Postdoc in electrochemical synthesis of 2D materials gas sensing

Postdoc in Electrochemical Synthesis of 2D Materials for Gas Sensing Applications

We are looking for a postdoc to join our team at the Division of Materials and Manufacture, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Become part of our innovative group and contribute to exciting research in 2D materials and sensing technologies within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

This two-year project will develop an electrochemical exfoliation approach to produce high-quality, large-area molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂), a key two-dimensional (2D) material. The goal is to tailor MoS₂ nanosheets with controlled thickness, structure, and surface properties, and integrate them into advanced sensing applications such as sub-ppb level NO₂ detection.

The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree in materials science, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, 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 in electrochemical synthesis of 2D materials

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 Final date to receive applications
• Experience in thin film fabrication and gas sensing

• Develop electrochemical exfoliation methods for the synthesis of 2D MoS₂ materials
• Perform in-situ characterization (e.g., Raman spectroscopy) to study intercalation and exfoliation mechanisms
• Conduct advanced material characterization (e.g., TEM, XRD, XPS, AFM) to analyze structure and properties
• Optimize material properties (thickness, phase, and morphology) for sensing applications
• Supervise master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent
• Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master's level

The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.

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 A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.

• 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.

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.

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

• 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 19 July, 2026.

Dr. Zhenyuan Xia, Senior Researcher, Materials and Manufacture, Mechanical Engineering

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Prof. Timur Shegai, Nano and Biophysics, Physics and Astronomy

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