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Postdoc in hydrometallurgy for critical metals recovery

You will work in the field which is expanding exponentially and you will build the knowledge and competence which is going to be needed for decades. You will work in the chemical laboratory, but also participate at conferences and workshops and you will be a member of very dynamic and ambitious team. You will be expected to strive to perform the excellent research out of the state of the art.

Project description
The postdoc position will be focused on the valorisation of residues generated by the extractive industry via recovery of contained critical minerals. The main responsibilities are to perform the research on the project, organize and plan own work independently, participate at the project meetings, help with the teaching and be active in the dissemination.

The research group is internationally and nationally recognized to be one of the most successful groups in the field. Group has an extensive collaboration with the industry and it also has a large network in the metal production and recycling sector.

Information about the division and the department
The Nuclear Chemistry / Industrial Materials recycling research group comprises 9 senior scientists and 20 PhD students and postdocs. The research group is highly international, both regarding international collaborations and in the staff, which currently represents 11 nationalities.

The group is specialized in aqueous chemistry, solvent extraction, high temperature processes and supercritical fluid technology, which are used for both recycling of materials and nuclear applications. The research has initially focused on the recovery of precious metals and then come to include also rare earth elements (REE). Currently, research projects of the group cover the main waste-related global problems such as recycling of batteries, electronic waste (WEEE), solar cells, metallurgical production waste, and other items containing valuable metals or REEs. The investigation and recovery of metals from ash from incineration of municipal waste is also the long term research field of Industrial Materials Recycling.

The research of the group is a part of the Competence Centre for Recycling (CCR), and we support sustainable development and societies, as well as recycling and waste recovery activities both academically and industrially by collaborations.
Industrial Material Recycling is included in the division of Energy and Materials along with Nuclear Chemistry, and Environmental Inorganic Chemistry.

Since the department is also a nuclear facility, only citizens of the countries who are signatory of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons can apply and be considered for the position. Please check the status of your country before applying.

Major responsibilities
As a postdoc you are supposed to focus on the research questions relating to your project. In this case the development of new hydrometallurgical processes for the recycling of critical metals. There will be considerable hands-on laboratory work involving aqueous chemistry and techniques such as leaching and solvent extraction. In addition, you are supposed to take an active part in the teaching of both B.Sc. and M.Sc. students and be included in some departmental duties and co-supervision of PhD students.

Qualifications
You are expected to have graduated as PhD in Chemistry or Chemical engineering or similar preferably with Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry or Hydrometallurgy as specialty. Experience in solvent extraction would be meritous.

Applications without a documented knowledge of chemistry will be systematically disregarded.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment is essential.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service*.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

* The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240088 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

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.

Application deadline: 2024-04-12

 
For questions, please contact:
Martina Petranikova, Energy and Materials,
martina.petranikova@chalmers.se, 0046725176522

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2024-04-12 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD student position in Antenna design for 6G telecommunication

We offer a PhD position where you will be exposed to the state of the art in millimeter-wave antenna systems, have the opportunity to contribute to large international projects, as well as projects with Swedish and Dutch industry. This position is a great opportunity for you to learn both the scientific knowledge and practical skills in key enabling technologies of digital transformation – the area of great importance for industry and society.

Background of the research project
Join the frontier of innovation in 6G: the future of mobile networks technology! A unique Dutch-driven alliance in collaboration with Ericsson and Chalmers, comprising 60 leading ICT businesses, mobile operators, semiconductor manufacturers and research institutions, have united to spearhead the development of specific aspects of 6G: Software antennas, AI-driven network software, and groundbreaking 6G applications. Join us as a PhD student in this prestigious Future Network Services (FNS) flagship project, where research and entrepreneurial pursuits converge.

This PhD project is among approximately 50 PhD positions in this 6G development team! You will benefit from training in 6G antenna and RF chip design, and get familiarized with other related fields such as 6G networks, AI, and software development. Furthermore, you will have access to a unique state-of-the-art testbeds to also put theory to practice and you will be at the forefront of the European 6G national ecosystem. We will also support and encourage entrepreneurial activities.

Information about the division and the department
The PhD position is placed at the Antenna Group, part of the Department of Electrical Engineering (E2). At Chalmers the Antenna Group is well known in Sweden and internationally for its scientific contributions to antenna systems for telecommunications, radars, satellites, astronomy and space sciences, as well as disruptive antenna technologies for new applications, such as 6G, having resulted in successful spin-off companies Gapwaves and Bluetest. We offer international PhD courses where we extend the fundamentals in antennas to the cross-disciplinary fields, covering electronic devices, integrated circuits, signal processing, and digital communication. We also offer training and access to a new world-class experimental infrastructure, the Millimeter wave -THz antenna chamber, at Chalmers, and the Swedish National Infrastructure for Computing. Furthermore, we stimulate commercial exploitation of the results developed in the research projects through collaborations with industries and offer support of Chalmers innovation office for spin-off/start-up activities. At present, the Antenna Group has about 25 members from all over the world. The research and learning environment is international and English is the working language. We encourage personal health and well-being by organizing social events, providing annual wellness allowance to employees, and offering support from the international staff mobility office to newcomers from abroad, including help with the search for affordable student accommodation. A vast majority of our graduates successfully continue their professional careers in Swedish and European industry.

Major responsibilities
In this PhD project, you will perform cutting-edge research on mm-wave active array antennas with integrated electronic components: The PhD student is expected to develop a new efficient optimization method for large antenna arrays (such as phased arrays and reflective intelligent surface arrays). The key enabler as presently considered is the combination of advanced computational efficient electromagnetic methods and modern machine leaning based approaches. Key design challenges involve working with high millimeter-wave frequencies (E-, W-, and D-bands) while keeping costs down and managing antenna size and complexity.

Your research will include fundamental theoretical studies, numerical simulations, and measurements of a performance verification system to be developed in collaboration with senior researchers at Chalmers and Ericsson teams. You are expected to publish papers of high quality and collaborate with other PhD students and senior researchers in the team. 

To maximize the success of your PhD project, you will visit other international partners, in particular, those involved in the FNS flagship project. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers’ undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to about 10% percent of working hours.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have, or expect to receive soon, a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Technical Physics or similar. Knowledge of electromagnetic fields, microwave and antenna engineering is required. You also need to enjoy working in a team and have the ability to present scientific results in English, both in writing and orally. Experience in CST, HFSS, ADS or similar is required.

Advantageous merits: previous design experience in the area of microwave and antenna engineering, previous teaching experience, programming skills (Matlab and Python), knowledge of mathematical analysis.

If Swedish is not your native language and you are interested in learning it, Chalmers offers Swedish courses that are free for PhD students. Although the knowledge of Swedish is not mandatory for teaching and research, many PhD students decide to follow these courses.

Contract terms
PhD students in Sweden have status of employees and have salary, while at the same time have the benefits of students such as reduced transportation costs, subsidized housing etc. The duration of the PhD student contract is full-time four years, plus `X’, where `X’ is typically 5-6 months, depending on the departmental duties and teaching.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with reference number 20240086 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, reference number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, ref.number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

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.

For questions, please contact:
Professor Marianna Ivashina, E2, Chalmers,
marianna.ivashina@chalmers.se

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-03-20 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc in Functionalized Zeolites for Challenging Catalytic Reactions

Access to CO2-free, efficient and clean energy is one of our society’s major challenges. In this project we perform research on next generation catalysts, which can enable a large-scale use of biomethane and green hydrogen as energy carriers. The position will involve collaboration locally, nationally as well as internationally, with both academic and industrial partners.

Project description
This Postdoctoral position is within the Competence Centre for Catalysis (KCK), which is an interdisciplinary research centre for catalysis at Chalmers. The goal of the centre is the development of catalytic technology for sustainable transport, energy, and environmental systems. The centre is integrated with the research and teaching activities at the departments of Physics, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Mechanics and Maritime Science at Chalmers. KCK strives to provide an excellent environment for carrying out catalysis research with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in related projects or with industry partners. The projects are conducted in collaboration with our member companies Johnson Matthey, Perstorp, Powercell, Preem, Scania CV, Umicore and Volvo Group.

Information about the division and the department
The position will be located at the division of Applied Chemistry at the department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. This position will be focused on experimental kinetic and mechanistic studies of heterogeneous catalysts and be conducted in close collaboration with the division of Applied Chemistry in a dynamic and international environment striving for scientific excellence through teamwork between research leaders active in the fields of catalysis.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities are to perform your own research in our research group (synthesis and functionalization of zeolites and zeotypes, in situ spectroscopy, microcalorimetry, kinetic and mechanistic measurements of catalytic activity and selectivity, and writing of publications) and to supervise Master’s and/or PhD students. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
1) PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or equivalent
2) Strong hand-on experience in experimental heterogeneous catalysis
3) Willingness to work in team and to mentor PhD and Master students
4) Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
5) Able to work independently as well as in teams and take responsibility for progress and quality of the project

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service*.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

* The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240101 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

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.

For questions, please contact:
Professor Magnus Skoglundh, Applied Chemistry,
skoglund@chalmers.se, +46317722974

Maria Davidsson, HR Chemistry,
maria.davidsson@chalmers.se

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2024-03-19 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc position in Systems assessment of hydrogen-based energy carriers

We invite applicants to join our team of researchers within the area of environmental and energy systems analysis focusing on the transition towards a sustainable transport sector. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher focusing on the role of hydrogen-based energy carriers in the transition to a low carbon society. This is an opportunity for you to contribute to the development of techno-economic and environmental assessment evaluation frameworks and/or the development of energy systems optimization models. The research is applied and closely linked to industrial interests and needs.

About the research
Our research aims to provide long-term, and most often global, perspectives on future renewable fuels for transport. We seek to rigorously analyze the feasibility of energy transitions, utilize empirical as well as estimated data, and explore whether and under what conditions changes can occur as well as the cost-effectiveness and environmental effects of such changes. Research tools include life cycle assessment, techno-economic assessments, and cost-minimizing models where all energy sectors compete for the same primary energy sources in a future carbon constrained world. Currently, we have a special interest in the role of hydrogen and electrofuels (fuels produced by combining energy from electricity, hydrogen from water via electrolysis, and carbon, or possibly nitrogen, into liquid or gaseous hydrogen-containing end-fuels) in the fuel mix, meeting ambitious climate targets.

To meet future climate targets all sectors, need to reduce their climate impact and renewable fuels needs to increase for all transport modes. Biomass-based fuels, electrification, hydrogen and electrofuels are being developed for different parts of the transport sector.

Hydrogen-based energy carriers, such as liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), ammonia or methanol, are especially interesting in a future global energy system when large volumes of energy may be distributed long distances from low electricity price regions. The research within the postdoc position will focus on answering the following question: what are the potential roles of different hydrogen-based energy carriers in the transition to a low carbon society?

Depending on your research background the position could be targeted toward either energy system modeling, future scenarios, or techno-economic assessment.

About the position
The position will be hosted by the unit of Maritime Environmental Sciences at the department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences. Our research team, presently consisting of three senior researchers, two postdocs and four PhD students, is embedded in an interdisciplinary environment where we have close collaboration with other research teams at Chalmers such as technology experts, systems engineers, natural and social scientists carrying out research on solutions to major environmental challenges. We also collaborate with international organizations within both academia and industry.

Major responsibilities
Your main responsibility will be to perform studies assessing the potential role of hydrogen-based energy carriers such as liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), ammonia or methanol, from a systems perspective with focus on economic aspects and long-distance transport. You are expected to contribute to develop existing and new energy systems models. You will be involved in training PhD students, supervise MSc students and the position may also include teaching on Chalmers’ graduate and undergraduate level. You are expected to have the ability to plan and organize your work and work independently in close collaboration with other group members and project partners. You are, further, expected to, in English, communicate your findings, both in written form and orally at e.g., conferences and to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications
To qualify for the postdoctoral position, you should possess a doctoral degree in a relevant field such as, energy technology, environmental economy, applied mathematics, or environmental science, with a specialization in energy systems analysis, energy modelling or energy transitions at the graduate level. Proven experience with data analysis and programming (e.g., GAMS, Matlab, Python, R) is also a must. Knowledge of alternative transport fuels or global energy transition is beneficial. You are, further, expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and strong commitment to scientific inquiry.

We are looking for a motivated and independent researcher with good analytical skills who is interested in the energy sector transition, interdisciplinary research with a holistic systems perspective. We also believe that you have a strong curiosity and a genuine wish to learn more and develop your skills and knowledge further in the fields of research, research communication and project management.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service*.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

* The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree.

Contract terms
The position is full-time temporary employment. It is limited to a maximum of two years, with a possibility for extension to a third year if funding becomes available. The position can be started as soon as possible, expected latest 1th of September 2024.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240087 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Family name, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

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.

Application deadline: 2024-03-31

 
For questions, please contact:
Maria Grahn, 
Associate Professor in Energy Systems Analysis, Dept of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
maria.grahn@chalmers.se

Selma Brynolf,
Researcher in Environmental and Energy Systems Assessment, Dept of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
selma.brynolf@chalmers.se 


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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2024-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD student position in Electrical Engineering

Information about the research group
The Group for Advanced Receiver Development (GARD) at Chalmers is a leading research group in the field of Terahertz instrumentation for radioastronomy. Our team, composed of scientists, applied physicists, and engineers, is dedicated to advancing the field of superconducting electronics and terahertz technologies. Our research is focused on material science, low-temperature physics, thin-film technology and microwave engineering. This multidisciplinary approach enables us to create some of the most advanced and sensitive instruments for radio astronomy and environmental sciences.

Internationally recognized for our state-of-the-art Terahertz instrumentation, GARD is at the forefront of radio astronomy technology. Our track record includes significant contributions to major international projects such as Herschel HIFI, ALMA, and APEX.

GARD collaborates closely with astronomers to design and develop the future instruments necessary to explore and ultimately answer some of the greatest unresolved questions of the universe.

Major responsibilities
We are seeking a prospective PhD student to engage in the design and measurement of advanced wideband waveguide structures across THz and microwave frequencies. The successful candidate will also focus on the design and characterization of integrated THz mixers at cryogenic temperatures, enhancing their performance for wideband applications. This role involves analyzing results, conducting simulations, deriving conclusions, and disseminating findings through presentations and publications.

As a PhD student, your primary responsibility is to lead and conduct research, often in collaboration with a team. You are expected to continuously develop your skills while contributing innovative ideas to the team. A collaborative spirit is essential, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. We prioritize candidates who demonstrate self-motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving capabilities.

Your major responsibilities will include pursuing your doctoral studies, developing your own scientific concepts, and effectively communicating your research findings both verbally and in writing. The position also includes teaching responsibilities at Chalmers’ undergraduate level and other duties, which will account for approximately 20% of your employed time.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Qualifications
We seek a candidate with a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, or materials science, corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits (or its equivalent), with above-average grades. The ideal applicant must exhibit a strong proficiency in English, both in writing and speaking.

Key requirements for this role include hands-on experience in electromagnetics or high-frequency electronics simulations. Candidates must also possess a high level of motivation and the capacity to collaborate effectively as part of a team. We value individuals who show self-motivation, keen attention to detail, and robust problem-solving skills.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with reference number 20240090 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, reference number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, ref.number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

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.

For questions, please contact:
Assistant Prof. François Joint, Onsala Space Observatory
joint@chalmers.se

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-03-20 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc in bioinformatics with emphasis to ML

Step into the nexus of bioinformatics and machine learning as a researcher focused on gene expression modelling for applications in generative synthetic biology. This role is not just another position; it’s a chance to redefine boundaries in an emerging scientific domain. Working hand-in-hand with experimental scientists, you’ll drive innovations and turn computational insights into actionable synthetic biology breakthroughs, i.e. all results will be tested in the lab to iterate over models and hypotheses effectively. If you’re geared up for challenge, collaboration, and direct impact, this is your arena. The opportunity to independently project in the environment allows for scientific creativity and innovation while developing leadership skills through project management and teamwork provides personal growth and a chance to make a meaningful impact. Overall, this position offers a unique and rewarding experience for candidates looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and progressive scientific setting.

Project description
This position entails working as part of the group of Associate Professor Aleksej Zelezniak. The Zelezniak lab is an interdisciplinary research group operating at the forefront of scientific exploration, combining the power of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) with cutting-edge experimental biology techniques for studying molecular systems. A primary focus of the group is unravelling the fundamental principles of gene expression regulation to advance synthetic biology applications.

As a researcher in this role, you will lead computational work using ML approaches with applications in synthetic biology. You will lead your given project involving the analysis of large datasets from high-throughput NGS assays and training large neural networks to design DNA and proteins for multiple applications as required by the project objectives.

Information about the division and the department
The Department of Life Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology is dedicated to harnessing the potential of biological systems and innovative technologies for the conversion of biomass into diverse applications such as foods, pharmaceuticals, materials, chemicals, and fuels. The Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology (Sysbio), as one of the four divisions within the department, offers a vibrant and collaborative research environment. With researchers from over 30 countries, the department embraces a truly international atmosphere, providing ample opportunities for networking, cultural exchange, and professional growth. Nurturing the careers of young researchers is a key objective, ensuring that you will receive the support and resources necessary to flourish in your scientific journey.

In summary, the position within the Zelezniak group at the Chalmers University of Technology offers a remarkable chance to work on the cutting edge of scientific discovery, combining ML and AI with wet lab experimentation. Furthermore, being part of the Department of Life Sciences and the Sysbio division provides access to a highly international and supportive research community. Embark on this transformative journey, where your skills and passion will contribute to advancing the frontiers of generative synthetic biology.

Major responsibilities
As a bioinformatician specialising in gene expression, this position requires a deep understanding of theoretical and methodological aspects of NGS data modalities, e.g. ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, single cell analysis. Your expertise in NGS analysis will be essential. In addition, your experience in machine learning and interest in developing your skills in generative AI will find its best use cases. An integral part of your responsibilities will involve leading projects independently, requiring your commitment, self-discipline and planning skills.
Furthermore, you will have an opportunity to contribute to other interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of machine learning and protein engineering, exploring innovative approaches and advancing the frontiers of both fields. Alongside your research activities, you can supervise master’s students, supporting their development and nurturing your leadership skills.

Your involvement in interdisciplinary research, combined with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and other researchers like yourself, will enable you to make significant contributions to the field while continuously expanding your leadership and teamwork expertise.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position should possess a PhD in bioinformatics/computational biology, focusing on genomics/evolution/protein engineering. The candidate should demonstrate experience in working with ML projects. Programming experience in Python/R is essential, including data analysis. Working with high-performance computing GPU clusters is highly desirable. It would be advantageous if the candidate had participated in international projects in the past.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service*.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

* The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240084 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

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.

Application deadline: 2024-03-14

 
For questions, please contact:
Aleksej Zelezniak, Life Sciences
aleksej.zelezniak@chalmers.se

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2024-03-14 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Five PhD Positions at the department of Computer Science and Engineering

This is a broad call for up to five fully funded PhD positions in computer science and engineering covering areas such as: data science, logic and types, natural language processing, formal methods, software engineering, interaction design, computer graphics, and networks and systems.

Information about the department
The department of Computer Science and Engineering is strongly international, with approximately 300 employees from over 50 countries. The department is a fully integrated department with the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology as principals. The department is organized into four divisions: Data Science and AI, Computer Networks and Systems, Computing Science, and Software Engineering and Interaction Design. Each student will be posted in an appropriate division with Chalmers University of Technology as the employer.

You will join a large student body comprising over 140 PhD students in the department. The department allocates a faculty member as main supervisor for you, whose role is to mentor you towards becoming an independent researcher. In addition to the main supervisor, you will also be allocated a co-supervisor and examiner who together support you in your progress towards achieving the requirements of the degree. The studies are followed regularly to support the you as a student. We encourage everyone to have a good work-life balance throughout their employment.

These PhD positions are full-time employment with a competitive monthly salary and full social benefits (e.g., parental leave and compensation for sick leave) for up to five years. There are no tuition fees for PhD studies at Chalmers.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Our aim is to actively improve the gender balance and diversity in our staff. We therefore welcome a diversity of applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply.

Major responsibilities
The positions come with enrollment in our PhD program, designed for 5 years. As a PhD student, you acquire the skills and knowledge to conduct independent research, culminating in writing a scientific dissertation contributing to the development of knowledge in the subject area. Besides devoting 80% of your working time to performing research, the remaining 20% of your working time is devoted to departmental duties, such as helping as a teaching assistant in courses offered by the university. Those duties can be concentrated on certain parts of the year depending on the needs of the department in consultation with the students.

More specifically, you will read, review, and write research papers; give presentations; take courses that complement your background; perform research appropriate for the topic of the project you are appointed in (e.g., conduct systematic literature reviews; design and conduct empirical studies; develop algorithms and theories, implement prototype programs to test your ideas, interact with industrial companies; or perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis) under guidance of the supervision team of experienced researchers. The proposed work includes many opportunities for collaboration and interaction at the department, in companies, and other universities.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Information about the positions
We invite applications to work within one of the following projects and under the guidance of the respective supervisor. Applicants apply to work within a specific project and with the project’s supervisor. Applicants may choose one additional project that they would also be interested in.
Appointed candidates will be appointed to work within the requested projects. The details of research proposals can be found here.
A list of supervisors and project titles is available below:

Code Supervisor Project
CNS01  Elad Schiller Automating Road Accident Forensics: from the Perspective of Distributed Computing, Machine Learning, and Cyber-resiliency 
CNS02  Erik Sintorn Overcoming the memory barrier with Compressed Function Estimator MLPs
CNS03  Risat Pathan SHARP: Security Hardening Techniques for Real-Time Parallel Systems
CS01 Alex Gerdes Using program synthesis to generate feedback for functional programming exercises
CS02 Nils Anders Danielsson A compiler for cubical type theory
CS03 Yehia Abd Alrahman Correct-by-Design Techniques for Cyber-Physical Systems
DSAI01  Kivanc Tatar Interactive Sound Spaces – Deep Learning Architectures for Creative Sound Practices and Musical Applications 
DSAI02 Matti Karppa Meta-algorithmic Framework for Matrix Multiplication
DSAI03 Selpi A data-centric AI approach for multimodal learning (DCMmL)
IDSE01 Birgit Penzenstadler Growing Fast and Slow – Nature as a Stakeholder
IDSE02 Daniel Strüber Enhancing Software Quality via Refactoring of Machine Learning Software
IDSE03 Farnaz Fotrousi Continuous Software Evolution Leveraging Generative AI
IDSE04 Hans-Martin Heyn Analysing and Handling Missing Data in data-intensive Software Development
IDSE05 Ilaria Torre Sustainable Human-Robot Interaction
IDSE06 Jasmina Maric Designing Interactions for Aesthetic Experiences and Ethics of Interactions
IDSE07 Jennifer Horkoff Software Requirements Specification and Breakdown for Complex Systems with Machine Learning
IDSE08 Michael Heron Developing the International Game Canon
IDSE09 Mohammad Obaid Assistive Robotic Technologies to Support Stroke Patients
IDSE10 Richard Berntsson Svensson  Improving Decision-Making in Software Engineering through Generative AI
IDSE11 Sara Ljungblad Norm-Critical Design and Artistic Materializations to Address Ethical Dimensions of AI and Robotic Systems in Society
IDSE12 Thommy Eriksson The potential advantages and disadvantages of virtual companions and the mental well-being of adolescents

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, by the starting date, you must complete the requirements for a master’s level degree of at least 240 higher education credits in Computer Science and Engineering or in a study program relevant to your chosen research area.

The working language at the department is English, the position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English.

Contract terms
Full-time employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Swedish is not a pre-requisite for applying. If you wish to learn Swedish, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to support your integration in Swedish society.

Information for International Applicants
Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step, and a good work-life balance is important for students throughout their employment. To give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner, in addition to the links above, please visit Move to Gothenburg.

Application procedure
The application must include the following materials:

  • Selection of minimum one and maximum two of the projects indicating, which of the two is the preferred project to work on.
  • A cover letter explaining the merits of the candidate and describing clearly their suitability to the first ranked project. The cover letter must not exceed two pages. In the case of candidates who have not completed their required qualifications, the letter should include a clear statement as to their expectations to complete their qualifications.
  • A CV detailing previous experience including links to additional materials such as theses, publications, previous projects, or similar.
  • Certificates of previous degrees and transcripts of courses the student passed and their grades.

The application is to be written in English.

The interview and assessment process will include:

  1. Shortlisting:
    1. Shortly after the application deadline, suitable candidates will be contacted by the respective supervisors.
    2. Candidates should be ready to present a previous project at a master level within at a short notice of about a week.
  2. Interview:
    1. Shortlisted candidates will be asked prior to the interview to complete a small take-home assignment related to the project they have selected.
    2. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview of about 1 hour, including a discussion of their assignment and other relevant questions.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Regarding employment, application procedures, and positions: Sanna Staf (sanna.staf@cse.gu.se)
Regarding the projects and other questions: Nir Piterman (piterman@chalmers.se)

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

2 post-docs: Development of novel catalysts for green chemical production

In these projects, the main objective is to reduce the CO2 footprint of important specialty chemicals. This will be done by developing innovative catalysts for efficient processes as well as using green feedstocks. The positions will enable combining detailed catalysis research with a close collaboration with industry.

Project description
Perstorp is today producing many specialty chemicals that are important for our society. These research projects, funded from Swedish Energy Agency, are focusing on producing chemicals with lower CO2 footprint, by using more efficient processes as well as green feedstocks.

Information about the division and the department
These two positions are at the Chemical Engineering division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering department at Chalmers. We have a wide range of experience and work both experimentally and with modeling. We have a long tradition of working with both fundamental scientific questions and applied problems together with industry. The positions are within the unit for Chemical Process and Reaction Engineering. In addition, the positions will be included in the Centre for Chemical Process Engineering (CPE) and Competence Centre for Catalysis (KCK). The projects are conducted together with Perstorp, which is is a leading company for specialty chemicals. A close collaboration between Perstorp and Chalmers in the project is critical.          

Major responsibilities
The projects will focus on developing novel catalysts. The catalyst will be tested in reactors. The catalysts will be thoroughly characterized using for example XRD, BET, SEM, TEM, TPR, TPD, DRIFT and XPS. We are currently recruiting two post-docs to two projects.

The positions will involve reporting current research results in both written and oral form as well as authoring scientific research publications.  

Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master’s levels as well as supervising master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
PhD in catalysis is required, with extensive experience in reactor experiments and catalyst characterization. Experience in organic chemistry is a merit. 

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20240116 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

For questions, please contact:
Louise Olsson, 
louise.olsson@chalmers.se

Derek Creaser, 
derek.creaser@chalmers.se

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2024-03-19 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Integrated Sensing and communications for future vehicuLAr systems a Network of Doctoral Students

ISLANDS – Doctoral Candidate (DC)

Chalmers University of Technology is seeking to appoint one Doctoral Candidate (DC) to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network on “Integrated Sensing and communications for future vehicuLAr systems a Network of Doctoral Students” (ISLANDS).

Position: Doctoral Candidate (DC)

Location: Gothenburg-Sweden

Working time: Full-time

Duration: Fixed term (3 years)

Living, mobility, family, and research allowances:
In agreement with the MSCA Doctoral Network financial regulations
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2023-2024/wp-2-msca-actions_horizon-2023-2024_en.pdf (Section 1. MSCA DOCTORAL NETWORKS, page 81)

About ISLANDS
For decades communication systems have been developed independently to radar systems, leading to a duplication of systems and devices that exploit the electromagnetic spectrum in common ways. Yet, the future wireless infrastructure will need to do more than just communications to support smart cities, intelligent mobility, infrastructure monitoring, security. It will need to perform multiple functions and will rely on high-reliability communication and sensing. The independent growth of radar and communication systems is no longer sustainable and will lead to a congestion of devices, emitters and sensors. There is a skills gap in the community to address this as communication engineers work isolated to radar engineers, and a new set of skills need to be developed. ISLANDS is a doctoral network that focuses on the theoretical and algorithmic foundations of integrated sensing and communication for the automotive sector, with the objective of developing new physical-layer and network-level solutions, to explore the fundamental limits of such technology, and to provide experimental validation and testing for the developed techniques. Specifically, ISLANDS will: 1) develop new transceiver algorithms, capable of integrating and leveraging the communication and sensing functionalities, with the purpose of achieving superior performance and energy and hardware efficiency; 2) investigate the ultimate network performance limits that the integration of communication and sensing can achieve in environments with extreme mobility; and 3) provide experimental validations of the developed techniques with proof-of-concept testbeds and realistic system-level simulators. ISLANDS will train the next generation of EU experts and leaders with specific interdisciplinary expertise, combining sensing and communications, with the aim of reinforcing European leadership in the automotive sector of the next decades. 

The Role
Supervised end-to-end learning approaches have recently been proposed to simultaneously design transmitters and receivers for ISAC and mmWave positioning systems. However, they often assume the existence of differentiable channel models for sensing and communications to be able to use them for joint transmitter-receiver training via neural networks. For the receiver side, the gradients can be computed from the output of the radar and communication channels, while access to the likelihood function for transmitter learning is not possible. Suitable alternative methods, such as reinforcement learning (RL) techniques (e.g., using policy gradient), or other methodologies, are thus needed to realize AI-based design of ISAC transmit waveforms.

The DC will reconsider the entire vehicular ISAC problem from a data-driven AI approach. This activity will enable the discovery of new transmitter and receiver structures that are optimized for scenarios for which no suitable model-based approaches exist (e.g., under severe compound hardware impairments common in resource constrained vehicular settings) or where model-based solutions are sub-optimal. The DC will also investigate supervised end-to-end learning solutions for cooperative and sidelink-based vehicular ISAC systems and the design of data-driven approaches to ISAC in cell-free massive MIMO networks.

Further information about the Ph.D. projects can be found in the following tables.

Position: CHAL-1

Title: AI-based system design for integrating sensing and communications

Scientific context: ISAC in vehicular environments

Objectives: Design data-driven ISAC transmitters and receivers for connected and automated mobility (CAM) services using reinforcement learning and supervised learning

Expected results: Novel transceivers schemes based on AI over differentiable channel models in automotive scenarios. OTA experiments

Acquire knowledge: ISAC, AI, statistical signal processing

Planned secondment(s): CNIT-3 months: design of data-driven approaches to ISAC in cell-free networks; BOSCH-3 months: investigate supervised end-to-end learning solutions for cooperative and sidelink-based vehicular ISAC systems

Ph.D. enrolment: Chalmers University of Technology

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Undertake postgraduate research in support of the agreed doctoral research project.
  2. Work closely with the academic supervisors to ensure the compatibility of the individual project with the overall goals of ISLANDS.
  3. Present and publish research in both academic and non-academic audiences.
  4. Attend and participate to academic and non-academic conferences, events and seminars.
  5. Attend and participate to all training events and supervisory meetings.
  6. Be seconded to other network partners as necessary to fulfil the grant obligations.
  7. Prepare progress reports and similar documents on research for funding bodies, as required.
  8. Contribute to the delivery and management of the wider programme, including attending and participating in programme committee meetings.
  9. Actively contribute to the public engagement and outreach activities as described in the grant agreement. As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the DC may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

  1. An undergraduate degree and a postgraduate Master’s degree (or equivalent) in electronic or electrical engineering, mathematics, electromagnetics, or a physical sciences subject.
  2. Excellent mathematical skills and background.
  3. High proficiency in Matlab, Python, Mathematica, Maple, R, or similar programming software.
  4. Solid background on wireless communications (antennas, propagation, stochastic geometry is a plus).
  5. Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
  6. Highly proficient English language skills.
  7. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
  8. Ability to think logically, create solutions and make informed decisions.
  9. Willingness to work collaboratively in a research environment.
  10. A strong commitment to his/her own continuous professional development.
  11. Willingness to travel and work across Europe.

Eligibility Requirements
All candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for this post:

  1. Doctoral Candidates (DC) must not have a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment by the host organisation. A postgraduate Master’s degree (or equivalent) is required at the time of recruitment to enrol in the doctoral program.
  2. At the time of recruitment by the host organisation, DCs must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the three years immediately prior to the recruitment date. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted, to the attention of Prof. Henk Wymeersch, according to the following procedure:

Please note that it is essential that the candidate makes a double submission of his/her application by executing both the above steps 1) and 2).

Note 1: Informal enquiries for further information about the position can be sent to Prof. Henk Wymeersch (henkw@chalmers.se) and Dr. Musa Furkan Keskin (furkan@chalmers.se).

Note 2: By registering in the website mentioned above, the applicants agree that all members of the ISLANDS project can access their personal data and application material.

Each application must include the following material:

  1. A cover letter explaining the motivation for applying for the post.
  2. A curriculum vitae setting out the educational qualifications as well as any additional scientific achievements and publications.
  3. Evidence of English proficiency.
  4. Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s certificates (if available at the time of application).
  5. Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts.
  6. Any additional material useful for the assessment of the candidate (e.g., recommendation letters, research project/statement in agreement with the requirements specified in previous text).

Selection Process
The selection and recruitment processes of the DCs will be in accordance with the European Charter and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The recruitment process will be open, transparent, impartial, equitable, and merit-based. There will be no overt/covert discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability or age.

To this end, the following selection criteria for the recruitment of the DCs will be considered:

  1. Curriculum vitae
  2. Academic performance (diplomas, university transcripts, etc.)
  3. Research and industrial experience
  4. Awards and fellowships
  5. Publications and patents
  6. Research, leadership, and creativity potential
  7. English knowledge
  8. Other relevant items based on the specific candidate

The recruitment process will adhere to the guidelines described in the Grant Agreement of the ISLANDS project. At the network’s level, the recruitment will be coordinated by the Recruitment Committee of the project in order to guarantee gender- and sector-balance.

At the Chalmers University of Technology, the recruitment will be coordinated by Prof. Henk Wymeersch. More precisely, the recruitment and selection of the DCs will be executed by Dr. Musa Furkan Keskin. The entire process will be overseen and approved by the Recruiting Committee of the ISLANDS Doctoral Network.

The application deadline for the post is on April 7, 2024.
Each application will be acknowledged electronically (e.g., by return email) and a unique ID number will be assigned to it.

The applications will be analysed after the application deadline, and the shortlisted candidates will be invited to a teleconference interview. The selected candidates are expected to be recruited during the course of the current year (2024). At the end of the selection process, all the applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by return email.

Further Information
For more information about the Doctoral Candidate position on AI-based system design for integrating sensing and communications, please contact Prof. Henk Wymeersch (henkw@chalmers.se) and Dr. Musa Furkan Keskin (furkan@chalmers.se).

Disclaimer

By applying for this position, the applicants give their consent to circulate their application and personal data within the members of the consortium.

By applying for this position, the applicants declare to fulfil the eligibility requirements defined by the MSCA.

By applying for this position, the applicants agree that they will comply with the secondment plan. By applying for this position, the applicants agree that they will comply with the planned Ph.D. enrolment.

   



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-04-07 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc position in 2D materials based sensor for battery monitoring

This Postdoc position gives you an unique opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge in sensors and use it for battery related applications. You will collaborate with researchers from both academia and industry working in a multidisciplinary research environment. Join us to design and develop sensor devices to make the battery safer and perform better for the future.

Project description
The rate of transition towards full electromobility depends heavily on the battery systems. However, with today’s sensors, the battery systems are treated as a black box, leaving the local degradation conditions inside battery cells neither monitored nor well controlled. This project focus on the development of dedicated sensor for the battery monitoring using multifunctional two-dimensional materials-based composites. You will design, synthesize and characterize the 2D materials based sensing materials. The work has an experimental focus, and you will closely collaborate with simulation and modeling partners from academia and industrials. Being part of this collaborative project, you will be involved in a multidisciplinary environment and working with international researchers.

Information about the division and the department
Most of the research within this Postdoc position will be carried out in the Division of Materials and Manufacture, Department of Industrial and Materials Science. The division covers the entire value chain from materials design, processing and characterization to machining of metals and polymers. We employ a range of technologies -surface modification of materials, powder metallurgy, electroplating, additive manufacturing and material removal – and a range of advanced characterization techniques. Our work is interdisciplinary by nature and is addressing topics that have a direct impact on sustainability. The division is collaborating closely with other universities and research institutes, and is implementing industry-academia partnerships through collaborative projects and strategic initiatives.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group by collaborating with others. The position may also includes supervising Master and/or PhD student to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with industrial partners. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing in English.

Qualifications
To be qualified for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree or equivalent in chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or a relevant field, generally awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service*. You should be fluent in English, have a good collaborative skills and ability to communicate your results in writing and presentations. You are expected to stay motivated and efficient despite setbacks and disappointments while continuing to work until satisfied results have been achieved.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

* The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240078 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

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.

Application deadline: 2024-03-11

 
For questions, please contact:
Associate Prof. Jinhua Sun,
jinhua@chalmers.se

Prof. Uta Klement,
uta.klement@chalmers.se

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2024-03-11 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

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Postdoc position in Assessment and mitigation of underwater radiated noise from ships

Underwater radiated sound from antropogenic sources have emerged as an increasing threat to the life in the oceans. The continuous sound emitted from ships, boats and off-shore wind power installations has up to now been unregulated, but since 2022 there’s a framework put in place for the EU nations to create good environmental status with respect to underwater noise in their respective waters. BluEcho is a cross-disciplinary research project in EU developed to support this process by studying the environmental impact of noise emissions, how to most effectively mitigate them, and what’s the economic impact of the emssions and what incentives could be put in place to promote mitigation.

Project description
We are offering a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of underwater radiated noise from ships and boats. The objective is to assess and analyse different means to mitigate the noise emissions, through design and technical solutions as well as from a change in operation of a vessel. Part of the work will incude developing CFD-based analysis tools to be able to perform this analysis. The computed sources will be used within the BluEcho project as input into sound map computations and to derive impact scenarios concerning both environmental impact as well as economic costs to implement or enforce different mitigation solutions.

To achieve this objective, several components are necessary to master. The flow around the vessel and its propulsion system will be studied and characterised using scale resolved CFD (DES and LES). A particular focus will be on propeller cavitation as this is considered the dominating noise source. The assessment of radiated noise based on these simulations is not trivial and need further development in order to reliably separate the different measures studied. Experience in acoustic analysis will be merituous, as well as experiences in marine propulsion systems and simulation of cavitating flows. In addition to the interdiciplinary research team in the project, industry stakeholders are engaged in proposing solutions and measures and discuss the implementation.

Information about the department
The Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2) conducts fundamental and applied research in all modes of transport to achieve sustainable technological solutions. It offers and contributes to bachelor and master programs in areas such as Shipping, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, to mention a few. The department continuously strives to establish and develop collaboration between academia, industry, and society, for improved knowledge transfer in both directions. M2 is characterized by an international environment with employees and students from around the world, as well as outstanding research and world class education. M2 consists of seven different divisions within the areas of engineering and maritime sciences, and one division of administration and support. The project is also part of the Chalmers research area: Ocean

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility will be to pursue the research and development within the project. You are expected to develop your own scientific ideas and concepts, and to communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. You will be guided by senior researchers at the involved departments and companies. Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in the research group. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master’s levels as well as supervising master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service*.

You like to work independently and you plan and think strategically. You are creative and like to put new ideas into practice. You have a solid interest in fluid dynamics, and an ability to perform simulation work of high quality. You like to work in interdisciplinary projects and you have the ability to discuss and communicate your work with people of different backgrounds. We also believe that you are a motivated person, with a strong curiosity and a genuine wish to learn more and develop your skills and knowledge further in the fields of research, research communication and project management.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

* The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree.

Contract terms
The position is full-time temporary employment. It is limited to a maximum of two years, with a possibility for extension to a third year if funding becomes available.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240074 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

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.

For questions, please contact:
Prof Rickard Bensow, Marine Technology,
rickard.bensow@chalmers.se, +46 7721479

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2024-03-20 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

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PhD student positions: Blue surface-emitting lasers


Information about the research group and the project
The Photonics Laboratory at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), with about 35 researchers, is working on optoelectronics, ultrafast optics and fiber-optical communication. A strong research focus is on ultraviolet (UV) and blue surface-emitting devices, such as vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), photonic-crystal surface emitting lasers (PCSELs), light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and resonant-cavity LEDs (RCLEDs). Our expertise is in device design and simulation, laser fabrication, and material and device characterization. We have developed a novel thin-film lift-off process for AlGaN-materials based on electrochemical etching, which allows integration of III-nitride thin films with various photonic structures, such as dielectric cavities with improved quality factor. These have enabled us to demonstrate the world’s first blue vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL) with a high-contrast grating for polarization pinning, thin-film flip-chip UVB LEDs, the shortest emission wavelength from an optically pumped VCSEL at 310 nm and the shortest emission wavelength from a PCSEL.

We are now looking to expand our team with two PhD students; one to work on blue VCSELs for underwater communication in a European Union funded project and one on blue PCSELs.

Major responsibilities and information about the position
As a PhD student in our group, you will be developing blue VCSELs which will be integrated in photonic integrated circuits or blue PCSELs. Your work will be mainly experimental, and you will be trained in device fabrication using state-of-the-art equipment in our clean room as well as characterization of fabricated devices in our measurement lab. In addition, you will have access to our in-house-developed simulation tools for laser design and modeling.

The work will be conducted in close collaboration with the international partners within the project, in particular the partners who will do the epitaxial growth and the integration of our devices. Your major responsibility as PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies, where you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate the results of your research verbally as well as in writing. 

Qualifications
By the starting date in April-August 2024, you must have a Master of Science degree or equivalent in Physics, Material Science, Photonics or Electrical Engineering, with knowledge in semiconductor physics and optoelectronic devices. Any experience from device simulations, device fabrication in a clean room environment or device characterization will be a merit. You should be able to work independently as well as in a group. Proficiency in English is a requirement.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Contract terms
The PhD position is a full-time temporary employment with a starting salary of 32 150  SEK/month, limited to a maximum of 5 years. The position includes departmental work, mostly as a teaching assistant, corresponding to about 10% of the working hours.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with reference number 20240079 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, reference number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, ref.number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

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.

For questions, please contact:
Professor Åsa Haglund, Photonics Laboratory, MC2,
asa.haglund@chalmers.se, +46(0)31-772 1592

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-03-10 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

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PhD student position in Numerical modelling of vibrational effects on buildings from blasting

We are looking for a Ph.D. student who will model vibrational effects in structures from nearby blasting activities such as tunnel constructions. The aim is to improve our understanding of the connection between ground vibrations and damages to structures. By using numerical modelling in conjunction with experimental data, more reliable predictions are sought that leads to more efficient blasting processes that enables temporal, economic and environmental savings.

Project description
Blasting in rock induces ground vibrations, which in turn may cause structural damage to nearby buildings. The Swedish Standard states guidelines for vibration values that are permitted to avoid such damages. These guidelines are sometimes considered obsolete and criticisms have been raised concerning their validity. Thus, there is a desire to update these standards based on more modern findings. This project aims to provide a deeper physical understanding of the connection between ground vibrations and damage to structures. Eventually, the project is expected to contribute to a revision of the current guidelines in Swedish Standard regarding blast-induced vibrations in buildings.

This PhD project mainly aims at developing numerical models that describe the impact on buildings from ground vibrations. This includes studying and evaluating the effects from various parameters (material, geometry, amplitude, frequency, etc). The modeling is mainly based on finite element models (FEM). These calculations will be performed in both 2D and 3D, and are primarily based on linear elastic models. Both time and frequency analysis are to be studied. Calculations will include structural effects at both a “global” level (eigenfrequencies, mode shapes) and a “local” level (strains). The models are calibrated and compared primarily with existing experimental blast data on simple test buildings in Norway as well as from full-scale tests in Sweden, France and the USA. Additional experimental tests are possible during the course of the project based on results obtained and needs identified from the project.

Information about the division and the department
The research is part of a joint collaboration in the applied mechanics field comprising the division of Dynamics at the department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), and the division of Structural Engineering at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE). These divisions have long time expertise in supplementary areas relevant to the project, including modelling of wave propagation effects from blasting activities (M2 Dynamics) and its structural impact on nearby buildings (ACE Structural Engineering). In addition, the project also involves Luleå University of Technology (LTU) and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI). These partners participate with expertise linked to rock engineering (LTU) and experimental measurements (NGI).

Expertise from industry is included through a reference group consisting of representatives from NCC, Skanska, Trafikverket and others. This ensure societal relevance for the project, as well as providing an important network academy-industry. The project is financed by two national foundations: the Rock Engineering Research Foundation (BeFo) and the Development Fund of the Swedish Construction Industry (SBUF).

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility will be to carry out the PhD project within solid dynamics. This includes developing scientific concepts and communicating research results both verbally and in writing. This includes presenting at international conferences (scientific, industrial) and publishing in scientific journals and reports. You will have the opportunity to influence the details of the research towards the needs of the project, developing theoretical and numerical modelling based on experimental results. As a doctoral student, you will participate in doctoral courses following the syllabus of the Graduate School in Solid and Structural Mechanics.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Qualifications
The successful applicant has a good knowledge of solid mechanics and enjoys numerical modelling. A suitable background is a Master of Science in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree. Good knowledge in finite element analysis of structures is required, and a specialization in structural dynamics or concrete structures is meritorious. Also good if you have some experience of data processing and commercial finite element software, e.g. COMSOL Multiphysics.
We will evaluate all candidates after the deadline. We will not pre-review applications sent by email, thus please ensure that you have provided all required information through the online application system!

To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
The position is a full-time temporary employment limited to 4.5-5 years including teaching or other departmental duties corresponding to 10-20% of working hours. You will be employed by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with reference number 20240080 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, reference number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, ref.number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

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.

For questions, please contact:
Division head Peter Folkow, Dynamics,
peter.folkow@chalmers.se

Examiner Håkan Johansson, Dynamics,
hakan.johansson@chalmers.se

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

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Postdoc position in Stabilizing plant proteins with polysaccharides

We are offering a post-doctoral experience where you will work at the interface of colloidal or soft matter, plant-based foods and processing. You will actively interact with diverse scientific communities at different organizations, academic environment, and countries, as well as industrial partners giving possibilities to create a large scientific and industrial network. The post-doc position suits the person that is interested in soft matter of foods, and to design model systems of relevance to industry, for example, taking lab-based work into the scale of pilot-plant.

Information about the division and the department
The Division of Applied Chemistry, where the position has its base, is a division of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering comprising 12 research groups dealing with applied problems in relation to both organic and inorganic materials. The 12 research groups work together in a dynamic consensus targeting applications in consumable and specialty products. Our goal is to maintain the high quality of research and implement the same passion to teaching. We are situated at campus Johanneberg in the middle of Gothenburg.

Major responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Assure communication with other researchers and stakeholders in the project.

• Perform experimental work at Chalmers University of Technology (majority of the time) as well one to two short research stays, at Århus University, Denmark.

• Publish the findings in scientific journals and communicate them to the scientific and industrial community.

• Support existing PhD and MSc students.

• Participate in the activities of the Division of Applied Chemistry at Chalmers.

Qualifications
Doctoral degree in chemistry, physics, food science, materials science or similar.
The position is suitable for chemists, physicists, food and material scientists. However, knowledge of working in a chemistry lab is required from all applicants.

Mandatory experiences and skills include experimental laboratory work and proven scientific writing skills.
Experience of colloidal dispersions, microscopy, rheology, physico-chemical properties of plant-based proteins and of polymers is a plus.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that has an interest in experimental work. He/she should have a creative mindset, and the ability to comply to an experimental plan, execute it, report, and reflect the progress in relation to the overall project. The project targets a traditional colloidal approach to plant-based food products.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service*.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses. You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

* The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240061 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

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.

Application deadline: 2024-03-15

 
For questions, please contact:
Anna Ström, Applied chemistry,
anna.strom@chalmers.se, 0721885101

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2024-03-15 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD position in Software Analysis for Cybersecurity

We are offering a PhD position in an exciting new national project focussing on software security, with great opportunities for collaborations with top researchers in cybersecurity, program analysis, and software engineering. The position is salaried (not just fully funded) and part of a lively research environment located in the beautiful city of Gothenburg on the West coast of Sweden.

The position is part of the ShiftLeft project funded by WASP, a new flagship project with partner universities at KTH, Linköping, and Umeå. 

General information
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden with approximately 270 employees from more than 40 countries is widely recognized for excellent research and education. Our department is in Sweden’s second largest city Gothenburg – the world’s most sustainable destination every year since 2016 according to the Global Destination Sustainability Index. The four research divisions at our department are essential scientific facilitators in a vibrant ecosystem of software-intensive companies such as Volvo Cars, Volvo AB, and Ericsson.

About WASP
Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education, and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information, and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems.  The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and software for the benefit of Swedish society and industry.

The graduate school within WASP provides the skills needed to analyse, develop, and contribute to the interdisciplinary area of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and software. Through an ambitious program with research visits, partner universities, and visiting lecturers, the graduate school actively supports forming a strong multi-disciplinary and international professional network between PhD-students, researchers, and industry. 

Main Responsibilities
Software is often the root cause of vulnerabilities in modern computing systems. By focusing on securing the software, we target principled security mechanisms that provide robust protection against large classes of attacks.  Modern software applications are almost never built from scratch but reuse a significant amount of code that has been built by 3rd parties. These code artifacts, in the form of externally developed libraries, packages and frameworks form the core of their so-called software supply chain.  The goal of ShiftLeft is to contribute to a new paradigm shift for securing software supply chains. As a PhD student in the project, you will be able to focus on problems which fit your talents and interests, ranging from developing the theoretical foundations of classes of vulnerabilities and defences, developing state-of-the-art static analysis tools, or conducting large scale analyses of the emergence of vulnerabilities in the software supply chain. The successful applicant will be encouraged to collaborate with PhD students and postdocs working on related topics and have opportunities for collaboration with  Cparta Cyber Defense, Debricked, Ericsson, Recorded Future, and SEB.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Qualifications
By the starting date, you have a degree at Master’s level or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, or a related field, corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits.  You have a well-documented track record of research interests and achievements in an area strongly related to the project.
 
Contract terms
PPhD student positions are limited to five years at 80% doctoral studies and” 20% departmental work, mostly teaching duties. Salary for the position is as specified in Chalmers’ general agreement for PhD student positions, currently starting from SEK 33,500 per month before taxes.

We offer
At Chalmers we seek to establish a good work/life balance. We want to provide you with the means to pick the best path possible in your pursuit of making a difference. Our ambitions in this area are reflected in the generous employment conditions, including:

  • holiday allowance of 28-35 days per year depending on age
  • a collective agreement including parental pay, sick pay supplement, and medicine costs
  • a wellness allowance towards activities promoting good health
  • flexible working conditions

Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
 
Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer.  Our aim is to actively improve the gender balance and diversity in our department. We therefore welcome a diversity of applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

 
Application procedure
 The application should be marked with Ref and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

The application should include the following items:  


  1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page summarizing your track record and outlining your research interests.
  2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents 

  3. Curriculum Vitae 

  1. Evidence of written work: (links to) research papers and theses 

  2. Links to software repositories with relevant projects
 


It is important to include parts of your own work such as theses and articles that you have authored or co-authored.  Links to software repositories with relevant projects should be included where relevant.  Please notice also that it is highly recommended that you include letters of recommendation; we typically get many applications, and it is not feasible for us to request individual letters.   
 
 Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
 

For questions, please contact:
Professor David Sands, Project PI, main supervisor dave@chalmers.se

Assistant Professor Rebekka Wohlrab, Project PI, wohlrab@chalmers.se

Professor Andrei Sabelfeld, andrei@chalmers.se, Head of Information Security Group

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-03-23 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD student position in synthetic biology

Situated within the Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology, this position entails working as part of the group of Associate Professor Aleksej Zelezniak. The Zelezniak lab is an interdisciplinary research group operating at the forefront of scientific exploration, combining the power of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) with cutting-edge experimental biology techniques for studying molecular systems. A primary focus of the group is unravelling the fundamental principles of gene expression regulation to advance synthetic biology applications with applications to bioremedation.

As a PhD student in this role, you will lead work on development of novel approaches for discovering enzymes for environmental pollutant degradation. You will be a part of disciplinary team working on degradation of plastic pollutants.

Information about the department
The Department of Life Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology is dedicated to harnessing the potential of biological systems and innovative technologies for the conversion of biomass into diverse applications such as foods, pharmaceuticals, materials, chemicals, and fuels. The Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology (Sysbio), as one of the four divisions within the department, offers a vibrant and collaborative research environment. With researchers from over 30 countries, the department embraces a truly international atmosphere, providing ample opportunities for networking, cultural exchange, and professional growth. Nurturing the careers of young researchers is a key objective, ensuring that you will receive the support and resources necessary to flourish in your scientific journey.

Major responsibilities
As a PhD student you will work on a project aiming at discovering novel plastic degrading enzymes. This interdisciplinary project will involve development of high-throughput technologies for enzyme engineering as well as data analysis of sequencing data. The position requires working experience using bioinformatics approaches. An integral part of your responsibilities will involve working independently, requiring your commitment, self-discipline and planning skills.

Furthermore, you will have an opportunity to contribute to other interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of machine learning and protein engineering, exploring innovative approaches and advancing the frontiers of both fields. Alongside your research activities, you will be involved in teaching activities and get training in subjects transferable beyond academia.

Your involvement in interdisciplinary research, combined with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and other researchers like yourself, will enable you to make significant contributions to the field while continuously expanding your leadership and teamwork expertise.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate experience in working with protein expression, ideal with plastic degrading enzymes. Practical level of bioinformatic approaches related to structural biology and and programing experience in Python/R is highly desirable. It would be advantageous if the candidate had participated in internships or international projects in the past.

To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with reference number 20240069 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, reference number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, ref.number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education and grades.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Associate Prof. Aleksej Zelezniak, Systems and Synthetic Biology
aleksej.zelezniak@chalmers.se

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-03-05 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD position in Marine Technology

Being a PhD student at the Division of Marine Technology at Chalmers offers a unique opportunity to work with colleagues from all over the world, and to work internationally by attending conferences and visit other research partners.

We are looking for highly motivated and skilled PhD students with cross-disciplinary knowledges who have a genuine interest in working with any of the four research project areas:

A. Propeller-hull interaction effects for wind-assisted ships
An improved understanding of Propeller-Hull Interaction effects is important for accurately predicting ship power. This is becoming even more important in the near future as alternative energy systems are being introduced on ships. Calm water predictions can be done with an acceptable accuracy, but very few studies of the propulsion system have been done in a more realistic operating conditions. Wind-assisted ships (WASP) fall into this category due to varying headings, waves and dynamics of propeller loading, where neither the propeller-hull interaction effects are well understood nor are the computational tools well developed. The objective of this project is to advance on this topic, both with respect to developing computational methods as well as for the physical understanding of this problem. (Contact person: Associate Professor Arash Eslamdoost)

B. Safe ship collision and grounding hull design for small modular reactor-powered ships
Tougher EU requirements on environmental and climate emissions from shipping have once again stimulated discussions about the pros and cons and the risks of small modular reactors (SMRs) in commercial shipping. There is now a strong increased interest among shipowners, authorities, universities and research institutes, especially in Europe, to study and evaluate SMR. The project’s purpose and goal is to investigate barriers within regulations for ship design/construction and propose solutions for commercial ships if SMR is introduced. The main focus of the project is to study the construction and resilience of the hull for these scenarios. There will be tougher requirements on side planking structure and hull beam for ships with SMR compared to those without SMR. The question is how the ships of the future should be constructed, and how existing ships should be adapted when installing SMR. (Contact person: Professor Jonas Ringsberg)

C. Development of the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) for marine acoustics and FSI problems related to Arctic operations
The Lattice Boltzmann Method has emerged as a powerful numerical technique. We will develop the method and code to investigate on a general basis in order to simulate the noise from the propeller and other devices. With the aim of the exploration of the Arctic, the tool will be further used to investigate ocean conditions with ice. (Contact person: Associate Professor Hua-Dong Yao)

D. Maritime logistics of Carbon Dioxide
Capture and storage of CO2 is one of several tools to reach the world’s climate goals, which includes transport of the CO2 from the emitter to the storage site. Ship transport will be a highly relevant mode of transport. Thus, it is likely that a fleet of specialized CO2 tankers will emerge. This is an applied, cross-disciplinary project, combining naval architecture with logistics research to establish design recommendations and identify potential innovation for CO2 tankers, linked to the logistic patterns and operational prerequisites. (Contact person: Senior Lecturer Per Mottram Hogström)

Information about the department
The department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2) conducts fundamental and applied research in all modes of transport to achieve sustainable technological solutions. M2 holds one of Sweden’s most extensive simulator centre for navigation and propulsion of ships, as well as world class laboratories for experimental studies. The department also offers and contributes to bachelor and master programs in areas such as Shipping, Automotive and Mechanical Engineering to mention a few. In addition, professional education is performed on both a national and international level, with specific designed mission training for different social actors, within our ambition for a lifelong learning. The department continuously strives to establish a cooperation between academia, industry, and society, with a great focus on utilization. M2 is characterized by an international environment with employees and students from around the world, as well as outstanding research and world-class education. M2 consists of seven different divisions within the areas of engineering and maritime sciences, and one division of administration and support.

Information about the division
The division of Marine Technology conducts research and education centred primarily around the professional understanding and technical development of methods and models within the fields of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. The core research areas span ship design, marine structures, hydrodynamics, safety and reliability, and maritime operations Research activities are performed within both basic sciences to advance the understanding of the physics controlling the design and operation, as well as applied sciences in, e.g. simulation tools to support a designer, advance the regulations and provide models for ship operations. Another important challenge is how to derive reliable metocean parameters for practical applications, such as a ship’s energy performance monitoring when sailing at sea. Safety and energy efficiency in ships are at the core of the research and education, and we work closely with different industry partners to ensure a high relevance and promote utilisation. The division is responsible for educating Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers within the international master’s program Mobility Engineering at Chalmers.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities as a PhD student are to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position also includes teaching on Chalmers’ undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to up to 20 per cent of working hours.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with reference number 20240066 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, reference number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, ref.number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Professor Jonas Ringsberg (head of division), Division of Marine Technology,
Jonas.Ringsberg@chalmers.se, +46-(0)31-7721489

Associate Professor Hua-Dong Yao, Division of Marine Technology,
Huadong.Yao@chalmers.se, +46-(0)31-7721405

Associate Professor Arash Eslamdoost, Division of Marine Technology,
Arash.Eslamdoost@chalmers.se, +46-(0)31-7723684

Senior Lecturer Per Mottram Hogström, Division of Marine Technology,
Per.Hogstrom@chalmers.se, +46-(0)31-7721478

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD student position in Interpretable Learning Methods for Efficient Human-Robot Collaboration

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher that would like to pursue a PhD in the areas of Interpretable Artificial Intelligence (IAI) and Autonomous Decision-Making to study and make significant contributions to the emerging field of Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC). HRC studies the most effective algorithms to enable robots to work safely and efficiently alongside with humans in shared spaces.

Join our multidisciplinary team to further investigate and propose innovative solutions to empower robots with the ability to make informed decisions in collaborative environments. If you are passionate about Interpretable AI, autonomous decision-making, and the future of human-robot collaboration, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Project description
Collaborative Robots (Cobots) are intended to interact directly with humans in shared and dynamic spaces. Meaning that humans and robots can work together in close proximity to achieve a common goal. What is limiting the deployment of Cobots to complex collaborative scenarios? An important research question is how to enable effective human-robot collaborations (HRC). A central challenge is to develop learning and reasoning methods to enable Cobots to autonomously make decisions, mirroring human’s ability to make quick, informed decisions in dynamic collaborative settings.

The next generation of Cobots should infer the intentions of its co-workers, make rapid decisions about the best actions to execute, and learn the correct associated control strategies to achieve the desired goal without compromising the collaboration. Thus, Cobots need to have a high-level reasoning model to resemble human cognitive modeling, and a low-level control model to execute optimal skills. The synthesis of high-level reasoning with adequate low-level controls is very challenging and it is an unexplored territory that will open up new opportunities in different research areas within the HRC field. This project aims to expand the scientific understanding of the requirements to provide a holistic solution from interpreting the collaborator’s intentions to executing the optimal robot skill autonomously, leading to better HRC.

Information about the division and the department
The position is within the Mechatronics group at Chalmers University of Technology, where a team of dedicated PhD students, postdocs and senior researchers are actively pursuing research in the areas of semantic-based methods, high-level decision-making systems, Interpretable AI, and Robotics. The Mechatronics group is an integral part of the Department of Electrical Engineering (E2) which primarily focuses on modeling and developing efficient systems for extracting and processing information. 

Major responsibilities
Your primary responsibility as a PhD student will be to pursue independent research and expand your capabilities and knowledge within the research domains covered by the project. You are expected to develop your own original scientific concepts and present the results of your research verbally at academic conferences and in written journal articles. You are also expected to collaborate with other team members and external researchers from academia and industry.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Qualifications
By the starting date, the applicant should have:

– A master’s degree equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, Applied Math, or similar fields.

– A deep understanding and background in machine learning methods applied to the robotics domain, as well as familiarity with deductive reasoning methods.

– Good programming skills, preferably in C++ and experience with ROS (Robot Operating System). Additionally, knowledge on Python, Unity, and Prolog is also welcome.

– A genuine interest and curiosity in the subject, coupled with excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Meritorious experience and skills:

– Experience with teaching.

– The candidate should have experience with cross-disciplinary collaboration, as well as international exchange and demonstrated teamwork.

– It is meritorious if the candidate has peer-review publication(s) as first author.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.
This position involves specific department obligations, typically in the form of teaching, which accounts for approximately 20% of your working hours.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with reference number 20240064 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, reference number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, ref.number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Assoc. Prof. Karinne Ramirez Amaro, Systems and Control,
karinne@chalmers.se

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-03-10 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc in Optical metasurfaces: Science and Applications

State-of-the-art flat optics components based on multifunctional metasurfaces are looking to replace traditional optical components in many applications. Join a team with decades of experience in nanophotonics and contribute to projects that aim to implement new ultra-compact light-driven devices with applications in biophotonics and beyond. If you enjoy generating ideas supported by modeling and calculations, and get a kick from seeing your predictions come to life in the lab, this position is for you!

Project description
This postdoc project focuses on exploring and utilizing optical metasurfaces, a new kind of flat nanostructured optical components with a wide variety of applications. We are currently developing metasurfaces with applications in biophotonics, such as optical biosensing and microscopy [Juodènas et al, Light: Science and Appl. (2023) 12:251], as well as tiny optically driven microbots based on metasurfaces [Andrén et al, Nature Nanotech. (2019) 16:270]. The post doc position involves optical simulations based on comercial software (Comsol and/or Lumerical), optical experiments, and development of proof-of-principle devises. Depending on our needs, it may also involve some cleanroom work. You will work in a team of students and senior researchers with complementary competences ranging from nanofabrication to biophotonics applications.

Information about the research group
The Bionanophotonics group has been engaged in nanophotonics research since more than twenty years and is well-known for contributions to fields like plasmonics, surface-enhanced spectroscopy and sensing, optical antennas, optical manipulation, and metasurfaces. We focus on fundamental and proof-of-principle studies based on advanced nanofabrication, electrodynamics simulations, and optical experiments. Many of the research topics aim to contribute new methodologies to the field of biophotonics. We have access to state-of-the-art optical infrastructure, a wide range of simulations tools, and a broad academic network in photonics, nanooptics, biophotonics, and beyond. Chalmers University of Technology is a leading research institution in nanoscience in Sweden and hosts one of northern Europe’s largest and most well-equipped cleanrooms dedicated to nanofabrication.

Major responsibilities
Conceptual design and optimization of metasurfaces, using Comsol or Lumerical; optical experiments and development of proof-of-principle devises based on metasurfaces.

Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master’s levels as well as supervising master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
The applicant should have a PhD degree in physics, optics, nanoscience, or a related subject area not older than three years. This position requires good experience of optical experiments and/or simulations. A research background within the fields of metasurfaces, nanophotonics, biophotonics, plasmonics, optical manipulation, or a related area, is an advantage.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240072 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Mikael Käll,
+46 31-772 31 19 mikael.kall@chalmers.se

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



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


 

Deadline: 2024-03-22 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD position in New Materials Concepts for Stable Organic Solar Cells

A PhD student position is available in the research group of Christian Müller at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Chalmers University of Technology. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student who will develop new material concepts for organic solar cells. The project is funded by the Swedish Research Council. You will work closely with several PhD students and postdocs at Chalmers as well as other universities in Sweden and abroad. There will be the opportunity to travel to attend conferences and to visit labs at other universities.

Information about the research group and the project
The Müller Research Group 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 ranging from organic solar cells and thermoelectrics to power cables. All research is conducted in co-operation with other universities/institutes and/or industry. Presently, the group consists of 1 Professor, 1 senior scientist, 3 Postdocs and 9 PhD students.

The development of new acceptor materials for organic solar cells has led to a steady increase in device efficiencies, reaching more than 17% today. A remaining challenge is the relatively poor long-term stability of organic solar cells. The goal of your research will be to understand how the use of mixtures of acceptor molecules influences and improves the stability of organic solar cells. An example of recent work relevant for the position can be found here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-39830-6

Major responsibilities
The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research, in collaboration with students and postdocs at Chalmers as well as other universities in Sweden and abroad. As a PhD student you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in writing. In addition, 10 percent of your time will be dedicated to departmental duties, especially teaching on the undergraduate level.

Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or equivalent with a focus on physical chemistry (or be in the process of completing a Master’s degree). Experience with organic electronics is required and experience with organic solar cells is a merit. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have excellent collaboration skills.

A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing is required. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of 4 years of fulltime research studies. The monthly salary of a PhD student at Chalmers is about 32’000 SEK before tax (approx. 2’900 €).

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230520 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and 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.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your experience with organic electronics and organic solar cells

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Christian Müller, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Email: christian.muller@chalmers.se
Phone: +46317722790
   



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 


 

Deadline: 2024-03-11 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.