5 PhD student positions in Basic Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology

5 PhD student positions in Basic Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology
Reference number 2009/212
Application deadline 2010-02-15

Process Overview
Last day to submit applications is February 15, 2010. During February and March, the applicants fulfilling the set of basic criteria will be evaluated. Interviews with top ranked candidates will take place in March and April 2010.

The position
The successful candidate will conduct doctoral studies within the fundamental sciences, in line with the intentions described in the application. The position will be placed at the department of the candidate`s choice.

The position is limited to maximum five years and corresponds to full-time research studies during four years. In addition, teaching in the undergraduate or masters curricula at Chalmers could be included corresponding to one year, teaching work distributed over the whole time of the position.

The specific aim of the five year period is for the PhD student to develop a high degree of independence and a general problem solving ability to make a continued successful carrier in either academia or industry possible.

Chalmers University of Technology offers an attractive working environment characterized by equal rights and opportunities for everybody.

Required qualifications
As for all PhD studies, a genuine interest and curiosity in the subject matter and excellent analytical and communication skills, orally as well as literally, are needed. This is why we are looking for creative and independent candidates with documented analytical capacity and excellent language skills. Leadership and organizational skills are also valuable abilities. Depending on PhD-project, a suitable background is a university masters degree in either physics, engineering physics, astronomy physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry or chemical engineering.

Applicants should:
- have the potential to perform high quality research in the research field
- be devoted to developing a study plan in line with the vision `Chalmers for a sustainable future`
- be open-minded and interested in collaborating across borders within and outside Chalmers
- have an interest in teaching and supervising undergraduate students

How to write your application
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

An application of a maximum of two A4 pages containing your specific qualifications for the position and a description of which area you would like to study and why, if appointed. Note: At the first page, your name, your university degree incl subject(s), name and web-address to the university of your masters degree should be evident.
Curriculum Vitae
Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
Letters of support (see instructions, no more than 2 letters) and name of reference persons
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Further information
Please contact Professor Bengt E W Nilsson, phone: +46 31 772 3160, e-mail: tfebn@chalmers.se

Uni0n representatives
SACO: Jan Lindér
ST: Marie Wenander
SEKO: Johan Persson
All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00

Website link:
www.chalmers.se/en/sections/about_chalmers/advance/job-positions-in/positions/5-phd-student-positions