Chalmers University of Technology Vacancies

With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers conducts research and education in technology, natural sciences, maritime studies, and architecture. Based in Gothenburg — Sweden's second city and an industrial R&D powerhouse — Chalmers is one of Europe's leading universities of technology, with close ties to global companies like Volvo, Ericsson, AstraZeneca, and GKN.

Key features of Chalmers vacancies:

• Funded employment — PhD positions come with a monthly salary, not just a stipend

• All nationalities welcome — international applicants are explicitly encouraged

• Dozens of openings — PhD, postdoc, researcher, and teaching roles across departments

• Global collaboration — many positions include EU projects (MSCA, Horizon) with secondments abroad

• Work/life balance — generous benefits, flexible hours, remote work options, and a parent-friendly workplace

Doctoral Student Positions (PhD)

• Fully funded, 4–5 year employment contracts

• Monthly salary of approximately 35,725 SEK/month (typical for recent calls)

• Up to 20% teaching duties as part of training

• Access to world-class labs and industrial partnerships

Postdoctoral Positions

• Fixed-term research contracts, typically 1–2 years

• Competitive international salaries

• EU-project secondments at partner institutions across Europe

Other Academic Positions

• Assistant/Associate Professor, Teaching Fellow, Research Engineer roles also advertised

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote work options

• Generous paid annual leave

• Parent-friendly, equal-opportunity workplace culture

Typical documents for Chalmers academic positions:

• CV (with complete publication list for postdoc roles)

• Cover letter / personal letter (motivation and fit for the project)

• Academic transcripts and degree certificates (Master's for PhD; PhD diploma for postdoc)

• Research statement or answers to position-specific questions

• References or contact details of referees (if requested)

• Copy of passport/ID (for administrative processing)

• Any additional documents specified in the individual job ad

Doctoral Student Positions

• A Master's degree (or 4-year Bachelor's for some AI positions) in a relevant field

• Meeting Chalmers' general entry requirements for doctoral studies

• Strong academic record and relevant technical skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, experimental methods — position-dependent)

• No nationality restrictions — international applicants welcome

Postdoctoral Positions

• A PhD in a relevant discipline, typically awarded within the last ~3 years

• Demonstrated research output (publications commensurate with career stage)

1. Browse the live vacancies list on the official Chalmers vacancies page.

2. Open the individual job ad — each position lists its own requirements and deadline.

3. Click "Apply" — applications are submitted through Chalmers' online recruitment portal (ReachMee), linked from each ad.

4. Upload all required documents in PDF format as specified in the ad.

5. Submit before the stated deadline — late applications are typically not accepted.

6. Wait for the shortlist — shortlisted candidates are contacted for interviews (often via video call for international applicants).

Tip: Tailor your cover letter to the specific project named in the ad — Chalmers ads describe the exact research you'll do, and generic applications stand out poorly.