{"id":483,"date":"2025-09-10T08:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T08:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/?p=483"},"modified":"2025-09-10T08:44:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T08:44:01","slug":"phd-in-materials-chemistry-of-doped-organic-semiconductors-in-eu-training-network-fados","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/?p=483","title":{"rendered":"PhD in Materials Chemistry of Doped Organic Semiconductors in EU Training Network FADOS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chalmers-university-of-technology-smapse8-1-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chalmers-university-of-technology-smapse8-1-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chalmers-university-of-technology-smapse8-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chalmers-university-of-technology-smapse8-1-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chalmers-university-of-technology-smapse8-1-1536x987.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chalmers-university-of-technology-smapse8-1-1320x848.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chalmers-university-of-technology-smapse8-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Kuggen (Swedish for &#8216;the (cogwheel) cog&#8217;) is a building owned by real estate company Chalmersfastigheter for Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, designed by Wing\u00e5rdh arkitektkontor.Construction started in October 2010 and was finished in March 2011. The building is located on the Lindholmen campus, where it is connected to the neighboring buildings Jupiter and Science Park by two walkways on the first floor.&#8221; &#8211; Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chalmers University of Technology is recruiting a doctoral student to join the European Marie Sklodowska-Curie training network FADOS. The position is based in the research group of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/persons\/cmuller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christian M\u00fcller<\/a>&nbsp;at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. As part of an international cohort of 17 doctoral students across 16 research groups in Europe, you will contribute to advancing the understanding and applications of doped organic semiconductors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About FADOS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FADOS (Fundamentals and Applications of Doped Organic Semiconductors) is a consortium composed of 8 universities, 4 research institutes, and 4 companies from EU countries, the UK and Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of FADOS is to achieve targeted modification of semiconductor properties through doping. The goal of the project is to develop fundamental understanding and innovative fabrication processes to solve urgent challenges associated with organic electronic devices and enable new components with sustainable functionalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Training and development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FADOS will offer training at the forefront of research and innovation in organic electronics. The network provides exposure to academic and commercial working environments through a balanced secondment plan and access to a complete training programme.&nbsp;Doctoral candidates will participate in 7 network-wide events, as well as secondments and collaborations, which entail travel to several EU countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/persons\/cmuller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The M\u00fcller Research Group<\/a>&nbsp;focuses on the physical chemistry and materials science of organic semiconductors, polymer blends and composites, and develops new plastic materials for wearable electronics and energy technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of your research will be to establish how&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/adfm.202312549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doping gradients<\/a>&nbsp;can be used for spatial modulation of the electrical and mechanical properties of organic semiconductors. You will work closely with fellow doctoral students and postdocs at Chalmers and in the FADOS network. This role entails secondments in Spain, Germany and the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master\u2019s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or in the process of completing the degree).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience with organic electronics and\/or polymer science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent collaboration skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willingness and the ability to travel within the Schengen region, the UK and the US.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility for FADOS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the time of recruitment, be in the first four years of the research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u>Mobility rule:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0The applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant can be of any nationality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research and to courses to develop your scientific and professional skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a doctoral student you are expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop your own ideas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate scientific results orally as well as in writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, up to 10 percent of your time will be dedicated to departmental duties, e.g. teaching on the undergraduate level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contract terms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from the start.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The position is limited to four years of full-time research studies.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A starting salary of 34&#8217;550 SEK (about 3&#8217;100 Euros) per month (valid from May 25, 2025),\u00a0including a living allowance, a mobility allowance, and a family allowance (if applicable) in accordance with the MSCA regulations for doctoral researchers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What we offer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/work-with-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">working at Chalmers\u202f<\/a>and our\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/work-with-us\/chalmers-as-an-employer\/benefits-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits<\/a>\u202ffor employees.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goteborg.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gothenburg<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read more about Sweden\u2019s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movetogothenburg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Move To Gothenburg.<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/organisation-and-governance\/equality\/genie-gender-initiative-for-excellence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover more<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/research\/we-train-new-researchers\/about-doctoral-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, as described below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personal letter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A brief introduction about yourself.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bachelor\u2019s and, if available, master\u2019s thesis together with the transcripts.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application deadline: 7 October, 2025&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For questions, please contact:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Christian M\u00fcller, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering<br>christian.muller@chalmers.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/work-with-us\/vacancies\/?rmpage=job&amp;rmjob=14188\">https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/about-chalmers\/work-with-us\/vacancies\/?rmpage=job&amp;rmjob=14188<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden\u00a0 Chalmers University of Technology is recruiting a doctoral student to join the European<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[130,8,131,58],"class_list":["post-483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-scholarship","tag-materials-chemistry","tag-phd","tag-semiconductors","tag-sweden"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=483"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":485,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483\/revisions\/485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=483"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=483"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=483"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}