International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Atmospheric Chemistry, Sweden

  •  Fellowship
  •  17-Feb-2025
  •   Sweden
  • $$  Salary

The University of Gothenburg is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Atmospheric Chemistry.

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field, obtained within the last three years. Candidates should have documented research experience in atmospheric chemistry, particularly in mass spectrometry with chemical ionization. Additional merits include expertise in aerosol particle characterization, environmental drone monitoring, fire emissions analysis, and large dataset management.

The University of Gothenburg is one of Scandinavia’s largest and most prestigious universities, known for its strong research and education across a wide range of disciplines located in Sweden. With over 56,000 students and 6,600 staff members, the university fosters an international and interdisciplinary environment. It is particularly renowned for its contributions to life sciences, environmental studies, social sciences, and humanities.

Göteborgs universitet Information

Göteborgs universitet Grants

International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Atmospheric Chemistry, Sweden Established in 1891, Göteborgs universitet (The University of Gothenburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Göteborg (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Vastra Gotaland County. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Göteborgs universitet (GU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Göteborgs universitet (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 128 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants from all nationalities are welcome to apply.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship is awarded in atmospheric chemistry.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Hold a PhD degree in a relevant field (Swedish doctorate or an equivalent foreign degree).
    • The degree must have been completed no more than three years before the application deadline.
    • Documented experience in atmospheric chemistry research, particularly using mass spectrometry with chemical ionization.
    • Additional merits include experience in aerosol particle characterization, environmental drone monitoring, fire emissions analysis, and large dataset management.
    • Strong communication skills in English (knowledge of Swedish is advantageous).

Offered Benefits

  • A fixed-term postdoctoral position for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension.
  • Full-time employment (100%) at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology.
  • Access to world-class research facilities and collaborations with industry and governmental institutions.
  • Work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.
  • Salary determined on an individual basis by the university.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal before February 17, 2025. The application should include:

  • CV including a list of publications
  • A statement of past and future research interests (max. three pages)
  • Contact details of at least two referees
  • Copy of the doctoral degree certificate and other relevant documents

For more details and to apply, visit the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal.

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