项目介绍

2026年2月4日

We are looking for a Doctoral student to become part of our team at the Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Join our innovative team and contribute to exciting research in a collaborative and dynamic environment. 

This position offers an opportunity to take part in advanced research on the design and synthesis of porous polymers. You will work in a dynamic academic environment where chemistry and materials science meet to create new organic functional materials.

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2025 awarded to the field of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) has highlighted the value of reticular chemistry, the art of linking molecular building blocks into extended, crystalline networks with designed functionality. As full-organic counterparts, COFs and polymers with permanent porosity are constructed from light elements (C, H, O, N, B, etc.) through strong covalent linkages, leading to materials with exceptional chemical stability, low density, and tunable electronic properties. This doctoral student position will make you part of this interesting research field. 

About us 

The Yang Group is a materials science-based research team in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, which has established academic strengths in the field of fundamental and applied research within chemistry and chemical engineering. The research activities will be conducted in the Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry, where we pursue high-standard scientific research in organic/medicinal chemistry, theoretical chemistry, biophysical chemistry, optical spectroscopy, nanotechnology, analytical chemistry and energy/electron transfer reactions. The span of potential applications is extremely wide: from life sciences to materials sciences.

The research in Yang group focuses on organic materials with permanent porosity, such as covalent organic frameworks (COFs). By combining chemistry and engineering strategies, we develop porous materials with versatile built-in nanochannels for various applications.

About the research project  

This project will focus on the design and synthesis of organic building blocks as monomers for constructing functional polymers in one-/two-/three-dimensions. By carefully tailoring the geometry, electronic properties, and chemical functionality of the monomers, the project aims to develop 1D/2D/3D-polymers with enhanced transporting properties and catalytic functionalities.

Who we are looking for

• To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master’s degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in organic chemistry or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Experience in organic/polymer synthesis

*for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted. 

What you will do

• Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing 
• The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers’ undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours
• Synthesize organic small molecules and polymers

Contract terms  

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start. 
• The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years. 
• A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025). 
• 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. 

What we offer 

• 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 to help you settle in.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.  

Application procedure 

The application should be written in English and 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 

Personal letter 

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

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. 

We welcome your application no later than 5 March, 2026

For questions, please contact:  

Assistant Professor Yizhou Yang
Email: yizhouy@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 76 327 7384

HR Partner Moa Ellbrant
Email: moa.ellbrant@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 772 4169 

Professor Marcus Wilhelmsson
Email: marcus.wilhelmsson@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 772 3051