Assistant Professor in Ocean

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)

Ocean: knowledge for a responsible and sustainable ocean development
Chalmers’ strong maritime heritage traces back to the establishment of the university and our geographical location in Gothenburg, the largest port in Scandinavia. Today, most of our departments have research, education, and utilization related to the marine and maritime domain, contributing to the grand challenges associated with human utilization of the oceans and marine resources.

Aligning with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, Chalmers is now consolidating the thematic area Ocean, addressing a wide range of aspects of ocean economy. These aspects include naval architecture and ocean engineering, marine renewable energy, maritime environmental science, marine biomasses and blue bioeconomy, remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and surveillance, e.g. in the Arctic, and risk assessment of human activities at sea and marine spatial planning.

Chalmers is an active part of the marine/maritime community nationally and internationally, providing excellent opportunities for networking (e.g. Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment (SIME), Swedish Maritime Competence Centre Lighthouse, Centre for future seafood Blue Food). Our research community has access to a wide range of marine research infrastructures, both internally at Chalmers (e.g. the laboratory for automotive related research REVERE, the materials analysis laboratory CMAL, Laboratory of fluids and thermal science) and through our networks (e.g. Kristineberg Center, and the research vessels at SWERVE).

Find more information about the research area here: Ocean (chalmers.se)

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.