2026 Chalmers University PhD Scholarship in Catalytic Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs)

This project will focus on the design and synthesis of novel macrocyclic cores and their use as building blocks for constructing functional COFs. By carefully tailoring the geometry, electronic properties, and chemical functionality of these macrocycles, the project aims to develop COFs with precise pore architectures, enhanced stability, and optimized performance for transport and catalytic applications.

What you will do

• Pursue the doctoral studies by developing your concept about framework materials, skills for materials synthesis and characterizations, and ability to produce new knowledge of your expertise
• Teach at Chalmers' undergraduate level
• Synthesize macrocyclic building blocks and use them to construct framework materials
• Participate in academic communication, in form of workshops, conferences, and publication in scientific journals

• Table of Content
• About Chalmers University of Technology
• Chalmers University of Technology PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Chalmers University of Technology PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for Chalmers University of Technology PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Chalmers University of Technology PhD Scholarship

Application Deadline	10 Dec 2025
Value	Fully Funded
Country to study	Sweden
School to study	Chalmers University of Technology
Type	PhD
Sponsor	Chalmers University of Technology
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Chalmers University of Technology PhD Scholarship

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start. 
• The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years. 
• A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month. 
• 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 A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.
• As a Doctoral student 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. 

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.? 

Requirements for Chalmers University of Technology PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Strong interest in scientific research
• Master’s degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in organic chemistry or similar. For students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted
• Good communication skills
• Good written and spoken English

Application Deadline

December 10, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Chalmers University of Technology on web103.reachmee.com to apply

The application should be written in English and 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 

Personal letter 

• A brief introduction about yourself. 
• A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position. 

Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis together with the transcripts. 

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.? 

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. 

For questions about the position, please contact:

Assistant Professor Yizhou Yang
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +46 76 327 7384

HR Partner Jenny Hörlyk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +46 31 772 6974

Professor Marcus Wilhelmsson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +46 31 772 3051

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position.?***? 

For more information, kindly visit Chalmers University scholarship webpage.