Ref REF 2023-0184

Do you want to contribute to making urban mobility more sustainable and better suited to citizens’ needs?
At the Division of Design & Human Factors we seek a PhD candidate to join our research team “Sustainable Urban Mobility” to explore solutions to enable people to move around cities in a more sustainable way.

Project description
The position is tied to the EU project SUM – SEAMLESS SHARED URBAN MOBILITY. In the project, a number of different solutions for sustainable urban mobility will be designed, implemented in real-life conditions and evaluated. In particular you will work with autonomous electrical ferries and if, and how, they can enable a mode change from cars to active and shared mobility such as walking, cycling and other forms of micromobility. In the transformation of mobility in cities there are a large number of stakeholders and therefor co-creation becomes an important design tool to develop solutions that fits all stakeholders.
Information about the division and the department
The Division of Design & Human Factors at the Industrial and Materials Science Department at Chalmers develops knowledge about the relationship between humans and artefacts. We also develop methods and tools that can be used to study the relationship between human–artefact, as well as for designing and evaluating safe, sustainable and satisfying products, services and workplaces. We have developed our expertise since mid 1970s, and we continuously use it to educate future engineers with a user-centred perspective and to conduct high-quality research in close collaboration with industrial and public partners resulting in innovations with real-world impact. One of our research themes at the division is Circularity and Sustainable Product Use, where we explore how to enable people to live in sustainable ways by designing appropriate products and services.

Major responsibilities
Your main responsibility in the position is to carry out design-oriented research and communicate the results, both in scientific publications and to industry and public. The research will involve planning, conducting and analysing different kinds of studies with different forms of stakeholders, both citizens and commercial actors. The position requires you to contact and interact with many stakeholders – so social skills and tenacity are valuable qualities.

You will also be expected to:
– Be an active and contributing member of the research group
– Attend division and project meetings and conferences
– Take PhD courses as part of the Doctoral Programme “Human-Technology-Design”
– Teach (20% of total work time) at bachelor and/or master level and supervise thesis students.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a Master’s degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in design, industrial design, product development, architecture, urban planning or equivalent, or a Bachelor degree in design combined with a Master in a topic relevant for the position. You should have experience of working with design methodology and in particular user studies. A genuine interest in sustainability, mobility solutions, and urban planning is meritorious. You must have obtained a master’s degree (or equivalent) in the relevant field or expect to complete such degree by the time the employment starts.You are expected to conduct empirical research as primary activity, foremost by applying a qualitative research approach in close interaction with citizens and other stakeholders. Research results are expected to be disseminated through interactions with professionals as well as through publications in highly ranked journals within the subject area which require good writing and communication skills. Other merits include working experience from industry, collaboration, and management of relationships with stakeholders and project management.

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 Ref 20230151 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
• 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. 

Application deadline: April 15, 2023

For questions, please contact:
Pontus Wallgren
Head of division Design & Human FactorsEmail: pontus.wallgren@chalmers.se
Phone: +46-31 772 13 97

Helena Strömberg
Design & Human Factors,
Emai: helena.stromberg@chalmers.se
Phone: +46-31 772 10 47


   

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!
 

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Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

Ref REF 2023-0062

Climate change is a socio-economic challenge, and climate simulations are the only tool to predict our planet’s future climate. Clouds are crucial for weather and climate predictions. According to the IPCC, cloud modelling is one of the least understood domains in climate sciences and is “listed as one of the most urgent problems requiring scientific attention”. Clouds are considered the largest source of uncertainty in climate predictions because it is complicated to accurately model the small-scale process (microphysics) inside clouds occurring in a range from meters to nanometers in a global climate model where the resolution is of the order of Kilometers. This project will address this challenge by using novel multiscale techniques developed for general multiphase flows that allow us to accurately solve the small-scale cloud turbulence and its impact on nucleation, evaporation and collisions of cloud droplets.

Project description
The Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences is offering a doctoral position to investigate, quantify, and model the impact of turbulence on the dynamics of water droplets/aerosols inside warm ice-free clouds. The methodology combines different numerical techniques including Direct (DNS) and Large-Eddy (LES) Simulations, together with stochastic models to predict the water droplet number and size spectra inside clouds and the mechanics of rain formation. The aim is to measure the main microphysical processes that determine, in combination with turbulence, the cloud droplet sizes: nucleation of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN), growth by condensation of water vapor, growth by collisions/coalescence induced by turbulence and gravity. The project is highly interdisciplinary and involves interactions and collaborations with statistics and atmospheric physicists.

Information about the division and the department
The position will be open at the Fluid Dynamic division.The research at the division covers turbulent flow (both compressible and incompressible), multiphase flows, aero-acoustics and turbomachines. Our tools include both computations and experiments. The research covers a wide range of topics. In some research projects the smallest turbulent scales are studied whereas in others the function of a complete gas turbine is analyzed and modelled. The Division of Fluid Dynamics is part of Chalmers Sustainable Transport Initiative, Chalmers eScience Initiative and Chalmers Energy Initiative.

Major responsibilities
As a PhD student, you will be central to the development of the project, and also be responsible for the implementation, validation and data analysis of the numerical tools.

You are expected to learn to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. Your research activities will contribute to enhanced knowledge in the scientific field, in particular by presenting your results in scientific journals and at international conferences.

The position also includes teaching courses within Chalmers’ undergraduate level corresponding to up to 20 percent of the working hours

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. You also need a MSc in Mechanical Eng., Naval/Maritime Eng., Chemical Eng., Physics, Math. Eng., Aeronautics or any corresponding MSc. 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 4,5 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 20220626 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
• 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. 

Application deadline: 23 April, 2023

For questions, please contact:
Associate Professor Gaetano Sardina, Fluid Dynamics
E-mail: sardina@chalmers.se
Phone: +46737176687


   

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!
 

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Post expires on Sunday April 23rd, 2023

Project description

We invite applications for several PhD positions in experimental quantum computing with superconducting circuits. You will work in the stimulating research environment of the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT, http://wacqt.se), a 12-year initiative started in 2018 with the purpose of advancing Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology. The core project of the centre is to build a quantum computer based on superconducting circuits. You will be part of the Quantum Technology Laboratory (QTL) within the Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2) department, working in a large team of PhDs, postdocs and researchers. MC2 hosts a state-of-the-art nanofabrication facility and as a member of QTL you will have access to measurement laboratories for superconducting quantum devices.  

Information about the division and the department

Major responsibilities                                                                                                                                                                                                  

We are seeking PhD students to work on building the next generation of large scale quantum processors based on superconducting circuits. To achieve this ambitiuous goal we have a variety of projects related to:

• Simulation, design, and characterization of quantum processors
• Development and optimization of nano-fabrication recipes for large-scale devices
• Improvement of qubit coherence by exploring different designs, materials and investigating the experimental set-up
• Development of optimal control techniques to achieve fast and high-fidelity two qubits gates
• Design and implementation of automatic calibration techniques for a fast tune-up
• Implementation and benchmarking of quantum algorithms

Your major responsibilities 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 generally also includes teaching on Chalmers’ undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

Qualifications

• You have a Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Nanotechnology, or equivalent, obtained no more than two years prior to the application deadline
• The ideal candidate has expertise in some of the following: design and fabrication of superconducting circuits, experimental quantum computing, microwave quantum optics, or related fields in experimental physics.
• Your verbal and written communication skills in English are good
• You are motivated for a career in quantum technology, be it in academia or at an institute or company
• You have a collaborative attitude and an interest in working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, sharing best practices and assuming responsibility. You are self-motivated, pay attention to detail, and possess a problem-solving analytical ability. You are willing to help supervise bachelor and master students

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 Ref 20230146 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. The 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
• 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. 

Application deadline: 2023-04-30

For questions, please contact:
Dr Giovanna Tancredi, tancredi@chalmers.se

Links
WACQT , QTL

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Post expires on Sunday April 30th, 2023

Ref REF 2023-0174

Digital platforms have proven to be powerful engines of transformation in a number of industries, and they are currently entering new economic sectors. While the potential of digital platforms is large, the introduction and growth of platforms are related to several challenges that need to be strategically managed. We now look for two new PhD Candidates who will contribute to develop our understanding of the strategic management and governance of digital platforms.

Healthcare is a sector that we are especially interested in. Digital platforms are increasingly used to improve the access, effectiveness, and efficiency of healthcare. However, unlike in many sectors that have shaped our current understanding of platform strategy, digital healthcare platforms cannot fully replace the existing healthcare system but must typically be integrated with existing solutions. This creates new strategy challenges related to, on the one hand, managing the introduction and growth of digital platforms, and, on the other hand, governing the surrounding healthcare ecosystem in such way that the value of platforms can be realized. These challenges must be strategically managed by both new platform firms and incumbent organizations to unlock the full potential of digital platforms in healthcare. We collaborate with both private platform firms and public healthcare providers in this important research, and strive to conduct research of relevance to management and policy. While one sector of interest is indeed healthcare, we believe that the research will have more general implications across industries. 

In these two PhD Candidate Positions you will get the opportunity to become an expert in strategy. Together with your supervisors you will design and conduct a research project aimed to develop the strategic management and governance of digital platforms. Besides your research, around 20% of your time will be spent on contributing to teaching.
We look forward to welcoming you to a group of researchers with a strong track-record of conducting cutting edge research that is published in leading international journals and used by academics, students and executives worldwide. We have a big international network of collaborators at leading universities worldwide. We anticipate that you will benefit from our network, and — if you want — spend time internationally as a visiting scholar during your PhD studies, besides presenting your research at international conferences. After finishing your PhD you will have a solid foundation for an international career in academia and/or industry and consulting.

Information about the department and the project 
You will be part of the Department of Technology Management and Economics and the Division of Entrepreneurship and Strategy. The division conducts research and education in strategy, innovation management, and entrepreneurship.

Major responsibilities
As a PhD student your major responsibility is to pursue doctoral studies in relation to the research aim. Overall, PhD studies include a number of doctoral courses, reviewing literature, designing research studies, interacting with industrial companies, collecting and analysing empirical data, and reporting research results.

As a PhD student you will also, to a maximum of 20%, be involved in teaching bachelor and master courses in the area of innovation economics and strategic management of IP, and/or other departmental tasks. 

Qualifications
To qualify for the position you must have (or be close to finishing) a master’s degree in industrial engineering, management, economics, medicine, or similar, corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits. You should have strong analytical abilities as well as an interest in working closely with practitioners on practically relevant problems. English fluency is required, both in written and verbal communication.

Contract terms
The position is a full-time temporary employment 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 Ref 20230138 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
• 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, previous employments, 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. 

Application deadline: 15 April, 2023

For questions, please contact:
Associate Professor Marcus Holgersson, Entrepreneurship and Strategy
Email: marhol@chalmers.se

   

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!
 

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Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

Ref REF 2023-0036

We invite applications for a PhD position in experimental quantum optomechanics. This research project is part of a larger Chalmers project (2023-2028) aimed at realizing optomechanical systems deep in the quantum regime. You will thus be part of a newly formed team of PhD students and postdocs in different local experimental and theoretical groups working towards a common goal. For this PhD project, we seek a highly motivated candidate with an interest in performing experiments in the field of optomechanics, while still maintaining a close contact with theory.

Project description
The research project is placed in the field of quantum optomechanics, which explores the quantum behaviour of optomechanical devices and their application in quantum technologies. Quantum optomechanics is a vibrant research field spanning several disciplines within physics. At its heart lies the minute interaction between light and mechanical motion that is realized in optomechanical devices. Operation of optomechanical devices deep in the quantum regime requires minimization of any loss mechanism – be it mechanical or optical – and maximization of the mutual interaction strength. Optomechanical devices are now routinely fabricated at Chalmers clean room, but a main challenge in the field is to realize a strong interaction between single quanta of mechanical motion and single quanta of the light field. The goal of this project is to lift this limitation and to realize novel optomechanical devices that are specially engineered using inverse design and machine learning methods.

This PhD project is experimental in nature and will be embedded within the recently funded 5-year Wallenberg project “Light strongly interacting with mechanical motion: Nonlinear quantum optomechanics with photonic crystal-based nanomechanical resonators”, which unites expertise at Chalmers in performing optomechanics experiments at room and low temperatures, modeling of nanomechanical and optical properties using conventional and machine-learning methods and the theoretical description of optomechanical systems. You will have regular exchange with the project partners. These exchanges will guarantee a mutual knowledge transfer that benefits the common project goals.

Information about the division and the department
The research project is experimental in nature and supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Witlef Wieczorek. The Wieczorek group is part of the Quantum Technology Laboratory (QTLab) at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2). The QTLab performs cutting edge research in the field of quantum technologies. A major focus of the QTLab lies on building a quantum computer, exploring quantum sensing technologies, and realizing quantum transducers. The QTLab provides an international, creative and stimulating research environment. The laboratory has access to excellent in-house clean-room facilities at the Nanofabrication Laboratory of MC2 for fabricating state-of-the-art devices.

Major responsibilities
We seek a highly motivated and outstanding candidate for this PhD position. Your major responsibility is to pursue the goals of your research project and to pursue your own doctoral studies. You will receive adequate training such that you will reach these goals successfully. The position may also include some level of teaching duty as well as taking part in the supervision of bachelor or master thesis students. You will be embedded in a collaborative, stimulating and supportive environment, where team work is fostered and key for project success.

Qualifications
You should have obtained a Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Microtechnology, Nanotechnology, Photonics or similar. The degree should generally not be older than two years. Experience in Quantum Optics, Quantum Technology, Optomechanics, MEMS/NEMS device technology and/or Microfabrication is considered a merit. You shall be self-propelled with a strong driving force to pursue excellent experimental research in a collaborative environment. 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 Ref 20230067 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
• 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. 

Application deadline: 16-04-2023

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Witlef Wieczorek, Associate Professor, MC2/QTLab
E-mail: witlef.wieczorek@chalmers.se


   

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!
 

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Post expires on Sunday April 16th, 2023

PhD student position in Innovation Ecosystems within Infrastructure Construction

Ref REF 2023-0154

We are looking for you who has a deep interest in innovation ecosystems, including inter-organizational collaboration among different actors.

Project description
In the project, you will investigate inter-organizational collaborations in innovation processes for digital solutions and services in infrastructure construction. Infrastructure construction is a crucial industry sector to address as it consumes great quantities of materials and energy during construction, operations, and eventual deconstruction. Digital solutions and services play an important role in the request for more innovative solutions to enable renewal of this sector towards improved sustainability.

Ecosystems as networks of public and private actors, for instance, developers and suppliers of various services, products, and digital technology, are crucial for innovation. The project covers how business models, governance, and incentives for different actors affect the organizing, prerequisites for and outcomes of innovation. How an innovation created in a single project can be utilized on a larger scale, including potential business values, is one important issue.

The PhD student is part of an externally funded research project. The PhD project is connected to a network of industrial partners that support the research and are part of the reference group. The PhD student will study a number of innovation projects in infrastructure construction in Sweden through interviews, observations and document analysis.

Information about the division and the department 
The position is placed at the Division of Construction Management (CM). CM encompasses diverse and interlinked areas of expertise within the wider fields of construction and project management, leadership, and construction informatics. CM is one of the divisions at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE). ACE represents a broad theoretical and practical knowledge base. Fields of science ranging from natural sciences and engineering to social sciences, humanities, and design-based artistic research. The mix of disciplines and perspectives affords a rich breeding ground for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and collaboration across a variety of crucial subjects concerning the built environment, such as, environmental and social sustainability, digital transformation, and management of the built environment.

The project is connected to a research group with a common interest in management of innovation ecosystems in the built environment that consists of researchers from the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE) as well as Department of Technology Management and Economics (TME).

Major responsibilities
As a Ph.D. student, your major responsibility is to pursue your doctoral studies in relation to a specific research aim. You will conduct research, participate in doctoral courses and be involved in teaching activities at the division. Research work includes literature reviews, collecting empirical data through qualitative studies in form of interviews, observations and document studies, analyzing data, and communicating the results verbally and in writing, both to the public and industry, and through scientific publications. Collaboration within academia, industry and with society at large is important.

You will be expected to:
– Carry out research activities in the project
– Publish research results in scientific journals and in theses
– Disseminating results to the general public and industry
– Be an active and contributing member of the research group
– Attend division and project meetings, research seminars and conferences
– Take PhD courses as part of the Doctoral Programme
– Teach at bachelor and/or master level and supervise students.
 
Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student you should have a Master’s degree in e.g. Industrial Management and Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Architecture, or equivalent. You must have obtained a master’s degree (or equivalent) or expect to complete such a degree by the time of employment.

Our goal is to educate excellent researchers who are well equipped to contribute to society and tackle the societal challenges of our time. We will support you in this training process to progressively becoming an independent researcher. To accomplish the success we desire to achieve, we believe that you are highly motivated to conduct academic work with a genuine interest in theory and in understanding complex problems, foremost applying a qualitative research approach. You have excellent analytical skills and a high ability to engage in collaborative work with people from both academia and industry. You are able to take responsibility for progress and quality of the PhD-project, including planning and organizing your work. Experience from multi-stakeholder interactions and industry experience are meritorious.

Excellent communication and presentation skills in written and spoken English are required. Due to the character of the research, being able to understand and speak Swedish is meritious. 

Large emphasis when selecting a candidate will be placed on your ability to write.

Contract terms                                                                                                                   
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years. You will spend approximately 80% of this time on research. As a PhD student, you will also, to a maximum of 20%, be involved in teaching bachelor and master courses and/or performing other departmental tasks. You will be enrolled in the postgraduate programme at our research school.

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 20230154 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
• 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. 

Application deadline: April 5, 2023

For questions, please contact:
Head of division /Associate Professor Mattias Roupé, Division of Construction Management
mattias.roupe@chalmers.se, + 46-31 772 11 33

Senior lecturer Viktoria Sundquist, Division of Construction Management
viktoria.sundquist@chalmers.se , +46317723482

Professor Petra Bosch-Sijtsema, Division of Service Management and Logistics
petra.bosch@chalmers.se , +46317721945.


   

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!
 

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Post expires on Wednesday April 5th, 2023

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Join us on an exciting journey as we establish a new research group focused on Materials for a Sustainable World! We are committed to providing you with the support and resources you need to succeed, including access to state-of-the-art facilities and funding opportunities for conference travel and research materials. If you are passionate about scientific discovery and want to be part of something exciting and new, we invite you to apply for this PhD position today!

Project description
Soft magnetic materials play a crucial role in enabling the efficient operation of the next generation of power electronics and rotating electrical machines. However, commercially available magnetic materials have their limitations, especially in high-frequency electrical devices, due to their restricted mechanical strength and high core losses. As a result, finding alternative magnetic materials that can perform efficiently in these conditions is necessary.

The aim of this thesis work is to develop novel and high performance soft magnetic materials for energy conversion systems. A sustainable discovery approach which relies on accelerated experimental and theoretical methodologies, e.g., additive manufacturing, thermodynamic modelling, machine learning, etc. will be used.

The techniques for materials characterization and property evaluation include x-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analyzer, magnetometer, atomic/magnetic force microscopy, etc. This is an interdisciplinary research project, and you will be collaborating with researchers in different disciplines not only at Chalmers but globally.  

Information about the division and the department
The main competencies at the department of Industrial and Materials Science are found in the areas of: Human-Technology Interaction, Form and Function, Modeling and Simulation, Product Development, Material, Production and in the interaction between these areas. The research develops the industrial process, from need to finished product while creating added value. To combine skills throughout the whole chain distinguishes the department both nationally and internationally. Here we gather internationally prominent researchers, in dynamic and outstanding research environments, as well as in national and international research networks.

The Division of Materials and Manufacture is a part of the Department of Industrial and Materials Science. The division covers the entire value chain from materials design, processing and characterisation to machining of primarily materials. The division is collaborating closely with other universities and research institutes and is implementing industry-academia partnerships through collaborative projects and strategic initiatives. It also hosts the national competence centre CAM2 (Centre for Additive Manufacturing – Metals).

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as PhD student is to pursue your doctoral research related to the project. You are committed to conduct independent and original scientific research, to report on this research in peer reviewed publications and conferences, and to assist in the supervision of research projects for both bachelor and master students. Collaboration within Chalmers and with research groups at other universities and with companies is also required. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers’ undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to maximum 20 percent of working hours.

Qualifications
You must have a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in materials science, physics, or an equivalent degree, with a background and interest in one or more of the fields such as additive manufacturing, magnetic materials, materials characterization, applied physics, and machine learning. Experience in Multiphysics simulation, machine learning, and computer languages such as Python and C is a merit. The candidate is expected to have an excellent academic record and should be able to work in an interdisciplinary environment in close collaboration within and outside Chalmers.

To be successful, you need to be highly motivated, have a problem-solving attitude and capability to work independently as well as in teams. In addition, 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 Ref 20230155 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
• 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. 

Application deadline: April 3, 2023

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Varun Chaudhary
Email: varunc@chalmers.se

Prof. Uta Klement, Head of division
Email: uta.klement@chalmers.se

   

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!
 

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Post expires on Monday April 3rd, 2023

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Would you like scientific freedom and ample opportunities within a long-term project and scientific prosperous environment? We are now looking for an operando spectroscopist (fully paid) to the Johansson Research Group funded by a unique Distinguished Professor Grant from the Swedish Research Council to Prof. Johansson. Apply your spectroscopy expertise to enable and understand next generation batteries – a very hot and important area of science.

Project description
With a perspective of fundamental, and yet application inspired, research on next generation batteries with a horizon of 2030+ and of both academic and industrial interest, we now look for an operando spectroscopist. More specifically, we want someone who can:
– Create proper set-ups for operando studies of several next generation batteries at the molecular level
– Run experiments independently and accurately to acquire properties of interest
– Analyze both electrolytes and electrodes using one or several spectroscopic techniques
The position has connections to national (BASE) and international networks (Alistore-ERI, DESTINY, Battery 2030+, BIG-MAP, etc.).

Major responsibilities
You will be a part of the Division of Materials Physics at the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of Technology. The major part of your time will be devoted to your research project, where you will be expected to plan, perform and disseminate your work in small and large collaborative constellations.
Supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students can be a part of the work. You will also be responsible for some common activities within the Division and/or the research group (today ca. 40/15 persons).

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
To qualify for this position you must have a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or equivalent, awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline. You should have extensive experience of the techniques relevant for the postdoc position you apply for and very good communication and collaborative skills. Excellent oral and written reporting in English internally and to other members of the project as well as at international conferences and in scientific journals of high repute are all expected skills.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years with the possibility of a one year extension.

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 20230135 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
• 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

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.

Application deadline: 2023-03-25

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Patrik Johansson, Materials Physics
Email: patrik.johansson@chalmers.se

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!

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Post expires on Saturday March 25th, 2023