📌 Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemical Transistors and Organic Electronics
📍 Location: Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
🗓️ Last Date to Apply: 26 May 2025
🔍 Job Summary
Chalmers University of Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Müller Research Group in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The role focuses on electrochemical devices and wearable electronics, specifically the electrical and mechanical characterization of conjugated polymers using organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs). The successful candidate will be immersed in cutting-edge research on flexible electronics and polymer-based semiconductors.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemical Transistors and Organic Electronics
📊 Job Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Designation | Postdoc |
| Research Area | Electrochemical Transistors, Organic Electronics, Conjugated Polymers |
| Location | Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Job Duration | Up to 2 years (Full-time), with possible 1-year extension |
| Monthly Salary | Approx. 41,000 SEK (~€3,600) before tax |
| Application Deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Contact | Prof. Christian Müller (christian.muller@chalmers.se |
👨🔬 Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
🧪 Research Area
- Organic Electrochemical Transistors (OECTs)
- Conjugated Polymers
- Electrochemical & Mechanical Properties of Organic Semiconductors
- Wearable Electronic Devices
📍 Location
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
✅ Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, awarded within the last 3 years.
- Specialization in organic electronics and electrochemistry of organic semiconductors.
- Strong publication record and early career research achievements.
- Expertise in techniques like FTIR, UV-vis, DSC, TGA, XRD, SEM, TEM, spectroelectrochemistry, and cyclic voltammetry.
- Prior experience in fabrication and analysis of OECTs is essential.
- Candidates nearing PhD completion may also apply.
📝 Job Description
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in organic electronics.
- Characterize electrical/mechanical properties of conjugated polymers.
- Support and mentor PhD students.
- Develop scientific communication in English.
- Collaborate with internal team members and external research partners.
- Focus on innovations in wearable electronics influenced by polymer behavior under electrochemical stress.
🧾 How to Apply
Submit your application in English as PDF files (each under 40 MB), marked with Ref. number 20250178 via the official Chalmers application portal. Zip files are not accepted.
Required Documents:
- CV (incl. full publication list & 2 references)
- Personal Letter (1–3 pages: self-introduction, research experience, and goals)
- Certified Copies of degrees, grades, and relevant certificates
📌 Note: Incomplete or email applications will not be processed. Applications will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled.
🌟 About the Research Group
The Müller Research Group focuses on the physical chemistry of organic semiconductors and polymer composites, particularly for wearable electronics and energy materials. The interdisciplinary team includes a professor, permanent researcher, five postdocs, and nine PhD students and collaborates globally with academia and industry.
