Join our research group for an exciting Doctoral student position to create important new insights into High-temperature diagnostics!
About us
At the Division of Energy Technology, we develop and analyse sustainable energy systems and conversion technologies for industry and society. Through strong national and international collaboration, we unite experimental and systems research to create efficient, low-emission solutions driving the transition towards carbon-neutral energy and industry.
About the research project
The project that you will work with focuses on the developent of a new thermal imaging system with the aim to improve the efficiency of biomass conversion in power plants. The work combines advanced radiation and CFD modeling and the use of spectrometer and camera-based data. You will be part of the groups teams that works on related topics and together we will develop a new diagnostic set-up and conduct experiments on different scales. The research group that you will be part of has a strong track record in developing experimental and modeling tools to study and advance novel high-temperature processes used for industrial and power generation purposes. We have our own experimental facilitites at Chalmers campus, but we will also conduct experiments on an industrial site.
Who we are looking for
The following requirements are mandatory:
To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education (ECTS) credits in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent.
Excellent writing and communication skills in English are required.
Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
What you will do
- Design, execute and analyze experiments
- Conduct modeling and develop tools (CFD, Matlab, Python). Part of the work will be based on methods of which there is extensive experience in the research group, but the project will also involve development of new methodologies.
- Take courses at an advanced level within our Graduate school
- Teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours
- Collaborate with industrial partners as well as other researchers. Iit will be part of your responsibilities to keep contact with the project partners.
- Communicate your results through scientific conferences and journals as well as project meetings and reports.
Contract terms
- 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 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026).
- 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.
What we offer
- 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. 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.
Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.
Application procedure
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.
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 7 August.
For questions, please contact:
Professor, Klas Andersson, Energy Technology, [email protected], phone +46 31 772 52 42
We look forward to your application!
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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.
