项目介绍

2026年4月29日

We are looking for a postdoc to join our team at the Division of Materials and Manufacture, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Become part of our innovative group and contribute to exciting research in 2D materials and sensing technologies within a collaborative and dynamic environment. 

About us 

At the department of Mechanical Engineering we unite the power of technology, people, and society to drive the transition toward a sustainable future. Through research, education, and collaboration, we create solutions that connect materials to mobility, ideas to impact – shaping a resilient and sustainable world.

The division of Materials and Manufacture is a part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The division covers the entire value chain from materials design, processing and characterisation to machining of advanced materials. The division is collaborating closely with other universities and research institutes and is implementing industry-academia partnerships through collaborative projects and strategic initiatives.  

About the research project  

This two-year project will develop an electrochemical exfoliation approach to produce high-quality, large-area molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂), a key two-dimensional (2D) material. The goal is to tailor MoS₂ nanosheets with controlled thickness, structure, and surface properties, and integrate them into advanced sensing applications such as sub-ppb level NO₂ detection.

 
Who we are looking for 

The following requirements are mandatory: 

• A doctoral degree in materials science, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Experience in electrochemical synthesis of 2D materials

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education. 

The following experience will strengthen your application: 

• It is highly meritorious if the doctoral degree has been obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience in thin film fabrication and gas sensing

What you will do 

• Develop electrochemical exfoliation methods for the synthesis of 2D MoS₂ materials
• Perform in-situ characterization (e.g., Raman spectroscopy) to study intercalation and exfoliation mechanisms
• Conduct advanced material characterization (e.g., TEM, XRD, XPS, AFM) to analyze structure and properties
• Optimize material properties (thickness, phase, and morphology) for sensing applications
• Supervise master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent 
• Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master’s level 

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

Contract terms  

The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension. 

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. 
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience. 

Personal letter 

• A brief introduction about yourself. 
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes. 
• An outline of your future goals and research focus. 

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 19 July, 2026.