Assistant Professor in Basic Science

The world requires outstanding technical universities to address the multifaceted global challenges that we face today. Chalmers University of Technology is on an ambitious path to expand the frontiers of science and technology to meet those challenges.

As part of our ambitions, Chalmers seeks curious and creative individuals to join us as tenure-track Assistant Professors. We are looking for candidates with innovative research ideas who seek scientific freedom to pursue their aspirations.

A four-year tenure track position is provided with a generous start-up package, relocation support, mentoring, and leadership training to further your development as research leader and teacher. Through our cross-departmental Areas of Advance, you will have the opportunity to find collaborations and grow networks both within the university and with our industrial and societal partners.

You are invited to apply and share your research vision and plans to achieve your goals.  At Chalmers, we are committed to improve diversity in our faculty, and encourage applications from individuals of all genders, backgrounds, and identities.

The applications will be reviewed during March – June, and interviews are planned for August – September 2024. Starting date is flexible but preferably not later than the first half of 2025.  

You can find more information about these positions here: Change the world your way (chalmers.se)

Basic Science: Pushing the boundaries of knowledge
Basic Science is the groundwork of research and provides the foundation for progress in many fields. It addresses nature’s most fundamental questions and is driven by curiosity and the urge to understand the underlying principles, laws, and forces that govern the world around us.

Chalmers will recruit up to seven assistant professors within Basic Science. The successful candidates are expected to play a key role in advancing our understanding of the world and should be able to connect to aspects of our existing research while adding distinctive new perspectives.

Research and education in Basic Science at Chalmers address fundamental questions in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computing science, earth and climate science, mathematics, and physics.

Within and across these fields, we provide innovative solutions, tackle the most important frontiers, and strive to push the boundary of knowledge. Supported by this vision, our ambition is to perform world-leading research aiming at ground-breaking discoveries.

Conducting research at Chalmers provides great opportunities for cross-disciplinary and international work, as well as for collaboration with the nearby University of Gothenburg within an excellent overall research environment in Gothenburg.

For more information about major responsibilities, qualifications, what we offer you at Chalmers and the application procedure, please visit Chalmers website.



Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences. The university has 3 000 employees and 10 000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture.

With scientific excellence as a basis, through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with industry and society. Chalmers was founded in 1829 and our motto is Avancez – forward.