit from fruitful discussions with our industrial collaborators.

We are seeking a motivated and driven postdoctoral researcher to join two multidisciplinary teams within the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Chalmers. Together, these teams are dedicated to the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass. This position focuses on developing cutting-edge methodologies for assessing cell wall accessibility and porosity, contributing to a deeper understanding that will enable the improved design of separation and functionalization processes for lignocellulosic biomass.

As postdoctoral researcher, your main responsibilities are to lead and conduct research in collaboration with others, and to coach PhD students. You will be expected to help develop your skills, the team, and contribute with your creative ideas. We value a collaborative attitude and an interest in working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, sharing best practices and assuming responsibility. Self-motivation, attention to detail, and a creative problem-solving ability are important personal qualities for these positions. We highly value a collaborative spirit, a commitment to inclusive teamwork, and a drive for continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring a supportive environment for all team members.

For the mass production of the commercial lithium-ion battery (LIB), developing sustainable and environmentally friendly electrode processing is very important, because it is a critical step which determines the energy consumption and cost of the battery manufacturing. In such development, the binder plays a critical role because it not only binds the active material powders to form uniform film, but also provide mechanical properties to ensure the good stability of the battery cell. Developing a favorable binder for a controllable electrode processing is even more important for solid state battery.
The main goal of this position is to develop a binder system which is favorable for not only the electrode (e.g., Si, NMC, LFP) processing but also the formation of solid-state electrolyte. The developed promising approach will overcome challenges in powder processing, uniformity, thickness and mechanical stability of the formed electrode. You will work closely with researchers in both academia and industry, in a multidisciplinary research environment.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden is home to approximately 270 employees from over 30 countries. The department is widely recognized for its high-quality research and education.

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a position at the Division of Interaction Design and Software Engineering, with Chalmers University of Technology as the employer. Our division specializes in research and education on complex, software-intensive systems, with strong international collaborations and close ties to local industry. With around 50 researchers, including PhD students, postdocs, and faculty, we are one of the largest software engineering research groups in the world. Our expertise spans AI engineering, software testing, requirements engineering, behavioral software engineering, and software engineering for automotive systems.

We are seeking a postdoc to help develop a language for expressing the microwave pulse schedules that are sent as input to a quantum computer with superconducting qubits.

The language that will be developed will be a mid-point in abstraction between the high-level language of quantum circuits (which ignores noise and treats time as discrete) and low-level languages such as OpenPulse (which describes the exact values to  be sent to each input channel at each moment in time). A mid-level language will better allow for describing and reasoning about algorithms for translating from quantum circuits to pulse schedules, and optimizations that can be performed on the pulse schedule level, while at the same time following known rigorous techniques for language design from computer science based on mathematical theories such as type theory and category theory.

This project is part of QuantumStack, a 5-year project funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, with the aim of developing a full software stack for programming quantum computers. The project is integrated with the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), a 12-year, billion-SEK initiative started in 2018 with the purpose of advancing Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology, and to build a Swedish quantum computer. Our ambitious goal at Chalmers is to build this quantum computer with 100 superconducting qubits and to apply it to real computational problems that cannot be efficiently solved on a conventional computer. Such computationally hard problems are found, e.g., in optimization, quantum chemistry, materials science, machine learning, etc.

The primary objective of this project is method development for nuclear fuel synthesis. The goal is to develop a novel process for producing plutonium-bearing UO₂ SIMFuel pellets. This process will focus on controlling the metal content, metal distribution, and microstructure of the pellets to better simulate real-world conditions.

Spent nuclear fuel contains a complex mixture of chemical elements and microstructural characteristics. To study the impact of individual elements on fuel behavior, simplified fuel analogs, known as SIMFuels, are often employed. These analogs allow for detailed research without the significant challenges posed by handling real irradiated fuel.

In this project, homogeneous U-Pu oxide fuel will be fabricated and thoroughly characterized. The aim is to produce nanometric (U,Pu)O₂ solid solution particles, which will be sintered into pellets with an ultra-fine grain size to mimic high burn-up structure zones found in spent nuclear fuel. This work will contribute to advancing the understanding of microstructural features in spent fuel, which have yet to be accurately reproduced in simulated systems. The final goal of the project is to establish a material basis for extending the operability of nuclear fuel in commercial applications.

This position is funded by the Swedish Radiation Protection Authority and will be carried out within the Nuclear Chemistry Group at the Division of Energy and Materials, Chalmers University of Technology.