Two Postdoc positions in Engineering Quantum Materials through Nanoscale Superpotentials

Do you want to develop new ways of controlling the electronic properties of quantum materials? Join the Quantum Materials and Nanodevices group at Chalmers University of Technology and help establish an experimental platform combining substrate nanopatterning, thin-film growth, nanofabrication, and advanced low-temperature measurements. About us The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience advances the frontiers in quantum technology, nanoscience, photonics and future electronic systems - for technical and societal development. Our cross-disciplinary approach gives interesting collaborations in academy, industry and society, and is a driving force for innovations, results and breakthroughs. We offer a vibrant, international research environment and direct access to world-class nanofabrication facilities. At the Quantum Device Physics Laboratory, we explore fundamental condensed‑matter physics and develop new concepts for quantum devices. We engineer and investigate advanced quantum materials – ranging from 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures to topological Dirac/Weyl systems, semiconductors, nanomagnets, and superconductors – to uncover new physical phenomena and enable next‑generation technologies. Our research connects modelling and experiments on nanoscale devices, with applications in quantum metrology, topological quantum technology, thermoelectrics, quantum theory, radio astronomy, medical instrumentation, and spintronics. About the research project Our group has demonstrated that substrates can play an active role in controlling the electronic properties of high-temperature superconductors, including their strange-metal and superconducting states. Building on these discoveries, we are developing an approach in which engineered substrates generate nanoscale periodic superpotentials. These superpotentials can reshape a material’s electronic structure without changing its chemical composition. The project will explore how substrate engineering can be used to tune electronic correlations, competing phases, and emergent quantum states. The approach will be applied to cuprate superconductors and extended to other quantum materials, including kagome systems and topological insulators. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will take a leading role in developing this experimental approach. You will combine substrate nanopatterning, epitaxial thin-film growth, nanofabrication, and advanced electronic transport measurements. You will also use noise spectroscopy and microwave resonator measurements to investigate electronic fluctuations, superconducting properties, and the dynamics of emergent quantum states. Who we are looking for The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree in physics, engineering, or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

- Experience of low-level electronic measurements at cryogenic temperatures

• The ability to plan and conduct research independently.
• Good collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a research team.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education. The following experience will strengthen your application:

• It is highly meritorious if the doctoral degree has been obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience of nanofabrication of electronic devices in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience of growing thin films or nanoribbons.
• Experience of nanolithography and the fabrication of nanoscale patterned substrates.
• Experience of cryogenic electrical transport measurements at high magnetic fields.
• Experience of microwave resonator measurements.
• Experience of low-frequency noise spectroscopy.
• Knowledge of high-temperature superconductors, kagome materials, topological insulators, or other quantum materials.
• Experience of collaborating with theoretical researchers.

What you will do

• Design and fabricate nanoscale patterned substrates using advanced nanolithography techniques.
• Perform epitaxial thin-film growth and fabricate quantum-material devices.
• Conduct cryogenic electrical transport measurements at low temperatures and high magnetic fields.
• Develop and implement microwave resonator techniques to investigate superconducting properties and electronic dynamics.
• Perform low-frequency noise spectroscopy to study electronic fluctuations and emergent quantum phenomena.
• Analyse and interpret experimental results in close collaboration with theoretical partners.
• Communicate your research through scientific publications and presentations at international conferences.
• Contribute to the collaborative research environment within the group and with national and international partners.

You may also supervise master’s and/or doctoral students to a certain extent and have opportunities to engage in teaching at undergraduate or master’s level. The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector. Contract terms The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension. The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn. What we offer

• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in. Application procedure The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files. CV

• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. A background check may be conducted as part of the application process. Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview. We welcome your application no later than December 10, 2026. For questions, please contact: Floriana Lombardi floriana.lombardi@chalmers.se Thilo Bauch thilo.bauch@chalmers.se We look forward to your application! * Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. * Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society. Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.