Applications are now open for fully funded PhD (Doctoral) and Postdoctoral positions at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. These opportunities span diverse cutting-edge fields in engineering, technology, natural sciences, and related interdisciplinary areas. Most positions are fully funded with competitive salaries, benefits, and research support.
They are open to international applicants (all nationalities), with no application fee required. Deadlines vary by position, generally falling between July and October 2026, so early applications are encouraged.There is no application fee.You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: PhD (Doctoral Student) and Postdoc (Postdoctoral Researcher)
- Host Country: Sweden
- Host Institution: Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg
- Application Deadlines:Varies by Positions
- Open for: All nationalities
- Funding Type: Fully funded
- Application Fee: None
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What These Positions Offer:
- Excellent work-life balance with access to Sweden’s high quality of life, free education for children, and strong social welfare system
- Competitive monthly salary (starting from approximately 35,725 SEK for PhD students as of 2026, with higher salaries for Postdocs)
- Fully funded positions with employment contract and social security benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidized healthcare, and access to excellent public services in Sweden
- Up to 5 years of funding for PhD positions (including up to 20% teaching duties)
- Dedicated research time, access to state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities
- Opportunities for international collaboration with leading industry partners and academic networks
- Support for publishing in high-impact scientific journals and presenting at international conferences
- Structured doctoral education with advanced courses and professional development for PhD candidates
- Mentorship and career development support for Postdoctoral researchers
- Relocation assistance and Swedish language courses for international candidates
- Vibrant, diverse, and inclusive working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
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Eligibility Criteria:
- For PhD Positions: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, or related disciplines). Strong academic record, research potential, and English proficiency required. Some positions accept strong Bachelor’s applicants with additional qualifications.
- For Postdoc Positions: PhD degree in a relevant field, demonstrated research experience through publications, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- General requirements include excellent communication skills (English), motivation for the specific project, and willingness to relocate to Sweden. Industry experience or specific technical skills (e.g., AI, modeling, lab work) strengthen applications for many roles. Chalmers actively promotes diversity and gender balance.
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PhD / Doctoral Student Positions:
- Doctoral students in Data-Driven Product Realization
Mechanical Engineering (Product Development, Systems Engineering, Automation; DRIVE PR initiative with industry partners)
Deadline: 01/09/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in Trustworthy and Resilient Automotive Cybersecurity
Computer Science and Engineering
Deadline: 20/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in Intentional Monitoring of Agentic AI Software
Computer Science and Engineering
Deadline: 03/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in multiscale modelling of effects of defects in composites
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: 31/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in redefining industrial defect acceptance criteria for composites
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: 31/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in optical quantum network
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 31/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral students on power electronics for wireless power transfer (2 positions)
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 01/10/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student on power electronics for integrated control
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 30/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student on traction inverters for heavy-duty vehicles
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 30/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in Yeast Biotechnology and Microbial Ecology
Life Sciences
Deadline: 31/08/2026
APPLY HERE
- Doctoral student in computational hydrodynamics of marine propulsion systems
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: 15/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in steel structures
Architecture and Civil Engineering
Deadline: 05/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in Supply Chain Management resilience and networks
Technology Management and Economics
Deadline: 01/09/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in Nonlinear Power-Efficient Transmit Array Architecture
Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Deadline: 16/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in sustainable sinter-based additive manufacturing of components for high performance applications
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: 31/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in adaptive antenna systems for 6G wireless networks
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 01/09/2026
APPLY HERE - 3 Doctoral students at the Department of Physics and Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy
Deadline: 16/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in developing PEM fuel cells by multiscale modeling
Physics and Astronomy
Deadline: 16/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in Advanced microscopy of Zr alloys for nuclear reactors
Physics and Astronomy
Deadline: 14/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in flexible x-ray detectors for medicine and diagnostics
Physics and Astronomy
Deadline: 31/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral Student in Human-in-the-Loop Autonomous Systems
Computer Science and Engineering
Deadline: 13/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in machine-learning for exploration of sustainable welding materials
Environmental and Energy Sciences
Deadline: 30/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral students in Nanoelectronic Memory Devices
Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Deadline: 04/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral students within Nanoscience and Light
Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Deadline: 01/09/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral Student in Sustainable Photocatalysis for Plastic Upcycling
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Deadline: 20/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in statistical shape modelling of the human body for vehicle safety applications
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: 16/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Doctoral student in coupling cold atoms to photonic integrated circuits
Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Deadline: 15/08/2026
APPLY HERE
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Postdoc Positions:
- Postdocs in Data-Driven Product Realization
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: 01/09/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in far-infrared semiconductor electronics
Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Deadline: 14/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Physics-informed Battery Ageing Diagnosis and Prognosis
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 16/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Mission-Critical Resilience for 6G Transport Networks
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 31/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in AC Battery Systems for High-Power Charging Infrastructure in Electrified Transport
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 31/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in cooperating vehicles in mixed traffic of human driven and self-driven vehicles: Real-traffic evaluation
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 31/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Finite Element Modelling and Testing of Wooden Veneer Structures
Architecture and Civil Engineering
Deadline: 16/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Physics-Informed Machine Learning and System Identification for Battery Systems
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 31/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Nonlinear Power-Efficient Transmit Array Architecture
Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Deadline: 16/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Modeling Large Scale Effects of Electrification of Powertrains in Road-based Freight
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: 30/09/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in next generation thermal architectures for electrified transport
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: 31/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in energy technology and policy
Environmental and Energy Sciences
Deadline: 14/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Stochastic PDEs for Transport Networks
Mathematical Sciences
Deadline: 20/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in 6G Radio Digital Twin-assisted Situation-aware ISAC D-MIMO for Resilient and Efficient ITS and NTN
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 31/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Two Postdocs in Programming Languages
Computer Science and Engineering
Deadline: 16/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in AI-Driven Materials Discovery
Physics and Astronomy
Deadline: 17/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Mobility service usage among car and non-car owners
Environmental and Energy Sciences
Deadline: 16/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Green Synthesis of Conjugated Polymers for Wearable Electronics
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Deadline: 20/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Coupled transport-energy modeling with focus on transport systems
Architecture and Civil Engineering
Deadline: 08/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in High-Precision Tuning of Quantum Devices
Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Deadline: 02/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc position in AI and Machine Learning for Electromobility
Computer Science and Engineering
Deadline: 15/09/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Trustworthy AI for Localization and Sensing
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 31/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Sodium-ion batteries for transport: from materials to cell performance
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 16/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Postdoc in Modeling of Human-like Balance and Step Recovery
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: 15/08/2026
APPLY HERE
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Professor Positions:
- Open call: Visiting Professors at Chalmers University of Technology
Various departments
Deadline: 17/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Teaching Fellow in Intellectual Property
Technology Management and Economics
Deadline: 31/08/2026
APPLY HERE - Teaching Fellow in Electric Power Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 31/07/2026
APPLY HERE - Lecturer of the Practice in Machine Elements
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: 07/08/2026
APPLY HERE
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How to Apply:
- Visit the main vacancies page
- Select the desired position and click the individual link.
- Prepare your application in English as PDF files: CV, personal letter/motivation, transcripts, and relevant thesis/work samples.
- Submit online via the “Apply” button before the deadline. No application fee is charged.
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