Doctoral Student in Energy Materials: Applications are invited for a fully funded Doctoral (PhD) student position in Modeling Polarons in Emerging Energy Materials at the Department of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. This exciting research opportunity focuses on understanding the physics of polarons and their role in next-generation solar-energy materials using advanced electronic-structure calculations and machine learning techniques.
PhD Scholarship: Doctoral Student in Modeling Polarons for Emerging Energy Materials
Designation
Doctoral Student (PhD Scholar)
Research Area
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Theory
- Solar Energy Materials
- Polaron Physics
- Electronic-Structure Calculations
- Machine Learning for Materials Science
- Computational Materials Modeling
Location
Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg, Sweden
Eligibility / Qualification
Mandatory Requirements:
- Master’s degree (120 credits) or Magister degree (60 credits) in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Note: Applicants with education outside Sweden may apply with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree.
Desirable Experience:
- Computational modeling and electronic-structure methods
- Programming skills
- Machine learning experience
Job Description
The selected doctoral student will:
- Conduct advanced research within the Graduate School of Physics or Materials Science
- Use electronic-structure methods, molecular dynamics, and machine learning to study charge–lattice interactions
- Develop theoretical and computational frameworks to understand polaron effects in solar-energy materials
- Analyze material properties and identify design principles for high-efficiency solar absorbers
- Collaborate with experimental research partners
- Publish research results in scientific journals and present findings at international conferences
- Participate in teaching or departmental duties (up to 20% of working hours)
Scholarship / Contract Details
- Fully funded PhD position from the start
- Duration: 4 years (extendable up to 5 years with teaching duties)
- Monthly salary: 34,550 SEK (valid from May 25, 2025)
- Physical presence in Sweden is required throughout the study period
- Valid residence permit must be obtained before the start date
What Chalmers Offers
- Full employee benefits as a doctoral student
- Dynamic and international research environment
- Location in the coastal city of Gothenburg
- Access to Swedish language courses
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Excellent work–life balance, parental leave, healthcare, and education benefits
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application in English as PDF files only (maximum 40 MB per file):
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Bachelor’s and (if available) Master’s thesis
- Academic transcripts
Applications must be submitted via the official online application system.
Incomplete applications or applications sent by email will not be considered.
Last Date for Apply
31 March 2026
