Chalmers is conducting its seventh global recruitment round for Assistant Professors.
We are now looking for 11 creative individuals with visionary ideas in energy, nanoscience, materials science, production, transportation, new space, mechanical engineering, batteries and basic sciences. Are you one of them?
The offer
Great science starts with the freedom to think and explore. As an Assistant Professor at Chalmers, you can turn your scientific curiosity into ideas, your ideas into experiments, and your experiments into discoveries.
The position is a five-year tenure-track appointment with a competitive start-up package including funding for personnel, equipment, and operational costs.You will also get relocation support, mentoring, and leadership training to support your development as an independent research leader and educator.
The position also includes the same generous benefits and conditions that come with all Chalmers positions.
As an Assistant Professor at Chalmers, you are invited to unleash your visionary ideas and push the boundaries of knowledge.
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At Chalmers, we are committed to improve diversity in our faculty, and we encourage applications from individuals of all genders, backgrounds, and identities.
The applications closes May 1. The applications will be reviewed during March – June, and interviews are planned for September – October 2026.
The offered positions
Brief timeline
March – May | May – August | August –September | Mid-September – Mid-October | October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications period 27 March - 1 May |
Selections, internal and external review |
Invitations to interviews | Interviews | Position offer to candidates |
Starting date is flexible but not later than first half of 2027.
Meet some of your forerunners
The position as an Assistant Professor is the first step in your academic journey. From here, there are many ways to progress. This is a position where your skills grow, your curiosity deepens and your future in science takes shape. Want to know more? Hear from the people who’ve made the journey before you.
A great university
Chalmers University of Technology is one of the leading technical universities in the Nordic region, with a strong reputation for applied research, close collaboration with industry and a clear focus on sustainability.
Chalmers’ vision is to become a world-leading technical university. We aim to take greater responsibility for societal development – through education, research, and innovation. Our vision is founded on the belief that knowledge changes the world.
Research infrastructures
To reach a breakthrough, you need the right conditions. Here, you get access to world-class labs and the infrastructure needed to push the boundaries of your field.
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Breakthroughs are rarely made alone. Through our entrepreneurial ecosystem, you get the support you need to bring research and technology ideas to market.
Reputation and ranking
Chalmers University of Technology is one of the leading technical universities in the Nordic region, with a strong reputation for applied research, close collaboration with industry and a clear focus on sustainability. In national surveys, Chalmers is consistently rated as the best known and most highly trusted university in Sweden and gets top scores on learning by students in the International Students Barometer.
A culture of well-being
People need to be well in order to be creative. Sweden is renowned for its high quality of life, and at Chalmers, this is part of our DNA.
A great place to live
On the west coast of Sweden, Gothenburg is a perfectly sized ‘big little city’, with a population of around 570,000. Chalmers’ campus is right in the heart of Gothenburg making the university well embedded into the life of the city.
The friendly, welcoming attitude here will ensure you quickly feel at home – Gothenburg has previously been voted ‘the world’s most sociable city’. And the locals speak excellent English, so everyday life is usually pretty straightforward here.
Living in Sweden
Sweden is world-famous for its beautiful and clean nature, its modern and digital society, and its relaxed and tolerant way of life. Here, it’s easy for you and your family to make yourself a rich and comfortable life.
Move to Gothenburg
Gothenburg is situated on the Swedish west coast with a beautiful archipelago and lush, green forests next door. It’s a contemporary and outgoing city, known for its friendly atmosphere and international vibe.