Doctoral student in quantum technologies with graphene

Publiceringsdatum: 2025-11-11

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB är på jakt efter en skicklig doktorand och du kan vara rätt person för jobbet. Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB söker en medarbetare på heltid som vill arbeta 6 månader eller längre. Kan det vara du? Göteborg är platsen där denna position är ledig.

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB har just nu en ledig tjänst som doktorand. Om du vill ta din karriär till nästa nivå, ta en titt på deras jobbannons och se om jobbet passar dig! Du har fortfarande tid att söka jobbet som doktorand hos Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB om du sickar in din ansökan senast sista ansökningsdag som är onsdag den tionde december 2025.

Jobbannons

We look for an experimental PhD student  to work on epitaxial graphene growth and device fabrication in cleanroom environment. The project will develop quantum technologies with graphene devices. Candidates with background in physics and engineering are all welcome to apply. The project is an European collaboration.

About us 

The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience advances the frontiers in quantum technology, nanoscience, photonics and future electronic systems - for technical and societal development. Our cross-disciplinary approach gives interesting collaborations in academy, industry and society, and is a driving force for innovations, results and breakthroughs. We offer a vibrant, international research environment and direct access to world-class nanofabrication facilities.

The Quantum Device Physics Laboratory (QDP) performs state of the art research and innovation in nano-device physics. Our mission is to develop novel nanoelectronic quantum devices for future generations of information technology, which can be smaller, faster, sensitive, and energy-efficient for a sustainable society.

In our research, we combine the best of different materials to develop new concepts in device physics and applications in quantum metrology, topological quantum technology, thermoelectrics, quantum theory, radio astronomy, medical instrumentation, and spintronics.

About the research project  

In this project, you will develop graphene-superconductor hybrid quantum devices over wafer scale. Available facilities include graphene growth and device fabrication in cleanroom enviroments, and infrastructure for quantum transport measurements down to T = 20 mK, B up to 14T, and f up to 20 GHz. If successful, the project will deliver next-generation devices for quantum information and communication technologies.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• 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 physics, chemistry or engineering.
• You will need strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven experience in growth of epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide.
• Experience in cleanroom environment.
• for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted. 

The following experience will strengthen your application: 

• Documented experience in nanofabrication of devices (cleanroom environment) OR
• Proven experience in low-noise electronic measurements at cryogenic temperatures  

What you will do

• Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Microtechnology and nanoscience
• 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 
• Epitaxial graphene growth 
• Device fabrication by electron beam lithography 
• Quantum transport measurements at low temperatures

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. 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.

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 November 10th 2025.

For questions, please contact:  

Samuel Lara-Avila

Email: Samuel.lara@chalmers.se

Phone: +46 73 343 0253

We look forward to your application! 

• ** 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.