Assistant Professor in Materials Science: The Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) at Linköping University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus on simulation and modeling of organic functional materials for sustainability.
Designation
Assistant Professor
Research Area
- Conductive polymers, biopolymers, and macromolecular modeling
- Multiscale simulation and integration of machine learning
- Organic electronics and device modeling
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary research groups
Location
Linköping University’s Department of Science and Technology, Campus Norrköping, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required:
- Doctoral degree in materials science, chemistry, applied physics, or a related field
- Documented expertise that complements and develops LOE’s activities
- Meritorious:
- Postdoctoral or equivalent experience
- Supervision experience of students and postdocs
- Teaching experience at the master’s or doctoral levels
- Experience in collaborative research environments
Job Description
The assistant professor will conduct pioneering research that integrates fundamental and applied aspects of soft materials. Responsibilities include:
- Leading research initiatives on advanced models of soft materials
- Utilizing machine learning alongside traditional simulation techniques for improved predictive capabilities
- Developing and teaching courses in English, with the potential to teach in Swedish within two years
- Actively participating in departmental activities, seminars, workshops, and research projects
- Collaborating with experimental research groups within and beyond the department
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by clicking the “Apply” button on the university’s job page. Applications must include selected research publications in PDF or Word format. Publications not available electronically should be sent in triplicate by mail to:
University Registrar
Linköping University
S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden
Last Date for Apply
August 29, 2025
Additional Information
This position is linked to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE), providing a generous start-up package, access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
