Stimulated by major needs and challenges in science and society, the ambition of the department of Applied Physics is to foster a creative environment for academic research, teaching and outreach. We provide a competitive advantage by linking top-level international and interdisciplinary academic performance in the areas of material science, nanotechnology and energy research with world-leading industrial R&D&I projects.

We address a wide array of experimental, computational, methodological and theoretical challenges, from fundamental physics research, through the development of new materials to direct industrial projects generating new inventions. We have a strong learning commitment on all levels from undergraduate to PhD studies where physics meet engineering.

We are situated in a stimulating and creative environment with 200 physics teachers and researchers, 120 PhD students and 550 undergraduate students.

Information about the project
The activities at Chemical Physics involve fundamental and applied research within surface and nano science. The projects are connected to the development of sustainable energy systems including heterogeneous catalysis for emission control and fuel production, photovoltaics, energy storage, and fuel cells. Several of the key challenges in the energy sector requires expertise in electrocatalysis, combined with surface physics, chemical physics and plasmonics. Two of these challenges are efficient low-temperature fuel cells and electrochemical reduction of CO2. To target these and new and more complex challenges we would like to recruite an Assistant professor with strong background in experimental electrochemistry, nanofabrication and surface science.

Major responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong individual research program in experimental electrocatalysis with emphasis on low temperature fuel cells and sustainable fuel production. The ultimate goal is an understanding and control of electrocatalytic processes at atomic level. The use of the nanofabrication facilities at Chalmers (MC2) and collaboration with theorists doing ab initio calculations in the area of electrocatalysis are encouraged.

The Assistant professor should perform research and also supervise Master students, PhD students and post-docs within the area of the project. Furhtermore, the  Assistant professor should be able to apply for and attract external funding in order to build a unique activity within the area of surface science based electrocatalysis. 

The position includes teaching at Master and Bachelor level.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment for a maximum of four years. Progress will be assessed after two years. You are expected to achieve Associate professor (Docent) expertise within four years.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position, the candidate must have a doctoral degree in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science. The degree should not be older than five years. The candidate is expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching and supervision, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education. Experience from a postdoc position, at least for two years, or qualified research and development in industry is required.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English. If Swedish is not your native language, you should be able to teach in Swedish on undergraduate level after two years. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20140505 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

1. Application: (Please name the document in the e-recruitment system as: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number).
   − CV, include complete list of publications,
   − Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
   − Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
   − Two references that we can contact.
   − Letters of recommendation from previous employers or research groups (not mandatory).
2. Personal letter/Qualifications 2-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
   − Previous research fields and main research results.
   − Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
3. Publications:
   − Copies of your most relevant publications in full format (maximum of five publications). It is a good idea to attach the files as a PDF or compress them into a Zip file.
   − Copies of a maximum of five other publications that substantiate your other qualifications (for example, educational publications and popular science articles).

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 2015-02-15

For questions, please contact:
Henrik Grönbeck, Head of Divison, ghj@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 2963 
Peter Apell, Head of Department, peter.apell@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 3298

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